Feb 1984

M '1 •?>- ftbftey 6No. 8, R*. 2. r' 1-^ p '4 The Poona Housing Stalemate Hutokshi D. Doctor Housing fdr Pune ’s fastnncreasing signed by five Poonaites and sent out to cost. ” These allegations, among others, Zoro^trian pc^nilation continues to members of the Punchayet, requesting have been labelled “inadequate, ” “in­ constitute the community ’s major pro- their attendaiKe to discuss “certain vital correct ” and “misleading ” in a clarify- blem here, even as more than 44 acres of If questions pertaining to Punchayet ing statement prepared by some of the ' choice land, gifted to the Poona Parsi I lands...which need to be finally settled former trustees of the PPP but not yet Punchayet in 1953, remain unutilized. L by^^the community itself before; the mat- signed or pubUshed. “As we were some Since trustees of the PPP have T ter goes out of hand and the government of the persons who hfmdled these been i^ptiating the sale of part of tl^ 1 intervenes to requisition th« same. ” Ihe in our caps^ides as Trustees of ^lio- land, the proceeds of which were t«|;|^ f land, hardly two kilometres from Main Boards during 1971-81, . we take it on utilized for the housing of needy Zoroa^ Street, around which the city ’s Parsis live, was dmiam by thfrlate tiw rnrrwy histfwy proximately four acres were of fered for sale at Rs 4.50 pct sq ft, buTtHe^e (teal has not been finaliz ed to~date berin^- ¦siOff to execute~3ie~~sateTiaving been repeatedly refused by government authorities. ________________ _ This extensive tract of land, situated 414 acres required fw development of which the doongerwadi stands in Lulla- nagar, became the focus of the com ­ munity ’s attention and the cause of that too at a ridiculous price of Rs 4.50. body meeting of the PPP on December frona the list of 25 plot hdders that they , iFin7?i Aspandiar K Irani, ah Iranian philan- and rationale Of the matter, ” thropist. The signatories of the appeal alleged out that the prospective buyers need not pay anything for the surrounding area of on the picturesque slo{^ of the hill atop roads etc. The community therefore recovering the cost of 4 acres onty ” and much conjecture after the annual general per ft. ” They observed, “It appears I notes the st^Went. C^RiK 9 of die TamsWxl Cooditions requires that “The sale deed in f^our of the alkittee will be made only after the necessary permission of concerned authcMities is obtained. ” Pcrmissiwi to sdl the ptots was, however, refused by t^ Deputy Collector and Comp^nt Authority, Pune Urban Agglomeration in 1980, and then by the Government of Maharashtra under section 20 of the Ur- that “the 25 pdots... have been so laid I ftv the sale of tfe pirns tq^^^oastru^ 1- 1^- The meeting was held in a happen to be close relations and friendsJ ban Land Ceiling Act in Septenditf (»3wded Pudiunjee where, fw the interse, ” and that “three of the present! 1983. As a result, only a sum of Rs 1.50 first time in years, the required 20 per trustees have a direct interest in acquiring! per sq ft has bwn collected fttWi the cent quorum was formed. The crowds the plots from the Poona Parsi Puncha- • allottees as developmental cost, came mainly in response to an appeal yet by executing the sale deed at any The latest development in die pursuit 1 1 ¦ft pI I ! _ _ ____ _ Iraitt and Pervez Avari1983 T ;• it Bamanbehram ’s stark and striking pic- wife and family are not even aware that and delivers o.ften a couple of hours after Bamanbehram is away on an assign- the event, Bamanbehram charges a meagre Rs 15 or Rs 20 a copy. Even at The fact that he is constantly risking this price, Bamanbehram finds the Though he is interested in his wed- Amongst the major disasters that he assignments, whereas the black are the at night, the train mishap in April 1981 15 Parsiana February 1984 »JOB BUSINESS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE HELP EMPLOYERS ! FELLOW ZOROASTRIANS “HAPPINESS UNTO OTHERS” is the very apt title of a documentary on ‘Zoroastrians ’, produced by the films division of the Govt, of India, because the life of every true Zoroast ­ rian has been geared to giving “Happi* ness to others ” ^nd Help to the needy ever since Lord Zarathushtra himself commended this way of life in the Ushtavaiti Gatha and the Ahunavar (Yatha-Ahu-Vairyo) Prayer. With the same objective, the Federation published last month a pamphlet offering help and