SOCIAL JUSTICE FORUM ON LOKPAL ROOM NO. 119, INDIAN SOCIAL INSTITUTE, 10 INSTITUTIONAL AREA, LODI ROAD, NEW DELHI-110003 Forwarded by RK Kashyap

Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Chairperson,
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law & Justice, Room No. 201, 2nd Floor,
Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Parliament Annexe, New Delhi-110001.

Kind Attention:

Shri K.P. Singh, Director,
Rajya Sabha Secretariat, 201, Second Floor, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi – 110 001

Hon’ble Sir,
I am, herewith, enclosing a copy of the Memorandum of the demands of Social Justice Forum on Lokpal to the Hon’ble Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, on the Lokpal Bill, 2011 for due consideration of the Hon’ble Standing Committee. The above mentioned forum is ratified platform of nearly forty grassroots organizations of SC, ST, OBC, Religious Minority communities and Women organizations.

2. The demands raised by us in the enclosed MEMORANDUM were also deliberated in both the Houses of the Parliament in the debate on 27. 8. 2011.

3. I, along with the representatives of the SC, ST, OBC and Religious Minorities and Women’s Organisations listed in the enclosure are willing and desirous of appearing before the Hon’ble Standing Committee for oral evidence.

4. We, therefore, humbly request your Hon’ble Self to grant us an opportunity to appear before the Committee and present our rightful demands and genuine aspirations for an inclusive Lokpal Bill to ensure due representation and concerns of the above mentioned marginalized communities.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(Dr. Selvaraj Arulnathan) Secretary
Social Justice Forum on Lokpal, Room No: 119, Indian Social Institute, 10 Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003.
Mob. No: +91 9013496467, Email Id: aselvasj@gmail.com

Encl: as above

We, the members of Social Justice Forum on Lokpal (SJFL) comprising of Dalits, Adivasis, OBCs, Religious Minorities, women and all those in support of the cause of these marginalized people, affirm that corruption in all its forms, expressions and ramifications has to be weeded out/rooted out and for the same an effective Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in the states are necessary and even imperative.
It is very shameful and even shocking that corruption is omnipresent in every fabric of our power structure especially in the inequalities that determine social, political and economic processes. Corruption in both public and private domains is a matter of great concern for all citizens, particularly Dalits, Adivasis and other marginalized communities.

We, the citizens belonging to the marginalized communities, are subjected to all forms of corrupt practices that include discrimination, exclusion, and denial of access to rights, entitlements and human dignity. We believe that these are the worst forms of corruption than those mentioned in various Lokpal Bills. The very definition of corruption tends to ignore the forms which subjugate and further marginalize the weaker sections. Hence the definition should be widened to include all forms of discriminatory and exclusionary practices both in public and private sectors. Also utmost care should be given to include all forms of corruption in public and private sectors in the final Lokpal Bill. Therefore, we demand that corporate frauds like misappropriation of natural resources, accumulation of black money, tax evasion and negligence of corporate social accountability should be included within the ambit of revised Lokpal Bill.

Our experience clearly indicates that law alone cannot eradicate those forms of corruption that dehumanize, discriminate and enslave people in the government as well as in the private sectors. We need to challenge and change those systems and structures that promote, justify and perpetuate corruption especially caste based discrimination and atrocities against Dalits and Adivasis. On the other hand, values such as social equity and equality should be promoted, strengthened and safeguarded.
There are ample evidences and instances to assert that Dalits and Adivasis are often made victims of false implications due to their social and political vulnerability and caste prejudices and perversion. Hence, it is imperative that there should be adequate legal and other safeguards in the Bill to protect the interests and sovereignty of Dalits, Adivasis and OBC’s and religious minorities.
Hence, we demand that the revised draft takes into account the perspectives and rightful constitutional safeguards of Dalits, Adivasis, OBCs, Religious Minorities and Women (and their interests) and also incorporate their proportionate representation both in the Search Committee/ selection committee in the Lokpal and its investigating agencies.

The Constitution of India, framed by the Founding Fathers of the Nation under the esteemed leadership of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is still the best suited document of governance with its Parliamentary systems and practices. The special provisions for the protection and advancement of Dalits, Adivasis, OBCs, Religious Minorities and Women including reservation system are important tools to ensure social justice in the country. This aspect should never be sacrificed or weakened under any circumstance and for any reason whatsoever. This will amount to gross violation of all Human Rights laws and dictates of the inalienable qualities of humanity.

We learn that there are different versions of Lokpal Bills (The Lokpal Bill by the Government, Jan Lokpal Bill by Anna Hazare Team and the NCPRI’s Bill by Aruna Roy and others) under consideration. We demand that the concerns and constitutional safety net of all the marginalized communities are respected and given utmost importance and priority in drafting the Anti-Corruption Bill.

