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The massive derecognition of 25 approved travel agents of Sports, RTI Appeal to Lakshadweep Tourism
The massive derecognition of 25 approved travel agents of Sports, RTI Appeal to Lakshadweep Tourism
28 January, 2014 Kochi
The massive de-recognition of 25 approved travel agents of ‘Sports’, from its only 39 authorized agents, sounds completely strange and heightened suspicions of foul play lurking in the SPORTS. The PIO of SPORTS is therefore liable to explain the reasons for their withdrawal of 25 approved travel agents in a single year. …
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Appeal Filed under Section 19 of the Right to Information Act
The appellant respectfully submits as follows:
1. The appellant submitted an application U/s 6 (1), 6 (3) of The Right to Information Act, 2005 before the respondent on 8-10-2013 in public interest seeking certain information and documents showing the reason(s) for the withdrawal of authorization of 25 Travel Agents from the list of 39 authorized Travel Agents of SPORTS. The respondent was also requested to furnish the certified copies of the documents pertaining to the matter. (A true copy of the application is attached herewith and marked as Annexure-1)
2. The respondent defaulted in furnishing the information within 30 days of mandatory period.
3. The massive de-recognition of 25 travel agents, from its only 39 authorized agents, sounds completely strange and heightened suspicions of foul play lurking in the SPORTS. The PIO of SPORTS is therefore liable to explain the reasons for their withdrawal of 25 approved travel agents in a single year.
4. The Respondent is a public entity, functioning under the directive of the Lakshadweep Administration, charged with the executive duty of conducting the Lakshadweep tour programmes as envisaged by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Government of India. It is respectfully submitted that in public interest, the SPORTS is duty bound under the provisions of the Right to Information Act, to inform the appellant the reason for such a massive de-recognition of its 25 Travel Agents, within thestipulated period.
The massive derecognition of 25 approved travel agents of Sports, RTI Appeal to Lakshadweep Tourism
The document submitted by the Sports, UT Of Lakshadweep, was contrary to facts – August 26, 2013
Documentwas submitted by the respondents is incomplete and does not contain the information sought by the appellant. Section 2 (j) of The RTI Act 2005 provides that ‘right to information’ means the right to information accessible under this Act which is held by or under the control of any public authority. D B Binu vs UT Of Lakshadweep – Updates: Full Text: The document submitted by the Sports, UT Of Lakshadweep, was contrary to facts – August 26, 2013
Probe into malpractices in Lakshadweep Administration
Need to probe into the malpractice cases going on in SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism & SPORTS) – a Society responsible for conducting Lakshadweep Tourism.
Full Text: Probe into malpractices in Lakshadweep Administration
Corrupt business practices in the U.T. of Lakshadweep
It is well known to the majority that some of the SPORTS officials, mainly the G.M. and above, have made huge financial gains by manipulations. The Administrators, the official custodians of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, who is shamelessly protecting these corrupt practices, remain silent. Corrupt business practices in the U.T. of Lakshadweep
D B Binu vs UT Of Lakshadweep – Updates: Central Information Commission Respondents (SPORTS) are public entity, functioning under the directive of the Lakshadweep Administration, with the executive duty of conducting the Lakshadweep Tour Programmes as envisaged by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Government of India. SPORTS is duty-bound, under the rules prevailing in the country, to maintain proper accounts for the income and expenditure pertaining to the Lakshadweep Tour Programmes conducted by it during every season and subject the same for auditing. These documents, it is respectfully submitted, come under the purview of the Right to Information Act, 2005. D B Binu vs Ut Of Lakshadweep – Central Information Commission
The Emergence of Land-Mafia in Lakshadweep
The small pieces land belonging to the illiterate Scheduled Tribes, one of the most impoverished and marginalized Scheduled Tribes in India, the people of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep are now being widely grabbed by the land mafia at a fast pace, with the help and connivance of corrupt officials of the Administration and SPORTS. The Emergence of Land-Mafia in Lakshadweep
Reliable information that proves cheating!
