CODP enters Golden Jubile year with grants distribution event in Mangaluru
NRI philanthropist Michael D'Souza donates over Rs 1 crore for construction of houses for poor
Mangaluru: The Canara Organization for Development and Peace (CODP) entered its Golden Jubilee year with a grant distribution program for beneficiaries under the house construction and repair program for weaker sections of society.
At the event, 180 beneficiaries were present, and grants were distributed to 100 beneficiaries who have already commenced house construction and repair.
Speaking during the program, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, the Archbishop of Mangalore Diocese, emphasized the equality among individuals, stating, "Donors are not big and receivers are not small. We are all equal because we are God's children." He praised the contributions of Michael D'Souza, a non-resident businessman, who has consistently supported society by donating scholarships for underprivileged children's higher education, building houses, and helping the poor. The Archbishop considered Michael D'Souza as a motivational figure for society.
As the chief guest, senior priest Valerian D'Souza lauded his long association with Michael D'Souza, spanning 45 years. He expressed his belief in the importance of sharing one's blessings with those in need. Valerian D'Souza remarked, "If there were ten people like Michael in our society, we would not have this level of poverty today."
Notably, the non-resident businessman and donor, Michael D'Souza, contributed INR 1 crore 18 lakh for the construction and maintenance of houses for the underprivileged in Dharmakshetra this year. CODP Director, Vincent D'Souza, mentioned that this support will continue in the upcoming years as well.
The program also witnessed the presence of Michael D'Souza's sister, Sylvia, along with Vincent D'Silva, program coordinator Pinto, Oswald Rodriguez, Henry D'Souza, Saint Vincent Paul's Parish President Joe Cuvelho, Austin Perris, Anil Ivan Fernandes, and other dignitaries.
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MUDA case: Karnataka HC adjourns hearing till Dec 10
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday adjourned till December 10 the hearing on the plea seeking transfer of the investigation into the MUDA site allotment scam to the CBI. The plea was filed by activist Snehamayi Krishna doubting the credibility of Lokayukta investigation into the matter.
The petitioner told PTI that he approached the HC saying he has no faith in the Lokayukta police and hence the case should be handed over to the CBI.
In the MUDA case, it is alleged that compensatory sites were allotted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife in an upmarket area in Mysuru, which had higher property value as compared to the location of her land which had been "acquired" by the MUDA.
The MUDA had allotted plots to Parvathi under a 50:50 ratio scheme in lieu of 3.16 acres of her land, where it developed a residential layout.
Under the controversial scheme, MUDA allotted 50 per cent of developed land to the land losers in lieu of undeveloped land acquired from them for forming residential layouts. It is alleged that Parvathi had no legal title over this 3.16 acres of land at survey number 464 of Kasare village, Kasaba hobli of Mysuru taluk.
The Karnataka Lokayukta police and the Enforcement Directorate have launched an investigation into the 'scam'.
The CM has denied any wrongdoing in the alleged scam.
