[Goanet] Obituary: J R Vasco da Gama (1933-2014, Verna, Goa)
Given that his letters and writings on various Goan causes were often shared on Goanet, I'm sharing here the obituary + news item on my grand-uncle Vasco da Gama. To contact his family by e-mail: lmi...@rediffmail.com. Joaquim do Rosario Vasco da Gama (1933-2014, Verna, Goa) Funeral cortege will leave his residence today, Aug 10, at 4.00 pm to Holy Cross Church, Verna, for Eucharistic celebration followed by burial. http://www.epaperoheraldo.in/Details.aspx?id=17562boxid=72646640uid=dat=8/10/2014 Vasco da Gama's death condoled (Herald, Aug 10, 2014) Margao: Vilage Groups of Goa has expressed deep grief and sadness at the passing away of Vasco da Gama. Verna-based dedicated member of the group and a strong supporter of all good causes and struggles in the interest of Goa. Condoling Gama's demise, VGG recalled his contribution and unstinted support to the group in all its campaigns, including the Regional Plan, SEZs, bore wells at Verna and Tiracol golf course. A man who always stood for truth and justice and against corruption, Gama will always be remembered for his helpful nature and his silent and yet valuable involvement in all issues that concerned his Goa and his people, a press statement said. Similar sentiments have been expressed by Goans for Dabolim Only, Voice of Villagers and Goenchea Xetkareancho Ekvott, which Vasco da Gama helped with valuable data obtained through RTIs and various other means to advance the causes that have been taken up by these organizations. The statement states that these organizations condole the death of this valiant son of Goa and convey their condolences to the bereaved family.
[Goanet] Article: India archdiocese launches suicide prevention helpline
India archdiocese launches suicide prevention helpline By Antonio Anup Gonsalves http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/india-archdiocese-launches-suicide-prevention-helpline/ Article includes Photo: Archbishop Filipe Neri (center) launches the suicide prevention helpline with director Fr. Mario Saturnino Dias (second from right). Credit Fr. Mario Saturnino Dias. Goa, India, May 28, 2014 / 02:02 am (CNA/EWTN News). The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Goa and Daman has launched a round-the-clock emergency suicide prevention helpline to proactively address the escalating suicide rates in the region. “Life is given by God, and only he has the power to take it back,” said local archbishop Filipe Neri Sebastião do Rosário Ferrão at the May 24 announcement of the “God Saves Life-line” initiative. “In today's society, we need to offer hope to the people that God has created them in love and that He still loves them…and this hope is what 'God Saves Life-line,' is expected to offer.” Archbishop Rosário Ferrão inaugurated the project by leading a prayer service and imparting his blessing while commissioning the initiative to the Diocesan Center for Missionary Animation in Old Goa. Located about eight miles from the capital city Panjim, the center is near the renowned Basilica of Bom Jesus that holds a reliquary of St. Francis Xavier and draws daily an average of over five thousand devotees and visitors. “Life is important and its precious gift of God for we are created in His image and likeness,” Fr. Dr. Mario Saturnino Dias, creator of the project and director for the center told CNA May 25. “It's concerning to witness while reading daily newspapers reports the scourge of modern times that people are undertaking extreme steps in committing suicide,” he said, adding: “Every human being has also an inner urge to live and also an urge to save life irrespective of caste, creed or religion.” The director recounted that over the last two decades, the suicide rate in the country has been “mounting steadily.” Over 180,000 suicides were reported for 2010 and claimed a younger population between the ages of 15 to 29 years. According to the priest, many suicides also go unreported. The National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs reports that the average suicide rate in Goa is 15.8 per 100 thousand – above the National Average of 11.4 – an “alarmingly distressing” fact putting the state in tenth position country-wide. “To me saving one life is as important as saving thousand lives,” Fr. Dias said. “If somebody becomes aware of receiving hope in hopelessness; finds openness of love, care, affection, concern and positive energy, assistance of qualified counselors a depressed life situation can bring optimistic change.” He noted that the challenges youth face in India range from family