is this an April fools joke???? --- On Fri, 4/1/11, Sarbajit Roy <sroy.mb@gmail.com> wrote:
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Re: 07 - Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
Summary of proceedings held with Civil Society Organisations on 31.03.2010 under Chairmanship Secy/CIC
".. It may be helpful to look into the possibility of penalising frivolous applicants at the level of the Information Commission .."
Scanned copies of replies from DoPT may clear the confusion.
From: Sarbajit Roy <sroy.mb@gmail.com>Date: Friday, 1 April, 2011, 11:03 AM
Dear Umapathy
In reply to your observation that I have no credible source. Let me counter by saying that it is public knowledge on the most credible source (ie RTI section 4 disclosure of concerned public authority ) that Civil Society Organisations at the behest of CIC recently implored DoPT to consider imposing penalties on frivolous applicants by the CIC while hearing appeals. It is also public knowledge that these civil society organisations present included a) Ms. Aruna Roy b) Mr Shekar Singh c) Mr Nikhil Dey etc. and they did not raise even a whimper to oppose it,
Sarbajit
On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM, umapathy subramanyam <umapathi.s.rti@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Gupta Sir, I Feel what Mr. Roy is posting has no credible source.We are wasting our time and resource by replying to these messages. dont' forget, Mr. Roy is an "entertainer" as Mr. Wajhajat once rightly pointed out in our earlier postings.
Further,Mr. Roy is defending these changes ( whether real or imaginary) by stating that "Govt has powers to set fees and recover costs for enabling RTI provisions". everyone knows whether such charging of fees really enables or disables provision of RTI Act but Roy's View is quite opposite as usual.
regards.
umapathi.s
On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 9:41 AM, M.K. Gupta <mkgupta100@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
The RTI Act has been enacted after it was passed by the Parliament, consent given by the Hon'ble President and after that it was duly notified. Some rules like forwarding cost under 6(3) will change the basic structure of the Act. The provision has been given in view of the large population residing in remote or far flung areas to submit the application in the designated post offices which they forward the same u.s. 6(3) of the Act while working as APIO. With the introduction of this provision, maintaining the RTI fee at Rs. 10/- is meaningless in such cases as the total cost will be Rs. 60, in place of 10/-. Already, some states like Haryana are charging Rs. 50 as RTI fee. Will the DoPT prevail upon such states to reduce the fee?
There is no justification of Appeal fee, appeal is filed upon the act of omission of the PIO/ FAA and for their fault; applicant or complainant should not be penalized.
What is the justification for charging the fee for issuing the notice to the third party? Govt. intends to recover the postage charges + some expenses / profit from the RTI applicants.
After the DoPT has reportedly dragged its feet on one subject, applications soliciting information on more than one subject may be termed as vexatious by misusing this provision.
Who will have the power to decide whether an application is vexatious?
When the DoPT has given the information, on what ground the appellant is planning to knock the door of CIC. I think that these rules can only be challenged in the High or Supreme Court, after they are enacted.
In fact, this is the back door route to get rid of RTI or at least blunt it. Govt. is already in the dock over the scams surfacing frequently and is peeved over on the frequent adverse remarks from the resurgent active judiciary in 2G, Has an Ali and other cases.
--- On Fri, 1/4/11, Manoj Pai <manojpai@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Manoj Pai <manojpai@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
To: humjanenge@googlegroups.com
Date: Friday, 1 April, 2011, 6:46 AM
> 2) Forwarding Cost u/s 6(3) is fixed at Rs.50 per transfer
> 3) Cost of issuing Third Party notice u/s 11 is fixed at
> Rs. 50 per notice.
This would be a wonderful tool for CPIO to delay / deny every legitimate information. Every voucher, bill, claim or file noting would be treated as third party.
> FINES:
> The CIC is being given powers to levy fines upto Rs. 10,000
> on /
> vexatious appellants as part of appeal procedure. It is not
> clear
> which provision / section of RTI Act the DoPT intends to
> use to
> justify this. We are planning to file 2nd appeal to CIC.
>
Before the year is out, these fines imposed on appellants, would outnumber the total penalties imposed on the CPIOs for last five years.
