From:
Elsa Fernandes,
Segundo Bairo, Santa Cruz, Goa
Date: 27/02/2023
To,
The
Block Development Officer, Tiswadi Block, Panaji, Goa
2 The
Director,
Directorate
of Panchayat, Panaji, Goa
Sub: Complaint against the Sarpanch Mrs. Jenifer De
Oliveira and Deputy Sarpanch Mr. Inacio Domnic Pereira of Santa Cruz Village
Panchayat for connivance and obstruction of my rights in the Gram Sabha
meeting.
Sir,
I submit as under;
1. On Sunday 26/2/2023 was
the ordinary Gram Sabha of Santa Cruz village.
2. I am a villager of Santa
Cruz, residing at Segundo Bairo ward, Santa Cruz, Goa.
3. I had submitted a request
on 22/02/2023 well in advance for consideration of discussion at the said Gram
Sabha.
4. I presume the BDO, Tiswadi
was present at the Gram Sabha as an observer.
5. The Gram Sabha was also
video recorded hence kindly verify the developments stated below.
6. As the Secretary finished
reading the minutes and I raised a issue for clarification in the minutes, I
was stopped by the Deputy Sarpanch saying that he is not allowing me to talk on
it, because my name is not part of those minutes so I have no right to discuss
that content. So, I was dis-allowed.
7. The Sarpanch, agreed with
him and my right to speak on those minutes was denied to me, while other
members continued to speak and I realised that I am being discriminated and
denied my rights to speak in the Gram Sabha.
8. Further, I was disturbed
with this unbecoming attitude towards me and I could not participate very
generously as the Deputy sarpanch was mocking at me every time I asked
something to the Sarpanch and the Sarpanch did nothing to correct the
disrespect being shown to me continuously from her presiding table.
9. Finally, my request for
discussion considerations were taken up. I had 9 questions and Q.No.1 to 4 only
were taken up and from Q.No.5 to 9 were not allowed.
10.
The Sarpanch informed me that the Panchayat body has refused
permission to allow my questions in Gram Sabha so she is not allowing them.
11.
I inquired why then I was not told in the beginning and why 4
questions were allowed and in fact even the Deputy Sarpanch was raising my last
Q.No.9 before hand after Q.No.2 was going on.
12.
No explanation was given to me and I was disallowed the rest
of my Q.no.5 to Q.No.9, which are all pertinent questions to the Gram Sabha as
I suspect manipulation of the Gram Sabha and the Funds of the Panchayat by the
all those who are heading the Panchayat.
13.
During the discussions on my Q.No.2 and 3 the Sarpanch allowed
a lot of commotion, physically blocking me from talking, snatching away my
mike, shouting, making personal remarks, etc. All this appears clearly like a
pre-plan as the husband of the Sarpanch, Mr. Tome De Oliveira, the
Sister-in-law of the Sarpanch Mrs. Gema, the daughter of the Sarpanch Miss
Shiny De Oliveira who is also the Zilla Panch of Santa Cruz, the wife of the
Deputy Sarpanch, Mrs Andrea, the ex-panch from Alto-Santa Cruz and another lady
who claimed to be VDC member were all planted to sabotage my questions by
attempting all the above behaviour. They also raised cross questions addressing
me directly with irresponsible and unprofessional comments. The Sarpanch Mrs.
Jenifer and the Deputy Sarpanch Mr. Inacio appeared to have personal pre-judice
against me which they allowed to rule over the laws of the Gram Sabha and my
right to speak and seek discussion on planning and funds of my village Santa
Cruz. The Gram Sabha was captured by goonda family Raj elements and I fear for
my health, well being and safety and that of my family.
I pray for immediate inquiry into
this incident related to attack and violations of my rights in the Gram Sabha
and action to be taken against it.
Awaiting your response at the
earliest else I will be forced to seek legal remedy if left with no option as I
fear grave manipulations of Gram Sabha, GPDP and finances.
Thanking you.
Sd/-
Elsa Fernandes