[Goanet] HIGH COURT QUASHES REGULARISATION OF 599 SQ MT SERULA COMMUNIDADE LAND ENCROACHED BY GOA TOURISM MINISTER DILIP PARULEKAR\
A Division bench of the Bombay High Court at Goa comprising of Justice R.S. Dalvi and Justice F.M.Reis has quashed and set aside the order which had regularized the 599 sq mts of Serula Communidade land on Chogm Road at Porvorim which was encroached by Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar. The High Court in its judgment has ruled that the order passed by the President of the Administrative Tribunal on September 27th 2012 regularizing the land in favour of Dilip Parulekar was bad in law and could not stand judicial scrutiny. In a blatant misuse and abuse of power Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar, in connivance with his Under Secretary Irene Sequeira who was also the Administrator of Communidade of North Zone, and Peter Martins the attorney of the Communidade of Serula conspired to fraudulently hand over to the Tourism Minister on a platter, valuable Communidade land at a throw away price in the guise of regularizing his encroachment to the extent of 599 sq meters. As per clause 1 of Article 380 of the Code of Communidade, regularisation is possible only in cases of land which is valued at less than 1800 escudos or Rs 300. The market value of the area encroached by Dilip Parulekar is more than Rs. one crore and the Communidade had illegally given it away to him for a mere Rs 3,41,320/- . The encroachment made by Dilip Parulekar could not have been regularized under law. The entire process initiated for regularization commencing from the resolutions of the Communidade to the order of the Administrative Tribunal granting permission was void being entirely without jurisdiction and contrary to the Code of Communidade. The misuse and abuse of power could not have been more apparent. The whole malafied process of giving away this prime land to Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar smacked of the malaise of corruption which had to be nipped in the bud before it further spread and destroyed the very fabric of society. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
Re: [Goanet] Postal codes
GOANET has degraded to an extent to post PIN codes on their websites! They should try being postman first! Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 02:55:41 + From: ole_...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Postal codes We've had enough name degradation of Goa since 1961. Please do not add to it. Concentrate on keeping our cities and villages clean with proper communication facilities. Visit Singapore and check out the names of places. Governance is serious, which has made them a top notch country in the world. BC On 24 February 2014 14:07, Patrice Riemens patr...@xs4all.nl wrote: Office Name Pincode District - A.P.Dabolim S.O 403801 South Goa A.P.Terminal SO 403801 South Goa Advalpal B.O 403503 North Goa Advoi B.O 403530 North Goa Agapur Adpoi BO 403401 South Goa Agarwada B.O 403512 North Goa Agonda B.O 403702 South Goa Aldona S.O 403508 North Goa Alto Betim S.O 403521 North Goa AltoPorvorim SO 403521 North Goa etc etc etc Everytime I see a list with localities' names in Goa, I marvel at the number of 'Lusitanian' vs 'Indian' appelations. Still a large majority for 'Luso' I see. Sometimes, it's just the spellings that might continue to be a bit Lusitanised... and the original name based on its Konkan original. FN
[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day....
Petula Clarkhttp://www.youtube.com/artist/petula-clark?feature=watch_video_title ' This Is My Song' in Stereo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8XmLuTmKIM g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] ALBERTO S. FERNANDES - sporting and enterprising Goan
www.goa-world. comGULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ http://www.colaco.net/ http://www.live365.com/index.live Tumcam Maie-mogacho ieukar. Stay tuned to Gulf Goans e-Newsletter - everyday someone, somewhere learns a little. Alberto S. Fernandes Sporting and Enterprising Goan - by Williams Alberto Sylvester Fernandes is a successful Goan in Kuwait, having landed in the country in 1980. A down to earth and a religious person, as he is, he hails from Cansaulim, Salcette, Goa. It’s a proud statement to make that he own his own “Workshop with the latest mechanical and electronics equipment and gadgets” where he specializes in maintaining and undertaking specially focusing on “repairs and modifications” for German-made SUVs and high end luxury cars, more specifically for his favorite “Porsche” cars. His clients are 95% Kuwaiti nationals who come to repair their cars only to his garages at Al Rai. He leaves no stone unturned to praise God for blessing him and his family in abundance. Alberto is the nephew of The Trio Kings stalwart of Konkani Stage Anthony D'Souza, a much feared political singer (of his time from early 1960’s and up to the present). Though he had intentions to perform on stage but since his first love to be in a mechanical line and being a football enthusiast (who turned also for his second love for the ‘love of the game of football”, he took up a job in a workshop with Books in his hand. He just entered the workshop and asked the person interviewing him with the chief foreman if there exists any vacancy, at once the foreman told him to join from Tomorrow due to his aptitude for hard work. That was the day that changed his life for