Lokpal Bill - Detailed info

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Existing System	System Proposed by civil society
No politician or senior officer ever goes to jail despite huge evidence because Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) and CBI directly come under the government. Before starting investigation or initiating prosecution in any case, they have to take permission from the same bosses, against whom the case has to be investigated.	Lokpal at centre and Lokayukta at state level will be independent bodies. ACB and CBI will be merged into these bodies. They will have power to initiate investigations and prosecution against any officer or politician without needing anyone permission. Investigation should be completed within 1 year and trial to get over in next 1 year. Within two years, the corrupt should go to jail.
No corrupt officer is dismissed from the job because Central Vigilance Commission, which is supposed to dismiss corrupt officers, is only an advisory body. Whenever it advises government to dismiss any senior corrupt officer, its advice is never implemented.	Lokpal and Lokayukta will have complete powers to order dismissal of a corrupt officer. CVC and all departmental vigilance will be merged into Lokpal and state vigilance will be merged into Lokayukta.
No action is taken against corrupt judges because permission is required from the Chief Justice of India to even register an FIR against corrupt judges.	Lokpal & Lokayukta shall have powers to investigate and prosecute any judge without needing anyoneⳠpermission.
Nowhere to go - People expose corruption but no action is taken on their complaints.	Lokpal & Lokayukta will have to enquire into and hear every complaint.
There is so much corruption within CBI and vigilance departments. Their functioning is so secret that it encourages corruption within these agencies.	All investigations in Lokpal & Lokayukta shall be transparent. After completion of investigation, all case records shall be open to public. Complaint against any staff of Lokpal & Lokayukta shall be enquired and punishment announced within two months.
Weak and corrupt people are appointed as heads of anti-corruption agencies.	Politicians will have absolutely no say in selections of Chairperson and members of Lokpal & Lokayukta. Selections will take place through a transparent and public participatory process.
Citizens face harassment in government offices. Sometimes they are forced to pay bribes. One can only complaint to senior officers. No action is taken on complaints because senior officers also get their cut.	Lokpal & Lokayukta will get public grievances resolved in time bound manner, impose a penalty of Rs 250 per day of delay to be deducted from the salary of guilty officer and award that amount as compensation to the aggrieved citizen.
Nothing in law to recover ill gotten wealth. A corrupt person can come out of jail and enjoy that money.	Loss caused to the government due to corruption will be recovered from all accused.
Small punishment for corruption- Punishment for corruption is minimum 6 months and maximum 7 years.	Enhanced punishment - The punishment would be minimum 5 years and maximum of life imprisonment.

Shree Ranachandika Prapatti Details

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We are glad to upload the procedural details and clarification on queries posed by Shraddhavans in relation to Shree Ranachandika Prapatti. Follow the link below to view the same:

Marathi version:
http://www.manasamarthyadata.com/data/updates/ranachandika_prapatti_m.pdf

English version:
http://www.manasamarthyadata.com/data/updates/ranachandika_prapatti_e.pdf

Thousands join Anna Hazare's anti-graft fight.

If Anna Hazare's fast against corruption needs any more oxygen of support, he is getting it by the tonne from netizens. Solidarity messages and reactions kept pouring into The Times of India's website through the day after it highlighted the Gandhian activist's protest.

"Anna, I am fasting with you. Will do it till you do it. Since I am not in India, I cannot sit with you at Jantar Mantar," wrote Hemant from Indonesia. His was one of 1,515 (as of 9.10 PM and growing) comments on the news report on Hazare beginning his fast unto death.

There was a sense in most comments that a big change, triggered by Hazare's actions, was imminent. References to the Jasmine revolutions in the Arab world abounded.

"We praised the efforts of Egyptians and Libyans...Now is the time to make a real change," wrote free_verse from Delhi. "...make Jantar Mantar another Tahrir Square of India," urged Advik from Muscat.

Others saw the movement as a freedom struggle. Wrote Mathew, "We all have to wholeheartedly support this great effort by Anna Hazareji, which I will say is the second freedom struggle of our country, to free our motherland from its worst enemies, the corrupt."

Adharsh from Delhi declared he would take one day's leave and join the protest. "This is our second freedom struggle. The real one – against world's richest and powerful mafia (Indian politicians).

" Many wrote about the public celebrations after India's World Cup win. "When India won World Cup, 50,000 people were there at INDIA GATE... WHY NOT NOW for ANNA HAZARE?" asked Abhishek Sharma from Delhi.

Wrote Madhu from Mumbai, "We paint our face to support a cricket game. But never do that on our Independence day... Can we give at least 10% of the passion for cricket to fight against corruption?" Asked Girish from Bangalore, "One billion hearts which were beating Dhak Dhak & Bleeding Blue...will they beat the same way & bleed red?!!"

Distaste for politicials was another common thread in many of the reactions. While one comment said "we no longer have a democracy, what we have is a lootocracy", another respondent in TOI's Facebook page called for sending "these hungry politician leeches packing".

"Hamara PM imandar hai perntu bhrastachario ka sardar hai (Our PM is clean but he leads a corrupt team)," wrote Hemant Gunthey from Jhansi.

There was an overwhelming feeling that the movement against corruption must be sustained. "A request to Times of India to bring this news in the forefront...Please do not downsize this as you guys have a very big role to play," urged Siddharth Behera from Mumbai.

"Is there anything similar happening in Bangalore, I will (be) the first to join, why can't this happen in every state capital," asked Ashokekumar.