poverty, drug abuse and alcoholism, failure in love affairs, dowry disputes, rural illiteracy, ignorance, and superstitions, agricultural challenges, to bankruptcy loans and many other causes. Fr. Dias strongly emphasized the “important of role of the parents” in upbringing of their children. He urged parents, “Teach your children to appreciate life and be trained to accept gracefully the many frustrations which are part of life so that their tolerance level is increased.” Callers are assured of confidentiality and can also be provided help through a state-wide network of government services like hospitals, law enforcement and legal bodies such as police, the fire department and associations like Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Caritas and other Church bodies. “It is a good sign a helpline has been launched...such helplines act as a preventive measure to the members of the society to avert tragedy and save life,” Dr. Ivonne Pereira, head of the Dept. of Psychiatry for Goa Medical College told CNA. Dr. Ivone also released the sixth issue of “Celebrate God's Love” a magazine published by the Centre as an effort to re-evangelize those whose faith is dwindling. Ashok Menon, director of Goa Fire and Emergency Services, also released new promotional car stickers for the “God Saves Life-line.” He said the personnel assisting in the calls should be able to “know not just what to do but how to do as they offer their services in helping people in distress.” Local individuals experiencing suicidal feelings or those who want to prevent suicide by another person displaying such tendencies can call the “God Saves Help-line” at: +91832 22-8-44-33. ---end--- -- Albert Peres afpe...@3129.ca 416.660.0847 cell
[Goanet] Article: Fr. Theodore Mascarenhas, Indian bishop-elect aims to show God's love to new flock
Indian bishop-elect aims to show God's love to new flock By Elise Harris http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/indian-bishop-elect-aims-to-show-gods-love-to-new-flock-66637/ Vatican City, Jul 10, 2014 / 08:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Fr. Theodore Mascarenhas, who was appointed Wednesday to be an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Ranchi in India's eastern state of Jharkhand, has voiced his enthusiasm for the task. “I would like to be what Pope Francis asks us to be: a pastor who feels the smell of the sheep, who has the sheep close to him,” Fr. Mascarenhas told CNA July 10, the day following his appointment, expressing his desire to follow in the Pope’s pastoral footsteps. “I will try my best, in spite of my human limitations and shortcomings, to be good to the clergy, to be good to the priests, to be close to the laity, and above all to try and show them the love and mercy of God. And I hope they too show the love and mercy of God to me. That’s my hope.” Recalling the moment earlier this month when he was informed of his appointment, Fr. Mascarenhas, who is an official of the Pontifical Council for Culture, noted that there were just two others from the council present, as well as a crucifix on the wall. Sensing that there was something the others wanted to say, the priest recalled that when they finally gave him the letter from the Pope asking if he would accept the appointment, he looked to the crucifix on the wall, saying to himself in silence,“okay, but this is in your hands!” Ranchi is a city of 1.1 million, and the capital of a state seen as the heart of India's indigenous tribes. While he has never been to the archdiocese, Fr. Mascarenhas said he has heard it is “a great place with very, very warm people.” “The people are open, simple, friendly and with great faith in God,” he noted, explaining that he has been told it is a place “where the word of God has made a lot of advances and where evangelization has very good prospects.” In 2010, 4.4 percent of the more than 3 million people in the Ranchi archdiocese were Catholic; most of the population of Jharkhand are Hindu, while 14 percent are Muslim and 13 percent adhere to indigenous religions known as Sarna. Fr. Mascarenhas expressed that “honestly it feels strange” to have been appointed a bishop, “because ever since the appointment has been made people look at you differently.” “You within your own heart feel a sort of weight, a responsibility. And at the same time looking forward to a new task entrusted to you.” Born in Camurlim, in west India's Goa state, in 1960, Fr. Mascarenhas was professed as a member of the Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier in 1979, and was ordained a priest of the society in 1988. He holds a masters