betterment. He did not turn back and moved forward and learnt diesel and petrol mechanic work. Luck was on his side and he landed on Kuwait soil on 13th July 1983 in the summer heat. He took up work in Ajwan Garage Shuwaikh and worked there for a lucrative salary. He contributed his 11 valuable years to Royal Garage at Shuwaikh. His mind was disturbed as he always wanted to start his own business. He started his own garage Dynamic garage in shuwaikh and later moved to Al Rai and started the garage with a different name under “Alberto Garage and since that day, has completed 10 years. He initially took loan to start his own business and after repaying the financial institution, he was blessed and fortunate as luck was on his side, he won the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) hamper 2001 - a Porsche Car Carrera! Incidentally when he and his family were called to ‘pick’ the next draw, the same German person won the ‘grand hamper’ who had hand-picked his lucky number! Alberto's wife, Cynthia, is his strong pillar of support. She always stood by him and assisted him in his business and personal life who incidentally is also a sports lover (football in particular). Blessed with two daughters Veronica Fernandes and Vanessa Fernandes pursuing their education in Medical Sciences (including physiotherapy) in India, horse riding and athletics is their love, following in their parents footsteps. The Fernandes’ couple has assisted many Indian nationals and are supporting too many causes – be in sports, cultural as well as in their professional trades. Having a feel of someone just landing in Kuwait, Alberto would provide them suitable accommodation and look after their welfare as is basically required in the country, and often on short notice, helped resolve their financial and if in emergency, arrange for their travel back home on short notice due to humanitarian consideration, extended a helping hand and warmth of a true Goan. Alberto supported many Indians including majority of his staff recruited directly from Goa to Kuwait to work in his enterprise, and trained them putting his time and effort. However, as in all trades and considering the young generations greed and lure of extra money some of them ventured out, and some who tried their luck, often returned back, when were cheated by their new sponsor. Many are still here and have turned their backs on him. Even when he won the Lottery, many people were jealous of him and were cooking up stories. In sports field, Alberto donned the Goalkeepers jersey in Football and played for Musudad De Colva in the second division GFA (Goa Football Association organized leagues). Selected directly in the senior division and played for Mandovi Shipyard and in Bombay (Mumbai) played for Moraji Mills also, he represented the State of Goa and played in Bahrain and was adjourned “the Best Goalkeeper” of the tournament. As a member of only professional Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA) in Kuwait, Alberto coached the Goan Cultural Association (GCA)
[Goanet] Vote for AAP in Goa would only help BJP
Regarding below post by Stephen in response to the original subject post by Aires Rodrigues I wish to comment as under : While I have nothing against AAP and welcome it in Indian politics as a breath of fresh air, I am wondering as to why when we have a local GOAN party - GOA SURAJ party led by the selfless sincere, Goan, Floriano Lobo, why do Goans have to think and cast their votes in favour of outside parties? I urge all Goans who have a right to vote to vote for Goa Suraj party and do all they can to canvass and pass on the word to other fellow Goans. Maybe some Goans would comment that Floriano's party has not won any seat so far but we must remember that there is always a first time, he has a never say die attitude and his party is doing its best for Goa and Goans.After all his party is against formidable opposition who have money clout as well as muscle power and in the past for well over 50 years both Congress and BJP have been given their chances galore but when elected they have just forgotten their promises and all they are interested is in clinging to power by all means and continue corruption.Both Congress and BJP are the same stale wine in different bottles. I feel this coming election may possibly be Goans' last chance to save Goa from further destruction and hence we should do our best to vote Goa Suraj party to power. Deu borem korum. Camilo Fernandes From: Stephen Dias steve.dia...@gmail.com To: Annand Madgavkar annand...@gmail.com Cc: Goanet goa...@goanet.org, r...@gmail.com, Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org, docoscar67 docosca...@rediffmail.com, airesrodrigues airesrodrig...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goanet: IN GOA A VOTE FOR THE AAP WILL ONLY HELP THE COMMUNAL BJP I hope people understand that Goan Aam Admi party is a possible alternative and your suggestion to this regard should be well taken or else we will end up damning and condemning like Goan Crabs. Thanking you for your thought. Stephen Dias
[Goanet] Entertainment Society of Goa- Press release for the film screening on 1st March 2014
