POLICE REFORMS WATCH Networking with Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), New Delhi 43, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai - 400 029. l Tel : 98202 26227 Email : policereformswa...@gmail.com l www.humanrightsinititiative.org 16/08/14 URGENT PRESS STATEMENT Re: We welcome the decision by the Mumbai Police Commissioner to decline the former Police Commissioner's request for extension to stay in the quarters which he has been staying for over 22 years. It is also surprising that there are 20 or more serving officers who are holding on to quarters although posted outside. PRW demands that these officers also vacate their quarters promptly otherwise Police Reforms Watch will send them "Get Well Cards" Police Reforms Watch urges Police Officers to hold the highest standards and not take advantage of their position and be a role model for younger officers and the public. Why should the Home Ministery be involved in case of Satyapal Singh. This is purely an administrative issue ty which the Mumbai Police Commissioner should be taking care off. Police Reforms Watch demands that "Operational Independence" and "Administrative Responsibilities" are handled by the Police which should be their domain. The former Police Commissioner has reported to have said" I will abide by whatever decision the government takes on this issue" You have no choice Sir. You should have vacated the quarters long time ago. The Mumbai Police must ensure that the Quarters is vacated immediately as due notice was given to the concerned officer earlier as otherwise he will get the 6 months time as requested because of red- tapism. Police Reforms Watch had in its press release of August 04 [Copy enclosed] urged the Government not to extend the use of the premises anymore . Warm regards, Dolphy D’souza Convenor --
