FROM SIKKIM EXPRESS

GANGTOK, June 11 (IPR): The Government of Sikkim has constituted a One Man Administrative Reforms Commission.

The Commission will be headed by Dr. K. Sreedhar Rao, IAS (Retd.), Ex-Chief Secretary of Sikkim & Ex-Member, National Security Advisory Board as its Chairman while R Chewang Bhutia, Joint Secretary, Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare Department has been appointed Member Secretary of the Commission.

A State Government Notification said that the Administrative Reforms Commission is constituted to bring about substantial, measurable and comprehensive improvements in the performance levels of the administrative machinery at the disposal of the Government of Sikkim and to enhance effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness of the delivery systems at all levels.

It also aims to formulate recommendations with respect to each of the areas of Governmental activity, calculated to achieve all round improvement in the apparatus along with strategies and programmes for implementation.

The terms of reference of the Commission include the following:

1. Study in detail current practices and procedures in each of the department of the Government of Sikkim and the field offices and suggest reforms wherever required.

2. Examine the legal and administrative regulations, rules and executive orders as well as operation procedures and suggest modifications wherever required.

3. Assess the employment of technology for all operations.

4. Assess the methodology for decision-making and implementation of Government’s policies.

5. Prepare a detailed report covering each of the areas of Governmental activity to achieve.

(a) Simplification of procedures,

(b) Elimination of delays,

(c) Ensuring speedier dispensation of justice and redressal of grievances,

(d) Transparency and equity with respect to all of Government’s actions.

(e) Sharp up-gradation of the efficiency, effectiveness and responsiveness of all Governmental activities.

(f) Improving delivery capability at all levels.

(g) Establish e-governance system in all areas of administration.

(h) Improve performance levels in all PSU’s including exploring necessity and possibility of disinvestment.

6. Prepare a Citizen’s Charter detailing entitlements of the people of the State.

7. Any other matter connected, relevant and incidental to the objectives of establishing the Commission.

IV. The Commission is empowered to call for assistance and information and examine documents from all the Government Departments wherever considered necessary.

V. The term of the Commission shall be two years. The Commission will be assisted by a Secretary and necessary staff.