IIT student group banned for criticizing Modi Government. What next?

IIT student group banned for criticizing Modi Government. What next?, Rahul Gandhi tweeted

Ministry of HRD Statement on IIT Madras Matter

A news item regarding action taken by IIT, Madras against the Students Group, viz., Ambedkar-Periyar Study Circle, has appeared in some newspapers.

The action has been taken by IIT, Madras as per the guidelines of the Institute, Ministry of Human Resource Development had nothing to do with this except for forwarding the complaint received to Director, IIT, Madras for comments. IIT, Madras has taken action as per their own procedure and Institute’s guidelines. IITs being autonomous institutions, they are competent to handle matters within their guidelines and procedure. The matter has been clarified by IIT, Madras through a media statement dated May 29th, 2015.

There are several student organisations functioning on the IIT campus operating on the basis of student involvement and initiatives. Some of these organizations represent the entire student body, elected and run by the students themselves.

Some of the student groups are formed based on the interests of students.

Student groups desiring to use the Institute’s resources are required to be recognized and they are to follow guidelines prescribed by the Board of Students which consists of all the elected student representatives.

While IIT Madras does not curtail freedom of expression of the students, it is expected that student groups adhere to these guidelines while conducting their activities. As per the guidelines in force, the student bodies can’t use the name of IIT Madras or its official entities in any capacity, to publicise their activities or garner support without official permission.

The Ambedkar-Periyar Study Circle has violated the guidelines while conducting their meeting. 

Normally, violation of these guidelines leads to temporary derecognition pending their presenting their stand to the Board of Students.

In the present case also, the same procedure is being followed.-Spokesperson, IIT Madras

Kidwai road shopping construction illegal: MIM Malegaon Chief alleged

On Sunday, MIM Chief of Malegaon City alleged that the construction work of shopping in the building of Urdu Medium School no .1 at Kidwai Road Malegaon is illegal, and it should be banned as soon as possible he demanded.

He also alleged that before this one of the corporator has disclosed the scam that MMC Land Authorities are selling govt. land illegally but still MMC haven’t taken any action on those corrupt officers.

Whereas School’s building is in much damaged condition though illegal construction is still going on and MMC’s concern officials are remain mute spectator.

According to the information school was closed as building is in danger condition. However in 2007, 12 shopping owners got possession receipts from session court. But in court’s decision nothing is mentioned about construction of shopping. Point to be noted that building was in damaged condition and because of this reason school’s building were vacated by Govt. authorities.  

Malegaon Municipal Corporation cleared bill for incomplete work

Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) has cleared entire bill for half done work of gutter construction at Aqsa colony. Due to incomplete work dirty water is scattering all over the road and residents of Aqsa colony is falling sick, this incomplete work should be done as soon as possible, Advocate Zubair and residents has demanded.

The most important thing is that corporation has cleared the entire bill to the contractor whereas two to three slabs are still incomplete, residents added.

When asked to the workers of the alleged contractor they said, their wages are still due.

Malegaon Textile Industry declared three days off in a week

In the aftermath of Rajasthan High Court’s decision to cut off in textile processing units. Malegaon textile industrialists have decided to shutdown cotton manufacturing units for three days in a week. Following to these issue two meetings were held. On this Wednesday night at Ansar Jamat Khana Md Shahid Navrangwale spearheaded the meeting, more than thousand textile owners were attended the meeting. In this meeting Association has called three days off in every week.

“Textile business recession hits not only Malegaon but Ichalkaranji, Bhiwandi and Dhule.
In the called meeting we have discussed how to overcome from recession and several other textile industry issues were also discussed, but we have decided that looms will be closed for three days in every week” Yusuf Ilyas Head of power loom consumer association said.

Rag pelting with drum beat protest in front of Malegaon Municipal Corporation

Protest Against Water Grace Company at Malegaon Municipal Corporation

Malegaon: Following to the uncleanness in the entire Malegaon city Janta Dal Secular party workers have organized the protest against the Water Grace Company. In this protest party has demanded that Govt. have to seize Water Grace Company’s 10 years contract.

On Monday morning Janta Dal started their protest just 30 minutes before the meeting. In the meeting Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) has given 15 days extension to Water Grace Co. to improve its work style. According to the protesters “In July 2013 Govt. has allotted city’s cleanliness tender to Water Grace Co, right from there company haven’t done any single work for cleanliness.”

Janta Dal started their protest against the Co. at the main gate of MNP. JDPs workers loaded the garbage on five wheelers and showered it in front of MNP gate and inside too.  Govt. officers announced the 15days extension to the Co. After that Buland Iqbal JDPs Malegaon chief ended the protest.