Okay To Fine Cops For Non-Performance?

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    • Publish Date: Apr 2 2017 2:26PM
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    • Updated Date: Apr 3 2017 11:30AM
Okay To Fine Cops For Non-Performance?

If police are unable to complete your passport verification in 20 days, cannot provide a copy of an FIR on the same day a complaint is lodged or does not release an impounded vehicle in three days despite conclusion of formalities, a cop could end up paying a penalty of Rs 5,000 or a Rs 250 daily fine. The penalties are among several suggested by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) to make police officers accountable for delivery of services to citizens as part of a drive to promote good practices, accountability and transparency in police services.

The apex police research body has listed 45 services as `Public Delivery Services'. They are related to police work like verification of passports, tenants and foreigners; issuance of licence; no objection certificate for a music programme; post-mortem reports; NOC for protest, apart from arrests, investigations and regular policing.

If, BPR&D says, it is found that a police officer designated for a particular service failed to provide the service without sufficient and reasonable cause, he will have to pay Rs 5,000. Also, if it is found that a particular service has been delayed beyond the stipulated time, the police officer will have to pay Rs 250 each day of the delay . The provisions may , however, sound harsh as there is one police officer for every 729 citizens in India.
 

BPR&D suggests these 45 public delivery services of police should be notified and incorporated in a `Citizens' Charter' of states UTs to empower citizens and improve quality of life while also generating goodwill and community support for police. It recommends that the charter must speak about “where a citizen can register his complaint“ besides work entrusted to a police station.

The BPR&D was asked to identify citizen-centric services where citizens have regular interaction with police af ter PM Narendra Modi called for uniform public services related to policing.

In its report, shared with MHA and the states, BPR&D has recommended that time frames be set for completion of the identified tasks.

BPR&D says a police officer should complete the inquiry process for verification of passports within 20 days while a similar period is set for an NOC for arms licence, three days for release of an impounded vehicle, registration of foreigners visiting India within 7 days and verification of tenants, servants and employees within 15 days. It also lists nodal officers in every police station who would be responsible for different services.

BPR&D says that in case a citizen is unable to access the listed services in the prescribed time limit, he or she may file an appeal before an appellate authority and revisional authority , which it says could be senior officers of the respective police department, like the IG or additional DGP.

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Yashaswini nand Army Public School

Yes it is very much correct to fine cops if they are not able to perform their duty. India is a democractic country and all its people have the same rights, be it a common citizen or a cop.

Ritvik Baweja BAL BHARTI PUBLIC SCHOOL (PITAM PUR

it is justified fining these officers if they perform their duty partially or are incompetent in their service.

Emima Thangapandi PADUA HIGH SCHOOL-MANKHURD

I think this is a right move, because of this penalty The cops will do their duty properly.

VIDYA GAKHAR G.D. GOENAKA PASCHIM VIHAR

Yes it''s absolutely a correct move. I think due to this there will be a great change. By the fear of being fined the cops will work efficiently.!

RIYA MITTAL Convent of Jesus and Mary

This could increase work efficiency among cops.They often delay the work due to no reasons and the new move will keep a check on this.

shubha tanaya Delhi School of Excellence Attapur

In a democratic country like India, the work of the police is to maintain law and order and protect the fundamental rights of every individual. But unfortunately people in India see the police with horror in their eyes and approach them only when the matter becomes serious. This move will surely make the cops more reliable, diligent and they would work more efficiently and we can hope of healthy relation between cops and common people.

diksha rajoria RED ROSES SCHOOL SAKET R0554D

''''Fining cops for not doing the duty efficiently''''is a great decision taken by the government.Till now the duty of the police institution was more of making money by corruption,taking bribe and leaving the criminals from protecting the citizens.So,hopefully this will transform the attitudes of officers towards their duty .

Nayanika Mukherjee B.D.M. International

When a common citizen does not perform his duty, he is demoted or, in worst cases, fired. Cops are normal humans doing their jobs, just like a normal citizen. If they aren''t able to perform their duty, they should be demoted or fired. Fining them is just not the solution.

Nayanika Mukherjee B.D.M. International

When a common citizen does not perform his duty, he is demoted or, in worst cases, fired. Cops are normal humans doing their jobs, just like a normal citizen. If they aren''t able to perform their duty, they should be demoted or fired. Fining them is just not the solution.

Shubham Bansal AMITY SCHOOL (GURGAON SEC_46)

i think this is a good step to punish corrupt officers or the policemen who fail to do their duty properly in favor of the public

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