Katipalla Masjid row: Wakf Board to recover embezzled funds

August 2, 2012

Mangalore, August 2: In a new development, the Karnataka State Board of Wakfs has taken steps to recover embezzled funds at Katipalla Jumma Masjid, near here.

The Board, which had filed criminal cases against the two former office bearers of the Jumma Masjid for alleged misappropriation of funds during the progress works of the mosque building, now issued notice as per the instructions of Karnataka High Court, to the duo demanding the payment of over Rs 13 lakh due.

“A sum of Rs 13, 15, 353 is due by you as per the report of auditor under section 47 of the Wakf Act-1995 as modified by an Order of the Board or Tribunal under section 48 of the Wakf Act-1995 towards misuse of Wakf fundfrom January 4 2006 to January 31 2009”, stated a notice issued by the Board to P Mohammed Saleem Rafi and B Yousuf, the former president and former general secretary of the managing committee of the mosque respectively.

The notice warned that unless the due amount was paid to the account of the Board, within sixty days from the date of service of the notice, together with a sum of Rs 200 being fee chargeable for the notice, compulsorily proceedings would be taken according to Law for the recovery of the duo amount.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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