The Big Question: To Build or To Demolish

Brother Peter Paul Raj of the GOOD SAMARITAN Mission has announced his intention to go on a ONE DAY HUNGER STRIKE (UPOSHAN) on January 1, 2014 at the AZAD MAIDAN in Mumbai to protest DEMOLITIONS in India, particularly in Mumbai…“Do not worry about money or anything. God will help you and provide everything for you to help the poor” with these words of Mother Teresa, he founded the MISSION on May 26, 1996 after working for over 10 years with the Mother at the Missionaries of Charities… alarming increase in population of underprivileged and homeless people… DEMOLITIONS ARE A NATIONAL LOSS…Home’s where the Heart is!

December 24, 2013 - Mumbai – Brother Peter Paul Raj has announced his intention to go on a ONE DAY HUNGER STRIKE (UPOSHAN) on January 1, 2014 at the AZAD MAIDAN in Mumbai to protest DEMOLITIONS in India, particularly in Mumbai.

 “Do not worry about money or anything. God will help you and provide everything for you to help the poor” with these words of Mother Teresa, and her blessings, Brother Peter Paul Raj founded the GOOD SAMARITAN MISSION on May 26, 1996 on an inspiration from God after working for over 10 years with the Mother at the Missionaries of Charities.

The Mission a Registered Charitable Trust (Registration No.: E-15717 Mumbai), a secular organization in the service of the Nation’s underprivileged, serves children who are orphaned, mentally challenged, from the streets, and from the slums. Dying destitute males are included in the organization’s scope of work.

In the footsteps of Mother Teresa whose work around the world does not need introductions, and under the leadership of Brother, the Good Samaritan Mission who had beginnings in a one room tenement of a slum has grown steadily over the last 19 years. 5 Mission Centers in Maharashtra house, care for, and formally educate over 100 young men and women, and a little over 50 are cared for at other Missions in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Apart from the formal education being imparted at local schools and colleges, 2 mission centers impart training in Information Technology, and another trains in Design and Tailoring with an aim to arm these young women and men to meet life on their own terms. These centers benefit not only the mission’s young, but also several from the slums who are less privileged.

A little over 50 destitute men once without hope also have found help at 2 Mission Centers for Dying Destitute. Earlier, more than over 1100 such men who were rescued in the past and recovered were housed here.

On a 379 acre land at Anakarai just 35kms from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, Bada Uncle (the young ones affectionately address Brother Peter Paul Raj as Bada Uncle) plans to not just house 2000 children and more, but to educate them at a state-of-the-art on site School, Library, Information Technology Center, Auditorium, complete with parks, playgrounds, and a secular place of worship. A Leprosy Center is also in the offing.

Having cared for and served in diverse places as in the slums, in transit camps where families who’s original houses are under redevelopment etc., and on the streets, railway stations, bus shelters etc., Brother Peter Paul Raj feels that not only the State and State Policies but also the Society are largely cause for an alarming increase in population of underprivileged and homeless people.

Being a catalyst of change as a Non Governmental Organization, and playing a vital role in addressing several wrongs to correct such drastic imbalances, the Samaritan has witnessed rapid deterioration of the social order. Being of the opinion that illegal building and construction activity coupled with corrupt administration, subsequent demolitions are one of the greater causes of increase in the number of the Homeless, the effects of which are seen widely and felt more closely at the Mission’s various facilities.

He strongly feels that demolitions are a complete devastation of National Wealth not forgetting the occupant who happens to be a factor of production who contributes to generation of the same wealth. The entire activity of providing shelter factually creates wealth directly or indirectly. For instance, the development of infrastructure to facilitate shelter may be described as creation of National Wealth.

Cumulatively from the land to the built shelter and all other creation in the activity of living indicates creation of National Wealth. So the contention: DEMOLITIONS ARE A NATIONAL LOSS. Lives of a nation are known National Wealth. This nation’s home to more than a billion and Home’s where the Heart is!

Brother Peter Paul Raj demands that the ‘PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE’ method must be applied to address the activities that create the term ILLEGAL at all levels from the acquisition of land through to the construction of shelter, and the consequent sale or purchase of housing. He demands his question of ILLEGAL BUILDING OR ILLEGAL DEMOLITION be answered by the State, the procedure to address such cases be made public, and its victims be redressed in retrospective.

