HIF INDIA pays tribute to Late Ahmed AK, with Condolence Program
Mangaluru: In a tribute to Late Ahmed AK, the Founder Chairman of Ehsaan Masjid and a key figure behind HIF India, a Condolence Program was held on Thursday, 17th October 2024, at the HIF Auditorium (Masjid-ul-Ehsaan) in Vaslane, Mangalore. The event, which began after Isha prayers, saw a gathering of distinguished community members, businessmen, professionals, and leaders who came together to honour the contributions of Ahmed AK to the community.
The speakers at the event, including prominent figures like Nasir Luckystar, Yusuf KLP (Chairman of Tube Care and Amber Group Dubai), and Dr. Roshan (Director of City Hospital), expressed their deep admiration for the values that Ahmed AK embodied throughout his life. They lauded his discipline, commitment to punctuality, and his humility in always remaining behind the scenes, never seeking the spotlight. Other respected figures like Dr. Mohammed Ismail H, Dr. ZK Misri, Corporators Navin, Lateef, and Rauf, as well as Jaidev Kudva, Associate Director of Cognizant, and Anup Nair, Global Human Resources Manager in Abu Dhabi, were also present and echoed similar sentiments.
In their addresses, they praised his ethical approach to business, describing him as a true and just businessman who was always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need, without any discrimination based on religion or background. His selfless service to the community was a key theme throughout the evening, as speakers shared personal anecdotes and reflections on how he had positively impacted countless lives.
The event was presided over by HIF President, Adil Parvez, while Rizwan Pandeshwar served as the host. A beautiful Qirath recitation by Bilal Raif set the tone for the evening.
The event was also attended by several other well-known individuals, including Saud Mohtisham, Arshad Mohtisham, Hassanair Pandeshwar, Mohiddin Usman, Latif Kandak, and Mohammed Kunhi from Shanti Prakashan, among others.
Speakers reflected on his role in establishing Ehsaan Masjid, which stands as a symbol of his commitment to unity and service. His ability to provide support without seeking recognition was a recurring theme, as was his dedication to promoting peace and harmony within the community.
The event concluded with a sense of gratitude for Ahmed AK's life and work, with attendees expressing their determination to carry forward his mission of helping others and building an inclusive and compassionate community.
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Kerala HC sets aside Sabarimala airport land acquisition process
Kochi (PTI): The Kerala High Court has set aside crucial stages of the land acquisition process for the proposed Sabarimala greenfield airport, holding that the state failed to properly assess the minimum land actually required for the project.
On December 30, 2022, the state government issued an order granting sanction for the acquisition of 2,570 acres of land, comprising the Cheruvally Estate and an additional 307 acres located outside it.
Justice C Jayachandran, delivering the judgment on a writ petition filed by Ayana Charitable Trust (formerly Gospel for Asia) and its managing trustee Dr Siny Punnoose, ruled the decision-making process under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, was legally flawed.
The court, in its December 19 order, directed the state to restart the process by conducting a fresh social impact assessment limited to examining the minimum land requirement, followed by a fresh appraisal by the expert group and reconsideration by the government.
The petitioners had challenged several government actions, including the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) report, the expert committee appraisal, the state government order approving the acquisition, and the subsequent notification under Section 11 of the 2013 Act.
The land in question, mainly the Cheruvally Estate in Pathanamthitta district, is proposed to be acquired for building a new airport intended to serve Sabarimala pilgrims.
The court found that while the state is entitled to acquire land for public purposes, the law clearly mandates that only the "absolute bare minimum" extent of land required for a project can be acquired.
According to the court, this mandatory requirement under Sections 4(4)(d), 7(5)(b), and 8(1)(c) of the 2013 Act was not properly complied with.
Justice Jayachandran observed that the authorities had shown "manifest non-application of mind" in assessing how much land was genuinely necessary.
As a result, the SIA report, the Expert Committee report and the government order were declared invalid to the extent they failed to address this crucial requirement.
Since the Section 11 notification could only be issued after a valid completion of these steps, it too was quashed.
On the petitioners' allegation of fraud on power and colourable exercise of authority, the court did not give a final finding. It held that this issue is closely linked to determining the minimum land required and can only be examined after that exercise is properly completed.
Before concluding, the court suggested that for technically complex projects like airports, the state should include technical experts in the SIA team to ensure informed and lawful decision-making.
The writ petition was accordingly allowed, keeping other issues raised by the petitioners open for future consideration.
