ANNEXURE - E Justice K. G. Balakrishnan National�Human�Rights�Commission Faridkot�House,�Copernicus�Marg New�Delhi-110�001�India Phone�:�91-011-23382514 Fax�:�91-11-23384863,�23386521 E-mail�:�chairnhrc@nic.in Chairperson (Former Chief Justice of India) F.No.LD/MISC/CD-2013 Dated­23rd April,­2013 Jus G-28 Dear Dr. Raman Singh Ji At the very outset 1 would like to convey my thanks for the support extended by the Govt, of Chhattisgarh for smooth and successful Camp sitting of NHRC at Chhattisgarh on 11/12.04.2013 During the deliberations with the various stake holders, it was gathered that the overall atmosphere for the best functioning of NGOs/ HRDs is still not very conducive in the State of Chhattisgarh. They alleged that functionaries of the NGOs and HRDs are being threatened, being coerced • and sometimes being physically manhandled by the State authorities. Many of them stated that they are always under constant' fear of being implicated in false cases or suffer humiliation at the hands of State authorities. This, matter was also discussed with" the State Govt, officers during the Commission's meeting with them. If will, therefore, be of immense help in the overall interest of the promotion and protection of Human Rights in the state of Chhattisgarh if the State functionaries are sensitized towards the problems being faced by the NGOs/ HRDs and they are treated as partners in bringing about a positive chanee in the overall human rights situation in the State. The State functionaries should create an-environment where the NGOs/ HRDs work without fear offavour. With regards, Yours­sincerely, ( K.G. Balakrishnan) Dr. Raman Singh Chief Minister Govt, of Chhattisgarh Raipur - 492001 34 on H prom ackn on 0 the o Defe viola incre the c dem of th adm shou resul Defe chap Hum Hum perso cond conc