His CHARTER OF DEMANDS

1. The Local Self Governance Bodies or the Municipal Corporations address the issues of land acquisition, construction of shelters / structures, and sale and occupation of the same. That these Bodies further re-examine each procedure and address issues with regards to Non-Agricultural Land Certificate, Copy of 7/12 and 8/A, and make public the same. That these Bodies further re-examine each procedure and address issues with regards to Plan Passing as per FSI Plan, Plan Passing Certification, Plinth Checking Certificate as per Plan, Sill Level, Lintel Level, Slab Level, and Final Finishing as per Plan, Issue of Occupation Certificates, Provision of Essential Facilities such as water supply, drainage, electricity supply, etc., and all procedures involved in the activity of shelter provision, and make public the same. That these bodies check periodically and only then permit each phase of construction, and make public the same.
2. The State address the issue ‘ILLEGAL BUILDING or ILLEGAL DEMOLITION’ individually, and the disputes that arise from the same. Further the State address this issue in terms of procedures of acquisition of land, procedures of construction of structures, sale and occupation procedures, and all other procedures that go into the activity of providing shelter, and make public the same.
3. The Consumer Protection Rights Agencies both national and international become more active both locally and otherwise, and protect the buyer rather than remain a silent spectator when the seller continues to sell illegal goods and services / produce etc, to the buyer without informing the buyer about the same.
4. The latent Human Rights Commission / Organizations become active in educating, disseminating information, addressing issues and redressing victims, protecting human rights and fulfilling duties and obligations to Human Beings satisfactorily, both nationally and internationally.
5. That the United Nations Organizations commission a study to report on the subject ‘The ILL EFFECTS OF DEMOLITIONS on the DEVELOPING WORLD’ within a time frame, table the Report, and make public the same with a view to correct imbalances as soon as possible.

Therefore the announcement of a HUNGER STRIKE (UPOSHAN) on January 1, 2014 at the AZAD MAIDAN in Mumbai to protest DEMOLITIONS in India, particularly in Mumbai.

Before beseeching the State and States’ Governments, Administration, both the Law Giver and the Executive, MCGM, Members of the Human Rights Organizations, Consumer Protection Rights Agencies / Forum, and all concerned departments including MHADA, MMRDA, and all to pay heed to his call, he would like to exhort every citizen, and not only the grieved to be present and show solidarity to the cause of INCREASING NATIONAL WEALTH by opposing and PROHIBITING DEMOLITIONS thereby keeping at bay GREATER NATIONAL LOSSES.

Citizens of the World different Nations particularly are urged to extend support to this cause, and unite at the AZAD MAIDAN to show that the oppressed are not alone, and that the Commoners the world over still stand united for a Common Cause.

For more information contact L Fernandes on +91 98202 71361 or Email: events.goodsamaritanmission@gmail.com

More’s Even Less at Panchgani’s Mount View Executive Luxury Valley Resort

As the world heads into the festivals of India, travelers… Ushering in the season, the Khambatas before Durga Puja and Dussehra, announced stay at Hotel Mount View Executive Panchgani at 30% less… Christmas into the New Year a vital boost that India Tourism, Maharashtra Tourism require…

October 16, 2012 – Panchgani, Maharashtra: As the world heads into the festivals of India, travelers wonder, why can’t one, as one always does in India, get more for less? Panchgani’s Luxury Valley Resort, the Mount View Executive just thought that this tourists’ dream must be turned to reality.

Ushering in the season, the Khambatas of Panchgani have just before Durga Puja and Dussehra, announced that stay will be available at the Hotel Mount View Executive Panchgani at 30% less. This offer stands open for bookings on weekdays (Mondays to Thursdays) until October 19, 2012 closer by to Diwali into the Hindu New Year, and on weekdays (Mondays to Thursdays), near into Christmas and into the New Year from November 19, 2012 to December 13, 2012.

                                              

The Khambatas further announced that the festive discounts would not end just there. 20% off on stay at the Hotel Mount View Executive Panchgani will still be available for bookings on weekdays (Mondays to Thursdays) from October 20, 2012 to November 08, 2012, and weekdays (Mondays to Thursdays) from December 14, 2012 to December 20, 2012.

The Khambatas with four generations of experience in the hospitality industry, run two hotels in Panchgani, one the Hotel Mount View Heritage, an establishment housed in a colonial structure catering traditional tastes since 1923, and the other, the Hotel Mount View Executive a more contemporary luxury valley resort.