guidance to those seeking opportunities for a Job, Business, Career, Vocational Training or on job-training. In response to this offer a number of candidates have sent in their Bio- datas, which have been published in this issue in a summarised form. You are requested to go through them carefully and send to the Federation Secretary, (Address given below) your offers, advice, guidance or information which will help these candidates. If you are in a position to offer any other opportunities for Jobs, Business Careers, Vocational Training, On-Job Training, career guidance, counselling, finance etc . Please send the details for publication in these pages. The Federation seeks your help co-operation, guidance and advice in its efforts to promote the social and economic welfare of Zoroastrians. HAPPINESS TO HIM WHO BRINGS HAPPINESS UNTO OTHERS OF BEARERS OF OFFICE BEARERS OF THE FEDERATION OF PARSI ZOROASTRIAN ANJUMANS OF INDIA (FPZA) President: Dr. Aspi F. Golwalla Vice Presidents : Mr. Ardeshir K. Batliwala Mr. Maneck J. R. Gheyara Mr. Jamshed B. Italia Mr. Shiavux D. Nargolwala dJon. Treasurers Mr. Jamshed N. Guzder Mr. Peshotan D. Nargolwala Hon. Secretaries : Mr. Erach B. Desai Mr. Keki J. Gandhi Executive Secretary : Miss Gool J. Tata ANJUMANS, PUNCHAYETS & TRUSTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE FEDERATION Ankleshwar, Calicut, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ahmednagar, Allahabad, Ankleshwar, Baroda, Bhavnagar, Bhesan, Bhopal, Bombay, Calcutta, Calicut, Cawnpore, Coimbatore, Dahanu, Delhi, Dumas, Hyderabad-Karnataka, Ilav, Indore, Iranian, Jabalpur, Jamshedpur. Jhansi, Karanj, Lucknow, Madras, Nagpur, Nanded, Nilgiris, Poona, Rajkot, Ratlam, Saronda, Satara, Secundera ­ bad - Hyderabad, Sholapur, Surat, Thana, Vesu and Zaibordi. Nilgiris, ISN’T YOUR Anjuman, Punchayet or Trust A member of the Federation ? How to become a member ? Please send a letter from your Trustee or Office bearer seeking membership. Minimum annual contribution : Rs. 50 The spirit of Entrepreneurship. HOTELIER A 1. A Young man of 29 from a very respectable family, born in Shola- pur, educated in Panchgani. holding a number of diplomas ir Hotel Management, Catering ant Nutrition, having actual worl expei ience of over 8 years in re puted hotels in the Taj, Obero and Sheraton groups, wishes t< open a hotel/catering business He seeks information and guid ance also offers of partnership MACHINING A 2. A qualified Mechancal Engineer who had held the position o Works Manager of Alcocl Ashdown & Co. Bombay, nov owns his own machineshop ii Mahim and is engaged in machi ning and supply of component and spares for the Railways am various other Engineering Unit in and around Bombay. He j prepared to undertake job wor* or sub-contract work and is ato willing to act as commissio: agent or distributor even o stock and sale basis. PRECISION JOB WORK A 3. An S. S. I. registered Precisia Machine Shop owned and mat aged by Zoroastrians is equippe with Capstan Lathes, Centi Lathes, Milling Machine, Dril ing Cum Tapping Machine Hac Saw Cutting Machine, Bene Grinder, Bending Machine, Han Press & Shear, Dynamic Balam ing Machine and other Measui ing Instruments. It manufacture! Precision Components, Sub-ass mbiies and Assemblies as pe customer ’s drawing and specifi cations. It has arrangemnets ft grinding, heat treatment, platic Ferrous and non-Ferrous castinj Pattern Making etc. They hat spare capacity AND WOUL LIKE TO TAKE UP PREC SION JOBS. Please address all correspondence to Keki J. Gandhi (Hon. Secretary) The Federation of the Parsi Zoroastrian Anjumans of Ind C/o Machine Tools (India) Ltd. D-24 South Extension Part II New Delhi - 110049 6a Parsiana February 1984. IJOBS WANTED 5 t VEHICLE REPAIRS B 1. A Delhi based young lad of 20, who is a diploma holder in Automobile Engineering through DIMS, has three years experience in reputed motor workshops engaged in repairing the scooters, motor cycles and all types of cars including Mercedes Benz. He is looking^ for a suitable job. COMPUTER PROGRAMMER B 2. A Bombay based young lad (age 21) who has passed his H.S.C. (Science) and Computer Programme conducted by the Daver ’s College of Commerce, Bombay, (Subjects : Auto Coder, Cobol, Basic, Fortran) is looking for an opportunity to work as a Computer Programmer. TRAFFIC ASST. AIRWAYS 3. A Bombay based young lady (age 25) who is an Arts graduate