Mera Bharat Mahan
Manoj
Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
Scanned copies of replies from DoPT may clear the confusion. --- On Fri, 1/4/11, Sarbajit Roy <sroy.mb@gmail.com> wrote:
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Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
In reply to your observation that I have no credible source. Let me counter by saying that it is public knowledge on the most credible source (ie RTI section 4 disclosure of concerned public authority ) that Civil Society Organisations at the behest of CIC recently implored DoPT to consider imposing penalties on frivolous applicants by the CIC while hearing appeals. It is also public knowledge that these civil society organisations present included a) Ms. Aruna Roy b) Mr Shekar Singh c) Mr Nikhil Dey etc. and they did not raise even a whimper to oppose it,
Sarbajit
Dear Gupta Sir, I Feel what Mr. Roy is posting has no credible source.We are wasting our time and resource by replying to these messages. dont' forget, Mr. Roy is an "entertainer" as Mr. Wajhajat once rightly pointed out in our earlier postings.
Further,Mr. Roy is defending these changes ( whether real or imaginary) by stating that "Govt has powers to set fees and recover costs for enabling RTI provisions". everyone knows whether such charging of fees really enables or disables provision of RTI Act but Roy's View is quite opposite as usual.
regards.
umapathi.sOn Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 9:41 AM, M.K. Gupta <mkgupta100@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
The RTI Act has been enacted after it was passed by the Parliament, consent given by the Hon'ble President and after that it was duly notified. Some rules like forwarding cost under 6(3) will change the basic structure of the Act. The provision has been given in view of the large population residing in remote or far flung areas to submit the application in the designated post offices which they forward the same u.s. 6(3) of the Act while working as APIO. With the introduction of this provision, maintaining the RTI fee at Rs. 10/- is meaningless in such cases as the total cost will be Rs. 60, in place of 10/-. Already, some states like Haryana are charging Rs. 50 as RTI fee. Will the DoPT prevail upon such states to reduce the fee?
There is no justification of Appeal fee, appeal is filed upon the act of omission of the PIO/ FAA and for their fault; applicant or complainant should not be penalized.
What is the justification for charging the fee for issuing the notice to the third party? Govt. intends to recover the postage charges + some expenses / profit from the RTI applicants.
After the DoPT has reportedly dragged its feet on one subject, applications soliciting information on more than one subject may be termed as vexatious by misusing this provision.
Who will have the power to decide whether an application is vexatious?
When the DoPT has given the information, on what ground the appellant is planning to knock the door of CIC. I think that these rules can only be challenged in the High or Supreme Court, after they are enacted.
In fact, this is the back door route to get rid of RTI or at least blunt it. Govt. is already in the dock over the scams surfacing frequently and is peeved over on the frequent adverse remarks from the resurgent active judiciary in 2G, Has an Ali and other cases.
--- On Fri, 1/4/11, Manoj Pai <manojpai@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Manoj Pai <manojpai@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
To: humjanenge@googlegroups.com
Date: Friday, 1 April, 2011, 6:46 AM
> 2) Forwarding Cost u/s 6(3) is fixed at Rs.50 per transfer
> 3) Cost of issuing Third Party notice u/s 11 is fixed at
> Rs. 50 per notice.
This would be a wonderful tool for CPIO to delay / deny every legitimate information. Every voucher, bill, claim or file noting would be treated as third party.
> FINES:
> The CIC is being given powers to levy fines upto Rs. 10,000
> on /
> vexatious appellants as part of appeal procedure. It is not
> clear
> which provision / section of RTI Act the DoPT intends to
> use to
> justify this. We are planning to file 2nd appeal to CIC.
>
Before the year is out, these fines imposed on appellants, would outnumber the total penalties imposed on the CPIOs for last five years.
Mera Bharat Mahan
Manoj
Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
It is better to discuss all such serious issues tomorrow on 2nd onwards. If v discuss all this, all our energy may go in smoke if the apprehension of Mr. Jam is correct. --- On Fri, 1/4/11, Sarbajit Roy <sroy.mb@gmail.com> wrote:
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Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
Further,Mr. Roy is defending these changes ( whether real or imaginary) by stating that "Govt has powers to set fees and recover costs for enabling RTI provisions". everyone knows whether such charging of fees really enables or disables provision of RTI Act but Roy's View is quite opposite as usual.
regards.
umapathi.s
The RTI Act has been enacted after it was passed by the Parliament, consent given by the Hon'ble President and after that it was duly notified. Some rules like forwarding cost under 6(3) will change the basic structure of the Act. The provision has been given in view of the large population residing in remote or far flung areas to submit the application in the designated post offices which they forward the same u.s. 6(3) of the Act while working as APIO. With the introduction of this provision, maintaining the RTI fee at Rs. 10/- is meaningless in such cases as the total cost will be Rs. 60, in place of 10/-. Already, some states like Haryana are charging Rs. 50 as RTI fee. Will the DoPT prevail upon such states to reduce the fee?
