By TCN Staff Reporter,
Patna: In a move that may bring revolutionary change in the functioning of government offices in Bihar, the state cabinet on Tuesday cleared the way for introduction of Right to Service Act in the Assembly. The law, which will cover 30 items including driving license and passport enquiry, will ensure time-bound disposal of public works.
The law is likely be passed by the Assembly in the ongoing session. The law will be implemented from 1st April 2011. It will cover 30 services like college degrees, driving license, banking services, kisan credit card, ration card, FIR, Passport enquiry etc.
The law will ensure time-bound completion of works by putting onus on public servants concerned, failing which they will be fined Rs 250 per day or the maximum of Rs 5000.