Kind Attn: All Kindly find attached the Press Release issued by the Entertainment Society of Goa, regarding the* Weekend Cinema* . Forwarded with request to ensure that it is published on your esteemed newspaper tomorrow, *27th February 2014 *as it is issued for public information *as the screening scheduled for 28th February 1st March stands cancelled* due to a program scheduled by the Election Commission. *Screening of Award winning film at ESG **~weekend cinema* *Panaji, 26th February 2014:* The Entertainment Society of Goa will screen the award winning film *KANCHIVARAM *which will be screened on *2nd March 2014 *at 5:30pm,Maquinez Audi-I. Audience may kindly note that the screening scheduled to be held on the 29th of February 1st March 2014 stands cancelled. * Synopses* *Kanchivaram: *2008/Tamil/117 min- Dir - Priyadarshan Synopsis- Late 40s, India. Vengadam is a humble silk weaver living in Kanchivaram, a town in Tamil Nadu known for its fine silk saris. He works weaving expensive saris from the rarest silks, but could never afford the luxurious garments he creates. However, he dreams that by the time his daughter grows up and becomes a woman, he will have woven a sari for her wedding day. To do this he will need patience. Every day he steals single threads of brightly coloured silk from his workplace, smuggling them home for the project that will define his life. *Awards -* National Awards for Best Film and Best Actor. *FILM* *DATE* *TIME* *VENUE* *KANCHIVARAM* *2nd March 2014* 5:30pm Maquinez Audi Some of these films screened are classics and we encourage youth to take advantage of these special screenings, watch and be part of the event. *Access to the screening will be free and on first come first basis*. -- Thanks Regards, Silvia Rebello Asst. Manager (PR) Entertainment Society of Goa. Mob:9822983708 Office Tel: 0832-2428111 Fax: 0832- 2428000 www.iffigoa.org
[Goanet] Announcing....
Ben Antao's new book, The Concubine and Other Stories. Please view the attached file for more details. Warm Regards, Leonard Fernandes Tel: +91 98503 98530 Subscribe to The Publisher's Post http://eepurl.com/F7hqH
[Goanet] MISUSING THE MINORITIES
In Goa the BJP made good use of the Minorities for their mission Parivartan, but now for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections their candidates for both the seats are hardcore RSS pracharaks. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
Re: [Goanet] Vote for AAP in Goa would only help BJP
Camillo you have stated the obvious. Who will understand the needs of the Goans but a Goan. I second your suggestion. I am amazed at the resilience, grit and honesty of Floriano, he and the GSRP must be supported and given an opportunity. God bless Cyrus Socegado Express On 26-Feb-2014, at 14:24, Camillo Fernandes camillofernan...@hotmail.com wrote: Regarding below post by Stephen in response to the original subject post by Aires Rodrigues I wish to comment as under : While I have nothing against AAP and welcome it in Indian politics as a breath of fresh air, I am wondering as to why when we have a local GOAN party - GOA SURAJ party led by the selfless sincere, Goan, Floriano Lobo, why do Goans have to think and cast their votes in favour of outside parties? I urge all Goans who have a right to vote to vote for Goa Suraj party and do all they can to canvass and pass on the word to other fellow Goans. Maybe some Goans would comment that Floriano's party has not won any seat so far but we must remember that there is always a first time, he has a never say die attitude and his party is doing its best for Goa and Goans.After all his party is against formidable opposition who have money clout as well as muscle power and in the past for well over 50 years both Congress and BJP have been given their chances galore but when elected they have just forgotten their promises and all they are interested is in clinging to power by all means and continue corruption.Both Congress and BJP are the same stale wine in different bottles. I feel this coming election may possibly be Goans' last chance to save Goa from further destruction and hence we should do our best to vote Goa Suraj party to power. Deu borem korum. Camilo Fernandes From: Stephen Dias steve.dia...@gmail.com To: Annand Madgavkar annand...@gmail.com Cc: Goanet goa...@goanet.org, r...@gmail.com, Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org, docoscar67 docosca...@rediffmail.com, airesrodrigues airesrodrig...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goanet: IN GOA A VOTE FOR THE AAP WILL ONLY HELP THE COMMUNAL BJP I hope people understand that Goan Aam Admi party is a possible alternative and your suggestion to this regard should be well taken or else we will end up damning and condemning like Goan Crabs. Thanking you for your thought. Stephen Dias
[Goanet] Air India joins fare war - financialexpress.com
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[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] Ash Wednesday