We also urge that the various versions of the Lokpal Bill drafted by various groups, including Jan Lokpal Bill require detailed and elaborate discussion, debate and public scrutiny before it is enacted as law. We urge that Lokpal Bill is a very serious issue and it should be discussed in an open and transparent manner in order to ensure the diverse opinions of all stakeholders. We believe that the Parliament and the Standing Committee are important constituencies in creating this space. Any hasty and haphazard decision and enactment of the bill under any pressure will certainly create a wedge in the society and lead to greater damage to the cohesiveness of the nation and destroy the highly celebrated values of Indian nationalism and dearly nurtured sentiment of unity in diversity.

Therefore we demand the following measures within specified time frame:
The Government of India should; 1. Withdraw the Draft Lokpal Bill, 2011 and dissolve the Parliamentary Standing Committee set up to consider the Bill.
2. Constitute new Drafting Committee consisting of previous members of the drafting committee from the Government and civil society groups (Team Anna) in addition to representatives of different political parties and wider civil society organizations including representatives from SC, ST, OBC, Religious Minority communities and Women.
3. The revised draft adopted by the new Drafting Committee shall be placed before the Parliament; and the Parliament can refer the revised Bill to a new Parliamentary Standing Committee for wider consultations with various groups and communities, political parties within specified time.
4. There should be due representation of SCs, STs, OBCs and Religious Minorities and Women in the Lokpal Search committee, in its Selection Committee and its investigating agencies.
5. The definition of corruption should be expanded to include corporate corruptions, corruption in NGOs, corruption in Media, corruption in Panchayats, Municipalities, Municipal Corporations, other autonomous local bodies and judiciary, the discriminatory and exclusionary practices suffered by SC/ST/OBC and Religious Minorities, exploitation of labour like bonded labour, forced labour, and all other forms of exploitation and discrimination.
6. Corruption should also include non-utilisation of funds/mis-utilisation of funds, diversions of funds meant for Schedule caste under Special Component Plan (SCP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP).
7. Corruption should also include the discriminatory practices observed in the education institutions from Primary education to higher and professional education. Denial of reservation, fraudulence in the affirmative action against SC/STs/OBC/ and Religious Minorities, ill-treatment of students from the above communities, and threat to their safety and interest in and outside such educational institutions should also be treated as corrupt practice and stringent action should be taken against the perpetrators of such practices, institutions and teachers/professors who practice, encourage others to practice and also neglect such injustice when brought to their notice.
8. In the present system employees belonging to SC, ST, OBCs and Religious Minority communities are victimised due to prejudices against them. We, therefore, demand that the complaints received against persons belonging to these communities should be first sent for vetting to the Constitutional bodies established for the protection of these groups.
(Dr. Selvaraj Arulnathan)
Secretary
Social Justice Forum on Lokpal
Room No: 119, Indian Social Institute,
10 Institutional Area, Lodi Road
New Delhi – 110 003
Mob. No: +91 9013496467
Email Id: aselvasj@gmail.com

On Behalf of Social Justice Forum on Lokpal
1. Dr. Selvaraj Arulnathan, Secretary, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi-110003.
2. Prof. Vivek Kumar, Common Concern, New Delhi.
3. Paul Divakar, General Secretary, National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR), New Delhi.
4. Adv. Rajendra Gautam, National Secretary, Samta Sainik Dal, New Delhi.
5. Dr. Sunil Sardar, Satya Shodak Samaj, South Extension-II, New Delhi
6. Dr. (Smt.) Vimal Thorat, Dalit Lekhak Sangh, New Delhi
7. Anusuchit Jati Anusuchit Janjati Adhikari Karamchari Sangh (AJJAKS), Madhya Pradesh.
8. Dr. SDJM Prasad, General Secretary, NCDHR-National Dalit Movement for Justice,
9. Asha Kowtal, All India Dalit Mahila Adhikar Manch, NCDHR, New Delhi.
10. Anand Rao, All India Forum for Dalit Human Rights, New Delhi.
11. Teesta Seetalvad - People’s Union for Human Rights, Mumbai.
12. Justice BG Kolse Patil, Pune
13. Javed Anand – Communalism Combat and Sabrang, Mumbai.
14. Franklin Caesar Thomas, National Council of Dalit Christians
15. Shri Mahender Singh Badgurjar, President, IT SEWA, Delhi.
16. P.S. Krishan, IAS (retired), Former Secretary, Govt of India
17. Ashok Bharti, National Confederation of Dalit Organisations
18. Nanak Chand, National Action Forum for Social Justice, Dehradun.
19. Prof M. H. Jawahirullah MLA- President, Manithaneya Makkal Katchi, TN.
20. Mr. Suresh Bhosale, Friends of Society (General Secretary), Mumbai.
21. Mr. Sumedh Jadhav, Friends of Society (President)
22. Mr. Suresh Sawant, Republican Party of India (National Organiser), Mumbai.
23. Adv. Pandit Lokhande -Legal Aid-Centre (Chief), Mumbai.
24. Mr. K. K. Sitasawant- Educationist, Mumbai.
25. Mr. Kiran Channe - Dena Bank SC/ST (Organiser), Mumbai.
26. Mr. Arvind Nikalaje- Dalit Poet, Mumbai.
27. Mr. J. V. Pawar- Dalit Writer, Mumbai.
28. Mr. Sharad Gaikwad- Journalist and Activist, Mumbai.
29. Mr. Sambhaji Bhagat- Vidrohi Sanskrutik Chalval (Folk Singer), Mumbai.
30. Smt. Urmila Pawar- Dalit Author, Mumbai.
31. Smt. Heeratai Pawar- Activist, Mumbai.
32. Smt. Ushatai Ambore- Ambedkari Mission (Activist), Mumbai.
33. Sri. Paramjit Singh, Dalit Intellectuals Forum for Human Rights, Delhi.
34. Sri. Bujpal, National Vice President, Bahujan Diversity Mission, New Delhi.
35. Major Somnath, President, Ambedkar Mission, Gurdaspur, Punjab.
36. Shri Jitendar Kumar, General Secretary, Ambedkar Chetna Manch, Dina Nagar, Distt. Gurdaspur, Punjab.
37. Sri Kewal Krishan, Secretary, Ambedkar Sewa Manch, Gurdaspur, Punjab
38. Sri. Sudesh, Sabana Foundation, New Delhi.
39. Dr. Sudesh, MARGDARSHAN, Kotla, New Delhi.
40. Dr. Ravinder Singh, Manav Care Foundation, New Delhi
41. Mr. Braham Pal, All India P&T SC and ST Federation, Jhandewalan, Karol Bagh, New Delhi-110005.

