Discontent over panel chosen to review Goa's deficit and disingenuous TCP Act
By Roger D'souza.
Clearly after consistently disregarding the wishes of the Goan People,
Digu-Kaka and our corrupt Goa Government now finally have constituted
the Committee to “review” the anachronistic and obsolete Goa TCP Act,
1974 which is 34 years old and a bane for all the rot that it permits
to the detriment of Goa. However this seems to be mere hogwash! In the
first place this Act allows our corrupt Goa Government and their
various Government Departments and Officials to get away with mayhem,
massacre and literally the murder and destruction of Goa.
The membership of this Committee itself is flawed and justifying their
role is none other than that boor Chief Town Planner Morad Ahmad. In
his typical demeanour of feeding us with his backyard shenanigans he
defends the formation and agenda of this Committee by claiming that
"Framing a new act is difficult and there is no time frame". All he
plans on doing is ensuring that he and the corrupt TCP can continue to
hold their sway to do the biddings of their political masters while
giving the villagers the run-around along with the Directorate of
Panchayats. All of them are hand in glove to promote the interests of
vested parties like the real-estate, hotel, mining and business
lobbies etc.
Obviously there is no intention to take into account the wishes of the
Goan people as they have consistently expressing all these years.
Various groups have worked to spell out what development they want as
expressed through their village plans that they have drafted as
envisaged in the Eleventh and Twelfth Schedules to the Constitution of
India in the 73rd and 74th amendments. There is no provision for this
in the outdated, deficit and biased Goa TCP Act, 1974 which is more
than 36 years old and that has been amended already on three occasions
namely - in 1994, in February 2007 [to revoke the RP 2011] and in
March 2008 [to obviously provide a conevenient detour for the Goa
Government to force PPP projects like IT Parks, Health Parks, Food
Parks, Sports City and Cricket stadiums upon the people even when they
are not required].
There is obviously a hidden agenda to intentionally disregard the
wishes of the Goan people by not including representation from the
Village Level Committees and Gram Panchayats in this participatory
process but rather leave it to the Consultants appointed who can be
easily swayed or influenced to adopt what the Goa Government wishes to
hoist on the people.
While the notification states:
"The terms and reference of the Committee will be to review the Goa,
Daman and Diu Town & Country Planning Act, 1974 and making it in the
fitness of the present situation vis-à-vis other Rules, Laws, Acts,
etc. The Committee shall also suggest deletion of the irrelevant parts
which are not in the fitness of present day situation."
- Obviously there is no desire to draft a new TCP Bill to replace the
flawed and hugely deficit one that currently is in place.
-This outdated and biased TCP Act would be a mere band-aid or cosmetic
tool where there in need for some major revision and surgery to stem
the deceit, rot and chicanery that is taking place in Goa today under
this Act. The Goa Government clearly has no resolve to do so!
Attached below is the Government notification to constitute an
eight-member committee to review the Goa, Daman and Diu Town & Country
Planning Act, 1974.
*************************************************************
Published in Government Official Gazette, Panaji, 15th July, 2010
(Ashada 24, 1932)
SERIES II No. 16
Department of Town & Country Planning
Order Ref. No. 36/1/Tcp/49/2010/2309
Government is pleased to constitute Committee consisting of following
members for the purpose of review of the Goa, Daman and Diu Town &
Country Planning Act, 1974.
1. Commissioner & Secretary (TCP) … Chairman.
2. Adv. Mahesh Sonak … Member.
3. Adv. Nitin Sardesai … Member.
4. Adv. Cleofato Countinho … Member.
5. Under Secretary (Drafting/ … Member.
/Law) Law Department
6. Ms. Patricia Pinto … Member.
7. Shri Shridhar Kamat … Member.
8. Shri James Mathew, … Member
Senior Town Planner Convenor.
The Members at Sr. No. 6 and 7 represent Civil Society as nominated by
the Government.
The terms and reference of the Committee will be to review the Goa,
Daman and Diu Town & Country Planning Act, 1974 and making it in the
fitness of the present situation vis-à-vis other Rules, Laws, Acts,
etc. The Committee shall also suggest deletion of the irrelevant parts
which are not in the fitness of present day situation.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Morad Ahmad,
Chief Town Planner/ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji, 7th July, 2010.
*************************************************
Further below please see the report in the Times of India on this
warped and contentious attempt of the Goa Government to yet fool the
people of Goa.
Discontent over panel chosen to review TCP Act
TNN, Jul 16, 2010, 06.24am IST
PANAJI: After several amendments during the past three decades, the
Goa government has constituted an eight-member committee to review the
Goa, Daman and Diu Town & Country Planning Act, 1974. However, not
everyone is happy with the composition of the panel.
The committee is headed by commissioner and secretary (TCP) Rajiv
Yaduvanshi as its chairman, while senior town planner James Mathew is
the convenor. The other members comprise advocates Mahesh Sonak, Nitin
Sardesai, Cleofato Coutinho, former Panaji councillor Patricia Pinto,
Shridhar Kamat and the under secretary (drafting) of the law
department.
"Framing a new act is difficult and there is no time frame," TCP chief
town planner Morad Ahmed said.
While amendments have always been carried out, there is a need to
consider a review to suit the present day scenario, he added. "Many
things have come up now and there is a need for changes, while some
provisions cannot be easily implemented," Ahmed said. The availability
of satellite imagery is also a factor necessitating the framing of new
rules.
"The members at serial no 6 and 7 (Pinto and Kamat) represent civil
society as nominated by the government. The terms and reference of the
committee will be to review the Goa, Daman and Diu Town & Country
Planning Act, 1974, and make it in the fitness of the present
situation vis-a-vis other rules, laws, acts, etc. The committee shall
also suggest deletion of irrelevant parts which are not in the fitness
of the present day situation," an order issued by the government
states.
Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA), while holding a series of agitations over
the act and drafting of the Regional Plan 2021, had demanded that the
act should be in consonance with Article 243 ZD as amended by the 73rd
and 74th amendments to devolve powers to municipal bodies and
panchayats and district planning committees for the purpose of
participatory planning.
"The GBA had recently written to the chief minister asking that the
TCP Act be amended to incorporate provisions of the 73rd and 74th
amendments, which would ensure a bottom-up participatory planning,"
GBA convenor Sabina Martins said.
But while the government has amended the TCP Act (Sections 16 and 16A)
to allow projects through the back door, it has not incorporated the
73rd and 74th amendments sought by the people in Goa in formulating
the RP 2021. Martins declined to comment on the composition of the
review committee, but expressed the hope that it will stand firm in
ensuring what the government failed to do in terms of participatory
planning and revoking Sections 16 and 16A of the TCP Act
Another GBA member said the DPCs were constituted earlier this year,
but have to be recast following ZP elections, but expressed
dissatisfaction with the representation in the panel. Agreed another
architect, "Taking lawyers on board is a good sign, unless they defend
builders or have stakes in the building sector. The panel could still
be strengthened by including an architect, social engineer and
environmentalist. The committee needs people who would stand for the
environment and social engineering."
July 16, 2010
July 14, 2010
CUNNING RANES DESTROYED SATARI.
Sattari Still In Stone Age
http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Man-made-wooden-bridge-posing-threat-in-Keri/38734.html
With reference to the above link, are we still in stone age or the 21st century ? A man made wooden bridge made of bamboos and coconut tree trunk still prevails in Goa, which is in taters at the moment and that too in the constituency of the former Chief Minister and present Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly Mr. Pratapsingh Rane , Whow ! I thought, the number of times that the people of Sattari have elected their demigod to the Assembly, was because of all the development he may have done in his constituency.