26-Feb-2014 Dear friend, Not many of us enjoy or look forward to a disciplined routine because we feel it will mean hard work, cutting out fun and frolic and constantly being on target. Yet, our experience tells us that we need the discipline approach to put things right in matters of health, career and achieving the goals we set ourselves. This season is lent to us, given to us, to get our bearings, check how we are progressing in life and make the necessary changes, to be on the path to God and life. Let's make the symbolic ritual, a life-giving conversion of life! Fr. Jude Sunday Reflections: Ash Wednesday - Rend your hearts, not your garments! Repent and believe the good news! 5-Mar-2014 Joel 2: 12-18; 2 Corinthians 5: 20 - 6: 2; Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18; The first reading from the prophet Joel reminds us that sometimes God invited the people of Israel to come back to Him through the great disasters that befell them. It was after one such disaster that the prophet Joel conveyed the message that God would come to their rescue. The disaster that befell the Israelites at that time was the invasion of locusts that came in large numbers from the desert and devoured everything. The people were devastated and the prophet Joel called them to prayer and to penance. He assured them that if they came back to Yahweh, Yahweh would provide them with food they needed. He reminded them that everyone should do penance, the priests and the laity, the young and the old, even the children. They needed to ask God's pardon as a family, as one community and God would forgive them all. Find someone in need Dr. Karl Menninger, the famous psychiatrist, once gave a lecture on mental health, and then answered questions from the audience. What would you advise a person to do, asked one man, if that person felt a nervous breakdown was coming on? Most people expected him to reply, Consult a psychiatrist. To their disappointment he replied, Lock your house, go across the railway tracks, find someone in need and do something to help that person. -Don't sit and pout. Get up and do something for others! Brian Cavanaugh in 'The Sower's Seeds' The Gospel of today speaks to us of three paths that can lead us back to God: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. However Jesus reminds us that these three practices by themselves will not lead us to God unless we perform them with a humble heart. We can perform them diligently but from the wrong motives; so that others may notice our good works. Lent is a time for renewing our prayer life. We are reminded in today's gospel. But when you pray, go to your private room and when you have shut the door, pray to your Father, who is in that secret place, and your father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you. Is Jesus against praying in public with the community or prayer group? Are we putting on a performance to make an impression on others? Would we do the same if no one was watching? Our community prayer life needs to be balanced with private and personal prayer. The second practice recommended is fasting and abstinence and again we are reminded that how we do it is more important than what we do. If fasting makes us irritable, if we fast with long faces and put on a gloomy look and make all around us miserable, there is something wrong with that kind of fasting. The heart of fasting is to do without something that we like and believe we can't do without, in order to realize that God can supply our every need. We may observe the letter of the law but have missed out on its spirit. What about a weekly fast from our favourite TV serial? The third practice of the devout Jew was almsgiving. Again the admonition is the same: So when you give alms do not have it trumpeted before you to win men's admiration... your left hand must not know what your right hand is doing, your alms giving must be secret. By alms is meant any kind of help, material or spiritual we give to our neighbour. We could help our neighbour in need, we could give them encouragement, we can appreciate the goodness in others, we can help someone in spiritual danger. Are we bringing people to Jesus by our words, our good example and our deeds? Ready to change? Once, a king was walking through the streets of the capital city when he came upon a beggar who immediately asked him for money. The king did not give him any money. Instead he invited him to his palace. The beggar took up the king's offer. On the appointed day he made his way to the royal palace, and was duly ushered into the king's presence. However as he came into the king's presence he was acutely conscious of his rags and felt ashamed of them. They were an eloquent symbol of the wretchedness of his life. The king, an exceptionally kind man, received him warmly, took pity on him, and among other things gave him a new suit. However, a few days later the beggar was back to begging on
[Goanet] The End of The World
Since the beginning of history, the world's end has been predicted by several fringe groups, quite a few of them in the US. Normally sane people get taken in and then of course taken out. The Bible of course predicts it and the legendary Nostradamus has his own cult following with prophecies so vague, it could fit any situation. However since the past 5 years or so protestant mainline churches have been hinting but not saying directly about the impending end of the human race and quoting bible prophecies, often convincing and mostly from the last chapter - The Book of Revelations, to prove their projections. No body of course is giving any timeline because that will entail a complete loss of cedibility and these churches are far too sophisticated to indulge in potentially faith-destroying beliefs. Mind you, they do not harp on this direction mentioning that as good Christians it should not matter whether the world ends tomorrow or after a couple of million years. Here are some of their indications: Annihilation of many species of flora and fauna. The instability of the global economy and global currencies. Erratic weather and climate conditions never seen before. Frequent wars in several regions and mass killings of innocent people. Wide disparity in wealth such as never witnesses in any human age and I