Mohali, December 9
“Punjab is the first state, where the Right to Service Act has been notified and it enables the common man to get the notified services within a time bound manner,” said Iqbal Singh Sidhu, Commissioner, Punjab Right to Service Commission.
“Punjab is the first state, where the Right to Service Act has been notified and it enables the common man to get the notified services within a time bound manner,” said Iqbal Singh Sidhu, Commissioner, Punjab Right to Service Commission.
While addressing a seminar to create awareness about the Act among villagers at Majri (Kharar), the Commissioner said it allowed the villagers to hold the officials accountable. HS Dhillon, another Commissioner with the Commission, said it was the right of the residents to get any of the 67 notified services. Such camps are being held across the state to create awareness about the Act. The officials have been asked to put up hoarding, detailing provisions about the Act, at panchayat ghar and other public places in villages.
“If any official does not perform his or her duty, a fine ranging between Rs 250 and Rs 5,000 can be levied on him,” said the Commissioners. The ADC (D), Iqbal Singh Brar, and SP (Hq) Mandir Singh were also present.
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