He has been a member of the Legislative Assembly for almost three decades if not more and it’s extremely difficult to digest that the very basic requirements of the people in his constituency have been neglected. With the number of terms he has had as an MLA of the constituency, he should have made Sattri a paradise on earth. Most of his political life he has been, either the Chief Minister or a Cabinet ranked Minister, it’s a shame that after being in such a position for so many years he has failed miserably to adhere to the basic requirements of his people. What is the use of having such a senior politician in the Assembly, if he cannot even build a small bridge for the people of his constituency, for children to use it, to go to school ?
It looks like all the while Mr. Rane has been busy amassing wealth for himself by means more foul than fair as a politician, the children of his constituency have been risking their lives going to school to get basic education for themselves, so that they could someday become something, in life. But on second thoughts probably that’s what Mr. Rane does not want to happen, how can uneducated people challenge him, give them a few sarees, cycles, umbrellas or even a motorcycle or two and he can have all their votes, and laugh all the way to the Assembly.
In most of the Gulf countries, the authentic locals called Bedouins are left deep in the interiors, they are given every luxury and money in abundance but not education, as they have everything they need at their door step, they seldom venture into the major cities, they are happy to stay where they are and the rulers are more than happy to leave them where they are, so that they don’t educate themselves and fight for their rights. Probably this is the same policy that Mr. Rane himself is following, he doesn’t want the uneducated locals of the area to be educated because once they do, they will know their rights and fight for them or even his seat. Wise guy Mr. Pratapsingh Rane, and to make matters worse, he has managed to pull his son in as well, though a novice in politics he has been made a minister even though there were some very senior Congress politicians who deserved ministries and in just a short while, he seems to have out done his father in more way than one. The father son duo are ruling the roost up north without any benefit to the locals.
I hope people of Sattari realize their folly, in their blind faith in their demigod and see the truth in earnest for what it is.
Freddy Agnelo Fernendes
Dubai - UAE.
http://www.oheraldo.in/news/Local%20News/Man-made-wooden-bridge-posing-threat-in-Keri/38734.html
With reference to the above link, are we still in stone age or the 21st century ? A man made wooden bridge made of bamboos and coconut tree trunk still prevails in Goa, which is in taters at the moment and that too in the constituency of the former Chief Minister and present Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly Mr. Pratapsingh Rane , Whow ! I thought, the number of times that the people of Sattari have elected their demigod to the Assembly, was because of all the development he may have done in his constituency.
He has been a member of the Legislative Assembly for almost three decades if not more and it’s extremely difficult to digest that the very basic requirements of the people in his constituency have been neglected. With the number of terms he has had as an MLA of the constituency, he should have made Sattri a paradise on earth. Most of his political life he has been, either the Chief Minister or a Cabinet ranked Minister, it’s a shame that after being in such a position for so many years he has failed miserably to adhere to the basic requirements of his people. What is the use of having such a senior politician in the Assembly, if he cannot even build a small bridge for the people of his constituency, for children to use it, to go to school ?
It looks like all the while Mr. Rane has been busy amassing wealth for himself by means more foul than fair as a politician, the children of his constituency have been risking their lives going to school to get basic education for themselves, so that they could someday become something, in life. But on second thoughts probably that’s what Mr. Rane does not want to happen, how can uneducated people challenge him, give them a few sarees, cycles, umbrellas or even a motorcycle or two and he can have all their votes, and laugh all the way to the Assembly.
In most of the Gulf countries, the authentic locals called Bedouins are left deep in the interiors, they are given every luxury and money in abundance but not education, as they have everything they need at their door step, they seldom venture into the major cities, they are happy to stay where they are and the rulers are more than happy to leave them where they are, so that they don’t educate themselves and fight for their rights. Probably this is the same policy that Mr. Rane himself is following, he doesn’t want the uneducated locals of the area to be educated because once they do, they will know their rights and fight for them or even his seat. Wise guy Mr. Pratapsingh Rane, and to make matters worse, he has managed to pull his son in as well, though a novice in politics he has been made a minister even though there were some very senior Congress politicians who deserved ministries and in just a short while, he seems to have out done his father in more way than one. The father son duo are ruling the roost up north without any benefit to the locals.
I hope people of Sattari realize their folly, in their blind faith in their demigod and see the truth in earnest for what it is.
Freddy Agnelo Fernendes
Dubai - UAE.
July 13, 2010
SURESH D. NAIK EXPOSES GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY'S PRESIDENT ALEX WILSON COELHO.
Let me summarize the GWS business in Kuwait.
The current President of GWS is acting in a high handed way and has
uncouth manners in his behavior. And, GWS Constitution does not
confer on him the right to expel me from the membership. By acting
irresponsibly he is hastening the downfall of the GWS.
When I was issued a show cause notice, I immediately replied on
09/03/2008 through internet addressed to the President (Hitler) but he
did not have the guts to read my reply at the subsequent AGM held on
18/06/2010 at the Carlton Tower Hotel. I attach here the same reply
for the information of all concerned. I reiterate that I am still and
will remain a legal member of GWS.
GWS was registered in Goa way back in 1995 and the annual registration
was not renewed as required by the rules and regulations, why?
Alex Wilson Coelho had bogus plans to build a NRI City in Goa. Alex
Wilson Coelho, his brother (employed in Margaum Municipality and
Rabindra Pimenta ostensibly negotiated a deal with the land owner at
the rate of Rs.50.00 (Irs.Fifty) per square meter. Till today, nobody
is aware of the developments of the NRI City. Any takers? So, where
is the question of demanding commission as I had never met the
landowner nor I was a part of the negotiation for the land to be
purchased?
Alex Wilson Coelho unsuccessfully attempted to paint me in the red
but, here is my professional profile.
From 1964, I worked in the Town Planning Department of the Goa
Government with excellent reputation and came to Kuwait in 1975. Mr.
Edgar Ribeiro, the former Chief of Town Planner of Government of India
was unhappy because I was leaving the Department but he used to praise
me for my precise work and decisions.
I had successfully organized numerous social events including Festa
Academica to encourage young players to take to football.
I was one of the main coordinators in tandem with the late Dr. Rui
Aguiar, Dr. P. Hede and Dr. Leslie Saldanha to organize the famous Goa
Medical Ball.
I personally used to visit the Goa Medical College and request
Dr.Verma, Dr.Parashar, Dr.Ghosh and Dr.Singh to help the poor and
marginalized patients admitted in the hospital.
It may be recalled that one Dr.Emerico D’Souza was blacklisted and
could not continue with his internship but, I personally intervened
and requested the then Chief Minister, Mr. Dayanand Bandodkar and
Dr.Emerico D’Souza was readmitted and obtained his final degree.
I am the FIRST PLANNER to form the Society for Government Employees
admeasuring 12 Plots in Porvorim, behind the Sanjay School. Each plot
admeasured 600 sq.mts at the rate of Rs.8.00 (Rs.Eight) to be paid
over a period of 20 years. Today, the society is known as Pundolik
Nagar.
When I landed in Kuwait in 1975, I had an offer from Kharafi
Construction as a Project Planner and was posted to
Farwaniya/Jahra/Adan Hospitals. Thereafter, to Al-Ahli Bank/MPW/MEW
and Bayan Palace. I also worked for W.S.Atkins-Consulting Engineering
Firm for the Fahaheel Expressway as an Utility Engineer for 17
bridges. After 12 years of successful career I received a call from
W.S.Atkins, UK which offered me a career in Saudi Arabia as Planning
Engineer and, I readily accepted it. In 1993, I again got an offer
from Kharafi Constructions, Kuwait and I was back in Kuwait and
working till date.
