I don't know about the rest, but I dream that the market will be an environmentally-friendly, top class affair, free of odours, flies, urine and litter. It's well within the realms of possibility, except that we have so many 'ten-percents 'around. Perhaps Dean should design the village gallows next so we can deal with corruption like we ought to. ----- Original Message ----- From: Cordeiro Salvador To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:17 AM Subject: [SALIGAONET] FW: [SALIGAONET] Saligao debates on 'mega projects' defination issue
Fred, It states in the below e-mail that "a resolution to demolish illegal construction at Mollem bhat was passed at the gram sabha". Since I am from Mollem bhat I am curious to know which illegal construction is this; can you please find out more details and advise? Regards, Salvador Cordeiro -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frederick [FN] Noronha * ???????? ???????? Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 3:22 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [SALIGAONET] Saligao debates on 'mega projects' defination issue Saligao debates on 'mega projects' defination issue HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, AUG 24 - The Saligao gram sabha on Sunday asked its sarpanch to define 'mega projects and differentiate it with 'housing projects'. According to reports, as the panchayat secretary was reading the minutes of the last meeting, gram sabha members interrupted and asked for the copies of the same since it was promised to do so by panchayat secretary. When the copies of income and expenditure statements were circulated, people raised protests over expenditure on desilting of drains and nullahs. Villagers came down heavily on the mega projects, which could create nuisance and influx of migrants in the village. The gram sabha members asked Sarpanch Jack Coelho to define 'mega projects' and differentiate it with the 'housing projects'. Dean D'Cruz, an architect, who was present for the gram sabha, said gram sabha needs to pass a resolution opposing any move of the government, which forces project on the village or refuse to take local body into confidence while permitting projects against the wishes of the villagers. D'Cruz also highlighted and made people aware of Sections 16 and 16A of the TCP Act and requested the gram sabha to oppose the amendment before it is too late. He also mentioned that government acquires various lands for private parties in the name of development while intending to bring in illegalities through the back door. A resolution to demolish illegal construction at Mollembhat was passed at the gram sabha. The concerned parties had not obtained necessary permissions from the panchayat and also the people of that area and surrounding areas have raised strong resentment against the project. After a thorough discussion on construction of a football ground, it was decided to go ahead with the required formalities. It was decided to go ahead with the construction of a new market at Saligao, after engaging the engineer to draw up plans for the market by carrying out necessary formalities. Villagers presented various grievances over the rainwater logging in front of their houses and paths leading to their houses rendering roads inaccessible, as no proper drains are maintained. Panch Bholanath Ghadi proposed levy of tax on garbage collection on monthly basis, but left it at the discretion of the villagers for accepting his proposal. The gram sabha, which was held at the community hall, was largely attended, however Saligao MLA Dilip Parulekar was conspicuous by his absence. Original source: Herald Sent in via: -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org My mobile number is again 9822 122436 Other numbers: res +91-832-2409490 or try +91-9970157402 =============================== CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION The information contained in this message is privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. This message is intended for the individual or entity addressed herein. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose this communication to others. Also please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. The sender totally disclaims, and will not accept, any responsibility or liability for the unauthorized use, or the consequences of any unauthorized use, of this communication or message. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ This message comes via the Google Groups "Saligao-Net" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/saligao-net?hl=en Please post regularly to keep the e-village active! -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