in political science, as well as a licentiate and doctorate in sacred scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute. He is currently procurator general of the Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier in Europe, and a member of the Pontifical Committee for the International Eucharistic Congresses. In addition to these, and his position on the Pontifical Council for Culture, he is a lecturer in scripture at the Pontifical Gregorian University and at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. Speaking of the great need for evangelization in India, the bishop-elect explained that it “is a very complex thing, because on one side we have rising extremist forces of all sorts that impede the evangelization efforts.” These extremists come not only from fundamentalist Hindu or Muslim forces, but also from radicals in other Christian communities, he observed, affirming that there is a great need to bring these extremist voices “under control for good evangelization.” “Evangelization simply means spreading the word of God, and the word of God is all about love, about mercy, and in that there can be no violence, there can be no fundamentalism.” Describing how fundamentalism in India is different from that of the rest of the world, Fr. Mascarenhas stated that this is because “it goes against their own interests.” “See, evangelization goes against the caste system, it breaks down the social order, and obviously people who have been in control are finding evangelization a threat,” he explained, noting that in general India is a very tolerant country, but this “small slice” is growing and “posing a threat not only to the Christians, but to the unity, integrity, and secularism of India.” Referring to how Christianity is “a religion of dialogue,” the bishop-elect explained that one of his key strategies in combating fundamentalism will be in “keeping channels open, talking to everybody.” “We talk to everybody, we see their viewpoints and we expect that they will respect us. I think if we can live in love and respect a lot of unnecessary problems will be avoided in the world.” Fr. Mascarenhas also revealed that
[Goanet] Why-strength-training-may-help-you-live-longer
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[Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Columnar Basalt
Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar has posted a new item, 'Columnar Basalt' Volcanic bakery. Basalt columns in Skagafjörður, Iceland. You may view the latest post at http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2014/08/09/columnar-basalt/ Best regards, Rajan Parrikar ra...@parrikar.com
[Goanet] Dr. Moseley' Fast diet...................
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[Goanet] Gambling addiction in Goa BBC
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[Goanet] Song for the day.....
Elderly couple lovingly dance to a busker in Wolverhampton city centre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HIKwfXLmMI g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Fwd: Mombasa , gateway to Kenya.....
from here Goans arrived to settle down in Kenya. Before the Aeroplane, the Motorcar and the Railways. Some early Goans walked all the way to Nairobi following the Oxen carts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D70fxmbJtZkfeature=youtube_gdata_player -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] History of Mombasa. Old Town Mombasa. Fort Jesus. Tamarind Restaurant (Response to JC by Rose Fernandes) )
Dear JC Yes, this video did bring back happy memories for me especially the scenes on Bamburi beach. At the time though we did not have any camels roaming the beach. With all year sunny weather, as a child, most Sundays were spent on this beach where all our family and friends met. My mother would make lots of snacks such as chutneys sandwiches, beef patties, scotch eggs and for our lunch we generally had chicken or mutton biryani kept warm with a towel wrapped around the pan! Teatime was plenty of hot tea with home made cake or baath and biscuits, chocolate and vanilla pinwheels, etc. When the tide was low, all the children had great fun picking up teesroys (shellfish) from the sand, we had to be fast as they would bury themselves in the sand very quickly. My mother made an amazing curry from these shellfish. Gabe, thanks for sharing, sent the video to all my classmates from Mombasa for them to enjoy. Rose Fernandes Thornton Heath, Surrey, United Kingdom 10 August 2014
[Goanet] Capsule endoscopy
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[Goanet] An apple a day.................