This valley resort, houses a swimming pool, a valley-facing terrace that holds good for banquets, parties, and conferences, an in-house multi-cuisine restaurant and cafeteria, a pool table, and table tennis facilities along with various other recreational facilities including several board games.

The lodging facilities include air-conditioned, non air-conditioned, swimming pool facing, valley-facing, non-valley facing rooms, and suites in duplex styles with mezzanine floors, both for couples and for families, and also for groups. The amenities include bathtubs, LCDs, and other three star amenities.

On the way to or from Pune, via Wai just 18 kilometers away from Mahabaleshwar and 1.3 kilometers on a gradual slope into the valley towards Karad, located on the outskirts of the little hamlet in Panchgani named Ruighar, the Mount View Executive offers a calm, soothing, and a welcome holiday experience for the discerning traveler who may want to beat the city heat or otherwise, with exotic sights, smells, and sounds, and some great Panchgani weather.

To complement the festive season and discounts, the resort that offers the regular European (EP) and Continental Plans (CP), has sought to re-introduce American (AP) and Modified American Plans (MAP). This, the Khambatas feel will complete the holiday experience for the traveler and tourist, and in the process provide a vital boost that India Tourism, and Maharashtra Tourism require.

For more information call: +91 02378 254181, or +91 96371 79238, or visit: http://www.hotelmountview.co.in###

More’s Less at 30% Off in Panchgani’s only Luxury Valley Resort – Mount View Executive

More’s Less at 30% as we head into the festivals of India, don’t we wonder, why can’t we, as we always do, get more for less? Panchgani’s only Luxury Valley Resort, Mount View Executive thought that your every whim and fancy become reality...

October 09, 2012 – Panchgani, Maharashtra: As we head into the festivals of India, don’t we wonder, why can’t we, as we always do, get more for less? Well now, Panchgani’s only Luxury Valley Resort, the Khambatas just thought that your every whim and fancy should become reality. The think tanks got to work, and wallah! The impossible from dreams to reality!

Now live in style at the Mount View Executive at less 30%. What’s more? The swimming pool’s open. Board games are in if you’re bored. Table tennis and bath tubs are here for warm-ups and freshen-ups. The restaurant’s open, or would you rather a private table on the terrace, or a poolside dinner if you please, with a special suggestion from the chefs.

And if you still ask, what’s more? The weather’s just right. Romance’s in the air! If you’re game, the outdoors beckons with a little guidance from the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. Khambata.

Your unique point of view from Parsi Point to Sydney Point! Turn the world to your own perspective. Take a break, chill out, feel rejuvenation from tip to toe in nature’s contemporary lap of luxury – Mount View Executive

This offer stands open for bookings on weekdays (Mondays to Thursdays) until October 19, 2012. Visit www.hotetmountview.co.in, to view videos of each room, visit youtube.com, and search keywords: mount view executive 101, 102, up to 109, or 201, 202, up to 209 (the digits stand for room numbers). For reservations call: 02378 254181, email: execinfo@hotelmountview.co.in

Shine everybody?###

Able to Fulfill Dreams – Vertex Spinning Chairman Suresh Sharma at AGM

“I am sure, with the patronage of our Customers, Bankers, Financial Institutions, Marketing Associates, and the dedication of our team, we shall be able to fulfill the dreams of millions and set new benchmarks.”

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, October 2, 2009 - Chairman Suresh Sharma of Vertex Spinning, the company with the newest offering, the VERTEX INTEGRATED TEXTILES PARK, that recently opened at an high profile meet in Nasik, captured the minds and hearts of the shareholders with an electrifying speech at the company’s Annual General Meeting, held on September 30, 2009, with his concluding words, “I am sure, with the patronage of our Customers, Bankers, Financial Institutions, Marketing Associates, and the dedication of our team, we shall be able to fulfill the dreams of millions and set new benchmarks.”

The facts that arrangements to provide water for the park from the TAPI River with the use of a dam, and that arrangements for a 5 Mega Watt High Tension Electricity Connection at the park, have been made successfully, confirm his commitment.

Before he concluded his speech, he said, “Vertex Spinning Limited continues to be constantly inspired to scale heights by pushing performance, and human potential, to newer limits. You may feel this experience, not only in the decision making process, but also, in a wide range of other activities, which create value for customers, and business partners.

Using human power by harnessing technological prowess, today the S S Group is all set to venture into real estate development throughout the country, with penetration in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Bhilwara, Surat, Jaisalmer, Chittorgarh, and Dhule.

