Minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Swatantra Party, Maharashtra held on Monday, February 13, 1989 at the Party Office, 143, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bombay 400 023.

Summary

This one-page English office record contains the minutes of the Swatantra Party, Maharashtra Executive Committee meeting held in Bombay on February 13, 1989. Chaired by J. Venkiteswaran, the meeting confirmed the previous minutes and approved the Income and Expenditure Statement and Balance Sheet for the year ending December 31, 1988. Those present were J. Venkiteswaran, L.R. Sampat, and S.V. Raju; P.N. Subramanian was granted leave of absence.

The committee reviewed legal and administrative matters affecting the party office. It approved pursuing a High Court case concerning the threatened disconnection of telephone number 271578 by Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd., and discussed action regarding electricity and an unauthorised connection at the party office. It also increased Tina D’Souza’s monthly honorarium from Rs.125 to Rs.250 from January 1989. The minutes close by noting a general discussion of the national political situation and the contribution the Maharashtra unit could make, followed by a vote of thanks to the chair.

Key points

• The Executive Committee of the Swatantra Party, Maharashtra met in Bombay on February 13, 1989.
• The committee confirmed the minutes of its October 31, 1988 meeting.
• The Income and Expenditure Statement and Balance Sheet for the year ending December 31, 1988 were approved.
• The committee approved continuing a High Court case to prevent disconnection of the party’s telephone line.
• It discussed and approved action concerning electricity and an unauthorised connection at the party office.
• Tina D’Souza’s monthly honorarium was increased from Rs.125 to Rs.250.
• Members discussed the national political situation and possible contributions by the Maharashtra party unit.