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Re: [Goanet] History of Mombasa. Old Town Mombasa. Fort Jesus. Tamarind Restaurant (Response to JC by Rose Fernandes) )
On Aug 10, 2014, at 5:14 AM, Rose Fernandes mel...@orange.net wrote: My mother would make lots of snacks such as chutneys sandwiches, beef pattiesand for our lunch we generally had chicken or mutton biryani Teatime was plenty of hot tea with home made cake or baath etc...My mother made an amazing curry from ... shellfish. Ola Rose, Good to hear from you ( as usual ). You brought back a different nostalgia with green chutney sandwiches and those delightful patties (which we now try to recreate with ready made puff pastry). My Mom too would make an amazing curry with Tisreos. Not very sure how the present pollution level affects today's shellfish in Goa. Not surprising to read about Biriyani. That must be the result of the Omani and Zanzibarian influence. With all this talk about food, you surely realise that I love to cook - esp after a busy day at work. Ema often says that when she invests in a take-away, she would employ me as a cook. She must have been reading too many books about Nehru, Goans and Cooks (:-). Either that or I am the best 'Find whatever there is in the pantry, try my luck with whatever spices (usually Shan) I can find and hope for the best' artist. Back to Gabe's video, I could not help noticing the absence of garbage strewn all over the place. good wishes jc
[Goanet] Gumnaam Hai Koi: The untold story of Music Arrangers and Musicians
Folks, Here is a You-tube video of a recent TV program about Goan musicians/composers/arrangers. The Anthony Gonsalves story features prominently in it. It also tells the history of Goan musicians in the Indian music industry. Mervyn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMK7yApBuHU
[Goanet] RTI REVEALS GOA AG PAID OVER TWO CRORES IN TWO YEARS
The Goa Government paid Advocate General Atmaram Nadkarni by way of fees and other allowances a whopping Rs 2,055,9032 (two crores fifty five lakhs nine thousand and thirty two rupees) for the two years from March 2012 to March 2014. This has been revealed in the information furnished by the Directorate of Accounts under the Right to Information Act. As per the information the Goa Government also spent a further Rs 10,14,869 (ten lakhs fourteen thousand eight hundred and sixty nine rupees) on the business class airfare for the 17 trips made to Delhi by Advocate General Atmaram Nadkarni from January 2013 to March 2014. It is an irony that Goa being the smallest state is not only hosting India's highest paid Advocate General but the country's highest paid public servant. In public interest the fees payable to the Advocate General of Goa should be immediately slashed and brought on par with other states. Compared with the fees paid to other Advocate Generals across the country, the very exorbitant fees being currently paid to the Advocate General of Goa is nothing short of a loot and plunder of the State’s exchequer. And how is Advocate General Atmaram Nadkarni allowed to travel to Delhi by business class when all public officials are required to travel only by economy class and more so in view of the troubled economic times that Goa is facing. It may be recalled that Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on 23rd May 2012 had directed that the fees of Advocate General Atmaram Nadkarni be hiked due to the very high inflation being faced by the Advocate General. The government by an order issued on 8th April last year hiked the fees of the Advocate General from a monthly maximum of five lakhs to eight lakhs. The Advocate General’s per appearance fee before the High Court was hiked from Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 per case per day. In addition the Advocate General is also paid Rs 75,000 per day on every visit to Delhi regardless of whether he appears before the Supreme Court or not. The hike in the Advocate General’s fees was made retrospective with effect from 1st April 2012. The Advocate General also gets 15 personal staff as entitled to a Cabinet Minister. Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires
Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Where is Goanet being read?
I am reading your mail in a austrian tirol valley (Alpen), Oestrreich means eastern empire (to the ancient romans) or, before, eastmark, steyrmark. like danmark. spanishmark ) but romans were a very strange people in geography matter...! 2014-08-08 23:04 GMT+01:00 Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoron...@gmail.com: If you read Goanet in any form, in a distant or remote location, do let us know. Am specially curious to know if we have any readers in (i) North East India (ii) AN Islands (iii) Eastern Europe (iv) South America (v) Mexico (vi) non-English speaking Africa. If you're reading us in one of these places, just send a shout across (via email) to goa...@goanet.org Also, if you think you're reading us in any other remote location, please send an email to the above address! FN PS: We know we have readers on board the ship (including in the captain's cabin!), in South Africa and Malaysia. -- P +91-832-2409490 M +91-9822122436 W http://goa1556.in T @fn on Twitter R Saligao, Goa, India Stay in touch. I reply email.