could go on and on. The scientists including those among us will pooh pooh all these fears and the gullible will beleive all that is theorized in totality, but as it usually does, the truth lies somewhere in between. If you are a man of faith, you know that none of the great books of religion have given men any but the most vague predictions of anything for they must by necessity remain so and if on the other hand if you are modern man, sceptical, analytical and logical on a practical level, you do know that the way we are wasting and destroying the earth's non-renewable or resources that took millions of years to be created, or polluting the planet with non-degradable toxic wastes, we cannot for sure have a unlimited block of time left. Meanwhile leave your fears aside, do what you can for Mother Earth and perhaps She will not be as unforgiving as she would have been. Roland. Sent from Samsung Mobile
[Goanet] Goa - India for Beginners
Hi You may have heard it being said that in mathematics India gave the world zero. If you agree, without this zero 0 nothing can move, you can either be zero plus or zero minus. Sometimes this is not such a bad thing because in Goa you can find both, zero plus and zero minus with more of the minus as can be observed on the landscape of houses in disrepair and even the thinking in government administration including people behaviour. I have to agree with Abby Aguirre who wrote an article titled Goa's colonial estates, lovingly restored which was published in International New York Times Travel Weekend Supplement Saturday-Sunday 15-16 February 2014. She referred to Goa as India for Beginners that is missed out by visitors staying in 5 star fortresses. The real charm of Goa can be found in Siolim House, once owned by the Governor of Macau. She also mentions In part because foreigners who buy a Goan home must operate a business on the property as a condition of the sale, it is not uncommon to find inns and villas owned and run by Europeans. This has enabled their guests to find the real Goa. Customer services at Symtravels.co.uk report that their customers highly complimented Air India for their hasle free daily flights from London Heathrow to Goa and other parts of india. Abby Aguirre article can be read on: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/09/travel/hotels-with-history-in-goa-india.html?_r=0 Enjoy. Melvyn Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 26 February 2014
[Goanet] Data bank of NRI-owned properties?
Have any of you received this? Do you think the government would be effective in its stated goals? What are the possibilities of such data be misused if it lands into the wrong hands? It might make more sense if the Goa government simply tightened up its act against the thieving of land at this end (illegally done or otherwise), and specially the double-role played politicians-realtors. In the past, there have been allegations that certain politicians have informally threatened to acquire land under the draconian Land Acquisition Act, if owners didn't sell it to them or their fronts. FN * * * To, The President / Chairman of all Overseas Goan Associations. Directory on Goan Diaspora - Protection of properties regarding. Goans have been migrating to places within India and abroad from times immemorial. The Goan Diaspora is spread across the continents of America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe and U.K. Whereas those based in Gulf countries are actual NRIs as they continue to be Indian citizens, most of the others who have migrated to Western Europe, UK, USA, Canada and Australia have taken up citizenship of the countries of their adoption, but by virtue of their Indian Origin, have acquired PIO/OCI card status which entitle them long term visa to India and enjoy parity with NRIs except in matters of acquisition of agriculture and plantation properties, Government employment / Constitutional posts and voting rights. Nevertheless, Goans, wherever they are settled, cherish their Goanness with passion and pride and make it a point to visit the land of their ancestors as often as possible, retain and revive contacts with their kith and kin in Goa, and nurture in their hearts a strong pride of their Goan roots. Lately, there have been instances where the landed properties owned by some of the NRIs and PIOs of Goan origin have been usurped by unscrupulous elements in their absence by manipulating the land records and executing fraudulent sale deeds. Against this background, the State Govt. is seriously contemplating enactment of a suitable legislation whereby the Govt. would offer to protect the landed properties of the interested NRIs and PIOs of Goan origin. For this purpose, it is proposed to create a data bank of all the landed properties of NRIs and PIOs of Goan origin who are willing to register their properties with the Government. This will enable the Registration Authorities to prevent manipulation of such land records and execution of fraudulent Sale deeds. Your Association may like to bring to the notice of the members the above proposal and in case they are willing to register their landed properties (other than flats and shops) with the Government, the details of such property records with copies of Form I XIV, etc may be forwarded to the Commissioner for NRI Affairs latest by 31st March 2014 at the following address : The Commissioner for NRI Affairs Government of Goa Ministerial Complex, Secretariat, Porvorim, Goa. 403521.
