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From: "LokSatta" <fonderef@hd1.vsnl.net.in>
To: "Tirumala Srinivas" <corruptioneradication@yahoo.com>
Subject: Meeting with the President
Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 20:02:27 +0530
12th August, 2002
Dear Friends
The appointment with the President is
confirmed at 12.30hrs on 16th August 2002. The delegation is expected to arrive
at the reception of Rashtrapati Bhavan via South Block and Cabinet Secretariat
Office by 12 Noon. From there the delegates will be guided by Rashtrapati Bhavan
officials.
Meanwhile we need to get the legal
briefs ready latest by 13th August. We need not wait for the revised draft. Our
appeal to President is to seek Supreme Court's opinion under Art 143, or to
return the Bill/ Ordinance to both Houses under Art 111 or to return the
Ordinance to the Council of Ministers for reconsideration. The ground for
President's intervention is the patent unconstitutionality of Section 4 of the
draft Bill (incorporating Section 33A in the Representation of the People Act,
1951), preventing further disclosures by candidates. This is clearly violative
of Article 19 as interpreted by the Supreme Court, as well as a negation of the
natural rights of citizens flowing from the very concept of democracy.
In addition, the legitimacy of
promulgating an ordinance immediately after a month-long monsoon session
concludes is highly questionable. Any Bill of such far-reaching implications,
restricting the right of citizens to know, and aimed at nullifying the judgment
of the Supreme Court must be at least discussed and debated in Parliament before
it is considered by the President.
I request Ms.
Kamini Jaiwsal and Sri Sanjay Parikh to help us by preparing a legal brief in
support of President's action under Art 143 or Art 111. The team may please seek
Justice Sachar's guidance in this.
In order to finalise the memorandum,
fine tune arrangements, and discuss follow up action, a meeting is proposed with
all the members of the delegation at 4 PM on 15th August at Centre for Media
Studies.
Address: Centre for Media Studies (CMS)
Research House,
Community Centre, Saket (Behind Anupam Cinema)
New Delhi - 110 017
Tel 011-6851660,6864020, 6867348(D)
Contact Person: Dr N Bhaskara Rao
I would
greatly appreciate if you could make it convenient to participate in the meeting
on 15th August at 4 PM. If any member has to dropout at the last minute, kindly
do inform us latest by 13th August. Rashtrapathi Bhavan wants the final list
latest by 14th August. Please find enclosed a letter addressed to Rashtrapati
Bhavan, which is self-explanatory, and also lists the composition of the
delegation to meet the President
With warm regards,
Jayaprakash Narayan
National Coordinator
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National Campaign for Electoral
Reforms
August 12, 2002
Sri V.Ayyaswami
Private Secretary to the President of India
Rashtrapathi Bhavan
New Delhi
Dear Sri Ayyaswami ji,
Thank you for confirming the
appointment with the President for the delegation of National Campaign for
Electoral Reforms at 12-30 hrs on 16th August. The following is the composition
of the delegation:
Justice Rajendra Sachar, former Chief Justice of
Delhi High Court and President, PUCL
Sri Kuldip Nayar MP
Sri LC Jain , former Member, Planning Commission
Ms Aruna Roy, Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan
Sri R H Tahiliani, former Chief of Naval Staff, President Trasnparency
International
Dr Syed Shahid Mehdi, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Milia Islamia
Dr. N. Bhaskara Rao, Centre for Media Studies
Sri P.M.Tripathi, Association of Voluntary Agencies for Rural Development
Prof.Manubhai Shah, President, Consumer Education and Research Centre
Ms.Kamini Jaiswal, Senior Advocate Supreme Court
Sri Sanjay Parikh, Advocate, Supreme Court, PUCL
Dr.Samuel Paul, President, Public Affairs Centre
Sri A.K.Venkata Subramanian, Catalyst Trust, Chennai
Dr.P.V.Shenoi, former Chairman, Agricultural Finance Corporation
Prof.K.C.Sivaramakrishnan, Nagarpalika Network
Dr.P.M.Bhargava, Scientist, Former Director, Centre for Cellular and Molecular
Biology
Gen.Vinod Saighal, Movement for Restoration of Good Government
Sri I.C.Dwivedi, Former Director General of Police, UP
Dr.S.D.Sharma, Lok Seva Sangh
Sri Jagadananda, CYSD, Bhubaneshwar
Ms.Tara Sinha, Communications Expert
Sri Sunil Handa, Association for Democratic Reforms
Dr.Trilochan Sastry, Association for Democratic Reforms
Sri Promod Chawla, Parivartan
Sri Sharad Kumar, Association for Good Governance Network in India
Sri Bhibhu Mahapatra, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative
Dr Jayaprakash Narayan, Lok Satta movement
Most of the
delegates have confirmed their participation. Since distinguished citizens are
traveling from all over the country, there may be a few last-minute changes. We
will communicate to Rashtrapathi Bhavan the changes, if any, by 14th August
latest. As advised by you, we are in touch with Col.D.L.Ahlawat to coordinate
the arrangements. The members of the delegation will reach Rashtrapathi Bhavan
reception via South Block and Cabinet Secretariat office by 12 Noon.
We thank you for your kindness and courtesy.
With warm regards
Jayaprakash Narayan
National Coordinator
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