As of today, I have kept my good name and dignity in Goa, Saudi Arabia
as well as in Kuwait.
It may be recalled that GWS used to organize socio-cultural events,
like May Queen Ball, Goa Day, Christmas Tree and used to print
Souvenirs charging KD.100.000(KD.One Hundred ) Per Page. The cunning
fox introduced a tricky idea suggesting that KD.30.00(KD.Thirty) to be
given as commission and balance KD.70.000(KD.Seventy) for GWS. As most
of the advertisements were covered by him by virtue of his position in
the Bank, the cunning fox amassed huge illegal wealth by way of
KD.30.000 as commission.When in 2004, May Queen was organized at the
Fakhrudin Restuarant, the ex-President Rabindra Pimenta paid
KD.200.000 (KD.Two Hundred) as TIPS to the waiters without consulting
the committee members. And, the veracity of the tips is doubtful
because the hotel is not a starred one.
During my membership of the last 15 years, I refused to solicit any
advertisements because of the commission system. The GWS Constitution
does not state any commission system.
Let me brief about the Projects.
Alex Wilson Coelho had a big but bogus desire to build a NRI Hospital
in Goa and called a meeting of Goan doctors working in Kuwait. He gave
a BIG lecture that highlighted his ignorance on the subject of
construction. I wasted my time and energy to design the hospital
project of 150 beds plus canteen and also, doctors and nurses
residences and the same was published on the GWS souvenir to hoodwink
the public because till date there is nothing about the project.
Alex Wilson Coelho then had another fictitious idea to build a NRI
City for oversea Goans at the Verna Plateau. The negotiation was made
by Alex Wilson Coelho, his brother and Rabindra Pimenta. The rate
agreed was Rs.50.00(Rs.Fifty) per square meter. I was not invited for
the negotiation but I had designed the Project for 350 plots plus
school, clinic,roads and gardens. I had also prepared a feasibility
study outlining the cost of construction and the ensuing profit. Alex
Wilson Coelho informed me that he would like to first discuss the
project with the then CM, Manohar Parrikar. He traveled to Goa at
least three times to discuss with the CM and everytime he asked me
copies of the Feasibility Study and the Design Plans. I came to know
that these cunning fox NEVER discussed the subject with the CM but
obtained personal favors through the CM. From that day onwards I kept
my distance from Alex Wilson Coelho.
Arguably, if GWS has the right to allot KD. 30.000 as commission from
the advertisements charges of KD.100.000, than I have equal right to
demand my fees for designing and preparing the feasibility study for
the Hospital and the NRI City. Come on, Alex Wilson Coelho pay me my
fees at the earliest otherwise I will have no option but to take legal
action against you.
Today as an Honorary President of the Goan Cultural Centre, I am
offered lot of cooperation, assistance and guidance from majority of
Goans, Mangaloreans, Punjabis and other Indian communities because I
am not behaving like a ali baba Alex.
OPINION POLL
After these facts, do Goans still believe that Alex Wilson Coelho
should continue as the President of the GWS?
All are FREE TO DECIDE and your response by email would be appreciated.
SURESH D. NAIK
GWS Member
From: subarnai@hotmail.com
To: wilson_coelho@hotmail.com
CC: subarnai@hotmail.com
Subject: Extra-Ordinary General Body Meeting held on 29th August at
Carlton Hotel
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:18:14 +0000
Sub: Extra-Ordinary General Body Meeting held on 29th August at Carlton Hotel
As a member who attended the above subject meeting, I am compelled to
make the following comments: Apparently, the meeting was not called to
discuss the agenda as outlined in the "Notice to Members" dated August
29, 2008 signed by Ms.Sharon De Sousa, but to target those members who
are determined to unravel the truth about the ulterior motives of
those responsible for the affairs of the Goan Welfare Society.
Mr.Wilson Coelho, arrogantly and blatantly pointed an accusing finger
at me. Mr.Coelho said, quote "Suresh says, teh chor mure, teh chor
mure, tenim poixe khaile mure" unquote. As a responsible Goan
expatriate, I enjoy considerable respect in professional and social
circles and, I would not stoop so low as to utter such trash. The
former Vice-President of GWS, claimed that people on the football
grounds had said the above quoted words which, unfortunately and
without evidence, Mr.Coelho attributed to me. This subject was also
stirred up during the meeting held at the Fakhrudeen Hotel in the
past. Being a member of the Goan Welfare Society, it is my inalienable
right to know about the accounts of the Goan Welfare Society. I still
say that the logic behind the Fixed Deposits Certificates kept in the
personal names of individuals is the root cause of all the trouble and
suspicion. I recollect that the funds were supposed to be transferred
in the name of new committee members elected during the tenure when
Mr.Tony Cordeiro was the President of GWS. What is your answer
Mr.Coelho? Do not force me to dig deeper.
NRI Hospital Project Goa. A Big DREAM on Expatriates Goans in Kuwait.
Mr. Wilson Coelho, inspired by the devil, came up with a lucrative
project to build a HOSPITAL in Goa claiming that many Goan doctors are
working in Kuwait. Mr Coelho called 2 (Two) meetings to discuss the
project, and ostensibly called some Goan doctors to attend the
meetings. The meetings were held at the residence of Mrs. Muriel
Alphonso. I was assigned the task to prepare a Preliminary Layout,
plan and feasibility report and, subsequently, without suspecting the
fraudulent intentions of Mr. Coelho, I put my time and efforts to
professional design the proposed Hospital Project for 150 beds with
facilities for Resident Doctors and Nurses (This was also advertised
in a Goa Day souvenir that year). The hospital would also have a
modern canteen. Where is the Hospital Mr.Coelho? Or are you still
nurturing thoughts of playing a second fraud? Beware, one can fool all
the people some of the time or some of the people all the time but
not, all the people all the time.
NRI City Project at Verna,Goa. A second DREAM on the Expatriates
Goans in Kuwait.
Mr.Wilson Coelho, in conspiratorial conivence with Mr. Rabindra
Pimenta, came with a proposal to build a NRI City at Verna,Goa and
indicated that a huge tract of land measuring 150,000 square meters
was available at the flat rate of Rs.50/- (Rupees Fifty) only per
square meter. (I was not introduced to the landlord). Being a
professional in the construction industry, I advised Mr.Coelho that we
need to check the "Title Deed and other relevant Documents" and also
obtain comments from the Town Planning Department. Mr.Pimenta
intervened and said that advocate would charge Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five
Thousand) only to verify the Property Documents and further added that
Goan Welfare Society would NOT pay these fees to the Advocate. Strange
logic. NRI City for Goans to be built by GWS BUT not willing to pay
Rs.5,000/- to the advocate. I immediately retorted by saying that we
THREE (Mr.Coelho, Mr.Pimenta and myself) can contribute the fees for
the advocate.
I then called my colleague in the Panjim Town Planning Department and
requested him to visit the property and to brief me on the subject.
My colleague called me and informed me that there was every
possibility, that the Goa Government may acquire the property and
that, only Mr.Manohar Parrikar, the then Chief Minister of Goa had the
authority to release the land for the NRI City Project.
Mr.Coelho then asked me to prepare the layout for the project with
allocation of plots and to conduct feasibility study detailing the
expenditure. Consequently, I prepared a layout with 350 Plots in
addition to a Kindergarten School, a Supermarket, a Health Clinic and
other infrastructural facilities.