COMMENTS ON THE OBSERVATION OF PROF. DHESI ON THE BOOK OF PATRICK FRENCH – “INDIA : A PORTRAIT”

?Patrick French is not the only one or even among first few to write about the malady faced by the Indian Democracy from the people of princely – monarchial milieu. Before, Patrick French, an apt analysis of India Democracy has been done by Prof. Ram Chander Guha in his book “INDIA AFTER GANDHI”. Fittingly, he has termed the Indian Democracy as Dynastic – Feudal- Democracy.

?The data like every MP in Lok Sabha under the age of 30 had inherited a seat, almost 70% of the MPs aged 40 or under are hereditary MPs, every Congress MP under the age of 35 was a hereditary MP, nearly 40% of the 66 ministers who are members of the Lok Sabha were hereditary members, nearly 70% of women MPs have family connections, is no doubt very disturbing and presents a very gloomy picture of democracy in India for common persons.

?Though conducting election at fixed interval of five years is a democratic process but merely conducting election once in five years or even earlier (in case of mid-term polls) cannot be construed Democracy or well functioning of Democracy.

?It would be apt to state that Democracy is neither a political, nor economic nor social concern taken separately. Nor it is just taken all together. It is a moral ideal, a statement of relations which shall prevail amongst the human beings. It is a hypothesis, if not a firm belief, that if man creates proper institutions, his better possibilities would actualize themselves. It is a faith in man’s possibilities. Democracy, as a methodology, is based on the pious principles of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. Democracy thrives in democratic society and democratic distribution and utilization of resources for development of human being who resolves to adopt democracy as way of life.

?Democratic goals cannot be separated from Democratic methods. The goal is in the method and end is in the means. This is generally the democratic belief. The hypothesis of Democracy appears to be falling apart in this country as the methodology adopted to build moral ideals is not yielding desired results for building democratic life in this country. The country is fast moving towards absolutism of one class of people irrespective whoever rules.

?Most revered Baba Sahib Ambedkar waged a fierce war whole his life to eliminate social inequalities in this society andsphere headed the movement of introduction of democratic methodology in political, economic and social system as moral ideals in the society and culture of this country. He succeeded in embedding the founding pillars on which the edifice of social, economic and political, democratic life was to be erected and sustained in times to come.

?Baba Sahib Dr. Ambedkar has forewarned the people ofthe country of this situation when he handed over the newlyenacted Constitution of India. He said that we would be living a life of duality in the sense that politically all citizens would be equal, whereas, socially it would be a society of graded inequality made complex by heterogeneity of religion and regions. Both these situations are mutually contradictory and cannot coexist. The core of all these ills is the continued practice Casteism and untouchability in India. The democratic system requires exhaustive reforms. The interests of majority (85%) cannot be protected by not providing them competent leadership capable of taking up their issues strongly in the legislature. Though representation is provided but as correctly emphasized by Baba Sahib Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and later on byManyavar Kanshi Ram ji that the system would create only stooge who would remain on the beck and call of their upper caste masters heading political parties. A class and generationof new stooges is emerging with passage of time in last 64 years of independence. Much more effective and accountable mechanism of representation needs to be worked out andattained through far more potent struggle. The untouchability has gone psychological and physical from mere physical half a century back. The governing class in India is trying to impose “Code of Manu” in the democratic India and demolishing the heart and soul of democratic ideals and democratic lifeenshrined in the laudable Constitutional ideals. This needs to be stopped through struggle by the disadvantaged majority. The disadvantaged majority needs to critically learn and understand the history of this country for last 3500 years for wagingstruggle, otherwise, they shall fall in a ghetto of slavery, servitude and live a life worst than animals.

