Sometimes it appears to me that statutes are enacted and amendments are made and the whole thing is put in such a fashion, language and packing that it is not possible for citizens with good knowledge of English to understand in simple terms the contents of the laws.
For example, I purchased a few books on laws (such as those relating to PF, ESI etc.) because I have started a small business and wanted to find out what are the legal implication which my firm will have to comply with.
The books run to over 200 pages each but after reading pages after pages, I am unable to say confidently as to whether I now know the provisions of these two laws.
In fact these two laws can be simplified and codified in not more than 10 pages of A4 size, clearly stating to whom the laws apply, what they should do to register themselves with the concerned authorities, what else they should do periodically etc.
But I doubt that anybody in the Government has any time or interest to do such worthwhile things to help common man. Confusion prevails because of archaic language, highly complex systems, intermediaries etc.
RE:Simplify and codify most of the laws
by Sincere Citizen on Dec 17, 2007 04:38 PM Permalink
If everything is made simple how will the lawyers, conmen ,cops and all such people survive ?
Hire a good lawyer of financial consultant , let them also make money.
I do agree with you though cos I had to study this stuff in MBA.