[Goanet] GOA Beach Picnic - August 17, 2014
Hi All, Just a reminder about our GOA picnic on August 17, 2014. We are still accepting reservations for Camping - few cabins left! Thanks, Selma Rodrigues President GOA LA Hello Everyone, Hope you are having a great summer so far and can attend our next summer event. What: Beach Picnic When:August 17, 2014 (Noon to 5pm) Where: Veteran's Park (located at 309 Esplanade, Redondo Beach). Cost: Free Parking: There is metered street parking (beware of parking enforcement) or you can park at the Redondo Beach Pier (100 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90277) for $2.00 per hour. There is also free residential parking if you can find a spot. What to bring: Bring your own food and drink! Please be self sufficient with plates, cutlery, cups and napkins. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Come play volleyball, hang out, and bask in the sun. Please help in bringing games to play like balls, nets, kites etc. Upcoming Events: Camp Seely | September 12 to 14, 2014 (Accepting reservations) Christmas Dance | December 13, 2014 We are on Facebook as Los Angeles GOA. https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalGOA/ Looking forward to seeing all of you! Selma Rodrigues President GOA LA
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MS IVANA MARIA FURTADO AT CHINCHINIM \ Ivana interacted,guided and played with budding chess enthusiast at Chinchinim on 10 August 2014.between 4p.m to 6.p.m at Adv Mario de Loyola Furtado Library IV Ms Ivana was introduced and welcomed by the Trustee and presented a token in appreciation of her voluntary visit .She is very proud of her Chinchinim roots. .Eighteen participants along with their parents were fascinated by her simplicity, eagerness and explanation on the moves and the alternative approach The programme was intended to create interests in this game. The participants were provided with a copy of her achievements and light refreshments. She explained that focus , concentration and love does not interfere with academic studies and that parents whole hearted support is essential to progress. Nelson Lopes P.C.Trust
Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] Where is Goanet being read?
Thanks Antonio! A useful lesson in Geography and History. The other friend we had in Oestrreich (a familiar mark on many postage stamps of yesteryears) was A. Anthony Fernandes. But he is now based in London https://www.facebook.com/a.anthony.fernandes.1?fref=ts He does sprechen Deutsch though. We also knew some Austrian researchers of tourism in Goa, who were here in the late 1980s or early 1990s, when the debate about the social and environmental impact of tourism in Goa was just picking up... Regards, FN On 10 August 2014 20:28, Antonio Faria antoniofari...@gmail.com wrote: I am reading your mail in a austrian tirol valley (Alpen), Oestrreich means eastern empire (to the ancient romans) or, before, eastmark, steyrmark. like danmark. spanishmark ) but romans were a very strange people in geography matter...! -- FN P +91-832-2409490 M +91-9822122436 http://goa1556.in
[Goanet] From Miguel Braganza too -- Fwd: [Goanet-News] Where is Goanet being read?
-- Forwarded message -- From: Miguel Braganza braganza.mig...@gmail.com Date: 9 August 2014 07:09 Subject: Re: [Goanet-News] Where is Goanet being read? To: Frederick FN Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com Dear Frederick, Perhaps the Goans in heaven and hell ...and some aliens in the Milky Way ... are reading Goanet, too. Watch out for their email response!! ;-) Mog asundi Miguel On Sat, Aug 9, 2014 at 3:34 AM, Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا fredericknoron...@gmail.com wrote: If you read Goanet in any form, in a distant or remote location, do let us know. Am specially curious to know if we have any readers in (i) North East India (ii) AN Islands (iii) Eastern Europe (iv) South America (v) Mexico (vi) non-English speaking Africa. If you're reading us in one of these places, just send a shout across (via email) to goa...@goanet.org Also, if you think you're reading us in any other remote location, please send an email to the above address! FN PS: We know we have readers on board the ship (including in the captain's cabin!), in South Africa and Malaysia. -- P +91-832-2409490 M +91-9822122436 W http://goa1556.in T @fn on Twitter R Saligao, Goa, India Stay in touch. I reply email. -- -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-. *Miguel A. Braganza*, House No.5/4-A Opposite Zonal Agriculture Office Farm Xettiavaddo, *MAPUSA-* 403507 Goa. INDIA Ph +91-9822982676; 91-832-2255139 www.brittosoba.com http://www.brittos-oba.com/ www.konkanfruitfest.com www.pgsorganic.in www.ifoam.org/inofo Horticulture.Facilitation.Networking
[Goanet] Tiatr: The name MUTHALIK that triggered the war?
