Very Good work indeed. Looking forward for a full inspection report
and to be brought to the public. This kind of activities were going on
quite long time and also I have observed even yesterday that the food
supply was being unloaded and taken upstairs. What I can foresee is
that these Casino Pride and other operators are been active above
Virani and they may not stop so easily.
Anyway, Thanks for your immediate action.
Stephen Dias
Mob: 9422443110
Date: 1.10.2013
On 1 October 2013 16:59, Office of the DFDA Goa off-dfda@nic.in wrote:
Based on your complaint, FDA has directed the Goa Coastal Resort
Recreation who were operating a food kitchen above Virani;s at Panjim to
shut down their operation until they obtain formal food licence from this
office duly supported with all CCP and Health NOC for the purpose; this is
only for your informattion;
On 09/29/13 07:12 AM, Stephen Dias wrote:
Sir/s
What is the outcome of my request for inspection combine by FDA and
CCP? Any enquiry has taken place?
CM should intervene and go for an inspection by his own or send this
case for Police enquiry/Vigilance.
Stephen Dias
D.Paula
On 19 September 2013 16:25, Stephen Dias steve.dia...@gmail.com wrote:
To,
1)
Mr. Salim A. Veljee
Director FDA
Altinho Panjim
and
2)
Mr Sanjit Rodrigues
Commissioner of City of Panjim
Sir/s
Sub: SEWAGE CONTAMINATION/ COOKING FOOD SUPPLY AND GARBAGE LITTER ON
D.B.MARG
It is strange that the heart of the city of Panjim, near the Panjim
jetty, large amount of food is being cooked at the top floor of the
building where Virani shop is situated on the ground floor at the D.B.
Marg. The food supply is diverted through the large cans across the
road to the jetty where the Casinos are anchored at the Mandovi River.
(Photo is attached) = (FDA needs to inspect the food supply whether
it is hygienic and also if illegally cooking is taking place.)
Who has permitted them to cook and supply food to this Casino Pride
and others of offshore gambling vessels is a mystery. Also this
structure where this cooking is being done appears to be a permanent
metallic closed structure which is illegally constructed without the
permission from CCP. (CCP needs to carry out the inspection).
The photographs clearly indicate that the kitchen activity is carried
out and the cooked food in great magnitude is delivered to the casino
ships. Cooked vessels in aluminum cans can be seen at the jetty and
at the pavement of the building. (Photo is attached).
The sewage/kitchen leakage also is seen on the road via their
pavement in one of the photo. (CCP needs to inspect).
Regarding supply of groceries, vegetable etc are down loaded from the
pick through the crates and big onion sack is also carried by their
staff of Neo Magestic/ Casino Pride is also seen. It is a daily
affair.(Photos are attached)
The Mayor Surendra Furtado had asserted that no permission will be
given to Casinos to put up offices in Panjim under the CCP
administration. How come hundred of kilos of food are cooked in heart
of Panjim city and the waste discarded on the main road through the
pavement? Will the CCP administrator explain and stop this rot, before
severe epidemic and health hazards inflicts the residents of Panjim
due to sewage contamination and garbage litter? Also more expansion of
such activities may be possible in near future which needs to be
stopped right now.
It is requested that the Director of FDA and the Commissioner of CCP
can inspect this premises together and take necessary action as per
the rules.
We both met the FDA Director in person in Altinho, and explain the
severity of the issue. He demanded that this may be put on
record.Thanks for his good gesture and advice.
News Courtesy with Photographs (taken on dated 15th Sept. Sunday at
18.30 hrs and on 16th Sept at 12 noon) is attached by:
Stephen Dias, D.Paula and Dr. Joe D’Sousa from Panjim
Date: 19.9.2013
