People living in US can also file RTI's to Indian PIO by following the belowsteps1) RTI application to the concerned PIO of the concerned department directly ,for example if it to the MHA then send it to the Home Minister PIO .2) The RTI application also needs to be accompanies by a check of 27 cents ( Rs10 ) payable to Embassy of India, Washington, DC.3) Application must be accompanied documentary proof of Indian Citizenship (likecopy of personal particulars pages of passport.)Read link below for full information:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/saveindianfamily/message/150366 … [Read more...] about People living in US can also file RTI’s to Indian PIOs
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Bite the Big Dog and save yourself!
Here is an interesting or shocking news story based on your perspective. Normally a "man bite dog" news will shock people, but it makes me chuckle really! Read the news first:http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2009/11/11/120421_news.htmlHere is what I think:1. This man is like a law abiding Indian citizen.2. The Big Dog is the corrupt judiciary, police, lawyers, and the whole System which attacks this man's self-respect, reputation, hard earned money /property mercilessly -- the 'buddy'.3. This man is astounded and tries every possible thing but is unable to get the Big Dog off his 'buddy'.4. The man bites the Big Dog's ear real hard. The Big Dog has never faced this situation before. It leaves in a huff and the man's 'buddy' is saved.So the moral of the story is: if you want … [Read more...] about Bite the Big Dog and save yourself!
RTI Learning — Tutorials, Guides, Templates
A simple 9 step tutorial to RTI. Dummies and even experts can start with this simple tutorial before reading bare act.http://www.sakshitrust.org/Learn_RTI/Online_Tutorial/Another step by step user guide.http://www.humanrightsinitiative.org/programs/ai/rti/india/user_guide/user_guide.htmThis guide gives information and actual cases of how RTI has been used by people. Very useful to find practical uses of RTI.http://www.prajanet.org/partners/nrti/files/RTI%20booklet.pdfA well written and formatted guide which is all in one. It has information on RTI, practical usage of RTI, templates, CIC decisions and bare act also.http://www.nyayabhoomi.org/rti/RTI_Handbook.pdfDoes a template for your problem already exist? Check here templates for many … [Read more...] about RTI Learning — Tutorials, Guides, Templates
Procedure of CAW (Crime against women) cell, counselling/mediation etc
What is the official definition of mediation/counselling in CAW cells? The official version of what mediation or counselling at CAW cell can be gleaned from this excerpt from page 2 of Standing Order 281 of Delhi Police which brought CAW cells into existence: Mediation (Counselling) The objective of this mediation cell is to give a platform to warring parties to settle their differences through the intervention of trained mediators. A mediation Cell of the Delhi High Court Legal Services Authority is also running in the CWC premises. The objective of this mediation cell is to give a platform to warring parties to settle their differences through the intervention of trained mediators with an objective of reducing the litigation and offering solutions outside the court. This unit is … [Read more...] about Procedure of CAW (Crime against women) cell, counselling/mediation etc
Mediation – what it means and what it entails
Mediation is a customary procedure ordered by family courts for civil suits relating to family law like divorce, child custody etc. The idea of mediation is to allow parties to dispute to sort out their issues between themselves without going through court procedures. All parties to mediation -- mediator, petitioners, respondents, and their lawyers are expected to work towards that goal.Following is a brief explanation of procedure of mediation.1. Mediation date and time is given by court to both parties - husband and wife parties. On the date of mediation both are expected to appear in Mediation centre of the court premises.2. Mediation is conducted/moderated by an expert who is a lawyer by training and does it pro-bono, i.e, without financial remuneration.3. Mediation process once … [Read more...] about Mediation – what it means and what it entails
NRIs having children beware of abusive spouse
According to recent SC judgment, a precedent has been created in favour of law-abusing NRI spouses.Matrimonial 'offenders' can't be extradited: SCIt is known fact that India is not signatory to Hague convention which means child custody orders in foreign courts are not of significance in India. This means that an Indian parent who 'abducts' own child in foreign country and brings to India can't be touched by laws of adopted country. Even if she/he has foreign court orders against her/him the orders cannot be enforced or respected while in India.So all NRIs who have abusive spouse have to be very careful if they have any children. If the spouse brings children to India, she can file for custody of children in India even if the foreign courts had granted custody to other parent.And … [Read more...] about NRIs having children beware of abusive spouse