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The
Government of NCT of Delhi has to set up a two-tier structure, consisting
of the Apex Committee at the level of the Government of NCT of Delhi and
nine District Development Committee at the District level. These committees
are intended to encourage de-centralization in decision-making and provide
a responsive and responsible administration by involving elected representative
of the area (MLAs and Municipal Councilors), Resident Welfare Associations,
Deputy Commissioners and district level officers of the other departments
and civil bodies.
OBJECTIVES
The broad objectives behind the constitution of these Committees are as
under:-
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Provide
a responsive administration at the district level. |
| b. |
Decentralize
decision-making in matters relating to all departments of the Government
of NCT of Delhi with specific reference to public utility and basic
civic amenities. |
| c. |
Involve
people directly as well as through elected representatives in the
process of planning, execution and monitoring of various schemes,
projects and policies. |
| d. |
Institute
an efficient and effective public grievances addresal system at district
level to generate confidence of the people in elected Government. |
| e. |
Provide
balanced development of and equable access to various facilities among
the districts. |
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Empowers
the officers of all departments including district administration
with better control, supervision and monitoring of various schemes. |
| g. |
Minimize
delays on account of the multiplicity of authority id Delhi. |
| h. |
Provide
a single window approach to the public with regard to various problems
being faced by them. |
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Ensure
speedy implementation of all plan schemes and projects falling within
the district annual/five year plans of Delhi. |
STRUCTURE
It is a two-tier structure, Apex Committee at Government of NCT of Delhi
level and nine District Development Committees at the District level.
The backbone of the set-up is the District Development Committees which
are being empowered to achieve the above objectives. The Apex Committee
reviews and evaluate functioning of District Development Committees.
The meetings of District Development Committee of South district are held
once in every month on 3rd Thursday of the month at 11.00 AM in the conference
hall in the office of Deputy Commissioner (South).
The composition of the District Development Committees are as under:-
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One
of the MLAs of the District to be nominated by the Chief Minister
for a period of one year each by rotation. |
Chairperson
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Other
MLAs |
Members
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Deputy
Commissioner (Revenue) |
Convenor
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All
Zonal Committee Chairmen of the MCD, whose zonal jurisdiction falls
within the district |
Members
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Nominee
of the Commissioner (MCD)/Chairperson (NDMC) not below the rank of
an Additional Deputy Commissioner |
Member
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Nominee
of Chairperson (DVB) not below the rank of a superintending Engineer. |
Member
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Nominee
of CEO (Delhi Jal Board) not below the rank of a supdt. Engineer. |
Member
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Supdt.
Engineer (PWD). |
Member
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Deputy
Director of Education |
Member
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Deputy
Director/Area Officer concerned of transport Department |
Member
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District
Officer, Social Welfare Deptt. |
Member
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Assistant
Commissioner (Food & Supplies) |
Member
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Representative
of Health Department |
Member
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Representative
of the DDA of at least Supdt. Engineer rank |
Special
Invitee
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Representatives
of 3 Residents Welfare Association by rotation |
Members
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Additional
District Magistrates/ Additional Deputy Commissioner |
Member
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Role
and Functions
The
role and functions of the committees are:-
To identify the present plan schemes of all the department for the particular
area/District. The schemes are listed out for effective and time barred
implementation by the members of the respective departments enlisted in
the District Development Committees.
In due course the committee would prepare the District Level Plan for
implementation.
To constitute, sub-committees, as and when required for various subject
matters under consideration.
The Deputy Commissioner is convenor of the Committee. He exercises the
powers of the Chief Executive Officer of the District with regard to review
and monitoring of schemes, once approvals for the scheme have been obtained
by the respective departmental heads.
The Departmental members perform their role within the financial powers
delegated to them by the respective Heads of Departments for expeditious
implementation of schemes and programmes for the Districts.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the district development committees
are enumerated below:
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Take
all effective steps needed, including calling of meeting for the monitoring
of plans for development of the district, review and monitor the progress
of the various projects. |
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To
monitor the implementation of various policies and scheme of the Delhi
Government and act as a watch-dog on implementation agencies. |
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The
would also be responsible for resolving issues which can be resolved
at district level concerning the implementation of projects and schemes. |
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Committees
would make recommendation to the minister concerned and organize a
meeting with the minister of resolve specific problems of the area,
instead of leaving it to official procedures. |
SUB-COMMITTEES
Sub-committees may be constituted by District Development Committee by
passing a resolution in the Committee to look into a specific subject.
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