Though it may amount to self boasting, the fact is that I conceived the idea of striving for the restoration of a statehood for Coorg, now submerged under the atrocious Karnataka, some years ago. I contemplated the starting of an organisation for such a purpose and I did succeed in building the edifice to the stature what it is today. In the process, if I be permitted to be nostalgic a bit, I have undergone colossal hardships, personal loss and massive opposition before I could actually steer this organization to the supreme eminence. In other words my organisation is a byword for the right to self determination besides aiming at the 'Codava Homeland', the other theme what we have been striving for the recognition of Codava Racial identity and existence. We have been doing what our race; i.e. Codava Race, stands for and the things what Codava elders of bygone era lived for. The National Constitution Review Commission headed by Mr. Justice M.N. Venkatachalaiah has already submitted its report to the Govt. recommending the establishment of a development board for Coorg under article 371 of the constitution of India and the establishment of a central university with in the territorial jurisdiction of Coorg (CRC Report : Chapter 8:. Union-State Relations 8.23.1 )

            Now that the union govt has constituted' a commission which you head, with an intention of defining afresh the bounds of each parliamentary and assembly constituencies in India on the basis of the size of the population. Initially the Govt. of India intended to increase the number of the representation in the Lok sabha and all the state Assemblies. Some how the programme is shelved until the year 2026. The latest idea is to alter the boundaries of the respective parliamentary constituencies and the segment assembly constituencies with out increasing or decreasing the numbers of the representation. In the bargain the total strength of the Loksabha remains to be 543 and the number of Karnataka assembly at 224. This has forced me to address this memorandum to you.

           Until the day when Coorg became merged with the state of Mysore later nomenclatured as the State of Karnataka. Coorg was a 'C' type state with a single house legislature, a chief minister and a speaker with 24 member strong MLA's the chief Commissioner was the head of the state. With Coorg losing its separate entity politically, we have lost everything what we could have boasted of, We have lost Representation in the Loksabha and Rajya Sabha, what it was 24, the assembly segments dwindled to three on the basis of the revenue taluk and Coorg became a segment of Mangalore Loksabha Constituency even though the cultural variety, demographical features and the life style of the voters do not mix congenially with that of Mangalore. Not only that the Codava predominant Virajpet assembly constituency was made a reserved constituency for schedule tribes and there by blew a lasting damage to the very notion and the existence of Codava race and our esteem, even though there have constituencies which have such communities and tribes larger in number. Only two constituencies have been reserved for scheduled tribes in the whole of Karnataka, unfortunately our district happen to be one, needless to add that Codava race became the only victim to such , a calculated fraud. The one ruse that the Govt. offered for such behaviour was that Codavas being martial in race, our presence in the army was quite essential in order to guard the boundaries of the nation. In fact such ruse was advanced only in order to play false and fraud on us otherwise so that no Codava may imagine of resisting the move to curb and eliminate 'Codava identity'.

            Therefore I here by reiterate our demands for de-limitation of Coorg not on the basis of population or size on the existing system, but on the basis of ancient 'Naads' the traditional 'Homeland of Codavas and the 1200 stripes of Codava clannish families. If the population were to be taken into consideration, the number of assembly constituency segments will be dwindled to 21/2 from 3. (Two & half from three) The best way left open to satisfy our demands is to create one parliamentary constituency exclusively for Codavas with a special reservation with in the bounds of 45 Naads and as many assembly constituencies exclusively for Codavas without reverting to the system of one assembly constituency per one revenue taluk as is the practice now. Let not the bounds fixed by erstwhile alien autocratic rajas of Coorg, or the boundaries demarcated by the Britishers or the boundaries fixed during independence or post state re- orgnaisation periods be the criterion, but the ancient Codava traditional Naad systems (Ancient administrative units) be the only one basis. India being a pluralistic society, re-fixing of area limitation on the basis of Nad system, the hopes and aspirations of Codavas will be deemed to be considered positively and a Codava person may directly be elected there from. With special reservation for a member of Codava race as is the case in relation with Buddhist monks in Sikkim by name 'Sangha' Assembly Constituency is reserved exclusively for Buddhist monks in Sikkim. Even though the number of voters is simply negligible or never more than 2500 (Two Thousand Five hundred) and two nominated representa-tives in the Lok Sabha for Anglo Indians.

