Gangolli GP opposes Masjid construction, despite nod from DC

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April 3, 2013

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Udupi, Apr 3: Although a green signal for the construction of Misbahul Uloom Masjid has been given by the Deputy Commissioner of Udupi district, the Gangolli Gram Panchayat has been denying permission for the same.

Although attempts are on to obtain permission for the Masjid from the past 3 years, the negative stand taken by the Gangolli Gram Panchayat has enraged the locals.

The Misbahul Uloom Madrasa has been functioning in Gangolli for the last 20 years. About 150 students study at the Madrasa and hence for their prayer needs, as well as occupants of about 120 nearby houses, the managing committee of the Madrasa decided to construct a Masjid.  Accordingly an application seeking permission for the same was submitted to the Gram Panchayat on December 6, 2010.

When the issue came up in the Gram Panchayat's general meeting, opposition for the construction of Masjid was expressed by representatives of Hindu Jagarana Vedike. Gram Panchayat officials hence took the matter to the district administration. In March 2011, the Madrasa committee appealed to the Deputy Commissioner to grant permission for the construction of the Masjid.

In August 2012, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Gram Panchayat officials to allow the Masjid to be built while pointing out that there is nothing wrong in a Muslim educational institution possessing a place of worship.

The Madrasa committee went ahead with the construction work of the Masjid. As per the directive of the Deputy Commissioner, the Madrasa Committee applied for license from the Gram Panchayat again. Gram Panchayat officials were also directed by the Executive Officer of Kundapur Taluk Panchayat to grant license for the same.

But in January 2013, the Madrasa committee received a notice from the Gram Panchayat to stop the construction work of the Masjid. The Madrasa committee responded to the notice with a clarification that since it had not received any intimation from the Gram Panchayat in the mandatory two month period after submitting the application for license, the committee had decided to go ahead with the construction work. But the Gram Panchayat officials have went against the order of the Deputy Commissioner as well as that of the Taluk Panchayat and not granted license for the purpose till date. The Gram Panchayat members are using opposition by VHP as a pretext for the same.

Meanwhile, the Madrasa Committee has decided to take the matter to court in its bid to get justice. The locals have also been enraged by the stand taken by the Gram Panchayat.

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October 7,2024

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Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh. 

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end. 

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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September 24,2024

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The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against Governor Thawarchand Gehlot's decision to sanction the complaint and investigation against him in the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam case.

Justice M Nagaprasanna said the facts narrated in the petition would undoubtedly require an investigation.

The court has also said that the Governor's order approving sanction to investigate against Siddaramaiah under section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act does not suffer from application of mind, instead has abundance of application of mind.

Meanwhile, the court rejected the request made by senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi to stay the order of the court. The court has vacated the interim order passed on August 19. In the interim order the trial court was directed not to take any precipitative action against Siddaramaiah. On August 17, Governor had approved sanction under section 17 A  of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 218 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita ( BNSS), citing three applications.

The court said the private complainants were justified in registering the complaint and seeking approval from the governor.

Insofar as private complainants seeking sanction under section 17A, the court said the provision nowhere requires only a police officer to seek sanction from a competent authority. The court further said it is in fact the duty of the private complainants to seek such approval.

Earlier, The High Court had completed its hearing in the case on September 12, and reserved its orders. It had also directed a special court in Bengaluru to defer further proceedings and not to take any precipitative action against the Chief Minister.

The case pertains to allegations that compensatory sites were allotted to Siddaramaiah's wife B M Parvathi in an upmarket area in Mysuru that had higher property value as compared to the location of her land that had been "acquired" by MUDA.

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