There is no justification of Appeal fee, appeal is filed upon the act of omission of the PIO/ FAA and for their fault; applicant or complainant should not be penalized.
What is the justification for charging the fee for issuing the notice to the third party? Govt. intends to recover the postage charges + some expenses / profit from the RTI applicants.
After the DoPT has reportedly dragged its feet on one subject, applications soliciting information on more than one subject may be termed as vexatious by misusing this provision.
Who will have the power to decide whether an application is vexatious?
When the DoPT has given the information, on what ground the appellant is planning to knock the door of CIC. I think that these rules can only be challenged in the High or Supreme Court, after they are enacted.
In fact, this is the back door route to get rid of RTI or at least blunt it. Govt. is already in the dock over the scams surfacing frequently and is peeved over on the frequent adverse remarks from the resurgent active judiciary in 2G, Has an Ali and other cases.
--- On Fri, 1/4/11, Manoj Pai <manojpai@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Manoj Pai <manojpai@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
To: humjanenge@googlegroups.com
Date: Friday, 1 April, 2011, 6:46 AM
> 2) Forwarding Cost u/s 6(3) is fixed at Rs.50 per transfer
> 3) Cost of issuing Third Party notice u/s 11 is fixed at
> Rs. 50 per notice.
This would be a wonderful tool for CPIO to delay / deny every legitimate information. Every voucher, bill, claim or file noting would be treated as third party.
> FINES:
> The CIC is being given powers to levy fines upto Rs. 10,000
> on /
> vexatious appellants as part of appeal procedure. It is not
> clear
> which provision / section of RTI Act the DoPT intends to
> use to
> justify this. We are planning to file 2nd appeal to CIC.
>
Before the year is out, these fines imposed on appellants, would outnumber the total penalties imposed on the CPIOs for last five years.
Mera Bharat Mahan
Manoj
Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
No doubt the Govt has powers to set fees and recover costs for
enabling RTI provisions. Each of the fees and costs they have now
agreed to levy can be justified under RTI Act. As such we do not want
to appeal these.
The one we plan to file a 2nd appeal to CIC is to be informed on the
specific provisions of RTI Act which enable a penalty to be levied on
frivolous / vexatious APPELLANTS. (please note this is not levied on
frivolous APPLICANTS) and the reasoning on how this forms part of
Appeal Procedure.
Sarbajit
On Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 10:31 AM, C K Jam <rtiwanted@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Members, please remember that today is 1st April !
> ________________________________
> From: Sarbajit Roy <sroy.mb@gmail.com>
> To: humjanenge <humjanenge@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, April 1, 2011 12:05 AM
> Subject: Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
>
> Summary of latest status on DoPT's RTI Rules in reply to 3 RTIs and
> after 1 decided first appeal.
>
> FEES:
> 1) No change in RTI Application fee. It stays at Rs.10
> 2) First Appeal fees fixed at Rs 25 or Court Fee in concerned State
> under Court Fee Act, whichever is higher.
> 3) Second Appeal fee to CIC fixed at Rs 250
> NB: Third parties have been exempted from paying appeal fees.
>
> COSTS:
> 1) Costs on hire of machinery, is prescribed for color photocopy
> (Rs.20 per A3/A4 page) and scanning of documents (Rs. 5 per A3/A4
> page)
> 2) Forwarding Cost u/s 6(3) is fixed at Rs.50 per transfer
> 3) Cost of issuing Third Party notice u/s 11 is fixed at Rs. 50 per notice.
>
> FINES:
> The CIC is being given powers to levy fines upto Rs. 10,000 on /
> vexatious appellants as part of appeal procedure. It is not clear
> which provision / section of RTI Act the DoPT intends to use to
> justify this. We are planning to file 2nd appeal to CIC.
>
>
>
>
Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
From: Sarbajit Roy <sroy.mb@gmail.com>
To: humjanenge <humjanenge@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Friday, April 1, 2011 12:05 AM
Subject: Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
Summary of latest status on DoPT's RTI Rules in reply to 3 RTIs and
after 1 decided first appeal.
FEES:
1) No change in RTI Application fee. It stays at Rs.10
2) First Appeal fees fixed at Rs 25 or Court Fee in concerned State
under Court Fee Act, whichever is higher.
3) Second Appeal fee to CIC fixed at Rs 250
NB: Third parties have been exempted from paying appeal fees.
COSTS:
1) Costs on hire of machinery, is prescribed for color photocopy
(Rs.20 per A3/A4 page) and scanning of documents (Rs. 5 per A3/A4
page)
2) Forwarding Cost u/s 6(3) is fixed at Rs.50 per transfer
3) Cost of issuing Third Party notice u/s 11 is fixed at Rs. 50 per notice.