?In the land of 20 million Gods and Goddesses, the ideals like morality, truth and compassion are victim and sufferer.None of Gods or Goddesses has ever exercised their power to curse and destroy their immoral and unethical followers. The plebeians have to raise high, wage struggle and reform this Dynastic-Feudal-Democracy and make it a real Democracy and live with dignity in Indian society.

Rajinder Kashyap,
New Delhi.(Posted on May 20, 2011)

FALSE ADMIRATION Mr. Rajinder Kashyap's response to the comments written by Prof Autar Dhesi with caption, “Leadership - Indian Political System.

I write this in response to the comments written by Prof Autar Dhesi with caption, “Leadership - Indian Political System.

I am sure that Prof. Dhesi knows that functioning of Democracy is dependent on the democratic functioning of Political Parties. If you view the functioning of democracy in India from Jammu and Kashmir to Tamil Nadu, it would reveal that the political class is perpetuating Dynastic – Feudal system through their own political class of sycophants. It is anti-thesis of democracy and cannot be epitomized as democratic functioning. None who is interested in perpetuating such a system could be revered as intelligent and sophisticated. The political party which was moving towards establishing internal democracy was captured and entwined again in the clutches of family control in a dynastic mode. This with no stretch of imagination can be termed as Democracy?

I dare to say that Queen Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI of France were perhaps more sophisticated. The French Parliament had three Estates and said to have practicing Democracy and working for the welfare of people. Beautiful narration of such a system was made by Voltaire in his novel Candide where he say, “I was once a servant in the College of Assumption, so I know how the reverend fathers govern as well as I know the streets of Cadiz. It’s a wonderful system they have. There are thirty provinces in their kingdom, and it is more than three hundred leagues across. The reverend fathers own the whole lot, and the people own nothing …...”. That’s what I call a masterpiece of reason and justice. World saw what happened to those exploitative systems of governance and administration.

As I said above, the Indian Political System is nothing else but a system which perpetuates and creates a rule of family, dynasty, feudals and fiefdoms. None except the people of this country can stand up for bringing change and taking charge. Where is the need to take charge when whatever power required is exercised, whatever authority required is enjoyed without accountability and responsibility?. Nowhere in the democratic world, could such a convenient system of quid-pro-quo be tolerated except in this country.

The Government of United Progressive Alliance (UPA)-II is a continuation of UPA-I from the year 2004 onwards. Not even one promise for development and progress of BAHUJANS particularly (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) made by the UPA in its Common Minimum Programme (CMP) has been fulfilled or achieved. If one has doubt, one may refer to the CMP-2004 of UPA-I government.

A version of Family - Dynastic - Feudal democracy has been invented in India which is being practiced to protect the interests of miniscule few at the cost of Bahujans. What European ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity have been implemented by the Indian Leadership in the society of this country? Everyone must know that most of people of generations of freedom fighters were educated in Europe & USA and were well aware of those ideals but when they came back to this land, they could not move away from the belief of Varna Ashram Dharma and they meekly surrendered before it. When I say this, I am referring to Mr. M.K. Gandhi who is considered as the topmost messiah who brought freedom to this land. Even today, the Indian working in Silicon Valley and earning in millions come back to their village to seek marriage alliance of their own caste.

India was squeezed by Gulams, Sayyids, Lodhis, Tuglaks, Mughals, Nadir Shahs and Abdalis. Then came the White Mughals during the reign of East India Company, followed by Crown Mughals and now it is the time of native Mughals to plunder. The future of democracy lies in deep dismay in this land where dynastic - feudal democracy is on upsurge. Prof. Dhesi may know that men are known for their actions which produce results for the betterment of humanity in general. The central focus of great men has always been the welfare and progress of poorest of the poor. But no fruitful suggestion has been proposed by Prof. Dhesi through which the grand old party is to be saved from the clutches of Dynastic and Feudal controls and is proposed to be made a real democratic entity. The only hope is the enlighten countrymen who may strive towards establishing a just, equal and fraternal order in the Republic and establish a real democracy.

Posted on September 15, 2010

Provision of Special Component Plan (SCP) was introduced during the year 1979-80 and Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) was introduced subsequently for the development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India. Delhi Government adopted this plan during the year 2006-07.