            Since the Anglo Indian Community belongs to a Scattered class without being looked or confined to any particular region, the said community generally has been given an opportunity to be represented by two members in the Loksabha under Art. 331 of the Constitution of India. The Codava race which is land locked exclusively to Coorg in general and confined only to 45 Naads in particular and further that we have had a definite system of our own governance from time immemorial, is it not judicious that the Codava race should also be given the opportunity to be represented exclusively by a Codava member in the Loksabha and exclusive representation in the state Assembly for Codava race? It looks our claim is genuine and well founded upon.

            It pains us to re-collect the fate of our race becoming servile to the mercies of others in order to be, if, get elected either Assemblies or Local bodies. We do not understand the logic behind in denying a separate Parliamentary constituency and Assembly segments for Codavas even though we have a compact well defined territory and a set of unique race while the Govt has created Parliamentary constituencies in relation to very scarcely populated and never a compact territorial segments like Ladakh and the Union territories of Pandichery, Lakshadweepa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and states like Sikkim, Goa and other North-Eastern States. In order to create separate Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies and the very same Yardstick may conveniently be employed in case of Codava's and Coorg. One disturbing, rather disgusting, feature of the reservation system adopted and ruthlessly being practiced in Karnataka is that our race most unscrupulously has been avoided being mentioned of in the dominating communities and castes have been facilitated with reservation tag, but never in the case of Codava race. This has resulted in the unintentional variations and fluctuations in our very thinking and the traditional demography of Coorg in general and Codava homeland i.e. Nad systems in particular unless you do something positively we fear that Coorg, Codava race and the very existence of Codavaism will soon become a thing of the past and our polity will become extinct forever. Therefore, we hereby request you to re-fix the boundaries of Coorg to the area covered by 45 naads with an exclusive Codava member in the Loksabha and as many Codava Assembly segments as possible, but always within the bounds of 45 traditional naads. Before I conclude I am duty bound to inform you that Codava race is totally a non-religious one and a Codava as nothing to do with Hinduism as is being misinterpreted by the Cunning Sanathanies. Only thing that remains to be said is that Codavas have been Cunningly misled by channelising our imagination towards nation building and which fact, perhaps mischief, Codavas have understood the same only now. As such Codavas could not pressurise our demands for protection of identity and constitutional guarantee this long, Any how we presume that we shall knock at the doors of the Commission in course of time with appropriate representation and workable suggestion.

            With the confusion being created by some self centered and never a force to be individuals regarding the Kailpold Namme celebration held under the aegis of CNC on 1 st September 2002 at Madikeri, if some vested interests took exceptions for my having celebrated Kailpold Namme on 1st September 2002 at Madikeri on the ground they are the sole custodian and inheritors of Codava Customs and mannerisms, some questioned me for having chosen September 1st for the occasion. One must remember that Codavame is being forced to be a simple memory of tile past and it is our duty that every Codava should try to rejuvenate our stature and rekindle Codavame. One must remember that those who constitute the managing committee of certain associations have no power to speak any thing as the sole representatives of Codava Race. Unless some serious thinking about this is made and unless each and every Codava tries to re-establish his or her faith in Codavame, Codava Culture and Codava Esteem, we cannot hope to rise above all others and sooner we will be a clean forgot. After all Codavame is not a religion, but it certainly is a way of life. We must try to breath Codavame and live as a Codava proper. I only try to enthuse interest within amongst Codavas in order to vibrate with Codavame. Let not Codavame be mistaken for the crude Sanathani methods or cultivating hatred against the people of other faiths. So also let not Codavas be a nihilist group or a group which negates the supreme God head like some political parties, because it may amount to self effacing our individual self. Let not also Codavas be a pseudo secularists. I only want my people step forward towards such an Utopion society. We must remember that Rama or Krishna were never known in this part of our country some 200 years ago and the presence of a priest could not have been even dreamt of by Codavas. We worship our Guru Karonas, our Kaimada is the repository of our departed souls and our Kannikombare and Nellaki Nadubade are our sanctum sanctorums and the edifice Ainmane is our sanctuary. Except these a Codavas as no other temple and let him not involve himself in the activities that is being done in such places should be involve himself in such religious activities it is his own faith, heaven or funeral and it has nothing to do with Codava culture or Codavame in general. None is superior or inferior to others among Codavas. Priest a set of people identifying themselves to be the leaders of the society could never be the focal points of Codava Culture and I re-call a Codava adage 'Arivavane Periyanva , (Wise man is superior to others).