FINES:
The CIC is being given powers to levy fines upto Rs. 10,000 on /
vexatious appellants as part of appeal procedure. It is not clear
which provision / section of RTI Act the DoPT intends to use to
justify this. We are planning to file 2nd appeal to CIC.
Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
The There is no justification of Appeal fee, appeal is filed upon the act of omission of the What is the justification for charging the fee for issuing the notice to the third party? Govt. intends to recover the postage charges + some expenses / profit from the After the DoPT has reportedly dragged its feet on one subject, applications soliciting information on more than one subject may be termed as vexatious by misusing this provision. Who will have the power to decide whether an application is vexatious? When the DoPT has given the information, on what ground the appellant is planning to knock the door of CIC. I think that these rules can only be challenged in the High or Supreme Court, after they are enacted. In fact, this is the back door route to get rid of
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Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
> 3) Cost of issuing Third Party notice u/s 11 is fixed at
> Rs. 50 per notice.
This would be a wonderful tool for CPIO to delay / deny every legitimate information. Every voucher, bill, claim or file noting would be treated as third party.
> FINES:
> The CIC is being given powers to levy fines upto Rs. 10,000
> on /
> vexatious appellants as part of appeal procedure. It is not
> clear
> which provision / section of RTI Act the DoPT intends to
> use to
> justify this. We are planning to file 2nd appeal to CIC.
>
Before the year is out, these fines imposed on appellants, would outnumber the total penalties imposed on the CPIOs for last five years.
Mera Bharat Mahan
Manoj
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Here is a sordid tale of an institution of national importance being run by one of the most corrupt and dictator. His highhandedness takes life of one most promising graduate of this country please. Support the agitation going on here. Please forward the tale to PM, HRD minister and journalistic community. This mail comes from an alumnus of this institution, RTI activist and Senior Software Engg. in an MNC.
http://justiceforakshay.blogspot.com/2011/03/justice-for-innocent-dead-student.html
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[HumJanenge] DoPT concedes on RTI Rules
after 1 decided first appeal.
FEES:
1) No change in RTI Application fee. It stays at Rs.10
2) First Appeal fees fixed at Rs 25 or Court Fee in concerned State
under Court Fee Act, whichever is higher.
3) Second Appeal fee to CIC fixed at Rs 250
NB: Third parties have been exempted from paying appeal fees.
COSTS:
1) Costs on hire of machinery, is prescribed for color photocopy
(Rs.20 per A3/A4 page) and scanning of documents (Rs. 5 per A3/A4
page)
2) Forwarding Cost u/s 6(3) is fixed at Rs.50 per transfer
3) Cost of issuing Third Party notice u/s 11 is fixed at Rs. 50 per notice.
FINES:
The CIC is being given powers to levy fines upto Rs. 10,000 on /
vexatious appellants as part of appeal procedure. It is not clear
which provision / section of RTI Act the DoPT intends to use to
justify this. We are planning to file 2nd appeal to CIC.
Re: [HumJanenge] Govt Spent Rs 3,554.78 Crore on Hajj Subsidy Last Decade
upholds the rights of poor people to be dispensed their destiny by
Bharata Bhagya Vidhaata.
To borrow a phrase from the Bible
"It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for
a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven".
On Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 7:12 PM, Awdhesh Kumar <jhajee9999@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
>
>
> Please read this supreme court judgment
>
> Prafull Goradia Vs. Union of India (UOI) - Jan 28 2011
> Issue
> Haj Committee Act, 1959; Haj Committee Act, 2002; Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1951; Income Tax Act; Central Excise Act; Sales Tax Act; Central Provinces and Berar Act; Constitution of India - Articles 14, 15, 27 and 32
> Synopsis
> This Writ Petition under Article 32 of the Constitution had been initially filed challenging the constitutional validity of the Haj Committee Act 1959, but thereafter by an amendment application the Haj Committee Act of 2002 which replaced the 1959 Act, has been challenged. The ground for challenge was that the said Act is violative of Articles 14, 15, and 27 of the Constitution. The grievance of the Petitioner was that he is a Hindu but he has to pay direct and indirect taxes, part of whose proceeds go for the purpose of the Haj pilgrimage, which is only done by Muslims. This court relied upon Government of Andhra Pradesh v. P. Laxmi Devi AIR 2008 SC 1640 where the court held that Court should exercise great restraint when deciding the constitutionality of a statute, and every effort should be made to uphold its validity. Parliament has the legislative competence to enact the Haj Committee Act in view of entry 20 to List 1 of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution which states: "Pilgrimages to places outside India". On this ground petition was dismissed.
[HumJanenge] Govt Spent Rs 3,554.78 Crore on Hajj Subsidy Last Decade
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[HumJanenge] Re: new member
The fact that you can post messages to the group means that you are
already a member.
Sarbajit
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On Mar 24, 11:03 am, "jai hanuman" <rd89...@gmail.com> wrote:
> dear sir,
> I want to join this group . my name is rajiv d desai.
[HumJanenge] BBMP, Bangalore website lists PIOs info in the regional language.
Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagar Palike lists the information about Public Information officers on its website http://www.bbmp.gov.in/ in Kanadda. Can someone help me to get the Name, address in English.me
I want the information on the payment of Property tax, Betterment charges by Alpine Housing Development Corporation Limited (www.alpinehousing.com) for various flats in the multistorey Apartment complex
called Alpine Eco in Dodenekkundi, Bangalore.
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PIO list attached.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Re: [HumJanenge] DoPT deny to disclose the names considered for Chief of CIC
Let us not prolong the discussion on this issue since I have already filed the second appeal. In my I think there is no tangible difference between selection and appointment as only the selected candidate is appointed. This innovation of leading member on this blog may not be in the minds of the CPIO or the FAA of DoPT because they have not mentioned anything about this but know, after reading this, they may try to defend themselves before CIC on this count. I remember that one group has come to the conclusion on the basis of a tainted poll by only 11 members that that Mr. Krishan Raj should die when he was on fast unto death for the fair selection of ICs.
The govt. does not want transparent selections/ appointment to favour their confidantes and loyal irrespective of the fact that more deserving candidates are available even within the bureaucracy and outside bureaucracy. Mr. P J Thamos' case is a glaring example of this. No word has come about the non consideration or rejection of candidature of Ms. Kiran Bedi, However, to rectify my so-called mistake, I am seeking file inspection by filing fresh application. Will definitely share the information further with fellow members.
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Re: [rti_india] DANDI MARCH 11 (LOK PAL BILL)
MK Singhal
From: Bhaskar Prabhu <mahitiadhikarmanch@gmail.com>
To: rti_india@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 30 March, 2011 7:37:11 PM
Subject: Re: [rti_india] DANDI MARCH 11 (LOK PAL BILL)
THANKS LESLIE ALMEIDA. THOUGH IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO TAKE PART IN THE MARCH AS I LIVE IN DELHI YET I SUPPORT THE CAUSE AND WITH YOU.AN EFFECTIVE LOK PAL BILL IS THE NEED OF THE HOUR TO TAKE ON POLITICAL CORRUPTION EFFICIENTLY. OBVIOUSLY, THE BILL PREPARED BY THE GOVT. FAILS ON THIS TEST.WISH FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE EFFORTS.
From: LESLIE ALMEIDA <lesals2000@yahoo.com>
Subject: [rti_india] DANDI MARCH 11 (LOK PAL BILL)
To: lesals@gmail.com
Date: Wednesday, 30 March, 2011, 9:58 AM
The Jail Bharo Andolan will begin on April 12 if the government does not pass the Jan Lokpal Bill, social activist Anna Hazare announced on Monday. The 73-year-old leader, who will begin a fast-unto-death at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from April 5, told the media that if the Bill was not passed the people would take to the streets across the country.
"We will fight till our demands are considered and some strong steps are taken," said Hazare.
The National Advisory Council (NAC), headed by Congress president Sonia Gandhi has agreed to consider the Jan Lokpal bill drafted by activists and experts like former top cop Kiran Bedi, advocate Prashant Bhushan, Arvind Kejriwal and others.
"The Right to Information Act has unearthed many scams, but we need a law that can initiate action against the culprits. As with present laws its difficult for citizens to take remedies to procecute Govt servant/bureaucrats./politicians
Many individuals have already pledged their support. Sri Sri Ravishankar, Baba Ramdev and the Archbishop of Delhi are preaching their followers to fast for the Jan Lokpal Bill. Announcements are also being made in churches. Lots of citizens will be fasting on April 5,"
"When I took part in Dandi March in 1930, I never thought I might have to take apart in a similar event after 70 years," said freedom fighter H S Doreswamy who flagged off the march.many of us were not born to participate in Dandhi march in 1930, but surely we can in DANDI MARCH 2011The entire system is corrupt, bureaucrats and politicians are shielding each other. The bill is the need of the hour