The resolution of the Ministry of Transportation establishes an open citizen participation process, guaranteeing that users can express their opinions on international rail service rates, ensuring transparency and equity in decision-making.
The Ministry of Transportation issued a Resolution in which it formalizes the implementation of a citizen participation procedure for the modification of the rail service rates international passenger service between Posadas, Argentina, and Encarnación, Paraguay.
The Resolution 42/2024 published in the Official Gazette mentions article 42 of the National Constitution, which guarantees the right of consumers to adequate, truthful information and conditions of decent treatment. Law 26,352 is also mentioned, which reorganizes railway activity, focusing on the user as the axis of management.
Therefore, it refers to the principle of “Effective administrative protection“, which implies the obligation to hold public hearings or consultations when required by law, so that interested parties can participate and give their opinion on issues that affect them, in this case, the establishment of railway rates.
Likewise, it describes a legal framework that requires the participation of users and consumers in tariff issues and the regulation of public services, with mechanisms that guarantee access to information, although citizens’ opinions are not binding.
Thus, the resolution formally opens the public consultation procedure on railway rates for the service between Posadas and Encarnación. Citizens are invited to participate by presenting their opinions and proposals, which will be considered, but will not be binding..
The detail of the standard
Thus, a period of three business days is established for citizens to present their opinions through the website. “The opinions received are published and their content is considered when making the final decision,” says the official text.
Finally, he highlights that, based on the opinions received and the report, a decision will be made on the rates.
Source: Ambito
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