            We must always try to be individualistic in our methods and mannerism and with in the bounds of Codavame and never be a parasite to any other men or culture. Our supreme motto is to project the real Codavame to the whole world doesn’t matter however much infinitesimally insignificant it is and gain universal recognition for it. I assured that I shall not try to mislead Codavas even for a very fraction of second as did others. Everything said and don, Codavame is supreme and paramount for me.

            While I appreciate the commentaries, remarks and strictures that are being passed by my detractors these days; I believe that, I have achieved in conveying the message of my demand for independent Codava homeland, universal recognition for Codava Minority Nationality & Constitutional special guarantee for our land language, culture heritage, economic and political freedom and right to political self -determination. What to insist just at the moment is that I never intended to please any persons or category of persons while I re-iterated our duty to achieve the goals which CNC stands for. After all we are an insignificant minority, numerically we are just very small or near about non- existence it is the duty of every Codava to believe that he is a Codava, to imagine that he is a Codava and live and die for Codava land in this sacred atmosphere. With this in my mind we should know that we should not bother about the existence or survival of others should a minority nationality like that of Codavas should survive, we must be prepared to make certain sacrifices, but let this not be misconstrued to imagine that I advocate the elimination of the people of other communities. No I shall never do It I shall never contemplate such things even in my dreams. They are fellow human beings. But when at a time all other nationalities, communities, ethnic groups and religions in the world are to be recognised and identified to be so. And it includes all who are concerned and who habitats here, but it is not our aim that we should des-respect them are demolish their identity. The recognition what we demand pertains to recognition for Codava nationality exclusively and we do not want it to be submerged with others only in order to exhume the long buried Codava nationality, I have been doing all these exercises. Unless we do this we cannot hope to surface. While I says this I only mean that Codava should behave like a Codavas and let him not be confused or poisoned by the dogmas and strategies injected by mischievous elements within and around us.

            The Codava Identity what I project is not to hate others. Enough if Codava tries to live like a Codava and if he succeeds in doing that the whole environment will appreciate him and deify him. I take leave to inform that we have been misled considerably by some mischievous entities and we have been made to imagine the meaning of Identity to be the one when we should try to eliminate the persons of Muslim, Christian are other communities. By hatred we do not identify ourselves as Codavas. A Codava should always try to imbibe and bring him to practice the thinking of a Codava, an imagination as a Codava, and cultivate speaking Codava Thakk unless we do this we must imagine that we would be a clean forgot in the years to come. A Codava should identity himself as a Codava and he must make the entire world receive him and treat him to be so. If we behave like the members of dominant major Hindu communities we shall never be able to succeed in getting ourselves to be identified as Codava minority nationality. By demanding constitutional special protection for Codava Thakk our land, culture, heritage, economic & political freedom and our insistence for celebrating our rites and festivals in public and come out of the long slumber does not tantamount to a demand for hatred are effacing others but instead make others know that there are such things as Codavame, Codava culture, our festivities and what is Codava world. It is only now other people have come to understand about the existence of Codava nationality.

            The most sacred rituals of Kailpoud celebrations is a diurnal transaction. It is not necessary for me to explain about Keiipoud I restrain myself to the task of reminding about the traditional initiation of a Codava boy who turns fourteen in to actual Codava behaviour. The boy has to take a bath, dress him self fully, first time in his life, in Codava traditional costumes and appears before his father. (or if the father be dead before his senior or junior uncle) .

Father takes him to a selected place in order to offer oblations to the mother earth. After due respects are paid by bending him self before father or uncle as the case may be in order to touch his feet the fater or the uncle hands him over a gun (prior to the advent of Guns, spear and Odikathi were the arms used for the purpose) fully loaded and asks him to aim at a coconut placed on the earth at a distance and the boy triggers his gun. This is the first teaching and initiation in to martial Arts of a Codava boy. T father asks the boy to perform the pooje to the agricultural implements like Nengi Noga ( plough, yoke), Tami and Tave (The rope used for the purpose o g n of the bullock with the yoke and wooden instruments used for the purose of leveling up the soil before transplantation) signifying the transfer of duties enjoyed with agricultural operations thereafter.