One day, Mr.Coelho called me at least 5 times and said that the next
day he would go to Goa to see the Chief Minister, Mr.Parrikar.
Mr.Coelho said that he wanted to review the project to answer any
queries that may be raised up by Mr.Parrikar. Subsequently, through
my contacts, I came to know that Mr.Coelho NEVER discussed the
project with Mr.Parrikar and, on the contrary, Mr.Coelho managed to
obtain favors for his personal glory and satisfaction.
Further, I had told Mr.Coelho that if the cost of the land is Rs.50/-
per square meter than, another amount of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) only
will have to be added to cover other expenditure like:(a) Development
Fees, (b) Land Conversion Fees, (c) Panchayat License Fees, (d) PWD
Fees, etc. I was even generous to inform Mr.Coelho that I would
provide FREE Technical Services for the project, as I was more than
happy to be associated with the project.
The above are just fabrications of lies and deceit to tarnish my
reputation because I dig deeper into the concerned files of GWS
affairs.
Further, Mr Coelho, for how long will you keep the GWS members in the
dark? Your assertion that you won the case filed by Mr.Alexander
Fernandes is totally baseless As Mr.Alexander Fernandes has clarified
that he had withdrawn the case on 3 conditions but, you till date you
have failed to fulfill the 3 conditions to honor your words.
Finally, Mr.Coelho your dreams are over and NRI City will not come up
if you sleep over it and the present market rate. Indulging in
fabrication and lies will lead to more lies and, so on and, so forth
till the devil will have the LAST LAUGH.
Have a Nice day.
Mog asun dhi.
Suresh Naikt of GWS is acting in a high handed way and has
uncouth manners in his behavior. And, GWS Constitution does not
confer on him the right to expel me from the membership. By acting
irresponsibly he is hastening the downfall of the GWS.
When I was issued a show cause notice, I immediately replied on
09/03/2008 through internet addressed to the President (Hitler) but he
did not have the guts to read my reply at the subsequent AGM held on
18/06/2010 at the Carlton Tower Hotel. I attach here the same reply
for the information of all concerned. I reiterate that I am still and
will remain a legal member of GWS.
GWS was registered in Goa way back in 1995 and the annual registration
was not renewed as required by the rules and regulations, why?
Alex Wilson Coelho had bogus plans to build a NRI City in Goa. Alex
Wilson Coelho, his brother (employed in Margaum Municipality and
Rabindra Pimenta ostensibly negotiated a deal with the land owner at
the rate of Rs.50.00 (Irs.Fifty) per square meter. Till today, nobody
is aware of the developments of the NRI City. Any takers? So, where
is the question of demanding commission as I had never met the
landowner nor I was a part of the negotiation for the land to be
purchased?
Alex Wilson Coelho unsuccessfully attempted to paint me in the red
but, here is my professional profile.
From 1964, I worked in the Town Planning Department of the Goa
Government with excellent reputation and came to Kuwait in 1975. Mr.
Edgar Ribeiro, the former Chief of Town Planner of Government of India
was unhappy because I was leaving the Department but he used to praise
me for my precise work and decisions.
I had successfully organized numerous social events including Festa
Academica to encourage young players to take to football.
I was one of the main coordinators in tandem with the late Dr. Rui
Aguiar, Dr. P. Hede and Dr. Leslie Saldanha to organize the famous Goa
Medical Ball.
I personally used to visit the Goa Medical College and request
Dr.Verma, Dr.Parashar, Dr.Ghosh and Dr.Singh to help the poor and
marginalized patients admitted in the hospital.
It may be recalled that one Dr.Emerico D’Souza was blacklisted and
could not continue with his internship but, I personally intervened
and requested the then Chief Minister, Mr. Dayanand Bandodkar and
Dr.Emerico D’Souza was readmitted and obtained his final degree.
I am the FIRST PLANNER to form the Society for Government Employees
admeasuring 12 Plots in Porvorim, behind the Sanjay School. Each plot
admeasured 600 sq.mts at the rate of Rs.8.00 (Rs.Eight) to be paid
over a period of 20 years. Today, the society is known as Pundolik
Nagar.
When I landed in Kuwait in 1975, I had an offer from Kharafi
Construction as a Project Planner and was posted to
Farwaniya/Jahra/Adan Hospitals. Thereafter, to Al-Ahli Bank/MPW/MEW
and Bayan Palace. I also worked for W.S.Atkins-Consulting Engineering
Firm for the Fahaheel Expressway as an Utility Engineer for 17
bridges. After 12 years of successful career I received a call from
W.S.Atkins, UK which offered me a career in Saudi Arabia as Planning
Engineer and, I readily accepted it. In 1993, I again got an offer
from Kharafi Constructions, Kuwait and I was back in Kuwait and
working till date.
As of today, I have kept my good name and dignity in Goa, Saudi Arabia
as well as in Kuwait.
It may be recalled that GWS used to organize socio-cultural events,
like May Queen Ball, Goa Day, Christmas Tree and used to print
Souvenirs charging KD.100.000(KD.One Hundred ) Per Page. The cunning
fox introduced a tricky idea suggesting that KD.30.00(KD.Thirty) to be
given as commission and balance KD.70.000(KD.Seventy) for GWS. As most
of the advertisements were covered by him by virtue of his position in
the Bank, the cunning fox amassed huge illegal wealth by way of
KD.30.000 as commission.When in 2004, May Queen was organized at the
Fakhrudin Restuarant, the ex-President Rabindra Pimenta paid
KD.200.000 (KD.Two Hundred) as TIPS to the waiters without consulting
the committee members. And, the veracity of the tips is doubtful
because the hotel is not a starred one.
During my membership of the last 15 years, I refused to solicit any
advertisements because of the commission system. The GWS Constitution
does not state any commission system.
Let me brief about the Projects.
Alex Wilson Coelho had a big but bogus desire to build a NRI Hospital
in Goa and called a meeting of Goan doctors working in Kuwait. He gave
a BIG lecture that highlighted his ignorance on the subject of
construction. I wasted my time and energy to design the hospital
project of 150 beds plus canteen and also, doctors and nurses
residences and the same was published on the GWS souvenir to hoodwink
the public because till date there is nothing about the project.
Alex Wilson Coelho then had another fictitious idea to build a NRI
City for oversea Goans at the Verna Plateau. The negotiation was made
by Alex Wilson Coelho, his brother and Rabindra Pimenta. The rate
agreed was Rs.50.00(Rs.Fifty) per square meter. I was not invited for
the negotiation but I had designed the Project for 350 plots plus
school, clinic,roads and gardens. I had also prepared a feasibility
study outlining the cost of construction and the ensuing profit. Alex
Wilson Coelho informed me that he would like to first discuss the
project with the then CM, Manohar Parrikar. He traveled to Goa at
least three times to discuss with the CM and everytime he asked me
copies of the Feasibility Study and the Design Plans. I came to know
that these cunning fox NEVER discussed the subject with the CM but
obtained personal favors through the CM. From that day onwards I kept
my distance from Alex Wilson Coelho.
Arguably, if GWS has the right to allot KD. 30.000 as commission from
the advertisements charges of KD.100.000, than I have equal right to
demand my fees for designing and preparing the feasibility study for
the Hospital and the NRI City. Come on, Alex Wilson Coelho pay me my
fees at the earliest otherwise I will have no option but to take legal
action against you.
Today as an Honorary President of the Goan Cultural Centre, I am
offered lot of cooperation, assistance and guidance from majority of
Goans, Mangaloreans, Punjabis and other Indian communities because I
am not behaving like a ali baba Alex.
