[Letter to G T Daru]

Summary

In this letter dated 3 October 1975, M. R. Masani replies to C. T. Daru concerning a planned visit. Masani says he will arrive in Ahmedabad on an early-morning flight, stay overnight on Sunday the 12th with Mrs. Mona Chinubhai and her brother-in-law Soli Sorabjee, and return the following morning. He asks Daru to provide details of the day’s programme, including when and where he will be needed.

Masani also reports that he has prepared a rough draft of a petition to be presented to Parliament. Because Soli Sorabjee has been occupied, Masani has been unable to discuss the petition with him, but plans to send Daru a draft early the following week if Sorabjee has not yet reviewed it.

Key points

• The letter is dated 3 October 1975 and is addressed to C. T. Daru.
• Masani plans to arrive in Ahmedabad on flight IC 492 at 06:55 and return on flight IC 491 at 08:30.
• He intends to stay overnight on Sunday the 12th with Mrs. Mona Chinubhai and Soli Sorabjee.
• He asks Daru to outline the day’s programme and specify when and where his presence will be required.
• Masani has drafted a petition intended for presentation to Parliament.
• He has not yet been able to consult Soli Sorabjee because Sorabjee has been extremely busy.
• Masani expects to send Daru the draft early the following week if Sorabjee has not reviewed it.