Institute Menezes Braganza
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Instituto Menezes Bragança | |
Formation | 24 November 1871 |
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Type | GO |
Chairman | Sanjay Harmalkar[1] |
Vice-Chairman | Pundalik Raut Dessai[2] |
Main organ | Board |
Formerly called | Institute Vasco da Gama |
Institute Menezes Braganza is a cultural institution set up by the Portuguese in colonial times, during the late 19th century. It was taken over by the Government of Goa and continues to play a role in cultural activities of Goa. In recent years, its takeover by the government was fought over in the Bombay High Court.[3]
History[]
After being set up in 1871, by the then Portuguese government, initially named the Institute Vasco da Gama (IVG) functioned for a short while, and turned dormant for about five decades, between 1875 and 1925.[3] At that time, the need for an institute focussing on literary, scientific and cultural themes was felt again by around 1924, and a new Portaria (provincial order 105 dated 10 February 1925 and Legislative Diploma or enactment No.144 of 26 March 1925 was passed. An annual grant of Rs.10,000 was given.[3]
Renamed[]
Following the end of Portuguese rule in Goa in 1961 by Indian Army action, the institute was renamed after Luís de Menezes Bragança, a campaigner against colonial rule. It continued to get official government support. In 1997, in a step which was questioned by some, the Government of Goa took over the institution, and re-established it as a society under the Indian , 1860.
According to official documents, its aims are to "focus mainly on the promotion of activities in the fields of Language, Literature, Art & Culture in Goa".[4] It also "primarily seeks to promote Goan talent in allied areas and to meet the versatile cultural interests of Goan society as a whole."
Collaborations[]
It works with other institutions such as the Indian National Book Trust, New Delhi, Sahitya Akademi, the Goa Konkani Akademi, the , , among others. It is located in the centre of Panjim. Its recent (2013) renovation makes it a hall of choice for organising public functions, though parking can be a problem in the area.
Activities[]
It organises literary and cultural activities, and also published the Bulletin of the Institute Menezes Braganza.
1997 change[]
In 1997, the Pratapsing Rane Government in Goa enacted changes in laws[5] for:
- Dissolution of the managing committee;
- Adjudication of claims, and payment of compensation for any claims;
- Handing over of the assets, books of records and properties of the Institute, by those holding them;
- The repeal of all laws and orders governing or in any manner concerning the affairs of the Institute.
Court decision[]
The Bombay High Court dismissed the petition against the takeover of the IMG, but expressed "a hope that the respondent- State [Government of Goa] shall maintain artifacts and/or paintings and/or coins and/or other valuable articles and shall make all attempts to preserve Portuguese culture for future generation."[3]
References[]
- ^ "Students agitate; CM disapproves of Harmalkar's hate-speech". Archived from the original on 6 January 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ "Members List – Institute Menezes Braganza". Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "The Institute Menezes Braganza ... vs The State Of Goa And Director Of Art ... on 10 October, 2002". IndianKanoon.Org. IndianKanoon. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ Activities of the Institute Menezes Braganza
- ^ "Supplemental provisions" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 May 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
External links[]
- Culture of Goa
- Organisations based in Goa
- 1871 establishments in Portuguese India
- Organizations established in 1871