The Hindu        07.08.2012

More transparency in e-governance likely

Chennai Corporation is exploring the possibility of giving citizens access to information on modules other than that of the public grievance redressal system.Of the 13 modules covered by eGovernments Foundation, the grievance redressal system is the only one that permits access to information at every level of progress.

Civic body officials, in recent meetings, have stressed the need for more transparency in other modules such as works management system and legal cases monitoring. All modules that have an impact on citizens are likely to be made online.

If the civic body decides to permit citizens access to the works management system, residents will be able to know more about civic works in their locality. Similarly, legal cases of civic importance could be monitored by residents. Important judgements on civic issues and information on over 8,500 cases of the Corporation will be covered under the module.eGovernments Foundation is a not-for-profit trust established to improve the functioning of city municipalities.