and holds a diploma (B Grade) in travel transportation and tourism has been working for the last three years with a Gene­ ral Sales Agent of an Interna ­ tional Airline. During this period she has been involved in making group reservations, group quotations, group ticketing and has also handled Reserve Bank of India ’s statement. At present she is working on the computer terminals at the recon ­ firmation, Agent ’s ticketing and reservation. Pre-paid Ticketing Advice and Ticketing P.T.A. Counters. She is looking for a job as a Traffic Assistant in any Interna ­ tional Airline. I ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT 1 4. A 25 year old Commerce Gra ­ duate, who holds a diploma in group effective public speaking, has won the Bharat Scouts and Guides trophy and numerous medals certificates and trophies in Table-Tennis. He is at present working in the Tax Department of a reputed firm of Chartered Accountants in Bombay on a salary of Rs. 650.00 p.m. He is seeking a job as an Accounts Assistant in a Public or Private Limited Company in Bombay only, on a salary pf around Rs. 1000 p.m. ACCOUNTS TRAINEE B 5. A Baroda based ORTHOPEDI- CALLY HANDICAPPED youth (Age 22), who is an Arts Gradu ­ ate, wishes to receive on job training in Accounts and Admi­ nistration in Baroda. MARKETING ASSISTANT B 6. A Calcutta based Arts Graduate (Second Class Economics Hono ­ urs) who was employed for five months by S. R. A. Market Research. Calcutta, as Field Controller, has been working for three years for Foreign Exchan ­ ge Brokers as a Dealing Executive. Additionally he also advises non-banking clients on exchange rate movements and exchange risk management. He is willing to take up a job in sales or marketing or with a dealer in foreign exchange in Calcutta or Bombay. STENO/SECRETARY B. 7. A Young lady Commerce Grad ­ uate (29) with 4 years experience as Stenographer (l’00/45) earning Rs. 1100 p. m. seeks a job as Setno/Secretary or an Assistant in Accounts/ Administraion in Bombay. salary of LADY SECRETARY B 8. A Delhi based Double-Graduate who has been working for over ten years as a Lady Secretary to top level management personnel is seeking a similar position carr ­ ying a monthly Rs. 2-000/- plus other benefits. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER B 9. A graduate in Electrical Enginee­ ring (Power System) having 14 years experience in India, Iran, UAE and Baharin, in Electrical Design and selection of Electrical Equipment, Supervision of Elect ­ rical Installations including Low and high voltage switchgears street lighting, external earthing and cable installation for various projects viz.. Poultry Farms, Fodder Plants, Canning Plants, & Cold Storages is seeking a job in Bombay in a consulting/con- tracting company as an Electrical Engineer/consultant carrying a salary of over Rs. 3500/- plus other benefits, willing to under ­ take frequent site visits of a few weeks at a time all over India. Retired But Not Tired C 1. A Calcutta based Zoroastrian (age 68) who has heard that an Irani Zoroastrian is making sweets in Poona wishes to accept the agency/distributorship for marketing the Lemon and Rasp ­ berry Sweets, in Calcutta. C. 2. A Commere graduate (65) hav ­ ing 37 years ’ pre-retirement ex ­ perience in Railways and Airlines as Audit Inspector, and post ­ retirement experience of over 6 years as Supervisor on Farms is seeking ajob as Manager/Super ­ visor in Tea and & Rubber Plantations, Estates, Agriculture & Poultry Farms, Dairies, Nurse ­ ries, Stores, Wine- shops, Distille- j ' 6b Pamiana February 1984 I i t;rises, Hotels, Boarding, Lodging establishment etc. Being a Bachlor he is prepared to work In Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Or Any Other Parts Of India. LIAISON C 3. A Delhi based retired Class I Gazetted Government Officer (Age 65) who is a Graduate in Economics and Politics, has during his long service developed very close contacts in Central Government Ministries, Depart ­ ments and Offices, Delhi Administration Bodies and Authorities and Trade and Indu ­ strial concerns in Delhi and elsewhere. He is in interested in undertaking liaison/consul- tancy/representation assignments for Industrialists, Businessmen, and professionals on Commis ­ sion, retainership or remunera ­ tion basis. Vocationa4 Training ; Offices, Bodies D 1, A Bombay based young lad (a, 17), who has studied