2. The Guidelines on the SCP and TSP circulated by Shri R. Sridharan, Joint Secretary (SP), Planning Commission, Government of India, New Delhi to Planning Secretaries of all States and UTs vide D.O. letter no. M-13011/3/2005/SP-CO dated October 31st 2005. The same has been provided under RTI on 8.6.07. The details of Guidelines are enumerated as under;

2.1 The Main objectives of this scheme are:

• Substantial reduction in poverty and employment;
• Creation of productive assets in favour of SCs/STs to sustain the growth likely to accrue through development efforts.
• Human resource development of SCs/STs by providing educational and health services;
• Provision of physical and financial security against all types of exploitation and oppression;

2.2. Action Plan:

To achieve the above objectives, the following points are to be taken into account strictly while formulating SCP and TSP;

• Earmarking of funds for SCP / TSP from total state plan outlay at least in the proportion of SC/ST population of the state
• SCP and TSP funds should be non-divertible and non-lapsable;
• Making the Social Welfare Department of SCs / STs as nodal Department for formulation and implementation;
• Placing the earmarked funds under separate Budget Head for each developmental Department for implemention of SCP and TSP.
• C&AG provide Budget Head Code 789 for SCP and 796 for TSP to avoid misuse.
• Special; Central assistance both for SCP and TSP is being extended by the Centre to the State as a 100 % grants meant to fill critical gaps and missing inputs for family oriented income generating schemes and supporting infrastructural developments with a special focus on BPL families.
• The above guidelines should be strictly followed.

2.3 Components of SCP and TSP:

• Only those Schemes should be included under SCP / TSP that insurances direct benefits to the individuals or families belonging to SCs and STs.
• Outlay for area oriented schemes directly benefiting SCs and STs Hamlets / Villages having a majority of SC / ST population may be included in SCP and TSP.
• Priority should be given for providing basic minimum services like Primary Education, Health, Drinking Water, Nutrition, Rural Housing, Rural Electrification and Rural Link Roads.
• Wage component especially under rural employment schemes should not be included under SCP and TSP.
• Scheme to develop agriculture and allied activities like animal husbandry, dairy etc. that provides a source of livelihood to SC / ST population should be included.
• Innovative projects that draw upon institutional finance to supplement plan allocation may be drawn up.
• State Governments should take initiatives to generate awareness among the public about the Scheme of SC / ST by the different departments of the State Government through electronic and print media.

2.4. Procedure for Monitoring SCP / TSP:

• State and District / Block level monitoring Committee constituted to monitor the implementation / progress of schemes and utilization of funds on monthly basis and State levels Committees to review the progress on Quarterly basis.
• The District and Block level Committees to be constituted by involving elected members (MPs, MLAs and Panchayat Members and other prominent leaders in the District).
• Nodal Department should ensure timely release of funds. Any lapse on the part of field level implementing agency in timely utilization of funds and proper implementation of scheme may be viewed seriously.
• Non-earmarking of funds under SCP and TSP may result in non-approval of Plan of the States / UTs.
• Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Tribal Affairs will be actively involved in the process of finalization of Plan of the States / UTs.
• Evaluation to assess the impact of economic development to be conducted by the Nodal Department on regular basis and to ensure the follow up of the Schemes implemented and maintenance of proper records.

3. Gross Misuse of funds of SCP by Government of Delhi:

As stated above, the Government of Delhi adopted SCP after a gap of 26 years of its inception during the year 2006-07. From the very year of its inception, the Delhi Government has grossly misused the funds allocated under SCP and diverted the funds for other activities.

In spite of the strict guidelines, provisions for non diversion of funds, the Delhi Government has diverted a sum of Rs. 744.354 Crores for Commonwealth Games. This data is as per the response received from Delhi Government under RTI on June 30, 2010.

3.1 SCP FUNDS USED FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010

Major Head to which funds diverted Years
Figures in Crores
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
Anticipated Expenditure 2010-11
Allocated Total

Transport (PWD, NDMC & MCD) 00.35 5.86 173.84 229.33 173.74 583.12
Sports 00.00 9.71 25.20 45.00 7.40 87.31
DJB for CWG 00.00 0.01 0.02 3.40 1.19 04.62
Urban Development for CWG 1.62 00.00 00.00 0.51 0.17 02.30
Amount not accounted in the SCP documents from 2006-07 to 2010-11 67.00
Grand Total 744.35

4. Misuse of Rs. 7000 Crores of Scheduled Caste Special Component Plan Funds in non-SCP Components;

The Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/Minorities, B Block, 2nd Floor, Vikas Bhavan, IP Estate, Government of Delhi has provided the Budget Head wise expenditure for the year 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11 in their Report on Scheduled Caste Sub Plan as hereunder;
Rupee in cores

Component 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 Total
Energy 155.16 77.60 62.55 295.31
Medical 332.93 397.65 382.33 1112.91
General Education 156.69 143.87 142.14 442.70
Transport Sector 140.15 310.20 356.47 806.82
Water Supply 157.63 248.68 171.96 578.27
Urban Development 281.50 346.12 325.30 952.92
Rural Development 45.67 51.30 38.25 135.22
Technical Education 9.74 9.09 8.97 27.80
Sports 12.00 31.10 32.90 76.00
Nutrition 18.85 35.16 45.17 99.18
Labour 1.68 2.36 2.11 6.15
Others viz. Agriculture, Cooperation, Industry, Art & Culture etc. 156.72 177.54 214.24 548.50
Total for 2006-07 to 2009-10 1468.72 1830.67 1782.39 5081.78
Divisible # 187.28 231.55 220.67 639.50
Indivisible @ 1281.44 1599.12 1561.72 4442.28