The information about the cheating by SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism & SPORTS) – a Society responsible for conducting Lakshadweep Tourism. The information about the cheating by SPORTS is startling. There have been consistent complaints about the corruption and incompetence of the SPORTS, the society functioning under the Lakshadweep Administrator for promoting Lakshadweep Tourism. But the ‘SPORTS’ purposefully ignore complaints and fail to answer any queries for redressal of grievances. http://lakshadweepforum.com/blogresources/reliable-information-that-proves-cheating/
Application for Information under Right to Information – Respondents (SPORTS) May 29, 2012
Certified copies of the information and documents in public interest with file notes and correspondence file U/S 6 (1), 6 (3) of the RTI Act on queries regarding the authorized Travel Agents and their respective contribution to SPORTS with regard to the business volume of Lakshadweep Tourism for the years 2009; 2010; & 2011 etc and other related documents. Full Text ‘D B Binu vs Ut Of Lakshadweep’: Application for Information under Right to Information – Respondents (SPORTS) May 29, 2012
Two senior IAS officers charge-sheeted for graft in Lakshadweep
Two senior IAS officers charge-sheeted for graft in Lakshadweep
20 September, 2013 Kochi
The Kochi unit of the CBI Thursday chargesheeted Delhi Finance Corporation managing director and senior IAS officer B V Selvaraj in a corruption case during his term as administrator of Lakshadweep from 2006 to 2009. Daman and Diu Education Secretary Abraham Varickamackal, former chairman of Lakshadweep Building Development Board (LBDB), was also chargesheeted. Both are UT-cadre IAS officers.
According to the chargesheet filed in the Kochi special court, the officers took bribe and entered into a criminal conspiracy with a private contractor to award contracts for supply of river sand and granite chips from Kerala to Lakshadweep.While Varickamackal of the 1998 batch has been arraigned as the first accused, Selvaraj of the 1981 batch is the fourth accused. Varickamackal’s wife Kaberi Senapati has been made the seventh accused. Senior LBDB official S Attakoya, contractor H K Mohammed Kassim and three others are the accused.
The CBI said Varickamackal gave contracts to Kassim without authorisation and Selvaraj joined the conspiracy later. Varickamackal was chairman of LBDB and Selvaraj administrator of Lakshadweep when the alleged corruption took place. The CBI found Selvaraj accepted ornaments, sarees and gadgets from Kassim, who took up renovation of his Pondicherry house.
Principal Resources: 2 IAS officers chargesheeted for graft in Lakshadweep http://www.indianexpress.com/news/2-ias-officers-chargesheeted-for-graft-in-lakshadweep/1171595/
Chargesheet filed in graft case http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/chargesheet-filed-in-graft-case/article5148585.ece
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“Lakshadweep Public Forum Seeks Probe into malpractices in Lakshadweep”
Administration Need to probe into the malpractice cases going on in SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism & SPORTS) – a Society responsible for conducting Lakshadweep Tourism. The SPORTS working under the Administration is responsible for conducting the Lakshadweep Tour Packages. This is a very potential field capable of bringing in huge revenue to the UTL. Sadly enough, there are many corrupt elements in the SPORTS concentrating only on making personal gains, tarnishing the Nation itself and causing huge loss to the public exchequer. Probe into malpractices in Lakshadweep Administration… http://lakshadweepforum.com/blog/probe-into-malpractices-in-lakshadweep-administration/
“Corrupt business practices in the U.T. of Lakshadweep”
Unfortunately, little after the project got started, corruption grew fast among the officials of SPORTS. The management was keen on making personal gains, at the risk of causing multiple natures of difficulties and financial losses to the exchequer including the land owners and participating tourists. This process went on for quite a long time.
It is well known to the majority that some of the SPORTS officials, mainly the G.M. and above, have made huge financial gains by manipulations. The Administrators, the official custodians of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, who is shamelessly protecting these corrupt practices, remain silent.