[Goanet] Goa news for February 27, 2014
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa CM asks banks to go easy on mining industry borrowers till June - Hindu Business Line elated loan defaulters till June. At a special State-level Bankers' Committee (SLBC) meeting held here on Wednesday, both the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHlcWWvwaA48O6ueu3FQEv0B9srggcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/goa-cm-asks-banks-to-go-easy-on-mining-industry-borrowers-till-june/article5729744.ece *** Goa's taxi strike called off - Times of India dCJ3S0SYz2eQcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNF6RTd9A2BUUzHitQmSrnm04FtJ2Qcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goas-taxi-strike-called-off/articleshow/31037901.cms *** People hit by Goa mining ban blame AAP for their plight - Economic Times ining-peoples-front-padyatra-to-demand-resumption-of-mining/articleshow/31012268.cmsGoa mining peoples front padyatra to demand resumption of mining http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFk-lOGkj_N06MeG0fD7_POzUpWpQcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/people-hit-by-goa-mining-ban-blame-aap-for-their-plight/articleshow/30991092.cms *** Germany opens visa application centre in Goa - Economic Times isa-application-centre-opens-in-goa-1393416874German visa application centre opens in Goa http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEbHkVvrdAbgHygfP91z6UuTXiBCAcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nri/visa-and-immigration/germany-opens-visa-application-centre-in-goa/articleshow/31037204.cms *** Tourists stranded as taxis in Goa go on strike - The Hindu e HinduIn a statement issued on Monday afternoon at a press meet convened at Calangute in north Goa by the striking taxi operators, they have threatened to make the strike indefinite if the Goa government failed to promise that it will not allow Olacabs to ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHglz5vI2ANRa7-HBM8i5LjOP9h8Qcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/tourists-stranded-as-taxis-in-goa-go-on-strike/article5722232.ece *** Goa Board gears up for simultaneous Class X, XII exams - Times of India F8Mauthuser=0ned=usand more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGZghUKwnzJVxdzEXHS6Lhq5ybNVgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Board-gears-up-for-simultaneous-Class-X-XII-exams/articleshow/31068825.cms *** Goa task force to nab foreigners in taxi business - Daijiworld.com ijiworld.comPanaji, Feb 26 (IANS): A special police task force squad will soon be cobbled together to crack down on foreigners and others who allegedly run taxi and tour operations in Goa, said Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Wednesday. This decision is one of the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNGAqtmd5tY2oP-QVyIBDRKH15YCbgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=220013 *** Goa team rushes to aid of injured elephant in Maharashtra - Times of India mes of IndiaVeterinary doctor Satyavan Naik along with forest officials from Bondla zoo and sanctuary from Goa went to Hindewadi and examined the elephant. They instructed their Maharashtra counterparts about the necessary treatment and precautionary measures to ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNG99RXhHrJ1qJRfC40-_R9ldkNMnwcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-team-rushes-to-aid-of-injured-elephant-in-Maharashtra/articleshow/31067062.cms *** UK issues travel advisory for its citizens in Goa - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The government of UK on Tuesday issued a travel advisory for its citizens vacationing in Goa about the strike by taxi drivers. The advisory says the strike is affecting travel in and around Goa, including on the road to the airport and around ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEiGyKQWchS2wKwPsMbLldNqNU8rgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/UK-issues-travel-advisory-for-its-citizens-in-Goa/articleshow/31028555.cms *** Gitesh Khandekar is new NSUI Goa president - Times of India mes of IndiaFor the district committees, Aaron Jonathan Noronha was elected as the president of the South Goa district committee, Fortune Fernandes as general secretary and Akash Gaunkar as secretary. Similarly, Sanito Camilo was elected as the North Goa district ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEOoJ7eTM1UZY1UVxxQMVBOF3XGJwcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Gitesh-Khandekar-is-new-NSUI-Goa-president/articleshow/31067782.cms Compiled
[Goanet] Directory on Goan Diaspora – Protection of properties
International Goa NewsDirectory on Goan Diaspora – Protection of properties ... Please go to: http://goacom.com/international-goa-news/18145-directory-on-goan-diaspora-protection-of-properties-regarding . . . Your Association may like to bring to the notice of the members the above proposal and in case they are willing to register their landed properties (other than flats and shops) with the Government, the details of such property records with copies of Form I XIV, etc may be forwarded to the Commissioner for NRI Affairs latest by 31st March 2014 at the following address : The Commissioner for NRI Affairs Government of Goa Ministerial Complex, Secretariat, Porvorim, Goa. 403521. Regards (U.D. Kamat) Director for NRI Affairs
[Goanet] Suggestions for an election manifesto?
