Below is a very serious threat to democracy in Goa. A demand by certain elements presumably agents of some politicians who are now attempting to curtail public spaces for dissent. If one may recall, during the Parrikar regime a notification issued by the then CCP officer banned public demonstrations in certain areas of Panjim. Hitler's progeny seems to be on the rise in Panjim. Morchas shouldn't be allowed in Panaji: PCIG TNN | Mar 13, 2011, 01.00am IST
PANAJI: Panjim Civic Improvement Group (PCIG) has demanded that no morcha should be allowed to enter the city limits as public rallies create inconvenience to the public and motorists. Instead, it has suggested that the CCP, in consultation with the government, should allot an open space on the outskirts of the city which could be called morcha maidan. This demand is included in the people's manifesto released by PCIG. The manifesto also says that CCP should aim to achieve zero-tolerance of corruption and all councillors should disclose their income/assets annually and that there should be no red beacon car for the mayor, convener Juino de Souza said. Agreeing with the sentiments of the people of Campal, the group has strongly expressed its view against having a convention centre in Panaji. PCIG has also said that buildings should not be allowed to cover the open terraces by raising the height to put up rooms. In such cases the CCP must charge such persons for extra floor. Besides, shops that are dug below to have mezzanine floor should be charged a hefty fee and transfer fee of 1/3rd the market value should be charged for CCP owned shops along 18th June road. Occupancy certificates and construction licence fee for new buildings should be proportionately increased in tune with market prices. The civil society group has also suggested opening a ward office in Ribandar and has demanded that CCP's annual balance sheet should be made public. Birth and death certificates should be made available online. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Morchas-shouldnt-be-allowed-in-Panaji-PCIG/articleshow/7689386.cms Civic group wants party politics out of CCP polls TNN | Mar 11, 2011, 02.15am IST PANAJI: Keep party politics out of civic elections, seemed to be the message given by the Panjim Civic Improvement Group (PCIG) at a public meeting in the capital city on Thursday. The meeting saw a decent attendance, including some candidates contesting the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) polls. However, while it was convened to hear the public voice the purpose was lost with poll candidates taking potshots at rivals. PCIG convener Juino de Souza said, "The CCP owes civic responsibility not to its voters alone but to the one lakh Goan stakeholders who visit the city each day in connection with work, and they also require civic amenities." The meeting concluded with a resolution that the recording of the meeting be sent to the leaders of both panels contesting the polls-Manohar Parrikar and Atanasio 'Babush' Monserrate-as well as to the chief minster and chief secretary for review and implementation of the suggestions. Others who spoke at the meeting included Avinash Bhonsle, Aires Rodrigues, Edgar Ribeiro, Annand Madgavkar, Sushma Khandeparkar, Santosh Kenkre, Avelino de Sa and Matanhy Saldanha.