Corrupt business practices in the U.T. of Lakshadweep http://lakshadweepforum.com/blog/corrupt-business-practices-in-the-u-t-of-lakshadweep-8/
Bangaram Island Beach Resort:
The Legal Battle for Bangaram Resort, U.T. of Lakshadweep
The revenue derived by M/s. Casino Hotels from the Bangaram Resort ran to crores. Only a fraction of the total income was reached to the land owners, who belongs to the most impoverished and marginalized Scheduled Tribe people of the India, the U.T. of Lakshadweep. Allegations were made by the Islanders who claimed that “by periodic inducements to the corrupt officials of SPORTS, M/s. Casino could go on extending the lease for nearly 22 years. … The Legal Battle for Bangaram Resort, U.T. of Lakshadweep
The activities related to tourism promotion and development in the islands are managed by an organization called SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports). SPORTS was set up in 1982 as a society registered under the Societies Act, 1860.
The important objectives of the SPORTS are to promote tourism and other recreational activities thereby employing the local educated youth in the islands.
Agatti and Bangaram resorts were developed by the U.T.L. and later were leased out to private agencies through the SPORTS. The resort management and SPORTS involve in significant legal issues and none of the resorts are now operational.
SPORTS is functioning as the tour operator and facilitator in the islands conducts a few of the tour packages from Kochi such as 'Samudram, Coral Reef, and resort reservations at Kadmat, Minicoy, and Kavaratti. The source of income mainly from tourists, lease rent, catering service in ships, and schools, and water sports, facilities in Kadmat island.
The society also receives a certain amount of grant per annum from the Department of Tourism. SPORTS is managed by a Chairman (Administrator of U.T. of Lakshadweep ) and a board of directors selected from various departments...Read More
Any complaint against Lakshadweep Tourism? Let the fact speaks for itself!
RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT
(The RTI ACT was enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-sixth Year of the Republic of India)
THE RELEVANCE OF THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 FOR THE AID OF THE ORDINARY ISLANDERS OF LAKSHADWEEP WHO ARE FACING MULTI-FOLD PROBLEMS OF LIFE, AND THE POSSIBLE SCOPE FOR OBTAINING EQUITY FOR THEM.
It is a known fact that the islanders of Lakshadweep are facing multiple problems in their life due to geographical reasons on one side, which is multiplied manyfold by the negative actions and attitude of the officials who are entrusted with the important responsibility of supporting the islanders. ...Right To Information Act – Help Desk
The Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA)
The LD Legal Services Authority, Legal Services in Lakshadweep.
LD State Legal Services Authority,
District & Sessions Judge, Lakshadweep,
Kavaratti Island-682555, Phone: 0489 6262323
The objective of KELSA is to provide legal services to the weaker sections of the society and thereby ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen due to economic or other disabilities. KELSA also organizes Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity.. Read More KELSA, The Kerala State Legal Services Authority
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COMMENCEMENT OF ACT
The Legal Services Authorities Bill, 1987, which was passed by both the Houses of Parliament, received the assent of the President on 11th October, 1987 and soon thereafter became an Act of Parliament under the short titles "The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987" (39 of 1987).
The Act except chapter III came into force in the whole of India with effect from 9.11.1995 by Notn. No. S.O. 893(E) dated 9.11.1995. Chapter III of the Act came into force in the State of Kerala with effect from 6.2.1998 by S.O. 107 (E) dated, 6.2.1998
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THE LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES ACT, 1987
Lakshadweep Archipelago consists of 36 coral islands in the Arabian Sea, about 185 miles (300 km) off the Kerala coast. Thirty-two sq. km of land surrounded by 4200 sq. km of lagoon rich in marine wealth. The precious heritage of ecology and culture is supported by an extremely fragile ecosystem.
The islands form the smallest of the Union Territories of India and the country's only coral islands. This charming isolated destination has only 10 of its islands inhabited. They are Agatti, Kavaratti, Kadmat, Minicoy, Andrott, Amini, Kalpeni, Kiltan, Chetlat, and Bitra studded in the blue water of the Arabian sea unfolds another world in itself.
The uninhabited islands consist of Bangaram, Thinnakara, Cheriyam, and Suheli islands. There are small islets Kalpiti, Parali 1 & 2, which are nearby Agatti island. Kalpeni is known for its scenic beauty with three small islets of Tilakkam, Pitti, and Cheriyam in the north form a single atoll.