OPINION POLL
After these facts, do Goans still believe that Alex Wilson Coelho
should continue as the President of the GWS?
All are FREE TO DECIDE and your response by email would be appreciated.
SURESH D. NAIK
GWS Member
From: subarnai@hotmail.com
To: wilson_coelho@hotmail.com
CC: subarnai@hotmail.com
Subject: Extra-Ordinary General Body Meeting held on 29th August at
Carlton Hotel
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:18:14 +0000
Sub: Extra-Ordinary General Body Meeting held on 29th August at Carlton Hotel
As a member who attended the above subject meeting, I am compelled to
make the following comments: Apparently, the meeting was not called to
discuss the agenda as outlined in the "Notice to Members" dated August
29, 2008 signed by Ms.Sharon De Sousa, but to target those members who
are determined to unravel the truth about the ulterior motives of
those responsible for the affairs of the Goan Welfare Society.
Mr.Wilson Coelho, arrogantly and blatantly pointed an accusing finger
at me. Mr.Coelho said, quote "Suresh says, teh chor mure, teh chor
mure, tenim poixe khaile mure" unquote. As a responsible Goan
expatriate, I enjoy considerable respect in professional and social
circles and, I would not stoop so low as to utter such trash. The
former Vice-President of GWS, claimed that people on the football
grounds had said the above quoted words which, unfortunately and
without evidence, Mr.Coelho attributed to me. This subject was also
stirred up during the meeting held at the Fakhrudeen Hotel in the
past. Being a member of the Goan Welfare Society, it is my inalienable
right to know about the accounts of the Goan Welfare Society. I still
say that the logic behind the Fixed Deposits Certificates kept in the
personal names of individuals is the root cause of all the trouble and
suspicion. I recollect that the funds were supposed to be transferred
in the name of new committee members elected during the tenure when
Mr.Tony Cordeiro was the President of GWS. What is your answer
Mr.Coelho? Do not force me to dig deeper.
NRI Hospital Project Goa. A Big DREAM on Expatriates Goans in Kuwait.
Mr. Wilson Coelho, inspired by the devil, came up with a lucrative
project to build a HOSPITAL in Goa claiming that many Goan doctors are
working in Kuwait. Mr Coelho called 2 (Two) meetings to discuss the
project, and ostensibly called some Goan doctors to attend the
meetings. The meetings were held at the residence of Mrs. Muriel
Alphonso. I was assigned the task to prepare a Preliminary Layout,
plan and feasibility report and, subsequently, without suspecting the
fraudulent intentions of Mr. Coelho, I put my time and efforts to
professional design the proposed Hospital Project for 150 beds with
facilities for Resident Doctors and Nurses (This was also advertised
in a Goa Day souvenir that year). The hospital would also have a
modern canteen. Where is the Hospital Mr.Coelho? Or are you still
nurturing thoughts of playing a second fraud? Beware, one can fool all
the people some of the time or some of the people all the time but
not, all the people all the time.
NRI City Project at Verna,Goa. A second DREAM on the Expatriates
Goans in Kuwait.
Mr.Wilson Coelho, in conspiratorial conivence with Mr. Rabindra
Pimenta, came with a proposal to build a NRI City at Verna,Goa and
indicated that a huge tract of land measuring 150,000 square meters
was available at the flat rate of Rs.50/- (Rupees Fifty) only per
square meter. (I was not introduced to the landlord). Being a
professional in the construction industry, I advised Mr.Coelho that we
need to check the "Title Deed and other relevant Documents" and also
obtain comments from the Town Planning Department. Mr.Pimenta
intervened and said that advocate would charge Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five
Thousand) only to verify the Property Documents and further added that
Goan Welfare Society would NOT pay these fees to the Advocate. Strange
logic. NRI City for Goans to be built by GWS BUT not willing to pay
Rs.5,000/- to the advocate. I immediately retorted by saying that we
THREE (Mr.Coelho, Mr.Pimenta and myself) can contribute the fees for
the advocate.
I then called my colleague in the Panjim Town Planning Department and
requested him to visit the property and to brief me on the subject.
My colleague called me and informed me that there was every
possibility, that the Goa Government may acquire the property and
that, only Mr.Manohar Parrikar, the then Chief Minister of Goa had the
authority to release the land for the NRI City Project.
Mr.Coelho then asked me to prepare the layout for the project with
allocation of plots and to conduct feasibility study detailing the
expenditure. Consequently, I prepared a layout with 350 Plots in
addition to a Kindergarten School, a Supermarket, a Health Clinic and
other infrastructural facilities.
One day, Mr.Coelho called me at least 5 times and said that the next
day he would go to Goa to see the Chief Minister, Mr.Parrikar.
Mr.Coelho said that he wanted to review the project to answer any
queries that may be raised up by Mr.Parrikar. Subsequently, through
my contacts, I came to know that Mr.Coelho NEVER discussed the
project with Mr.Parrikar and, on the contrary, Mr.Coelho managed to
obtain favors for his personal glory and satisfaction.
Further, I had told Mr.Coelho that if the cost of the land is Rs.50/-
per square meter than, another amount of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) only
will have to be added to cover other expenditure like:(a) Development
Fees, (b) Land Conversion Fees, (c) Panchayat License Fees, (d) PWD
Fees, etc. I was even generous to inform Mr.Coelho that I would
provide FREE Technical Services for the project, as I was more than
happy to be associated with the project.
The above are just fabrications of lies and deceit to tarnish my
reputation because I dig deeper into the concerned files of GWS
affairs.
Further, Mr Coelho, for how long will you keep the GWS members in the
dark? Your assertion that you won the case filed by Mr.Alexander
Fernandes is totally baseless As Mr.Alexander Fernandes has clarified
that he had withdrawn the case on 3 conditions but, you till date you
have failed to fulfill the 3 conditions to honor your words.
Finally, Mr.Coelho your dreams are over and NRI City will not come up
if you sleep over it and the present market rate. Indulging in
fabrication and lies will lead to more lies and, so on and, so forth
till the devil will have the LAST LAUGH.
Have a Nice day.
Mog asun dhi.
Suresh Naik
The current President of GWS is acting in a high handed way and has
uncouth manners in his behavior. And, GWS Constitution does not
confer on him the right to expel me from the membership. By acting
irresponsibly he is hastening the downfall of the GWS.
When I was issued a show cause notice, I immediately replied on
09/03/2008 through internet addressed to the President (Hitler) but he
did not have the guts to read my reply at the subsequent AGM held on
18/06/2010 at the Carlton Tower Hotel. I attach here the same reply
for the information of all concerned. I reiterate that I am still and
will remain a legal member of GWS.
GWS was registered in Goa way back in 1995 and the annual registration
was not renewed as required by the rules and regulations, why?
Alex Wilson Coelho had bogus plans to build a NRI City in Goa. Alex
Wilson Coelho, his brother (employed in Margaum Municipality and
Rabindra Pimenta ostensibly negotiated a deal with the land owner at
the rate of Rs.50.00 (Irs.Fifty) per square meter. Till today, nobody
is aware of the developments of the NRI City. Any takers? So, where
is the question of demanding commission as I had never met the
landowner nor I was a part of the negotiation for the land to be
purchased?
Alex Wilson Coelho unsuccessfully attempted to paint me in the red
but, here is my professional profile.
From 1964, I worked in the Town Planning Department of the Goa
Government with excellent reputation and came to Kuwait in 1975. Mr.
Edgar Ribeiro, the former Chief of Town Planner of Government of India
was unhappy because I was leaving the Department but he used to praise
me for my precise work and decisions.
