I have gone through the Goa Budget 2012.
[Thanks to Joseph Rebello]
And I must say that Manohar Parrikar has been working on this budget speech
for all the years he was anxiously waiting for occupy the CHAIR.
AND, from the first, superficial reading of the Budget 2012, I have a
feeling of EUPHORIA.
All this while I was un-selfish. From now on I want to be selfish for a
change. And I am certainly going to claim Rs. 1000/- per month housewife
allowance for Mrs. Lobo and Rs. 2500/m for Mr. Lobo as a retired SEAMEN
allowance. I have already dished out my CDC from the antique collection.
I am happy that Goa Su-Raj Party's Road Map figures in this budget to the
extent of bridges and river transport. I would have wanted 'hydrofoil' ferry
services between Aldona/Calvim to Panjim to be revived since it's stoppage
immediately after 1961. Hopefully, the Dona Paula - Vasco ferry service will
be hydrofoil based ( like Venice to Lido in Italy and elsewhere in Russia
etc.)
I am particularly enthused about the Truck terminuses and Parking lots in
Cities and Towns and motor cycle/bicycle tracks too. The idea of the
Exhibition cum Conference hall is wonderful. This can be used to exhibit
all new projects like bridges, etc by various builders/firms so that people
can vote for one they like. More votes, you get what you want. I would have
been happy if an autonomous TENDERING CELL was created so that all TENDERS
emanate from this CELL ( WITH NO COMMISSIONS TO MINISTERS ETC).
Sadly, flyovers are missing. We need one at O'Coqueiro and Mapusa/Bastora
junction badly. I have not seen any mention of GICA sewerage for Margao,
Calangute belt and Mapusa. Maybe this so because is it paid for by the
Japanese Government.No mention of CBI and ED to get permanent residences in
Goa. If these cells are put to good use, people of Goa will have nothing but
meals made out of CURRENCY NOTES which are salting in Minister's and
Ex-Minister's godowns and underneath their tiled floors in secret cavities.
I shall be reading the budget speech of Manohar Parrikar more closely in
time to come and will want to comment more on the positive aspects of his
very encouraging budget. I would want him to set up a corpus for the RTO to
regularly air the TRAFFIC RULES on cable TV as advertisements with visuals.
Give the public upto 3 months to be familiar with the new Traffic Code and
to be guided through warnings only and no talaos. After three month, upwards
of Rs. 500/- for any traffic offence and cancellation of driving/riding
licenses for life for drunken driving causing serious accidents. This will
save a lot of lives who will want to live to enjoy the new budget.
Am very happy about enhanced agriculture in the State.
And last but not the least, I am not at all happy with Manohar Parrikar
adopting Robert Frost's quote to say: "I have promises to keep, and miles
to go before I sleep. Miles to go before I sleep..."
We have already seen one dynamic person who would never want to sleep going
for the eternal sleep. My sincere advice to Manohar Parrikar is to RELAX,
keep office timings, decentralize, hold people accountable, enjoy a popaya
juice once in a while ( and a cigarette too in moderation ) at Mapusa
Alankar whether Tara Narayan likes it or not.
:-))
Cheers
floriano
goasuraj
9890470896
www.goasu-raj.org
www.gragoa.com
PS: I have already got the taste of Manohar Parrikar's will to tighten-up
the governance and also make it simple. I had a couple of POAs from UK to be
endorsed by the Additional Collector. And I had expected to make one or more
trips after delivering the documents. But surprise! surprise!, My documents
got processed right away and though I was late to pay the Rs.10/- fees ( the
cash closes at 12 sharp), a little chat with the department head got me my
receipt. 'Hello' and 'most obliged' for signing the documents to Mr. Sawant
( Add. Col) and I drove home a very very happy man.
----- Original Message -----
From: Joseph Rebello
To: Joaquim Nolasco
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 6:51 PM
Subject: Goa Budget 2012 What's in it 4 You, you, yes you & the Phew who'll
B in a beef stew ?
With acknowledgement to Navhind Times of Goa & GVUK wide Goan Community
Newz.
Goa Budget 2012
26 Mar: Navhind Times. Some Highlights: Target 15% growth. Mechanism to
protect NRI Goans property in Goa. Tourism Master Plan for Goa. Subsidy for
pilgrimages to Vailankini etc. Low cost housing for Goans. New Zuari bridge
within 36 months. World class exhibtion and convention centre to be set up.
24 hour water supply. Tax on alcohol & cigarettes increased. Petrol will be
cheaper by nearly Rs11 per litre. All junk food to be taxed at 20% … Luxury
cars to cost more…
more details..
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