Water sports facilities like swimming, Rafting, snorkeling, windsurfing, parasailing, water skiing, yachting, catamaran sailing, deep-sea fishing, and scuba diving are available on the islands.
The thrust is on promoting ship-based tourism at affordable rates and the administration's efforts in this regard have met with great success. View details at: 'Holiday Programmes & Packages'.
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling?: 'Welcome to Lakshadweep Islands'
Scuba Diving Scuba India Guide: 'Leisure Diving | Muck Diving | Wreck Diving | Cave Diving | Tek-Diving | Nitrox Diving | Rebreather Diving | Ice Diving | Saturation Diving | Lakshadweep Diving Tourism'.
Agatti, Bangaram & Thinnakara Scuba Diving, snorkeling near the coral reef, glass-bottom boats in the lagoon, speed boating, deep-sea fishing, lagoon fishing, journey to nearby islands (Thinnakkara, Parli, and Bangaram), water skiing, kayaking are some of the major attractions here. More info
Visit: For the details of Dive Centers in Lakshadweep
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Information about the 'History of Lakshadweep', and a brief ''History of Lakshadweep Tourism'', Etc.
'Map of the Lakshadweep Islands. Laccadive, South India in the year of 1747'
Read more on Lakshadweep Tourism, 'International Market Exposure, Destination Marketing, PR Marketing, and Branding' - MintValley Travel & Tourism Division.
Contact Us For: 'Resort Booking at Bangaram Beach Resort, Lakshadweep Islands'.
View more on Lakshadweep tour packages at: 'Best Holiday Packages, Lakshadweep Islands'.
Visit Website URL For Logistics: 'Lakshadweep Shipping, Logistics Management and Consolidation Services'.
Any complaint against Lakshadweep Tourism/SPORTS management?
Let the fact speaks for itself!Comments or Questions are Welcome.
[Last updated on 12-07-2014]
The activities related to tourism promotion and development in the islands are managed by an organization called SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports). SPORTS was set up in 1982 as a society registered under the Societies Act, 1860.
The important objectives of the SPORTS are to promote tourism and other recreational activities thereby employing the local educated youth in the islands.
Agatti and Bangaram resorts were developed by the U.T.L. and later were leased out to private agencies through the SPORTS. The resort management and SPORTS involve in significant legal issues and none of the resorts are now operational.
SPORTS is functioning as the tour operator and facilitator in the islands conducts a few of the tour packages from Kochi such as 'Samudram, Coral Reef, and resort reservations at Kadmat, Minicoy, and Kavaratti. The source of income mainly from tourists, lease rent, catering service in ships, and schools, and water sports, facilities in Kadmat island.
The society also receives a certain amount of grant per annum from the Department of Tourism. SPORTS is managed by a Chairman (Administrator of U.T. of Lakshadweep ) and a board of directors selected from various departments...Read More
Any complaint against Lakshadweep Tourism? Let the fact speaks for itself!
RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT
(The RTI ACT was enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-sixth Year of the Republic of India)
THE RELEVANCE OF THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 FOR THE AID OF THE ORDINARY ISLANDERS OF LAKSHADWEEP WHO ARE FACING MULTI-FOLD PROBLEMS OF LIFE, AND THE POSSIBLE SCOPE FOR OBTAINING EQUITY FOR THEM.
It is a known fact that the islanders of Lakshadweep are facing multiple problems in their life due to geographical reasons on one side, which is multiplied manyfold by the negative actions and attitude of the officials who are entrusted with the important responsibility of supporting the islanders. ...Right To Information Act – Help Desk
The Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA)
The LD Legal Services Authority, Legal Services in Lakshadweep.
LD State Legal Services Authority,
District & Sessions Judge, Lakshadweep,
Kavaratti Island-682555, Phone: 0489 6262323
The objective of KELSA is to provide legal services to the weaker sections of the society and thereby ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen due to economic or other disabilities. KELSA also organizes Lok Adalats to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice on a basis of equal opportunity.. Read More KELSA, The Kerala State Legal Services Authority
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Indian Diaspora was a venue where very many Overseas Indians used to meet and discuss the problems that faced them. Nothing substantial had been done by the Government at the Centre or in the State.