I had successfully organized numerous social events including Festa
Academica to encourage young players to take to football.
I was one of the main coordinators in tandem with the late Dr. Rui
Aguiar, Dr. P. Hede and Dr. Leslie Saldanha to organize the famous Goa
Medical Ball.
I personally used to visit the Goa Medical College and request
Dr.Verma, Dr.Parashar, Dr.Ghosh and Dr.Singh to help the poor and
marginalized patients admitted in the hospital.
It may be recalled that one Dr.Emerico D’Souza was blacklisted and
could not continue with his internship but, I personally intervened
and requested the then Chief Minister, Mr. Dayanand Bandodkar and
Dr.Emerico D’Souza was readmitted and obtained his final degree.
I am the FIRST PLANNER to form the Society for Government Employees
admeasuring 12 Plots in Porvorim, behind the Sanjay School. Each plot
admeasured 600 sq.mts at the rate of Rs.8.00 (Rs.Eight) to be paid
over a period of 20 years. Today, the society is known as Pundolik
Nagar.
When I landed in Kuwait in 1975, I had an offer from Kharafi
Construction as a Project Planner and was posted to
Farwaniya/Jahra/Adan Hospitals. Thereafter, to Al-Ahli Bank/MPW/MEW
and Bayan Palace. I also worked for W.S.Atkins-Consulting Engineering
Firm for the Fahaheel Expressway as an Utility Engineer for 17
bridges. After 12 years of successful career I received a call from
W.S.Atkins, UK which offered me a career in Saudi Arabia as Planning
Engineer and, I readily accepted it. In 1993, I again got an offer
from Kharafi Constructions, Kuwait and I was back in Kuwait and
working till date.
As of today, I have kept my good name and dignity in Goa, Saudi Arabia
as well as in Kuwait.
It may be recalled that GWS used to organize socio-cultural events,
like May Queen Ball, Goa Day, Christmas Tree and used to print
Souvenirs charging KD.100.000(KD.One Hundred ) Per Page. The cunning
fox introduced a tricky idea suggesting that KD.30.00(KD.Thirty) to be
given as commission and balance KD.70.000(KD.Seventy) for GWS. As most
of the advertisements were covered by him by virtue of his position in
the Bank, the cunning fox amassed huge illegal wealth by way of
KD.30.000 as commission.When in 2004, May Queen was organized at the
Fakhrudin Restuarant, the ex-President Rabindra Pimenta paid
KD.200.000 (KD.Two Hundred) as TIPS to the waiters without consulting
the committee members. And, the veracity of the tips is doubtful
because the hotel is not a starred one.
During my membership of the last 15 years, I refused to solicit any
advertisements because of the commission system. The GWS Constitution
does not state any commission system.
Let me brief about the Projects.
Alex Wilson Coelho had a big but bogus desire to build a NRI Hospital
in Goa and called a meeting of Goan doctors working in Kuwait. He gave
a BIG lecture that highlighted his ignorance on the subject of
construction. I wasted my time and energy to design the hospital
project of 150 beds plus canteen and also, doctors and nurses
residences and the same was published on the GWS souvenir to hoodwink
the public because till date there is nothing about the project.
Alex Wilson Coelho then had another fictitious idea to build a NRI
City for oversea Goans at the Verna Plateau. The negotiation was made
by Alex Wilson Coelho, his brother and Rabindra Pimenta. The rate
agreed was Rs.50.00(Rs.Fifty) per square meter. I was not invited for
the negotiation but I had designed the Project for 350 plots plus
school, clinic,roads and gardens. I had also prepared a feasibility
study outlining the cost of construction and the ensuing profit. Alex
Wilson Coelho informed me that he would like to first discuss the
project with the then CM, Manohar Parrikar. He traveled to Goa at
least three times to discuss with the CM and everytime he asked me
copies of the Feasibility Study and the Design Plans. I came to know
that these cunning fox NEVER discussed the subject with the CM but
obtained personal favors through the CM. From that day onwards I kept
my distance from Alex Wilson Coelho.
Arguably, if GWS has the right to allot KD. 30.000 as commission from
the advertisements charges of KD.100.000, than I have equal right to
demand my fees for designing and preparing the feasibility study for
the Hospital and the NRI City. Come on, Alex Wilson Coelho pay me my
fees at the earliest otherwise I will have no option but to take legal
action against you.
Today as an Honorary President of the Goan Cultural Centre, I am
offered lot of cooperation, assistance and guidance from majority of
Goans, Mangaloreans, Punjabis and other Indian communities because I
am not behaving like a ali baba Alex.
OPINION POLL
After these facts, do Goans still believe that Alex Wilson Coelho
should continue as the President of the GWS?
All are FREE TO DECIDE and your response by email would be appreciated.
SURESH D. NAIK
GWS Member
From: subarnai@hotmail.com
To: wilson_coelho@hotmail.com
CC: subarnai@hotmail.com
Subject: Extra-Ordinary General Body Meeting held on 29th August at
Carlton Hotel
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:18:14 +0000
Sub: Extra-Ordinary General Body Meeting held on 29th August at Carlton Hotel
As a member who attended the above subject meeting, I am compelled to
make the following comments: Apparently, the meeting was not called to
discuss the agenda as outlined in the "Notice to Members" dated August
29, 2008 signed by Ms.Sharon De Sousa, but to target those members who
are determined to unravel the truth about the ulterior motives of
those responsible for the affairs of the Goan Welfare Society.
Mr.Wilson Coelho, arrogantly and blatantly pointed an accusing finger
at me. Mr.Coelho said, quote "Suresh says, teh chor mure, teh chor
mure, tenim poixe khaile mure" unquote. As a responsible Goan
expatriate, I enjoy considerable respect in professional and social
circles and, I would not stoop so low as to utter such trash. The
former Vice-President of GWS, claimed that people on the football
grounds had said the above quoted words which, unfortunately and
without evidence, Mr.Coelho attributed to me. This subject was also
stirred up during the meeting held at the Fakhrudeen Hotel in the
past. Being a member of the Goan Welfare Society, it is my inalienable
right to know about the accounts of the Goan Welfare Society. I still
say that the logic behind the Fixed Deposits Certificates kept in the
personal names of individuals is the root cause of all the trouble and
suspicion. I recollect that the funds were supposed to be transferred
in the name of new committee members elected during the tenure when
Mr.Tony Cordeiro was the President of GWS. What is your answer
Mr.Coelho? Do not force me to dig deeper.
NRI Hospital Project Goa. A Big DREAM on Expatriates Goans in Kuwait.
Mr. Wilson Coelho, inspired by the devil, came up with a lucrative
project to build a HOSPITAL in Goa claiming that many Goan doctors are
working in Kuwait. Mr Coelho called 2 (Two) meetings to discuss the
project, and ostensibly called some Goan doctors to attend the
meetings. The meetings were held at the residence of Mrs. Muriel
Alphonso. I was assigned the task to prepare a Preliminary Layout,
plan and feasibility report and, subsequently, without suspecting the
fraudulent intentions of Mr. Coelho, I put my time and efforts to
professional design the proposed Hospital Project for 150 beds with
facilities for Resident Doctors and Nurses (This was also advertised
in a Goa Day souvenir that year). The hospital would also have a
modern canteen. Where is the Hospital Mr.Coelho? Or are you still
nurturing thoughts of playing a second fraud? Beware, one can fool all
the people some of the time or some of the people all the time but
not, all the people all the time.
NRI City Project at Verna,Goa. A second DREAM on the Expatriates
Goans in Kuwait.