Report on Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (Year 2010-11)

Year HEAD Amount in Crores
Year 2010-11 Indivisible 1683.73
Year 2010-11 Divisible 217.84
Total for 2010-11 1901.56
Grand Total for 2006-07 to 2010-11 6983.34

Note:

# “Divisible” means the part or entire outlay already marked under SCP in the Demand Book.
@ “Indivisible” means the amount could be spent for the welfare of SC, which is not marked as SCP in the Demand Book, has taken under this Head, presuming that the benefit under the scheme is flowing to the Scheduled Caste.

A copy of the relevant extract of the report is attached as Annexure-A.

5. Points revealing gross misuse of SCP Funds by Delhi Government

• Rs. 6983.34 Crores have been misused by Government of Delhi during these three years in non SCP component sectors.

• It may further be seen that Rs. 6126.01 Crores i.e. 87.72% of the SCP from 2006-07 to 2010-11 is incurred under “INDIVISIBLE” Heads which is mere presumption of the Delhi Government that the benefit is flowing to the Scheduled Caste which is actually incorrect. This is a major scam for siphoning of Rs. 7000 Crores happening under the very nose of the Union Government and needs to be investigated by JPC / Investigating Agencies of the Country.

• The expenditure under “DIVISIBLE’ Head is only Rs. 857.34 Crores i.e. merely 12.28% actual expenditure that too non SCP components.

• Above position reveals the blatant lies of the Government of Delhi and misleading the Parliament of India, State Assembly of Delhi and poor and hapless Scheduled Caste of Delhi.

• The Government of Delhi has misused SCP funds of Rs. 7000 Crores and is acting like NAZIS, this has created a situation in Delhi where Scheduled Castes are left to die in hunger, poverty and unemployment illiteracy and disease.

• During the year 2010-11 Rs. 1901.56 Crores (including Rs. 1683.73 Crores under Indivisible and Rs. 217.84 Crores under Divisible Heads have been allocated, which is being misused in non SC/ST components like earlier years. Misuse of this fund needs to be stopped forthwith.

• The allocation under SCP is mere eye wash as the actual expenditure is hardly 12%. If this is the position, it may be in the fittest of the things to stop this hypocrisy.

• Insensitive and anti Scheduled Caste Chief Minister of Delhi and the Government of Delhi should be forced to resign for anti Scheduled Caste activities and policies.

• The officers handling SCP in Government of Delhi should be held accountable and criminally prosecuted for their willful gross misuse of funds resulting into perpetuating atrocities on the Scheduled Castes.

Shri Jai Bhagwan Jatav
Contact No. 9810634677, 011-26192066 (R), 23323129(O)
President, Rashtriya Shoshit Parishad (Regd.), B-2, Ext.2, Street No. 7, Krishna Nagar, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi-110029
Forwarded by Rajinder Kashyap (rkk1963@gmail.com) & Posted on August 08, 2010

CASTE CENSUS - THROUGH A MICROSCOPE By: Rajinder Kashyap (rkk1963@gmail.com)

Dear Dr. Vaidik,
I write this to register my comments in response to your article written on “Meri Jati Hai, Sirf Hindustani” on the issue of Caste Based Census on 11.5.2010 in Dainik Bhaskar, New Delhi followed up with meetings at Delhi on this issue. I hope you may appreciate the issues involved in it.

1. On 26th January, 1950, India adopted a new Constitution. This new Constitution was a unique in a way that for the 1st time in the history of Indian Civilization, a Utopia was created. Along with this utopia, praxis was also laid down to achieve the idealism. Let’s see what was that idealism created while adopting this new Constitution. The Preamble of the Constitution reads as;
“Preamble
We the people of India having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR, DEMOCARTIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizen
JUSTICE, social, economic and political
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship
Equality of status and opportunity and to promote among them all.
Fraternity assuring the dignity of individual and the unity and integrity of the nation

IN OUR CONSTITUTENT ASSEMBLY the twenty-six day of November, 1949, do,
HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION”

