Thursday, May 21, 2009

People Tribunal on Adivasi homelands

Gawada, Kunbi, Velip & Dhangar Federation (GAKUVED) is organising "People's Tribunal" on Tribal land issues in Goa on 30th and 31st May, 2009 at Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji - Goa. This Tribunal will have a jury headed by retired High Court Judge.

The objective behind organising this "People's Tribunal is to bring in focus various dimensions of land questions affecting tribal population of Goa. Some of the land questions includes Khazan and Agricultural land, Communidade land, Forest land including Government Forest and Private Forest, Kulagar land, Mokaso land, Tribal land under the control of the religious institutions, and Kumeri land. This also includes the agricultural land reclaimed from the river Mhadei called 'Puran Sheti' and the land in possession and out of possession of tribal people. Also includes the grazing and settlement land of the tribal people.

There will be hearing for two days on the above subject. GAKUVED appeals all the tribal communities to come forward to file their statements in support of their claim on the aforesaid land in their possession by 25th of May, 2009.

They can contact the undersigned in the office of GAKUVED at New Goa Stores, Opp. Cafe Bhonsle, Panaji - Goa between 4.30 to 8.30 pm or Sri Seby Rodrigues on Mobile 9923336347.

Sd/-

(Durgandas Gaonkar)
President

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