Mr.Wilson Coelho, in conspiratorial conivence with Mr. Rabindra
Pimenta, came with a proposal to build a NRI City at Verna,Goa and
indicated that a huge tract of land measuring 150,000 square meters
was available at the flat rate of Rs.50/- (Rupees Fifty) only per
square meter. (I was not introduced to the landlord). Being a
professional in the construction industry, I advised Mr.Coelho that we
need to check the "Title Deed and other relevant Documents" and also
obtain comments from the Town Planning Department. Mr.Pimenta
intervened and said that advocate would charge Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five
Thousand) only to verify the Property Documents and further added that
Goan Welfare Society would NOT pay these fees to the Advocate. Strange
logic. NRI City for Goans to be built by GWS BUT not willing to pay
Rs.5,000/- to the advocate. I immediately retorted by saying that we
THREE (Mr.Coelho, Mr.Pimenta and myself) can contribute the fees for
the advocate.
I then called my colleague in the Panjim Town Planning Department and
requested him to visit the property and to brief me on the subject.
My colleague called me and informed me that there was every
possibility, that the Goa Government may acquire the property and
that, only Mr.Manohar Parrikar, the then Chief Minister of Goa had the
authority to release the land for the NRI City Project.
Mr.Coelho then asked me to prepare the layout for the project with
allocation of plots and to conduct feasibility study detailing the
expenditure. Consequently, I prepared a layout with 350 Plots in
addition to a Kindergarten School, a Supermarket, a Health Clinic and
other infrastructural facilities.
One day, Mr.Coelho called me at least 5 times and said that the next
day he would go to Goa to see the Chief Minister, Mr.Parrikar.
Mr.Coelho said that he wanted to review the project to answer any
queries that may be raised up by Mr.Parrikar. Subsequently, through
my contacts, I came to know that Mr.Coelho NEVER discussed the
project with Mr.Parrikar and, on the contrary, Mr.Coelho managed to
obtain favors for his personal glory and satisfaction.
Further, I had told Mr.Coelho that if the cost of the land is Rs.50/-
per square meter than, another amount of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) only
will have to be added to cover other expenditure like:(a) Development
Fees, (b) Land Conversion Fees, (c) Panchayat License Fees, (d) PWD
Fees, etc. I was even generous to inform Mr.Coelho that I would
provide FREE Technical Services for the project, as I was more than
happy to be associated with the project.
The above are just fabrications of lies and deceit to tarnish my
reputation because I dig deeper into the concerned files of GWS
affairs.
Further, Mr Coelho, for how long will you keep the GWS members in the
dark? Your assertion that you won the case filed by Mr.Alexander
Fernandes is totally baseless As Mr.Alexander Fernandes has clarified
that he had withdrawn the case on 3 conditions but, you till date you
have failed to fulfill the 3 conditions to honor your words.
Finally, Mr.Coelho your dreams are over and NRI City will not come up
if you sleep over it and the present market rate. Indulging in
fabrication and lies will lead to more lies and, so on and, so forth
till the devil will have the LAST LAUGH.
Have a Nice day.
Mog asun dhi.
Suresh Naikt of GWS is acting in a high handed way and has
uncouth manners in his behavior. And, GWS Constitution does not
confer on him the right to expel me from the membership. By acting
irresponsibly he is hastening the downfall of the GWS.
When I was issued a show cause notice, I immediately replied on
09/03/2008 through internet addressed to the President (Hitler) but he
did not have the guts to read my reply at the subsequent AGM held on
18/06/2010 at the Carlton Tower Hotel. I attach here the same reply
for the information of all concerned. I reiterate that I am still and
will remain a legal member of GWS.
GWS was registered in Goa way back in 1995 and the annual registration
was not renewed as required by the rules and regulations, why?
Alex Wilson Coelho had bogus plans to build a NRI City in Goa. Alex
Wilson Coelho, his brother (employed in Margaum Municipality and
Rabindra Pimenta ostensibly negotiated a deal with the land owner at
the rate of Rs.50.00 (Irs.Fifty) per square meter. Till today, nobody
is aware of the developments of the NRI City. Any takers? So, where
is the question of demanding commission as I had never met the
landowner nor I was a part of the negotiation for the land to be
purchased?
Alex Wilson Coelho unsuccessfully attempted to paint me in the red
but, here is my professional profile.
From 1964, I worked in the Town Planning Department of the Goa
Government with excellent reputation and came to Kuwait in 1975. Mr.
Edgar Ribeiro, the former Chief of Town Planner of Government of India
was unhappy because I was leaving the Department but he used to praise
me for my precise work and decisions.
I had successfully organized numerous social events including Festa
Academica to encourage young players to take to football.
I was one of the main coordinators in tandem with the late Dr. Rui
Aguiar, Dr. P. Hede and Dr. Leslie Saldanha to organize the famous Goa
Medical Ball.
I personally used to visit the Goa Medical College and request
Dr.Verma, Dr.Parashar, Dr.Ghosh and Dr.Singh to help the poor and
marginalized patients admitted in the hospital.
It may be recalled that one Dr.Emerico D’Souza was blacklisted and
could not continue with his internship but, I personally intervened
and requested the then Chief Minister, Mr. Dayanand Bandodkar and
Dr.Emerico D’Souza was readmitted and obtained his final degree.
I am the FIRST PLANNER to form the Society for Government Employees
admeasuring 12 Plots in Porvorim, behind the Sanjay School. Each plot
admeasured 600 sq.mts at the rate of Rs.8.00 (Rs.Eight) to be paid
over a period of 20 years. Today, the society is known as Pundolik
Nagar.
When I landed in Kuwait in 1975, I had an offer from Kharafi
Construction as a Project Planner and was posted to
Farwaniya/Jahra/Adan Hospitals. Thereafter, to Al-Ahli Bank/MPW/MEW
and Bayan Palace. I also worked for W.S.Atkins-Consulting Engineering
Firm for the Fahaheel Expressway as an Utility Engineer for 17
bridges. After 12 years of successful career I received a call from
W.S.Atkins, UK which offered me a career in Saudi Arabia as Planning
Engineer and, I readily accepted it. In 1993, I again got an offer
from Kharafi Constructions, Kuwait and I was back in Kuwait and
working till date.
As of today, I have kept my good name and dignity in Goa, Saudi Arabia
as well as in Kuwait.
It may be recalled that GWS used to organize socio-cultural events,
like May Queen Ball, Goa Day, Christmas Tree and used to print
Souvenirs charging KD.100.000(KD.One Hundred ) Per Page. The cunning
fox introduced a tricky idea suggesting that KD.30.00(KD.Thirty) to be
given as commission and balance KD.70.000(KD.Seventy) for GWS. As most
of the advertisements were covered by him by virtue of his position in
the Bank, the cunning fox amassed huge illegal wealth by way of
KD.30.000 as commission.When in 2004, May Queen was organized at the
Fakhrudin Restuarant, the ex-President Rabindra Pimenta paid
KD.200.000 (KD.Two Hundred) as TIPS to the waiters without consulting
the committee members. And, the veracity of the tips is doubtful
because the hotel is not a starred one.
During my membership of the last 15 years, I refused to solicit any
advertisements because of the commission system. The GWS Constitution
does not state any commission system.
Let me brief about the Projects.
Alex Wilson Coelho had a big but bogus desire to build a NRI Hospital
in Goa and called a meeting of Goan doctors working in Kuwait. He gave
a BIG lecture that highlighted his ignorance on the subject of
construction. I wasted my time and energy to design the hospital
project of 150 beds plus canteen and also, doctors and nurses
residences and the same was published on the GWS souvenir to hoodwink
the public because till date there is nothing about the project.
