CONCERNS
OF INTERESTED CITIZENS
FAQ-1.
Whom should I contact for any clarifications regarding
the LACG Charter and its functioning?
Queries
may be sent to the Nodal Officers, Ward Officers, Chief Nodal Officer,
or the NGO Council. The names, addresses, phone and fax numbers
of the Ward Officers are available at
http://www.karmayog.com/cleanliness/environmentofficers.htm
Shri
A. G. Hire, Deputy Municipal Commissioner (General Administration),
has been appointed as the Chief Nodal Officer. He can be contacted
at:
BMC Annexe
Building ,
6th floor, Mahanagar Palika Marg,
Opp. CST, Fort,
Mumbai 400 001.
Phone: 22621460
Fax: 2269 2268.
Queries
may also be sent to the NGO Council by emailing to info@karmayog.com
or by calling 24520868.
FAQ-2.
What if
a citizen group does not want to cover the entire LACG area as demarcated
by MCGM?
Citizen
groups can propose to form an LACG for even a part of the LACG area.
However, if more than one application received for that area, preference
will be given to the one covering larger area. It is better to discuss
the same with the Nodal Officer beforehand.
FAQ-3.
What if
more than two citizen groups apply for forming an LACG for the same
area?
In
such cases, the applicants will be encouraged to form a combined
LACG. Failing this, the selection of the LACG for the area will
be on the basis of record of credentials e.g. of constructive activities
in the area that have led to any civic improvement. Reasons for
choosing one applicant over another will be made public.
FAQ-4.
Can more
than one LACG function in an area?
No.
Only one LACG will be registered to function in a particular area.
FAQ-5.
What is
the minimum number of citizens in an LACG committee?
5
to 9 citizens can come together to form the LACG Committee.
FAQ-6.
Who will
be the contact point for LACGs in MCGM?
1.
The Nodal Officer forms the single contact person/point
for the citizen and LACGs.
2.
For all unresolved issues, the LACGs will interact
with the officials at higher administrative levels.
FAQ-7.
What are
the steps for forming an LACG?
a.
Team up with other interested citizens/groups to form
your LACG
b.
Obtain the Application Form & LACG area map from
your local Ward Office
c.
Submit the completed application form, along with
other necessary documents, to your Ward Office before 31st of May
2006.
For
further details, please refer to Section
8: Procedure for Applying for, Registering and De-registering
an LACG in Charter for the MCGM - Local Area Citizen
Group Partnership 2006.
FAQ-8.
Where are
the application forms and LACG area maps available? To whom should
the filled application forms be submitted?
LACG
area maps and application forms for forming LACGs can be obtained
at the local Ward Office. The completed forms along with other relevant
documents should be submitted to the Ward Officer/Nodal Officer.
A copy of the same should also be sent online or by post to the
NGO Council.
FAQ-9.
What is
the tenure for an LACG committee?
The
normal tenure for an LACG committee is 2 years. However, if during
the period, any changes are to be made to the committee in terms
of its members, etc. then due notification should be sent to MCGM.
After two years, the LACG members have to internally elect/select
new committee members or re-elect/select the existing ones.
FAQ-10.
Can an
LACG de-register itself before its tenure ends?
Yes.
LACGs can de-register themselves during their tenure. An area that
does not have an LACG continues with the earlier system with the
Nodal Officer and regular Council Ward meetings.
FAQ-11.
What are
the sources of financial support to LACGs? Will MCGM provide any
support?
LACGs
can generate funds for routine operations and for specific activities
in different ways. Honorarium shall be given to LACGs who provide
watchdog services. BMC will also pay for other specific responsibilities
and assignments. LACGs can collect and keep administrative charges
(read as ‘fines’) from offenders breaking BMC rules e.g. for littering,
not maintaining saaf angans, etc. An LACG can collect a monthly
contributory amount for its functioning from every owner/occupier
in their area, if the citizens there collectively decide that a
specific amount should be so collected.
FAQ-12.
Can the
emarcated boundaries of an LACG be altered at any point of time?
Yes.
In case an LACG wishes to alter the boundaries of the demarcated
area, it can do so provided it has the consent of all other LACGs,
which may be affected by such alterations.
ADDRESS
LISTING
NGO Council:
Karmayog.org
Convenor, NGO Council
Shreeniwas House, 2nd Floor,
Behind Bombay Gymkhana,
H. Somani Road
, Fort,
Mumbai 400 001
MCGM:
Chief Nodal Officer
Shri A. G. Hire, Deputy Municipal Commissioner
(General Administration)
BMC Annexe Building,
6th floor, Mahanagar Palika Marg,
Opp. CST, Fort,
Mumbai 400 001
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