Staff Correspondent
Port Blair, April 07: Andaman’s Local Born Association (LBA) will hold a Massive Conference on April 10, 2016 to discuss various issues relating to the Pre-1942 community of these islands. One of the oldest associations of local residents LBA hold tremendous importance among old residents but the members are unhappy because of lack of importance given to LBA in Administrative matters.
Prominent issues which will be taken up during the Conference will be Participation of pre-1942 Communities in the Administration of A&N Islands; Implementation of Shekher Singh Commission’s recommendation as per the direction of Hon’ble Supreme court specially Inner line permit system in A&N Islands; allotment of land in favour of pre-1942 communities in these Islands and extending ownership right on the land holding of the pre-1942 community instead of tenancy; Recognition and allotment of excess land in possession of pre-1942 Community pertaining to the period pre-1942 as well as per 1978; Cancellation of acquisition of land acquired by the A&N Admn. In lieu of tsunami compensation; Cancellation of acquisition of plantations of Co-operative Societies of the pre-1942 Communities allotted to them prior to independence by the British Government for their livelihood; Preference in all appointment to the pre-1942 Communities; Issue of Andaman Nativity Certificate to pre-1942 Communities instead of local Certificate; Declaration the name of late Sher Ali as freedom fighter and payment of compensation from Japanese Govt. to all pre-1942 Communities of A&N Islands.
“The Administration has always done injustice to us. Our lands were taken by Administration but in return we got nothing. We have some prominent demands and time has come to raise voice for the same. During the conference we will decide about future course of action,” said Mr. John Lobo, former President and present Chairman of LBA.
The Maha Sammelan will be held at Historic Netaji Hall of Aberdeen Bazar from 9 am to 5 pm on 10 April 2016.
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