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Reparation Lawyers
The Lawyers from 'Reparation Law.com' co-operates with NGOs and civil society working groups around the world including the United Nations' Human Rights Programmes and the State Department for Human Rights, United States, by providing credible reports on the serious Human Rights concerns that remain in countries. We further emphasize legal support of the merits and means of victim reparations under international law.
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COMMENCEMENT OF ACT
The Legal Services Authorities Bill, 1987, which was passed by both the Houses of Parliament, received the assent of the President on 11th October, 1987 and soon thereafter became an Act of Parliament under the short titles "The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987" (39 of 1987).
The Act except chapter III came into force in the whole of India with effect from 9.11.1995 by Notn. No. S.O. 893(E) dated 9.11.1995. Chapter III of the Act came into force in the State of Kerala with effect from 6.2.1998 by S.O. 107 (E) dated, 6.2.1998
Read full text in (PDF)
THE LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES ACT, 1987
Lakshadweep Archipelago consists of 36 coral islands in the Arabian Sea, about 185 miles (300 km) off the Kerala coast. Thirty-two sq. km of land surrounded by 4200 sq. km of lagoon rich in marine wealth. The precious heritage of ecology and culture is supported by an extremely fragile ecosystem.
The islands form the smallest of the Union Territories of India and the country's only coral islands. This charming isolated destination has only 10 of its islands inhabited. They are Agatti, Kavaratti, Kadmat, Minicoy, Andrott, Amini, Kalpeni, Kiltan, Chetlat, and Bitra studded in the blue water of the Arabian sea unfolds another world in itself.
The uninhabited islands consist of Bangaram, Thinnakara, Cheriyam, and Suheli islands. There are small islets Kalpiti, Parali 1 & 2, which are nearby Agatti island. Kalpeni is known for its scenic beauty with three small islets of Tilakkam, Pitti, and Cheriyam in the north form a single atoll.
Water sports facilities like swimming, Rafting, snorkeling, windsurfing, parasailing, water skiing, yachting, catamaran sailing, deep-sea fishing, and scuba diving are available on the islands.
The thrust is on promoting ship-based tourism at affordable rates and the administration's efforts in this regard have met with great success. View details at: 'Holiday Programmes & Packages'.
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling?: 'Welcome to Lakshadweep Islands'
Scuba Diving Scuba India Guide: 'Leisure Diving | Muck Diving | Wreck Diving | Cave Diving | Tek-Diving | Nitrox Diving | Rebreather Diving | Ice Diving | Saturation Diving | Lakshadweep Diving Tourism'.
Agatti, Bangaram & Thinnakara Scuba Diving, snorkeling near the coral reef, glass-bottom boats in the lagoon, speed boating, deep-sea fishing, lagoon fishing, journey to nearby islands (Thinnakkara, Parli, and Bangaram), water skiing, kayaking are some of the major attractions here. More info
Visit: For the details of Dive Centers in Lakshadweep
Visit: Scuba India for more on Diving
WaterSports India Guide
Boating and Yachting: Yachts India.Com is here to provide you with information regarding sailing activities and assist you to get the most of the best of what India has got in her Waterways.
Information about the 'History of Lakshadweep', and a brief ''History of Lakshadweep Tourism'', Etc.
'Map of the Lakshadweep Islands. Laccadive, South India in the year of 1747'
Read more on Lakshadweep Tourism, 'International Market Exposure, Destination Marketing, PR Marketing, and Branding' - MintValley Travel & Tourism Division.
Contact Us For: 'Resort Booking at Bangaram Beach Resort, Lakshadweep Islands'.
View more on Lakshadweep tour packages at: 'Best Holiday Packages, Lakshadweep Islands'.
Visit Website URL For Logistics: 'Lakshadweep Shipping, Logistics Management and Consolidation Services'.
Any complaint against Lakshadweep Tourism/SPORTS management?
Let the fact speaks for itself!Comments or Questions are Welcome.
[Last updated on 25-09-2004]
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