2. Prior to the date ibid, this country was neither a nation nor a republic nor a fraternity nor a secular society nor an independent country nor having a government of its own. It was a bunch of people settled on a geographical territory, divided on the lines of Varna and in thousands of Castes who were prohibited to inter mix amongst each other and ruled by alien power which were neither interested in their welfare nor development. A number of pollutions and purifications were attached with different group of people. So strict were the punishments for the ‘Untouchables’ that they have to lose their lives if they dare to violate the system of Caste or say anything against it. In such circumstances who would dare to lose his life?
3. To pave a way to fabricate a liberal, independent, equal and fraternal society through a republican form of government, this new Constitution was adopted with fervor and seriousness. Democracy was accepted as form of Government in a Quasi-federal structure. But the bigots, feudalists and corrupts have played their role in spoiling the broth during last 60 odd years of independence. They have misused Democracy and treated the hapless people as vote banks for creating the rule of miniscule minority and rob the majority (BAHUJANS) from the basic amenities required to live a dignified life.
4. What is a democracy? If I have to respond to this question, I would take the following simile to define it - Democracy is neither a political, nor economic nor social concern taken separately. Nor it is just taken all together. It is a moral ideal, a statement of relation which shall prevail amongst the human beings. It is a hypothesis, if not a firm belief, that if man creates proper institutions and then his better possibilities would actualize themselves. It is a faith in man’s possibilities. Democracy as a methodology is based on the pious principles of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. Democracy thrives in democratic society and democratic distribution and utilization of resources for development of human being who resolves to adopt democracy as way of life.
5. Most revered Baba Sahib Ambedkar waged a fierce war whole his life to eliminate social inequalities in this society and sphere headed the movement of introduction of democratic methodology in political, economic and social system as moral ideals in the society and culture of this country. He succeeded in embedding the founding pillars on which the edifice of social, economic and political, democratic life was to be erected and sustained in times to come. Democratic goals cannot be separated from Democratic methods. The goal is in the method and end is in the means. This is generally the democratic belief. The hypothesis of Democracy appears to be falling apart in this country as the methodology adopted to build moral ideals is not yielding desired results for building democratic life in this country. The country is fast moving towards absolutism of one class of people irrespective whoever rules. The struggle waged by our forefathers in building a society based on democratic ideals and democratic life needs to be strengthened.
6. After around sixty years of independence, the ideals of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity, Justice and democratic life for disadvantaged sections of society have remained distant dreams and utopians ideals. Democracy is antithesis of feudalism and fragmentation of society on the basis of Caste. Why blame British for divide and Rule? What did the native do for thousands of years with their own people? If you ask me, they made them ‘Sudras’ and ‘Untouchables’, shame on them and shame on their allegation blaming ‘Britishers’ for divide and rule. It was the upper castes of Indian society who is responsible for making this nation to lose its independence to foreign invaders for thousands of years as the society of this land was divided on the basis of Caste. Except ‘untouchables’ none other performed their duty with any sense of responsibility. Brahmin failed to educate others, Kashtriyas castes failed to train and build strong army and Vaishas ran after their own profits, exploited others and kept the trade and business to themselves
7. We remained much worse than slaves even after birth of great saints like Guru Ravi Dass and Saint Kabir who were born on this land around 633 years back. It was only in 1848 Mahatama Jyoti Rao Phule set up a chain of schools and made his wife Mata Savitri Bhai Phule as first Headmistress of that school and accepted Sudras and Untouchables children as pupil in the said school. Such a society would have remained slave to hundreds of years more, had foreign invaders in form of Britishers would not have come. While saying this, in no way I am praising the foreign rule.
8. Let me point out for the information of all readers that none of the social reforms even those concerning their own family were brought by the upper castes of Indian society. Be it the inhuman and merciless practice of Sati, Widow re-marriage, child marriage etc. When the Christian clergies witnessed ghastly acts of Sati in this land, their horror knew no bound and they put immense pressure on Lord William Bentinck to put an end to this inhuman practice of female burning to an end. Then came the legislation stopping the practice of Sati. No upper caste Hindu reformer made any serious and sincere efforts to put an end to Sati and so many other social evils with which the Indian society was confronted. Now a days, a new kind of social evils are erupting which may have been practiced before feudal ears of 15th and 16th century in the Europe. When I say so, I am referring to Khap Panchayats, honor killings, female infanticide etc. Shame on all those who support these things in an era of liberalism and human rights. In such a scenario, it is correct to say that universal human “Rights” are perhaps myth created by the Materialistic- Capitalist system which gives a solace to the poor, downtrodden and have nots a false belief of having Rights. In real sense they do not have any right and they may not have resources to get those Rights executed in a civil society in case of infringements by others.
9. Caste is not a racial differentiation between people but a much subtle, deeper and strong segregation which goes on for thousands of years from generation to generation. In racialism, the human beings are discriminated on the basis of race and color. But in the case of Caste, discrimination has been amongst humans of same race, having same color, physique and faith, eating similar food, following same Gods and Goddesses. It is much more difficult to fight caste as divine origination has been attached to it by the clergy class in Hinduism. It is much difficult to fight a practice or custom when a group of powerful, rich and land owning class believes that a system was given by the GOD. Unless this myth is broken, the caste would continue to play its destructive role of dividing the people. This myth could only be broken if the BAHUJANS who have suffered heavily under the said system, denounce the socio-religious-cultural system with which caste is attached.