We at the S S Group wish to leave no stone unturned to fulfill customers’ dreams. We are committed to scale newer heights in property development, not only in India, but across the globe.”

Watch out! This man and the company seem to be going somewhere!

About the Company: Vertex Spinning Limited, a company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange has been active in the textiles industry since more than a decade.

Contact: Mr. Suresh Sharma, 9004509672, Mr. Amar Kothari, 9820334365 Office: Vertex Spinning Limited, 1011 Embassy Centre, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021 Telephone Numbers: 91-22-22823363/7/8, E-mail: property@vertexspinning.com Website: http://www.vertexspinning.com

Disaster Management the Mumbai Fire Brigade Way - Akhil Bharatiya Mahila Parishad

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, September 23, 2009 - The Akhil Bharatiya Mahila Parishad has organized a Disaster Management Programme to be demonstrated by the officers of the Mumbai Fire Brigade at the Community Centre Hall located on Beasant Street, Santacruz West, Mumbai, on September 29, 2009 at 3:30pm.

The organization having 22 branches was established in the year 1951 with the objectives to uplift the socio-economic status of women in the society, to provide education and training with the object of self-dependence, to impart adult education through various programmes, to generate awareness on AIDs among rural and urban population, to impart computer education to children, and to offer counseling and consultancy services in family planning.

Vertex Spinning Limited, the company that has recently launched Vertex Integrated Textiles Park, Asia’s Biggest Textiles Park at Nardhana, Dhule, has sponsored this event.

This event which happens to be the opener to a series of garba competitions, promises to be a one of a kind with several age groups performing as well. Savitri Khanna the President of the ABMP, along with office bearers and members will be present personally.

Contact: Mrs. Savitri Khanna, 9820660323, Mr. Khanna, 9320206667 Office: 4 Popular Apartments, Tagore Road, Santacruz (West), Mumbai – 400054.

Opening of Vertex Integrated Textiled Park at Nardhana

VERTEX INTEGRATED TEXTILES PARK AT NARDHANA OPENS

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, September 14, 2009 - Vertex Spinning Limited announced the company’s newest offering, the VERTEX INTEGRATED TEXTILES PARK at a high profile meet with the Nasik Industries and Manufacturers’ Association or NIMA, and the Association of Real Estate Consultants or AREC in Nasik. The announcement took with Mr. Suresh Sharma the Chief Guest along with Special Guests, NIMA President, Mr. Madhukar Brahmankar, and AREC President, Mr. Deepak Kalwit presiding over the meet held on September 7, 2009, at the Institute of Engineering, Nasik.

Mr. Suresh Sharma answered several questions with regards to the Textile Park at Nardhana after announcing the formal opening. He went on to state that arrangements have been successfully made for a 5 Mega Watt High Tension Electricity Connection.

He further stated that arrangements to provide water for the park from the TAPI River with the use of a dam have also been successfully made in association with the MIDC. He also went on to state that the project which commenced in the year 2006 was delayed due non-availability of water and power from Government departments and other land policy disputes, now continues to be on schedule, and expects to be completed by mid 2011 as per plans.

The meet was well attended, where more than a 160 high profile industrialists and consultants came together in the evening to make the opening a grand success.

Contact: Mr. Suresh Sharma, 9004509672, Mr. Amar Kothari, 9820334365

Vertex Integrated Textile Park - Redefining Textile Worlds for India

August 30, 2009, Mumbai - With 400 acres and everything that’s required, Vertex Spinning promises to make India the hub of textiles inked in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra and the MIDC. The first of several Textile Parks in India plans to open to the world opportunities in Dhule, Nardhana.

This project facilitates the employment of more than 25,000 families, with an investment of Rs. 4,000 crores. Entrepreneurs and businessmen alike are likely to have a profitable centre with this Textile Park. Getting India back on the world textile map and more, Vertex plans to take the world by storm.

The formal opening of the project scheduled for August 31, 2009 has been planned at Nashik Institute of Engineering near BSNL Untwadi. Chairman Suresh Sharma will be present to answer any query at the Property Dealers, Investors, and Shareholders meet thereon. MIDC’s R. K. Gawde, Madhu Brahamanakar the President of Nashik Industrial Manufacturing Association, Nitin Bang, President of the Dhulia Industrial and Trader’s Association, Deepak Kalwit the President of Real Estate, Nasik, and Ashok Kataria, Chairman of Ashoka Group are also scheduled to be present.

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