It is ordained in the scriptures that under no circumstances can a Muslim
woman be permitted to marry, other than a Muslim man, but Ms. Dilnashin Amir
Ahmed Shaikh alias Manyata the latest flame of film star Sanjay Dutt
(incidentally his third "to be" spouse after Richa Sharma and Rhea Pillai (now
married to Leander Paes a native of Assolna Goa/Kolkatta?) would not have any
of it.
Sajay Dutt (b 29 Jul. 1959) now on bail granted by the SC on 20th August, 2007
after his conviction in 1993 serial blasts case --and imprisonment in Yerwada
jail, Pune Maharashtra, and Manyata landed discreetly in Goa and stayed at the
Taj Exotica Benaulim Salcete Goa, from 28th January, 2008 to 9th February, 2008
as per discreet enquiries made by this writer.
The reason, as is now obvious, was to have their marriage registered.
Apparently being upbeat about the Common Civil Code, prevalent only in this
tiny State in the country, which does not bother about religious nuances of the
marital partners and obviously the gullibility of the bureaucrats behind the
desks in Goa , the duo filed declaration of marriage on 7th February, 2008
after Manyata successfully applied on 6th February, 2007 and obtained a
residential certificate dated 7/2/2008 issued post haste i.e withing 24 hrs by
the "talathi" of Margao Mr. Prashant Cuncolkar.
But it is now learnt that the Cuncolim Municipal Council as confirmed by an
official to this writer that an application requesting for a residential
certificate by Manyata indeed had been filed on 6th February, 2008 sans the
requisite documents. The same official confirmed to this writer that the
address indicated Juzegal (also commonly known as Zegadi) Near St Francis
Xavier Chapel opposite the Caeiro petrol pump, Cuncolim Salcete Goa. However
in the absence of the ration card, Electoral Photo Identity card (EPIC) etc the
same was rejected. The Chief officer CMC could not be contacted as he is
undergoing a training programme elsewhere.
Though the rules to obtain a residential certificate require an application
addressed to the Mamlatdar in the requisite format, and xerox copies of a birth
certificate, ration card school leaving certificate or any other document in
proof of residence; it is now learnt an affidavit filed by one Mr Kadam Desai
a resident of House No: 1743, Opp Costa Grounds Near the Hospital of Dr K A
Prabhudesai opthalmagist, Aquem Alto certifying that Manyata was resident for
over six months at the above residence (i.e from August, 2007) was annexed. It
is then that the Mamlatdar, (Salcete ) who ought to refer the same to the
concerned Talathi and ask for his report. It is unclear whether the procedure
was adhered to, but considering that the Talathi has been issued a show cause
notice and upon his refusal to accept the legal notice suspended for
dereliction of duty, as confirmed by the Mamlatdar Salcete Mr Phaldesai and the
Collector South Goa District Mr
Gokuldas P Naik it is prima facie evident, unless proved to the contrary by
the Talathi, Mr Prashant Cuncolkar that he acted in an unlawful manner in
issuing the residence certificate dated 7th February, 2008.
When this writer had a teletalk with Mr Cuncolkar today evening to ascertain
the factual position he pleaded to be left alone and directed this writer to
contact the Mamlatdar. When pressed to give his version to either substantiate
the charges or deny the same he once again pleaded that he was not in a proper
frame of mind and directed this writer to approach the Mamlatdar, efforts to
contact the Mamlatdar proved unsuccessful despite several calls to his office.
Normally the report is obtained by the Talathi by conducting a visit to the
given address and probing into the factual position, before the Mamlatdar then
assents the document. This was not followed according to some staff this
writer spoke to after working hours.
It is obvious that there could have been some greasing of palms as "niz
goemcars" confirm that this "precious document" requires almost several visits
before one can get the same., this despite CM's avowed stress to help the "aam
aadmi" . Indeed "aam aadmi" in its true sense (read migrant workers ) manage
to get the residence certificate through "go betweens" touts around the office
provide they ensure to inflate the vote bank; but this is not for the goans of
the red soil.
Armed with this residential certificate it is learnt from sources inside the
o/o Shri Chandrakant Pissurlekar, Civil Registrar-Cum-Sub -Registrar, Salcete,
Margao D-Wing, Osia Commercial Complex, Margao, that many of the procedures
were overlooked wilfully or in abetment with the partners marrying or some
strong political influence?
Registration of marriages involve two stages -- In the first stage
a) It is not clear on what document the proof of age of the bridegroom and
bride were relied upon, at the time of filling the declaration of marriage ;
b) a careful scrutiny by the Civil Registrar-cum-Sub-Registrar Salcete, would
clearly point to the inaccuracies in the certificate of birth and residence
considering that atleast the bride groom was a celebrity and a resident of
1002, Imperial Heights, Nargis Dutt Road, Bandra, Mumbai - 50 (Maharashtra)
while the bride was also a resident of Lokhandwala Complex Andheri, Mumbai
and have been in the national news ever since the 49 year old film star was in
Yerwada jail in Pune.
Before the second stage is gone through after the waiting period of 10 days
inclusive of two sundays for publication of notice --- it is not clear whether
the waiver was done the "delegado" (or an Assistant Public Prosecutor) given
that a marriage registration document in the presence of the bridegroom and
bride and two witnesses have already been obtained.
However there appears a slight glitch and the District Registrar (South) Office
of Chief Registrar of Births has insisted that since the document in proof of
divorce "talaq" under Mohammedan Law was not insisted upon from the bride and
niether the waiting period after a previous Divorce if any the registration
could easily been cancelled.
But Sanjay Dutt oblivious of the fact that his marriage registration was under
a cloud went thro the "saat pheris" on 11th February, 2008 in Mumbai shocking
his sisters Namratta and Priya a Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai North west
Parliamentary constituency. Even his teenaged daughter Trisahal in New York
appears not in the know of things until these investigations unfolded in Goa.
There is therefore trouble in paradise for Sanjay Dutt the son of late Nargis
and Sunil Dutt.
Meanwhile questions are being asked on whether the Notary would be pulled up
for violations under the Advocates Act 1961 for unethical practice.
GODFREY J. I. GONSALVES,
BORDA, MARGAO, 403 602, GOA. (INDIA)
+91 98221 58584 (24 HRS)
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