10. In the eyes of GOD all are equal and treating everyone as equal in walks of life are two different principles. All GODMEN say that all are equal in the eyes of GOD, but the men created by GOD and the followers of those GODMEN everyday perpetuate atrocities on the fellow being that are also created by the God. In seems that in Hindu mythology and spiritual system, the GOD is perhaps the imagination or creation of the upper castes. Perhaps subservient to their cause or perhaps an entity who is more loyal to the class who has created it;
I have seen the GOD siding with those who have burnt alive the men, women and children of hapless downtrodden.
I have seen the GOD who has tacitly supported the rape of daughters and women of downtrodden folks.
I have seen the GOD seeing from a corner the scene of burning and arson of huts and houses of downtrodden
I have seen the GOD always siding with the rich, mighty and powerful in this land.
11. Why the helpless GOD is mute spectator to such atrocities? Why the all powerful and merciful GOD is unable to burn those perpetrators of atrocities by HIS curse? Why the compassionate GOD is mute spectator to such ghastly acts of his own creations? Why all pervasive GOD hesitate to make this land a better place to live? Selfish people have even divided the pious name of GOD. Out of 12,000 villages in Punjab, 10,000 have separate prayer places which are created on the basis of caste. Even the cremation grounds used to cremate the dead human beings are made on the basis of Caste. The immense sacrifices made by the great saints and gurus have been rendered futile and hegemony of a specific group is created who perpetuate atrocities on the downtrodden.
12. Reservation is not a dole but a representation and such arrangements exists world over in various societies. The Indian society is ailing from social, physical and mental untouchability. In such a society the concept of merit can never prevail. Therefore, the concept of merit and reservation are mutually exclusive. As a Nazi will not do justice to a Jew and vice-versa, a Protestant will not do justice to the Catholic living in Ireland and vice versa, a Christian will not do justice to a Muslim and vice versa. Similarly, a caste Hindu will not do justice to an untouchable in Hindu society. Therefore, talking merit as criterion is futile and senseless thinking leading us nowhere. It must be made clear here that if complete reservation as provided under scheduled caste quota, only 5 out of 100 people of the said castes would be benefitted. What would happen to remaining 95? Therefore, the other sectors including the business sector of the economy is to be explored for creating more developmental opportunity for BAHUJANS. It has been done in the democracies in the world. USA is the foremost example of that. Why do not we take a cue from it and implement this. The Bahujans of this society would be as indebted to those in India who take this yeoman step as the racially discriminated black people were to President Johnson who paved way for black power through his declaration in 1968. We know the reservation as a system has its limitations, but till a good, equality based, accountable, non-discriminatory system is put into place by the people in power, the existing system of reservation cannot be allowed to be dismantled. The reservation in legislative bodies has met with little success. The prophesy of Venerable Baba sahib Ambedkar has proven true. This system has produced ineffective representatives who are unable to defend the rights of their own people. A time period of 78 years (from Poona Pact) are a large time to test a hypothesis and if that has not been prove helpful, efforts should be wages to change the same with a more purposeful representation system. But no serious efforts appear to be afoot in this direction. The more hindrance would be felt in this direction as the existing system is suitable and is subservient to the classes who are in power. It is a food for thought for the BAHUJANS of this land.
13. Prof. Dicey had epitomized the principle of RULE OF LAW as a foundation on which the functioning of democratic system is to be built. The implementer and upholder of Law have to be always sensitive if a society based on democratic life. Sadly, there are not many efforts towards accomplishment of said position. The writs of law do not run large almost on 35 to 40% territory of this land seriously undermining the democracy and democratic functioning. Caste has paramount position driving each decision in the nation’s life and activities. The upholders of law are aligned to the caste forces in power. The petty crimes go unsolved and allowing criminals to spread the malice of honor killing. The incidents of extra-judicial authorities taking law into their own hand are increasing. How a man’s with almost no resources and who is struggling with making both ends meet would attain his rights? A serious challenge of creating equilibrium in all walks of society is a grave challenge. Former President of India Dr. K.R. Narayanan once said that it is not the Constitution which has failed us, but it is we who have failed the Constitution. The miniscule of ruling castes in this country has to come out of the mindset of Casteism.
14. As the Census would involve into head count of Backwards in this country, which would determine their rights and entitlements in various spheres in the society, it is important to complete this exercise without any delay. This might pave way and put pressure on the ruling castes for creation of earthly levels of strong institutional mechanism and start an era of stopping discrimination in all spheres of life. This requires a forceful policy mechanism and implementation and monitoring of policies at various levels in the affairs of administration. The BAHUJANS have to remain more vigilant and active in ensuring purposeful disbursal and attainment of their rights through an egalitarian system in education, health, food security, land reform, employment building, labour and government service sectors. Threatened by the outcome of Caste based census and its effect in the long run in the socio, economic, political and cultural affairs of the nation, the ruling castes in India are opposing this exercise and hell bent upon keeping BAHUJANS in dark and in dispossessed status.
Revised Posted on July 08, 2010