Friday, May 11

Updates From AISPA - Ashok Bahirwani (11 May 2012)

Good Afternoon Speakasians,

It is the anniversary of the BLACK DAY for all Speakasians and I wish to remind the entire Speakasian family that our endeavour and unity has steadfastly kept our hope and trust on the company alive. This brotherhood and unity has brought us all thus far and this journey is an historical journey undertaken by the Panelists and Consumers in support of the Company. We must continue to show this unity especially tomorrow (12th May) when I hope all of us will come out in huge numbers to sign the petition so that our voice reaches the authorities, and also undertake the noble social cause to of BLOOD DONATION. Remember your donation can save upto 3 lives.

“Dil hai ki manta nahi”

People have been calling me and requesting me to update them about yesterday’s Supreme Court matter when I ask them what the use of such an update is when you do not trust the updates. I point out to them that how by an update of 27th I had urged everybody to shift the focus away from the Court Matters and start galvanizing our teams and down lines and await the announcement of BUSINESS RESTART from the company, but kya karen yeh “Dil hai ki manta nahi”

I can clearly sense that everybody has got disheartened just on hearing that the date has now been adjourned to 8th August without actually assessing what has in fact transpired in the Court room. Allow me to explain the details:

The hearing as we all know lasted for a substantially long time mainly because the council for the company read out for the benefit of the court all the reports of the Hon’ble Mediator till date to highlight and bring to the attention of the Hon’ble Supreme Court the important aspects in the report.

On mere reading of the court order we will realize that the Senior Counsel for EOW has given an undertaking to the Hon’ble Court that he will resubmit all info provided to the mediator to the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

The Hon’ble Court goes onto note and I reproduce:

“We make it clear that pendency of this matter either before the Mediator or before this Court will not hamper with the investigation”.

This comment merely brings forth the courts view point arising out of some point discussed before the Hon’ble bench. It does not mean that each and every court where the matter is pending will have to follow this view point. Each and every court has its own jurisdiction and has to decide every matter before it as per law based on the merits of each case.

This comment may be alarming but should not worry us too much as the legal team is competent enough to handle such matters.

What is interesting is that Navniit Kkhosla’s intervention has not been allowed as yet.

It has been reliably learnt that the Company has moved an application asking that all the monies seized by various Authorities be brought under the purview of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. This is the application for which time was sought for filing reply:

“Learned counsel for the respondent sought time to file his response to this application. Time is granted”.

The most heartening thing that has happened is that the Hon’ble court has taken note of the seriousness of the matter and has decided to hear the matter at length so as to reach a decision.

There are particular days earmarked to hear serious and important issues at length these days are called Non Miscellaneous Days, as our matter is to be now on heard at length for final disposal the earliest available Non Miscellaneous Day was 8th August, 2012. This is a huge positive from the Supreme Court and this should come as a relief to the entire Speakasian family.

Having explained the court proceedings as above I once again urge this wonderful family of Speakasians let us zoom out from the court cases, these are as it is very confusing and best left in the able hands of the legal team.

Let us concentrate on what we do best-BUILD TEAMS. That is the need of the hour that is what all of us want to do. Await the announcement from the company and the next steps they want us to take. I hope everybody is ready with the first three items the company has asked us to keep ready through their communication of 26th/27th April, 2012.

I once again request everybody to come out in huge numbers tomorrow to show our unity and strength to the Authorities. Let INDIA know that we Speakasians have complete faith in our company and we are awaiting the return of SAOL. This movement of 12th May, 2012 will force the Authorities to rethink about the entire Speakasia Matter. This is the Panelists and Consumers contribution towards the RESTART of BUSINESS.

Details of all cities with venues and contact phone numbers are posted as a link on the home page of aispa.co.in. CHALO TO KAL MILTE HAI

Remember “Jor ka jhatka Jor se hi lage ga”.

Have patience, Have faith, trust your company.

WE ARE COMING BACK

Morya…. Bhai Morya,

Jai Speakasia,

Jai Speakasia,

Jai Speakasia.

Ashok Bahirwani
Secretary
AISPA