*RA WCom: Regarding the interim stay from the Supreme Court on the TDC verdict from the High Court*
Dear community,
Although a bit late, we would like to share with you the latest Supreme Court interim judgement regarding the TDC-related cases Please find it attached: (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nLghzCbFrRWn8n144zKpJ8Q9uCc6sETe/view?usp=sharing)
In brief, this judgement puts an interim stay on the earlier verdict from the Madras High Court, dated 15th March 2024, which had invalidated the Governing Board's "ATDC" and had called for more collaboration between the Governing Board and the Residents' Assembly. Please note that the earlier Madras High Court verdict is not cancelled or nullified, only paused until further orders. The hearings on this matter will continue after the court's summer break and the next one is expected to be in the second week of July.
We take this as an opportunity to clarify that the latest Supreme Court stay does not validate or legitimize the GB's "ATDC", or their actions, which remain sub-judice. Among other points, we are concerned that this group of individuals positioning itself as the "ATDC": a) acts in total defiance to earlier decisions of the Residents' Assembly, and the residents' advice or well-being; b) fully ignores environmental and sustainabillity concerns and accomplishments, even though they are among one of Auroville's biggest strengths in an increasing planetary crisis; c) does not respect national and international standards in terms of planning and development; d) misuses funds generated by the residents of Auroville without their consent; e) violates on all fronts the values and ideals of Auroville.
It is also to be regretted that the Office of the Secretary, supported by the Governing Board, have repeatedly appealed judgements which were fair and remain an invitation for mutuality and collaboration, in the true spirit of Auroville. This, undoubtedly, shows a lack of understanding of Auroville's purpose, values and vision.
In service,
The Working Committee of the Residents' Assembly
Aravinda, Bharathy, Chali, Mael (TOS), Matthieu, Prashant (TOS), Valli
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"content": "*RA WCom: Regarding the interim stay from the Supreme Court on the TDC verdict from the High Court*\n\nDear community, \n\nAlthough a bit late, we would like to share with you the latest Supreme Court interim judgement regarding the TDC-related cases Please find it attached: (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nLghzCbFrRWn8n144zKpJ8Q9uCc6sETe/view?usp=sharing)\n\nIn brief, this judgement puts an interim stay on the earlier verdict from the Madras High Court, dated 15th March 2024, which had invalidated the Governing Board's \"ATDC\" and had called for more collaboration between the Governing Board and the Residents' Assembly. Please note that the earlier Madras High Court verdict is not cancelled or nullified, only paused until further orders. The hearings on this matter will continue after the court's summer break and the next one is expected to be in the second week of July.\n\nWe take this as an opportunity to clarify that the latest Supreme Court stay does not validate or legitimize the GB's \"ATDC\", or their actions, which remain sub-judice. Among other points, we are concerned that this group of individuals positioning itself as the \"ATDC\": a) acts in total defiance to earlier decisions of the Residents' Assembly, and the residents' advice or well-being; b) fully ignores environmental and sustainabillity concerns and accomplishments, even though they are among one of Auroville's biggest strengths in an increasing planetary crisis; c) does not respect national and international standards in terms of planning and development; d) misuses funds generated by the residents of Auroville without their consent; e) violates on all fronts the values and ideals of Auroville. \n\nIt is also to be regretted that the Office of the Secretary, supported by the Governing Board, have repeatedly appealed judgements which were fair and remain an invitation for mutuality and collaboration, in the true spirit of Auroville. This, undoubtedly, shows a lack of understanding of Auroville's purpose, values and vision.\n\nIn service, \n\nThe Working Committee of the Residents' Assembly \nAravinda, Bharathy, Chali, Mael (TOS), Matthieu, Prashant (TOS), Valli",
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