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NEW DELHI: Taking the lead in setting examples for people in public life, the Delhi Lieutenant-Governor, B.L. Joshi, has changed the way things function at Raj Nivas. Totally against guests visiting him spending money on flowers during their courtesy visits or at public functions, Raj Nivas has issued instructions that instead the amount be donated for the tsunami relief fund. Mr. Joshi, who is known for transparency and his concern for the common man, is understood to have instructed his staff to discourage officials and people visiting him from getting flowers. Instead the money spent on buying flowers should go towards the relief and rehabilitation of the tsunami victims. Sources said it was not that Mr. Joshi did not like flowers, but his gesture was an attempt to set a new precedent to stop wastage of money and ensure that the amount is utilised for a noble cause. It is not only visitors to Raj Nivas who have been advised not to get flowers. Even organisers of public functions are issued prior instructions not to hand over bouquets to Mr. Joshi while welcoming him. Also, the Lieutenant-Governor has made it clear that he will not accept any gifts at public function or from people visiting him. He is understood to be strongly against the "gift culture'' and wants people to refrain from such activities. According to officials, Raj Nivas on an average gets a dozen visitors everyday and Mr. Joshi attends a large number of functions. Every bouquet that is brought for him costs something between Rs. 300 and Rs. 800. If this money goes towards the fund, it would generate a substantial sum to provide relief to the people who are in need of resources in the tsunami-hit region.
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