The human right activists should have done it earlier. In a recent path breaking decision from District Magistrate of Aligarh(UP),has decided to ensure that cycle rickshaw puller do not have to carry passengers while going up an incline. Passengers who remain seated on an incline will have to pay a fine of Rs 500. The circular was issued by the district Magistrate and is effected to come fully in to effect by Feb next year.The Final Modalities including defining steep roads are being worked out. I hope and expect something like this should be done for Kolkata rickshaw pullers too.
It gave me sense of relief ,as there is still a system working for poors, thinking beyond wikileaks and facebook.
It is inhuman to expect the rickshawpuller to cycle up an incline with passengers seated on the Rickshaw.It doesnot take much effort to get down when there is an incline and get back when the roads are normal.This is a great decsion and needs to be applauded. at least the Rickshaw pullers are happy in aligarh. Its never late,if Government can apply the same rule across the nation.
Unitedworld Executive.
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