Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:19:11 +0800 From: A C Fernandes <gscc...@gmail.com>
>From corrupt, greedy and dodgy Panchayat members from Carmona to Chicalim to Cansaulim, to the Town and Country Planning Department which is on a merry course to approve these mega-projects and construction projects, to of course the biggest goons, thugs and thieves that masquerade as our Goan Politicians and MLAS, while selling Goans and our Goan Villages to further their vested interests and that of their patrons namely the Builders there seems to be no end in sight. From: Herald's Editorial January 15th. "Big builders mould pliant panchayats" Excerpt: That the TCP has fallen foul of the law is evident, not just in this project but in so many others. Its record in cases filed in the High Court stands testimony. But however much the Rahejas may have got the Panchayat and the TCP wrapped around their little finger, they still have to reckon with the people. And activists from Carmona have now resolved to knock the doors of the judiciary to challenge the decision of the village Panchayat approving Raheja's plan for sub-division of plots. More power to them; may the people of the village continue to stand strongly by their side. [end of excerpt] Mario responds: Memo to Tony D'Sa & Samir Kelekar Here is an illustration of a REAL problem going on right under your RG noses that can be addressed before it is too late. Instead of wasting your time throwing stones at NRGs, perhaps you can go help these local villagers get organized. Take Floriano and Venita with you and Joe to take pictures.
