Resident Welfare Associations
Who would think Noida and Greater Noida as two different cities when they come under Delhi-NCR! Still, it is becoming impossible to bring both the Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) of the twin cities under one roof. There has been a legal barrier between the two even after six months of registration. Since June, 2011 the [...] Continue Reading »
The proposed hike in the power tariff has drawn severe criticisms from various circles in Delhi. Prominent BJP leader Vijay Goel is the forerunner in protesting against the hike. He has said that the hike is intolerable. He is also asking the support of the Resident Welfare Associations (RWA), Non Government Organisations (NGO) to come [...] Continue Reading »
Various associations and resident groups are protesting against the increase in the DND Flyway toll in Noida. Earlier there was 10 per cent hike in the Flyway toll. Representatives from Noida is scheduled to meet the Noida Authority chairperson Mr Balwindar Kumar to discuss the matter. Some Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) and non-profit groups have [...] Continue Reading »
In New Delhi the resident welfare associations in the capital want the power distribution companies (discoms) to be brought under the RTI and this wing is to be audited by the CAG officials. Delhi Chief Minister and the Chairman of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) reported saying that a wingof RWA has demanded objections that [...] Continue Reading »
Recent power tariff hike has been protested by the Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) across Delhi announced by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). Delhi Medical Association and other organizations are considered roping in to support them. Delhi Medical Association president Dr Vinod Khetrapal said, “At least 15,000 doctors of the Delhi Medical Association are supporting [...] Continue Reading »
An average household that consumes 50 kilolitres of water (around 5,000 buckets) every two months and is charged R1,800, is paying R1,960 since January 2011. Till 2014, every year, the bill will go up by 10% of the amount paid in December. Delhi Jal Board (DJB), the city’s sole water utility, increased the water charges [...] Continue Reading »
Power tariff has been increased in 15 states in the past one year. In eight of those 15 states, the increase has been between 8 and 12%. Delhiites would have to pay more for power from now on. However, Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) have been opposing any hike alleging fudging of accounts and the figures [...] Continue Reading »
Members of Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) from Greater Kailash-I, Safdarjung, Defence Colony and Masjid Moth had gathered in the morning and painted posters for about two-three hours in support of Anna Hazare’s anti-corruption campaign. Later, several people put in their signatures to mark their support to the cause. With the help of alumni members of [...] Continue Reading »
A gate costs around Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 and a Sector in Panchkula will require 8 to 10 gates. A house hold has to shell out Rs 1500 to Rs 2,000 for the gate. Residents should not share the burden of erecting security gates. It is the duty of the administration to provide security [...] Continue Reading »
Residents Welfare Association representatives met Noida Authority CEO Balwindar Kumar to discuss the problems plaguing the city.The primary topics of discussion were cleaning of drains, stopping the spread of dengue, quality of water and water pressure, water harvesting and maintenance of parks in the city. Noida Authority officials explained that the meeting took place so [...] Continue Reading »