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[Goanet] DISPROPORTIONATE ASSETS CASE AGAINST SPEAKER RAJENDRA ARLEKAR: HEARING ON FEB 28th
The Special Court under the Prevention of Corruption Act will on Feb 28th hear the petition seeking directions to the Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) to register an F.I.R. against Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly Rajendra Arlekar in the disproportionate assets case. At the last hearing the Court gave the ACB a last opportunity to file its reply. By a sale deed dated 26th August last year Speaker Rajendra Arlekar purchased from a Delhi based journalist Dharmanand Kamat a 500 sq mt plot at Porvorim on payment of a whopping Rs 72 lakhs and the sale deed does not reveal the mode of payment as to whether the amount paid by Rajendra Arlekar was in cash, cheque or draft. Besides those 72 lakhs Rajendra Arlekar also paid an amount of Rs 2,52,000 towards stamp duty and a further Rs 2,16,280 as registration and processing fees of that Sale deed. In an affidavit filed by Rajendra Arlekar on 9th February 2012 he had shown his income for the year 2010-2011 as Rs 2,76,671 and that of his wife Anagha Deshpande Arlekar who is a school teacher as Rs 5,87,186. The purchase of that plot for 72 lakhs by Rajendra Arlekar is therefore clearly disproportionate to his last known source of income. Rajendra Arlekar on 9th February 2012 in his affidavit before the Goa's Chief Electoral officer had shown his total liabilities by way of loans etc as Rs 30,54,314 and further liabilities by way of Government dues as Rs 2,64,734 but his statement of assets and liabilities filed on 31st July 2013 before the Goa Lokayukta does not show any liabilities. Mr. Arlekar should explain as to how within a short span of just over a year after becoming Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly he was able to clear his huge liabilities of Rs 30,54,314 and also liabilities by way of Government dues of Rs 2,64,734. Rajendra Arlekar in his affidavit on 9th February 2012 had shown his total income for the year 2010-2011 as a mere Rs 2,76,671. This prima facie reveals that Rajendra Arlekar concealed the real income earned by him from his HP petrol pump dealership Om Shree Vetobaa at Vasco. It is also surprising as to how the total income of Rajendra Arlekar's wife Anagha Deshpande Arlekar who is a school teacher which was Rs 5,87,186 in 2010-2011 had shot up to Rs 9,32,278 in the year 2012-2013. As ACB officials are acting as caged parrots in shielding Rajendra Arlekar, directions of the Court have been sought that Rajendra Arlekar be booked under Section 13 (1) (d) (e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 and Section 120-B of IPC along with Section 34 of IPC. Meanwhile, the ACB will on 3rd March record the statement of Delhi based journalist Dharmanand Kamat from whom Rajendra Arlekar purchased that 500 sq mts plot at Porvorim for 72 lakhs. ACB officials were scheduled to proceed to Delhi but Dharmanand Kamat has volunteered to come down to Goa and assist the investigation. While the Income Tax authorities are carrying on with their probe, the Hindustan Petroleum is examining as to how Rajendra Arlekar continues with the petrol pump dealership illegally after becoming an MLA and Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
Re: [Goanet] HIGH COURT QUASHES REGULARISATION OF 599 SQ MT SERULA COMMUNIDADE LAND ENCROACHED BY GOA TOURISM MINISTER DILIP PARULEKAR\
Time to go for Sequeira's and Martin's knickers! Joi, Joi. Venantius J Pinto On 2/25/14, Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com wrote: A Division bench of the Bombay High Court at Goa comprising of Justice R.S. Dalvi and Justice F.M.Reis has quashed and set aside the order which had regularized the 599 sq mts of Serula Communidade land on Chogm Road at Porvorim which was encroached by Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar. The High Court in its judgment has ruled that the order passed by the President of the Administrative Tribunal on September 27th 2012 regularizing the land in favour of Dilip Parulekar was bad in law and could not stand judicial scrutiny. In a blatant misuse and abuse of power Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar, in connivance with his Under Secretary Irene Sequeira who was also the Administrator of Communidade of North Zone, and Peter Martins the attorney of the Communidade of Serula conspired to fraudulently hand over to the Tourism Minister on a platter, valuable Communidade land at a throw away price in the guise of regularizing his encroachment to the extent of 599 sq meters. As per clause 1 of Article 380 of the Code of Communidade, regularisation is possible only in cases of land which is valued at less than 1800 escudos or Rs 300. The market value of the area encroached by Dilip Parulekar is more than Rs. one crore and the Communidade had illegally given it away to him for a mere Rs 3,41,320/- . The encroachment made by Dilip Parulekar could not have been regularized under law. The entire process initiated for regularization commencing from the resolutions of the Communidade to the order of the Administrative Tribunal granting permission was void being entirely without jurisdiction and contrary to the Code of Communidade. The misuse and abuse of power could not have been more apparent. The whole malafied process of giving away this prime land to Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar smacked of the malaise of corruption which had to be nipped in the bud before it further spread and destroyed the very fabric of society. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372 -- + Venantius J Pinto