The name MUTHALIK that triggered the war? ‘I do not agree to the putting MUTHALIK name on the poster’ Says Prince Jacob (So say many others) https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr16/14690691960/ It could have been Moothalic, Nuthalik etc. Or even the title ‘Muthalik goeant naka’ larger viewing/reading Next day news paper Prince Jacob etc https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr16/14690691960/sizes/h/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr16/14877374055/sizes/h/ Herald Page 9 dtd 10/8/14, The page 9 was not available online hence several requests Extra: We were all set to go for the tiatr at 1.30pm but at 12pm we saw a post by a close associate of Tousif de Navelim /Director Mr. Savio who was also one of the chief guests. He said the show is withdrawn due to fear of law and order. So we changed our plan. Again, at 5.30 pm there was another post saying the tiatr in on at 5pm and we read it at 6.30pm by then it was too late. We even regularly checked Tousif facebook wall for any updates.. Director said he would go ahead with the tiatr come what may On the tiatr day the poster was even edited to say ‘ General public need not worry as police protection has been granted for the show’ Tiatr day edited / modified poster https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr16/14877364905/ If the director did not call it off at around 11am, there would have been lot more people or supporter for the show. It also appears that most people came there not just to support the tiatr but also to say ‘No to Muthalik (In Goa)’ thus giving loud and the clear message to the govt. and also to Muthalik organisation TV news /Repeat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox9O3b7qmTU joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] GOANET: RTI REVEALS GOA AG PAID OVER TWO CRORES IN TWO YEARS?
Dear Aires, This expenditure which you got under RTI for AG is beyond the scope of our imagination. Hence it is illegal on the part of Government to continue making this kind of expenses when Goa is already at the state of bankruptcy. Even the AIR fares on business class when was not required as most of them may not have been on urgency, this could have been curtailed. And why our Director NIO has to be criticized for one or two trips when he made on business class as he is entitled and that too all our previous Directors have gone and taken this benefit in this class? The GT Editor Amitabh needs to be questioned for this for making public in his paper, and why he does not make this AG's trip public that too when you vociferously shouting and writing? Stephen Dias D.Paula Mob: 9422443110 Message: 8 Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 21:38:04 +0530 From: Aires Rodrigues airesrodrigu...@gmail.com To: goanet goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] RTI REVEALS GOA AG PAID OVER TWO CRORES IN TWO YEARS Message-ID: CAHriWMjiQUsWSY8G5HxfjDKFMwDMpZgjGLs3=hf4f8wmbed...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 The Goa Government paid Advocate General Atmaram Nadkarni by way of fees and other allowances a whopping Rs 2,055,9032 (two crores fifty five lakhs nine thousand and thirty two rupees) for the two years from March 2012 to March 2014. This has been revealed in the information furnished by the Directorate of Accounts under the Right to Information Act. As per the information the Goa Government also spent a further Rs 10,14,869 (ten lakhs fourteen thousand eight hundred and sixty nine rupees) on the business class airfare for the 17 trips made to Delhi by Advocate General Atmaram Nadkarni from January 2013 to March 2014. It is an irony that Goa being the smallest state is not only hosting India's highest paid Advocate General but the country's highest paid public servant. In public interest the fees payable to the Advocate General of Goa should be immediately slashed and brought on par with other states. Compared with the fees paid to other Advocate Generals across the country, the very exorbitant fees being currently paid to the Advocate General of Goa is nothing short of a loot and plunder of the State?s exchequer. And how is Advocate General Atmaram Nadkarni allowed to travel to Delhi by business class when all public officials are required to travel only by economy class and more so in view of the troubled economic times that Goa is facing. It may be recalled that Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on 23rd May 2012 had directed that the fees of Advocate General Atmaram Nadkarni be hiked due to the very high inflation being faced by the Advocate General. The government by an order issued on 8th April last year hiked the fees of the Advocate General from a monthly maximum of five lakhs to eight lakhs. The Advocate General?s per appearance fee before the High Court was hiked from Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 per case per day. In addition the Advocate General is also paid Rs 75,000 per day on every visit to Delhi regardless of whether he appears before the Supreme Court or not. The hike in the Advocate General?s fees was made retrospective with effect from 1st April 2012. The Advocate General also gets 15 personal staff as entitled to a Cabinet Minister. Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar ? Goa ? 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires
