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Dr. Malati Das

Former IAS Officer & Chief Secretary
Planning & Statistics

Dr Malati Das has worked as an IAS officer in the state of Karnataka. She retired as Chief Secretary. As Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Statistics, she developed the conceptual framework, and managed the preparation of the Karnataka Human Development Report 2005. As Secretary, Women and Child Development, she developed a gender action plan for the state known as the Karnataka Women's Development Plan. Dr. Das has worked with the World Bank as a consultant in Ethiopia, Visiting Professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) Bangalore, and currently she is an advisor with Janaagraha

Dr. S.T. Ramesh

Former DG & IG, Karnataka

Dr S.T. Ramesh worked as an IPS officer in the state of Karnataka. He retired as the DGP of Karnataka in 2011. He was the Central Intelligence Office, Intelligence Bureau, Bangalore, Deputy IG CID, & IG Police Computer Wing & State Crime Record Bureau, where he digitized the crime record of Karnataka. He represented India for various overseas programs related to police & security, including the Atlanta Olympics, 1996. He has also received various accolades viz. the President's Police Medal for Meritorious Service – Independence Day 1995, President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service – Independence Day 2007
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  • 8 years ago

I am new flat owner and want to pay property tax. But BBMP person is asking for 8000 bribe for property tax name change. Please help.

Reported on  June 5, 2017 from Muntasir Ahmad

You can make a complaint in writing, enclosing any documentary or electronic evidence that you have, regarding the request for a bribe. Please give details regarding your request as well as the names  of the person's asking for a bribe. You could make the complaint to the Commissioner, BBMP, or the Anti-government Corruption Bureau Karnataka, Bangalore.

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  • 8 years ago

Is there just one police force in India?

Reported on  June 2, 2017 from Robin Zutshi

No. Each state has its own police force under the control of the government of that state. So there are many police forces in the country. Police that work in parts of India that are directly under the control of the central government like the capital Delhi, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Daman and Diu, Lakshwadeep Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Andaman and Nicobar Islands come under the control of the central government.

Answered by Dr. S T Ramesh, IPS (Retd.)
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  • 8 years ago

Sir i want to ask is land agreement compulsory even if i hav bank passbook,gas connection paper, ration card for police verification?police says its compulsory and i dont have. Please tell me what to do??

Reported on  May 26, 2017 from Vipul

It is not clear from your question what the nature of police verification is that you are talking about. Generally, documents such as passport, driving license, Aadhar card, voter ID, ration card are sufficient to prove your identity. For proof of address, electricity or telephone bills may be required. Land agreement document is not required for police verification unless the verification involves your land or property matters.

Answered by Dr. S T Ramesh, IPS (Retd.)
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  • 8 years ago

But the police says i want notary paper of your land for address proof on which you stay. It is mandatory otherwise you will not get your passport.So, i want to ask you is it true, is land agreement paper compulsory??

Reported on  May 26, 2017 from Vipul

Generally, documents such as passport, driving license, Aadhar card, voter ID, ration card are sufficient to prove your identity. For proof of address, electricity or telephone bills, bank a/c passbook may be required. Notary paper for your land is not required for police verification. The police officer may however, ask for a copy of your photograph for identity.

Answered by Dr. S T Ramesh, IPS (Retd.)
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  • 8 years ago

I'm from Hyderabad.I got my driving license with incorrect name of mine.Now,How can I change it to correct name?Whether I should go for driving test again?What is the process?

Reported on  May 26, 2017 from DevAnand

Please approach the RTO from where you got the license along with original documents in proof of your correct name. I do not think you should undergo a driving test once again.

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  • 8 years ago

Urgent Assistance please.I am going to pay Bribe to My Medical college's Professor for passing me on next 15 June.I dont want to pay a bribe and entrusting my law of the land to refuse.i have 2 que:How to proceed reporting?Q1 : Director of my institution is so powerful that i cant trust police for directly approaching .Q2 : What if College Discriminate or Harassment me during further course of my study?

Reported on  May 22, 2017 from Ahmad Gani

You can send your plea to the Vice Chancellor of the University concerned to which this college is affiliated or the Vigilance Commissioner or the Anti-Corruption Bureau if it is a Government Medical college.

It is commendable that you want to take a stand against corruption. It is possible that the people concerned may not be happy with the state of affairs but you will certainly show your strength of character if you stand up for what is right.

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  • 8 years ago

I, Dinesh Paymode have driving licence (MCWG) issued from Pune RTO. Now I want to upgrade my driving licence with LMV. But, since my current residential address (Pimpalwandi) comes under Pimari-Chinchwad RTO authority, I want NOC from Pune RTO to upgrade my driving licence at Pimari-Chinchwad RTO. Can anyone tell me how to get NOC for driving licence???

Reported on  May 22, 2017 from Dinesh Paymode

Please check link : https://www.wikiprocedure.com/index.php/Maharashtra_-_Obtain_No_Objection_Certificate_for_Vehicle_Registration

for the detailed process and proceed accordingly. The concerned RTO is MH14

Answered by Dr. S T Ramesh, IPS (Retd.)
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  • 8 years ago

What is the meaning of police powers?

Reported on  May 18, 2017 from A Citizen

The police have all sorts of different powers, all of which are given by law and  they must use them only according to the procedure laid down in the law and regulations. So they can make arrests, carry out search and seizures, investigate offences, questions witnesses, interrogate suspects, disperse unruly crowds and maintain order  in society, but they have to do it strictly in the way the law lays down and not any other way. They cannot act just as they wish or want to. Any abuse of power or negligence of duty will amount to a breach of discipline, civil wrong or a crime and the police officer is liable to be punished.

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  • 8 years ago

I needed a trade license for my eatery shop at HSR Layout, Bangalore. I filled the application form on 22nd April 2016 and paid the fees of Rs. 10,500. The Health officer is not coming for inspection and neither he is ready to give trade license. He told us to start the eatery without the trade license. What should we do?? Later on, he might come to ask us for a bribe.

Reported on  May 6, 2017 from Mita Gavit

Please do not start the eatery without the trade license copy. Alternatively, you can contact Trademark Registration organization in Bangalore - MS Legal Associates located on No. 1419, 3rd Floor 5th Main, 20th Cross 7th Sector H.S.R Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102 , phone number - 088677 76777 with your specific issue as they are in the area. You can also escalate the complaint regarding the particular Health Officer to Sri.Dr.Suresh ( Incharge ) M.O.H ( Bommanahalli ) 9448810129

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  • 8 years ago

AP reorganization act 2014 says section 8 should be implemented in common capital hyderabad and the act was published as gazette.If the section8 was not implemented how should i proceed in court?

Reported on  May 1, 2017 from VENKATESH

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