Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
The Second Nani A. Palkhivala Award for Civil Liberties for preservation of civil liberties in India, instituted by the Nani A. Palkhivala Memorial Trust, Mumbai, has just been announced. The objective of the Award is to honour Individuals and Organizations who have displayed extraordinary initiative in the preservation and defence of Civil Liberties in India. The Award carries a cash prize of Rupees One Lac and a Citation in each category.
The last date for receipt of nominations is 31st October 2006. The Awards will be given in January 2007 in Mumbai.
The former Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah, is the Chairman of the panel of Judges. The other members of the panel are: Mr. Justice S.P. Bharucha, former Chief Justice of India: and Mrs. Anu R. Aga, eminent industrialist.
Details of the criteria for the Award may be had from:
Miss S.K. Bharucha, Trustee and Member-Secretary,
Nani A. Palkhivala Memorial Trust,
C/o Forum of Free Enterprise,
Peninsula House, 2nd floor,
235 Dr. D.N. Road, Mumbai 400001.
Telefax: 22614253.
Email: ffe@vsnl.net
S.K. Bharucha, Trustee and Member-Secretary, Nani A. Palkhivala Memorial Trust, + 91 (022) 2261 4253 ffe@vsnl.net
Source: Nani A. Palkhivala Memorial Trust (Business Wire India)
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