Indeed a question of patience !

Just a few days back another senior pensioner from Bangalore left to his heavenly abode, He is late M. Chandrashekarappa, retired as a Branch Manager. May his soul rest in peace.

In the edition of Bangalore Mirror, a News item appeared under the caption ' After 34 years will this trial finally end?  Will case ever end ?  After 34 years of suffering and agony 84 year old accused B Madhav Rao who is now paralised, has moved the court referring to Medical

Board opinion that deems him not fit to be part of the trial.

The case dates back to February 1980.  This case is in respect of an allegation of misappropriation of funds by officials of Bangalore Development Authority and purchasing stationery and printing materials without calling tenders.

During this period the complainant has died, the Investigating Officer died, 8 of the 18 accused
have also died including the accused No.1 and 24 witnesses have died.  BUT THE CHARGES ARE YET TO BE FRAMED as proper sanction is yet to be given Government.

Indeed the journey to get Justice is circuitous and calls for immense patience.

T SAMPATH IYENGAR
BANGALORE