Introduction of Shri. Anna Hazare

Anna Hazare is one of India's well-acclaimed social activists. A former soldier in the Indian army, Anna is well known and respected for upgrading the ecology and economy of the village of Ralegan Siddhi which is located in the drought prone Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra state. The erstwhile barren village has metamorphosed into a unique model of rural development due to its effective water conservation methods, which made the villagers self-sufficient. Earlier, the same village witnessed alcoholism, utter poverty and migration to urban slums. Inspired by Hazare’s unique approach of salvaging a hopeless village, the state government has implemented the `Model Village’ scheme as part of its official strategy. Hazare is now synonymous with rural development in India.

Hoil Utsav

Holi Utsav will be celebrated at Sai Nivas, Bon Saturday, 19th March, 2011. On this occasion, all Shraddhavans can take darshan of Shree Sainath’s idol, which came to Sai Nivas in the year 1917. Complete address of 'Sai Nivas' along with the Darshan timings is as given below:
Sai Nivas, St. Martin Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai 400 050
Landmark: Behind HP Petrol pump
Darshan timings: 12:00 Noon to 8:00PM

Virar Medical Camp.

On the basis of Kolhapur Medical Camp, Aniruddha Samarpan Pathak and Swatchata and Aarogya Group organized a Medical Camp at Virar on Sunday, 27th February 2011. The camp was well organized and in a disciplined manner by our local centers (Virar-W and nearby centers).

1016 numbers of Students across the 14 schools are benefited by this medical camp. All schools are situated at remote places of Virar, hence 4 buses were arranged for transport (i.e. pickup and drop of students).

Total 16 doctors, 11 Optometrists, 12 Paramedical Staff and approximately 60 volunteers from Virar and nearby centers attended the camp.

Please find the data of number of students and flow of camp below.

Flow of Camp.
1) Registration of schools.
2) Attendance of student
3) Dry-fruits and Biscuits given to student.
4) Making of case paper for every student by local volunteers.
5) General O.P.D. (Weight, Height and normal checkup is done). Doctors will take the follow up for critical cases.
6) Zental tablet (worm killer) is given to every student.
7) Preliminary medicine is given to students as per requirement.
8) Eye checking (Optometric) for every student. Only checking of eyes is done here, specs will be made later and provided to students as per requirement .
9) Annapurna Mahaprasadam Yojana for students.

Dhangaddhinga Camp 2011 for children

Under the guidance of Param Poojya Nandamata, the “Dhangaddhinga” camp for children will be held at “Shree Harigurugram” between April 18, 2011 & May1, 2011.
Children between the age of 9 to 12 years will be eligible for admission and Shraddhavans who are desirous of sending their children to this camp should come in person with their children between 21st March 2011 & 27th March 2011 at the address & between the timings mentioned below. They should also bring along a passport size colored photograph of the child. Please note that Dhangaddhinga office will also be open on Sunday, 20th March, 2011.
Address : Happy home, 4th floor, plot no. 551, TPS III,8th Road, old khar, Khar(west), Mumbai : 400052
Timing: Afternoon 2:00 PM to Evening 6:00 PM
Phone : 022 6670977/78

Shree Kanthakoop Pashan Poojan

From 3rd March 2011 onwards all shraddhavan devotees may retain Shree Kanthakoop Pashan at their home for the entire day after Shree Kanthakoop Pashan Poojan without any increase in the denagi mulya.

Hari Om,
This year, ' Maha-Shivratri' is on Wednesday, 2nd March 2011.
The total period of 15 days around 'Maha-Shivratri' i.e. 8 days before 'Maha-Shivratri' and 8 days after ' Maha-Shivratri 'is called as ' Nandi Pandharavada' ( In Marathi, 'Pandharavada' means 15 days ).
Nandi was 'Rhishi' and he worshipped 'Param Shiv' during this period. Therefore, this period is very important.
Nandi has written 'Shiv Panchakshar Stotra' and has also given us the 'Jap' ''Namah Shivay'' . 'Nandi Pandharavada' will start from 24th Feb. and it will be up to 10th March.
P.P. BAPU told us to chant 'Shiv Panchakshar Stotram' ( Aradhanajyoti no. 62 i.e. Nagendraharay Trilochanay ......................) at least once everyday during these 15 days. The Stotra is attached with this mail.
We can chant it for 5 times, 11 times, 21 times, as per our convenience but at least once .. ' Adhikasya Adhikam Falam ' .
Don't miss this golden opportunity to act on what HE wants us to do.

News articles on Kolhapur Medical and Healthcare Camp

News articles published in the leading newspapers such as Punya Nagari, Lokmat, Pudhari, Sakal, and Tarun Bharat on Kolhapur Medical and Healthcare Camp organised by Shree Aniruddha Upasana Foundation between 29th to 31st January 2011

Parampoojya Sadguru Shree Aniruddha Bapu, Nandai and Suchitdada will be unveiling a photo exhibition on the joyous occasion of the completion of 12 years of the Shree Gurukul Juinagar.
The memoirs of the past decade of Juinagar e.g. creation of the Juinagar Mandir, the Dharmachakra Sthapana etc. will be showcased through a rare collection of photographs.
The inauguration ceremony will begin around 4.00 P.M. on 1st January 2011 at the Juinagar Mandir.
This event is open to all and thus any and everyone can attend the ceremony. The exhibition will then also remain open for all bhaktas from 1st January 2011 onwards.
The photographs of the event are now available at http://www.manasamarthyadata.com/pgallery.php
Hari Om