up to Cla VII and was unsuccessful wiring course examination, keen to receive training whii would enable him to pass t wiring and other Electrical Trai examinations and is willing undertake thereafter sub-cc tract work. JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Vice-President-works— abovie Rs. 5000 plus perquisites. For an Automotive Tyre & Tube Plant near Udaipur with expected turnover of Rs. 200 crores. Candidate should be a Graduate Engineer aronud 45 years old having 20 years experience including 7 years in Senior Managerial positions and possess an excellent academical and professional record. Perquisites include furnished accommodation conveyance, medical, LTA etc. General Manager-works above Rs. 5000 plus perquisites. For a Cement Plant near Mount Abu with an annual capacity of 5 lakh tonnes to be doubled shortly. Candidate should be a graduate Mechanical/Chemical Engineer around 45 years old having 20 years experience in a cement plant including 7 years at a senior level. Perquisites include furnished accommodation conveyance, medical, LTA etc. k Senior Systems—Analyst (Delhi) Rs. 3000 plus perquisites. He will be responsible for Studies, designs and development of systems for Head Office, Works and Sales outlets all over India. The applicant should be a Mechenical Engineer having 5/7 years experience including 3 years in a senior position handling independently designs and development of systems with specail reference to planning of Commercial & Technical applications. Shop Manager {Darjeeling) FOR A Prestigious Wine & General Store Owned by a Zoroastrian The successfull candidate will be : AN HONEST INDIVIDUAL, Capable of taking over sole charge including cash & stock control as well as salesmanship and having a good knowledge of book-keeping with previous experience of controlling a retail store. Good References absolutely essential. Salary Rs. 1000/1300 plus statutory Bonus and free Boarding and lodging (for one person only), kt addition two seasonal Bonuses each equivalent to one month's salary will be paid subject to profits. Please apply to the Federation. 6c Parsia/ta February 1984 I *r A Zoroastrian owned Private Limited Company manufacturing and marketing Steam Boilers requires Junior Designers : Rs, 1700J- plus perquisites. In Bombay. Delhi and Vapi (near Udvada) for Degree/Diploma holders in Mechanical/Chemical Enginearing having 3/5 years experience. Senior Engineer Sales : Rs, 2000 plus perquisites. In Bombay, Delhi & Ahmedabad for Degree/Diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering with 5/7 years experiance preferably in marketing Heavy Engineering Capital Goods items. Ti Junior-Engineer Sales : Rs, 1000 plus perquisites. In Bombay, Delhi & Ahmedabad for Degree/Diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering with 1/2 years experience. r Factory Manager : Rs, 1500 plus perquisites: In Vapi (near Udvada) for candidatrs with 7/10 years experience in a heavy Engineering Manufacturing Unit. Resident Project Manager : Rs. 1500 plus perquisites. In Bhiwandi (Rajasthan) for candidates with 3 years experience. Floorshop Engineer : Rs. 1200 plus perquisites. In Vapi (near Udvada) for Degree/Diploma holders In Mechanical Engineering with 5/7 years experience. Junior Engineers : Rs, 1000 plus perquisites. In Vapi (Near Udvada) for Degree/Diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering with 12 years experience. A Chartered Accountant (Salary Rs, 2200 plus other benefits.) In Bombay having 10/12 years experience. A Company Secretary (Salary Rs. 1500 plus other benifits) In Delhi having 3/5 years experiance. Stenographers (Salary Rs. 600 plus other benefits) In Bombay & Delhi having 3/5 experience with speeds 100/40 wpm. Please apply to the Federation AN APPEAL An outstanding junior Athlete has equalled and/or broken the Maharashtra State and All India records in 300 M and 400 M, He was declared the Best Athlete at the Inter-School meet. He has been invited for Specialised Training (400 M) by the University of Villanova U. S. A. which has a long past tradition of pro ­ ducing world class Champions and Olympions. 1 He needs financial help to meet expenses for two months training, (Air Fare Rs. 10.000 Boarding and Lodging Rs. 20,000 Local Conveyance Rs. 2000 andequipment and Kitting Rs. 3000). Please send your contributions to the Federation 6d Parsiana February J9S4