All India Catholic Union Founded 1919, Registered under Societies Registration Act 1860. Representing the Catholic Laity of India through 120 Diocesan, units nation-wide
National President: Dr. John Dayal [Member, National Integration Council, Government of India] National Vice President: Mr. Dolphy D'Souza Secretary General: Mr. Elias Vas Treasurer: Mr. Eugene Gonsalves AICU President's address for correspondence; 505 Link, 18 IP Extn. Delhi 110092 India email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 91-11-22722262 Mobile 09811021072 INVITATION TO SEMINAR ON "Do Dalits have Freedom of Faith? Do Dalits have Protection of the Law? Date: March 9th, 2005 -- Time: 2 P.m. to 5 p.m. Place: Constitution Club, Vitthalbhai Patel House, Rafi Marg, New Delhi Participants include: Mr. Udit Raj, Mr. Gopal Guru, Dr. MP Raju, Advocate P L Mimroth, Mr. Ali Anwar, Dr. Shamsul Islam, Mr. Jaspal Singh Siddhu, Prof Sanghamitra, Mr. Ashok Bharati, Rev. Sunil Sardar and Dr. John Dayal, among others Dear Friends As you know, for the fist time since the infamous Presidential Order of 1950, the Supreme Court is seriously seized of its implications for the Dalit community, irrespective of religion. The protection and fruits of various affirmative-action legislation, which include the laws against untouchability as also provision for reservations in education and employment, under the 1950 Order are limited to Scheduled Castes professing the Hindu faith. In recent years, Buddhist and Sikhs of Dalit Origin have also been extended these rights. Muslims and Christians of Scheduled Caste origin are still deprived of the protection of such laws. Does it deprive the Dalits of freedom to choose their faith? Please do come and participate in this important seminar and consultations. Organisers: Vaikalpik Dalit Media Kendra All India Pasmanda Muslim Samaj Justice and peace Commission Satyashodhak Samaj All India Christian Council All India Catholic Union *********************************************************************** * G * O * A * N * E * T *** C * L * A * S * S * I * F * I * E * D * S * *********************************************************************** Greet your loved ones in Goa with flowers! http://www.goa-world.com/goa/expressions/ EXPRESSIONS - The Flower Shop. World famous all over Goa! ***********************************************************************