Alex Wilson Coelho then had another fictitious idea to build a NRI
City for oversea Goans at the Verna Plateau. The negotiation was made
by Alex Wilson Coelho, his brother and Rabindra Pimenta. The rate
agreed was Rs.50.00(Rs.Fifty) per square meter. I was not invited for
the negotiation but I had designed the Project for 350 plots plus
school, clinic,roads and gardens. I had also prepared a feasibility
study outlining the cost of construction and the ensuing profit. Alex
Wilson Coelho informed me that he would like to first discuss the
project with the then CM, Manohar Parrikar. He traveled to Goa at
least three times to discuss with the CM and everytime he asked me
copies of the Feasibility Study and the Design Plans. I came to know
that these cunning fox NEVER discussed the subject with the CM but
obtained personal favors through the CM. From that day onwards I kept
my distance from Alex Wilson Coelho.
Arguably, if GWS has the right to allot KD. 30.000 as commission from
the advertisements charges of KD.100.000, than I have equal right to
demand my fees for designing and preparing the feasibility study for
the Hospital and the NRI City. Come on, Alex Wilson Coelho pay me my
fees at the earliest otherwise I will have no option but to take legal
action against you.
Today as an Honorary President of the Goan Cultural Centre, I am
offered lot of cooperation, assistance and guidance from majority of
Goans, Mangaloreans, Punjabis and other Indian communities because I
am not behaving like a ali baba Alex.
OPINION POLL
After these facts, do Goans still believe that Alex Wilson Coelho
should continue as the President of the GWS?
All are FREE TO DECIDE and your response by email would be appreciated.
SURESH D. NAIK
GWS Member
From: subarnai@hotmail.com
To: wilson_coelho@hotmail.com
CC: subarnai@hotmail.com
Subject: Extra-Ordinary General Body Meeting held on 29th August at
Carlton Hotel
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2008 11:18:14 +0000
Sub: Extra-Ordinary General Body Meeting held on 29th August at Carlton Hotel
As a member who attended the above subject meeting, I am compelled to
make the following comments: Apparently, the meeting was not called to
discuss the agenda as outlined in the "Notice to Members" dated August
29, 2008 signed by Ms.Sharon De Sousa, but to target those members who
are determined to unravel the truth about the ulterior motives of
those responsible for the affairs of the Goan Welfare Society.
Mr.Wilson Coelho, arrogantly and blatantly pointed an accusing finger
at me. Mr.Coelho said, quote "Suresh says, teh chor mure, teh chor
mure, tenim poixe khaile mure" unquote. As a responsible Goan
expatriate, I enjoy considerable respect in professional and social
circles and, I would not stoop so low as to utter such trash. The
former Vice-President of GWS, claimed that people on the football
grounds had said the above quoted words which, unfortunately and
without evidence, Mr.Coelho attributed to me. This subject was also
stirred up during the meeting held at the Fakhrudeen Hotel in the
past. Being a member of the Goan Welfare Society, it is my inalienable
right to know about the accounts of the Goan Welfare Society. I still
say that the logic behind the Fixed Deposits Certificates kept in the
personal names of individuals is the root cause of all the trouble and
suspicion. I recollect that the funds were supposed to be transferred
in the name of new committee members elected during the tenure when
Mr.Tony Cordeiro was the President of GWS. What is your answer
Mr.Coelho? Do not force me to dig deeper.
NRI Hospital Project Goa. A Big DREAM on Expatriates Goans in Kuwait.
Mr. Wilson Coelho, inspired by the devil, came up with a lucrative
project to build a HOSPITAL in Goa claiming that many Goan doctors are
working in Kuwait. Mr Coelho called 2 (Two) meetings to discuss the
project, and ostensibly called some Goan doctors to attend the
meetings. The meetings were held at the residence of Mrs. Muriel
Alphonso. I was assigned the task to prepare a Preliminary Layout,
plan and feasibility report and, subsequently, without suspecting the
fraudulent intentions of Mr. Coelho, I put my time and efforts to
professional design the proposed Hospital Project for 150 beds with
facilities for Resident Doctors and Nurses (This was also advertised
in a Goa Day souvenir that year). The hospital would also have a
modern canteen. Where is the Hospital Mr.Coelho? Or are you still
nurturing thoughts of playing a second fraud? Beware, one can fool all
the people some of the time or some of the people all the time but
not, all the people all the time.
NRI City Project at Verna,Goa. A second DREAM on the Expatriates
Goans in Kuwait.
Mr.Wilson Coelho, in conspiratorial conivence with Mr. Rabindra
Pimenta, came with a proposal to build a NRI City at Verna,Goa and
indicated that a huge tract of land measuring 150,000 square meters
was available at the flat rate of Rs.50/- (Rupees Fifty) only per
square meter. (I was not introduced to the landlord). Being a
professional in the construction industry, I advised Mr.Coelho that we
need to check the "Title Deed and other relevant Documents" and also
obtain comments from the Town Planning Department. Mr.Pimenta
intervened and said that advocate would charge Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five
Thousand) only to verify the Property Documents and further added that
Goan Welfare Society would NOT pay these fees to the Advocate. Strange
logic. NRI City for Goans to be built by GWS BUT not willing to pay
Rs.5,000/- to the advocate. I immediately retorted by saying that we
THREE (Mr.Coelho, Mr.Pimenta and myself) can contribute the fees for
the advocate.
I then called my colleague in the Panjim Town Planning Department and
requested him to visit the property and to brief me on the subject.
My colleague called me and informed me that there was every
possibility, that the Goa Government may acquire the property and
that, only Mr.Manohar Parrikar, the then Chief Minister of Goa had the
authority to release the land for the NRI City Project.
Mr.Coelho then asked me to prepare the layout for the project with
allocation of plots and to conduct feasibility study detailing the
expenditure. Consequently, I prepared a layout with 350 Plots in
addition to a Kindergarten School, a Supermarket, a Health Clinic and
other infrastructural facilities.
One day, Mr.Coelho called me at least 5 times and said that the next
day he would go to Goa to see the Chief Minister, Mr.Parrikar.
Mr.Coelho said that he wanted to review the project to answer any
queries that may be raised up by Mr.Parrikar. Subsequently, through
my contacts, I came to know that Mr.Coelho NEVER discussed the
project with Mr.Parrikar and, on the contrary, Mr.Coelho managed to
obtain favors for his personal glory and satisfaction.
Further, I had told Mr.Coelho that if the cost of the land is Rs.50/-
per square meter than, another amount of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) only
will have to be added to cover other expenditure like:(a) Development
Fees, (b) Land Conversion Fees, (c) Panchayat License Fees, (d) PWD
Fees, etc. I was even generous to inform Mr.Coelho that I would
provide FREE Technical Services for the project, as I was more than
happy to be associated with the project.
The above are just fabrications of lies and deceit to tarnish my
reputation because I dig deeper into the concerned files of GWS
affairs.
Further, Mr Coelho, for how long will you keep the GWS members in the
dark? Your assertion that you won the case filed by Mr.Alexander
Fernandes is totally baseless As Mr.Alexander Fernandes has clarified
that he had withdrawn the case on 3 conditions but, you till date you
have failed to fulfill the 3 conditions to honor your words.
Finally, Mr.Coelho your dreams are over and NRI City will not come up
if you sleep over it and the present market rate. Indulging in
fabrication and lies will lead to more lies and, so on and, so forth
till the devil will have the LAST LAUGH.
Have a Nice day.
Mog asun dhi.
Suresh Naik
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