In response to Dr. Ferdinandos email. I agree with him that the quality of construction of govt projects is poor resulting in failure within a short span of time. When I was talking to a builder in Goa, he blatantly told me that they use substandard materials on govt projects because they want the construction to fail. The reason being that due to huge kickbacks at every level there is very little money left to use good quality materials, This is mainly due to lact of control and accountability on the part of the contractor and the consultant. If there was a strict law that penalises such faulty constructions all through the chain of architects, consultants and contractors with heavy penaltiesm including suspension of license and or jail termsm then may be things will change. But who will bell the cat.??
Godfrey Rasquinha UAE ----- Original Message ---- From: Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 5:09:35 PM Subject: [Goanet] No rationality whatsoever It is quite heartening to read that a Freedom fighter on ‘Revolution day’ has finally publicly criticised the state of affairs prevailing in Goa today in respect of corruption, Law & order and Civic sense; and admitting that gone are the days when life and property were much safer, a sign that at least some are in touch with reality. Whereas their President is still having paranoid delusions and even a sneeze sounding like Portuguese will cause a ‘stress reaction’ in him. Take the issue of Basilica de Bom Jesus; admitting the labourers and material is very much Goan, is the architecture, engineering, dedication and sincerity Goan? Or Indian? How many structure built in their so called post “Liberation” of Goa period could even withstand a couple of decades? The Mandovi and Zuari bridges, the Goa Medical Complex; just to name a few, are perfect examples of how constructions are undertaken by Goan governing bodies. “Liberty” does not mean a right to make irrational statements. Nor does it give a right to do whatever one wants by inconveniencing others. It gives you a right to express and discuss your school of thoughts in a rational and civilised manner. Which means, if you are not rational or civilised, you do not deserve this liberty in midst of civilisation. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão. _________________________________________________________________ More than messages–check out the rest of the Windows Live™. http://www.microsoft.com/india/windows/windowslive/
