Dear Friends, In New Delhi, no zhopadpattis or slums are allowed anywhere in the state, because the authorities immediately remove them.
I was once informed, that in Pakistan, slums and zhopadpattis are not allowed in cities, but govtmt-owned,cheap housing is available in the cheaper suburbs on the outskirts of the city, where migrants are allowed to rent these houses at a very nominal, cheap rate.The ownership of these buildings for the poor/migrants, remain with the government. No migrant is gifted a house by the govtmt. Migrants can be asked to produce a valid job certificate from employer, stating period of job employment and name and address of employer. It is the duty of employer to inform, when employee leaves the job. Dr. Parrikar's statement below "He lamented that undesirable filthy-rich outsiders are cutting hills and putting up huge constructions" My reply = "Goans themselves, gave written permission to the outsiders to cut hils etc." Please remember that slums are encouraged in cities, not only for votebanks, but also, a form of land-grabbing, so that later on, the same people who encourged these slums, will put up Hotels. Regards, ================================== Message: 4 Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:00:05 -0400 From: "Shanti Dhoot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] LIMERICK FOR THE DAY 82 - SPECIAL STATUS FOR GOA SPECIAL STATUS FOR GOA It is more than high time that we tackled the problem of slums, Instead of just talking about it and twiddling our thumbs. How can we stop or regulate this unchecked migrant influx Aided by politicians, out to make a vote bank and fast bucks? Let us have action before the problem really serious becomes. The best way out seems to be a special status for our State Rather than passively for a government initiative to wait. For we cannot expect action from those Who thrive as this problem grows. Let public opinion be mobilised rather than have sterile debate - Shanti Dhoot RE: Message: 5 of 21 Apr 2008 From: "Rajan P. Parrikar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Unchecked migrant influx will erase identity: Khalap PANJIM, APRIL 19- Former Deputy Chief Minister of Goa Ramakant Khalap said that the massive influx of migrants into Goa will soon turn it into another Singapore, where one hardly gets to see an indigenous Singaporean; the same could happen here. Speaking at a debate on 'The Goan Identity'advocate Khalap said such massive migration to Goa must be checked, or the identity and culture of our past generations will be lost forever. "We cannot allow migrants, who are coming in alarming proportions, to convert Goa into a slum," he said, pointing out that they had acquired ration cards and residence certificates, and are being used as vote banks by politicians who are giving them the benefits of social security schemes. Dr Rajan Parrikar, a Goan who has lived in the United States of America for over 20 years, said that the Goan identity is unique and is found nowhere else in India. He lamented that undesirable filthy-rich outsiders are cutting hills and putting up huge constructions. Goans have lost their souls and accomplished nothing, he said, calling on the government to enact a law that will prevent non-Goans from acquiring property in Goa.