[Goanet] BAINGUINIM PROJECT NEEDS TO BE SHELVED BY ALL MEANS
tO, THE EDITOR NAVHIND TIMES This may please be published in your columns of the letter to the Editor.Regards Stephen Dias, D.Paula Mob: 9422443110 This has reference to the news report coming from Navhind Times dated 27th Feb 2014. We all know that the heritage site needs to be protected by all means, but when it comes to garbage dumping the authorities forget these rules, especially when comes in the case of Bainguinim. This dumping of garbage was quite long time decision which several bodies like church, Old Goa village Panchayat, people living in this area, are been opposing to the plant coming up at Bainguinim whether it is state of art or otherwise. They are all now for a fight toot and nail to shift the plant somewhere else at safer place. The CCP Mayor Surendra Furtado, is upto his arms that the funds of 70 crores received from the Centre under the Jawaharlal Nehru Renewal Mission ( JNNRM) is made use for this project without much thinking that there are schools , religious structures in the vicinity. They even forget that the trucks plying all the way from different localities may be Panjim, St Cruz, Merces Ribandar, Chimbel, Carambolim, Caranzalem D.Paula and many other places which will give the public a nuisance of dirty smell and loads of garbage littering all around the way to Bainguinim. Just for the sake of using these funds it does not mean that they should damage the environment and people living in this area with fresh air. Let them use these funds somewhere else or return back. It is better that the CCP think of shifting this plant somewhere else where there is no objection from anybody. Stephen Dias D.Paula Story Summary: A view of the site for garbage management plant at Bainguinim. BY SHAIKH JAMALUDDIN | NT OLD GOA: The people living under the jurisdiction of Old Goa village panchayat have been opposed to setting up of a sold waste management plant at Bainguinim. Sarpanch of Old Goa panchayat Nilkanth Bhomkar told The Navhind Times on Wednesday evening that they are totally opposed to the plant at Bainguinim whether it is of state-of-art, or otherwise. We are prepared to fight tooth and nail to shift the plant from here to some other place suitable for it, he said. Stating that the panchayat has been opposed to setting up of the plant for quite sometime now, Bhomkar said there are schools and religious and heritage structures in the vicinity. The CCP project on solid waste management plant at Bainguinim has been sanctioned a fund of `70 crore by the Centre under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Renewal Mission. The area surrounding the proposed site for the garbage plant boasts of heritage structures, which has been declared as World Heritage Site. The panchayat insists that the authorities should set up the plant at a place where it will not affect neither people nor environment. In the recent past, the panchayat functionaries had called on Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar who had advised them to go by decision of gram sabha of the village body. The villagers informed that they are all with the panchayat's decision on the issue and that there cannot be division on gram sabha resolution. Santano Oliveira, a businessman of the area, opined that the area has religious importance to people of all faiths: there are temples, mutt, churches and mosques in the area. The garbage management plant will be located on the top of the hill. Oliveira felt that the plant would create noise pollution due to movement of trucks, and the road leading to the plant will have litters everywhere. The area will be pervaded by strong stench, he said. Why should Bainguinim people suffer from nauseating stench for no fault of theirs? Bhomkar asked. The Old Goa panchayat, in accordance with the Supreme Court guidelines, has decided that henceforth a construction plan will not be approved if garbage management plant is not shown in the plan for a building project. Oliveira opined that the plant could be shifted to the area opposite Kadamba bus terminus or behind Hera petrol pump in Panaji city, where stench could be absorbed and lessened by sea breeze. The plant will also affect people from Karambolim, Ribandar, Merces and Chimbel, and may pose threat to water bodies and paddy fields of the area, he said.
Re: [Goanet] MISUSING THE MINORITIES
Which one of them has thicker skin? Need an alligator skin jacket. vjp On 2/26/14, Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com wrote: In Goa the BJP made good use of the Minorities for their mission Parivartan, but now for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections their candidates for both the seats are hardcore RSS pracharaks. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372 -- + Venantius J Pinto