After the festive dinner the boy would be taken to Nellakki, nadubade before entering the mand and asked to pay homage to Gurukaronas of the clannish family, do thank sun and moon in reverence and make absence to the parents and elders. The father o he uncle as the case may be guides the boy to the mand where he would be taught as to how to slash plantatain stubs with a Odikathi I signifying the manner as to how seriously the Codavas of a bygone era used to eliminate enemies in a battlefield. I take this opportunity to give a call to all codavas to re-establish such a time tested magnificent Codava custom and you may expect rich dividends in the future.

            In recognition of shivelry, honesty, integrity and loyalty? Mr. Mark Cubbon, the then Chief Commissioner of this tiny nation, in the year 1861 exempted Codavas by race from the mischief of certain restrictive provisions, of Arms Act, nick-named as Disarming Act, and later in the 1963 the Government of India continued the exemptions there under so granted as mentioned earlier until 31 May 1965. No doubt that there has been some pressure from other quarters to withdraw the exemptions, but at the intervention and on the recommendations of Mr. T.P. Issar, the Deputy Commissioner of the District, a fresh, rather refreshing, notification vide No. F / 17/ 1 /66 F LV dated 26th October 1966 the Government oflndia deleted the words 'untiI31-5-1965' from the exemption clause incorporated in the year 1963. Entire Codava race is thankful to Mr. T.P. Issar for having shown the farsightedness while he eulogised the service of Codavas and our sincerity in defending the country.

The main purpose of this write up is not intended to explain about the nature and pros and cons of the exemption under Arms Act in relation to Codavas are concerned. I may suggest the inclusion of the names of the respective families to which the applicant belongs besides being mentioned about the race. Only thing that the authorities should insist upon is producing some such documents, an affidavit duly sworn by the applicant vouchsafing the fact that he or she belong to such and such a family of Codava race. In other words appropriate amendments to the Indian Anns Act to that effect is very essel1tial at the moment and I insist that the government of India takes appropriate steps towards such an end at its earliest.

An amendment to the constitution of India by incorporating special guarantee to Codavas and all such things connected With Codavas including exemption as contemplated in Anus Act, which shall have the force of lexifori. In essence it is the duty of entire human society to preserve unique customs and traditions of any given ethno linguistic nationality, Codavas in this case, and it is the duty of any democratic Government to strive for recognition of such ancient customary laws and traditions, duly preserved, protected and promoted as are nurtured and practiced by a infinitesimally small minority ethno linguistic nationality like Codavas.

            In recognition of shivelry, honesty, integrity and loyalty? Mr. Mark Cubbon, the then Chief Commissioner of this tiny nation, in the year 1861 exempted Codavas by race from the mischief of certain restrictive provisions, of Arms Act, nick-named as Disarming Act, and later in the 1963 the Government of India continued the exemptions there under so granted as mentioned earlier until 31 May 1965. No doubt that there has been some pressure from other quarters to withdraw the exemptions, but at the intervention and on the recommendations of Mr. T.P. Issar, the Deputy Commissioner of the District, a fresh, rather refreshing, notification vide No. F / 17/ 1 /66 F LV dated 26th October 1966 the Government oflndia deleted the words 'untiI31-5-1965' from the exemption clause incorporated in the year 1963. Entire Codava race is thankful to Mr. T.P. Issar for having shown the farsightedness while he eulogised the service of Codavas and our sincerity in defending the country.

The main purpose of this write up is not intended to explain about the nature and pros and cons of the exemption under Arms Act in relation to Codavas are concerned. I may suggest the inclusion of the names of the respective families to which the applicant belongs besides being mentioned about the race. Only thing that the authorities should insist upon is producing some such documents, an affidavit duly sworn by the applicant vouchsafing the fact that he or she belong to such and such a family of Codava race. In other words appropriate amendments to the Indian Anns Act to that effect is very essel1tial at the moment and I insist that the government of India takes appropriate steps towards such an end at its earliest.

An amendment to the constitution of India by incorporating special guarantee to Codavas and all such things connected With Codavas including exemption as contemplated in Anus Act, which shall have the force of lexifori. In essence it is the duty of entire human society to preserve unique customs and traditions of any given ethno linguistic nationality, Codavas in this case, and it is the duty of any democratic Government to strive for recognition of such ancient customary laws and traditions, duly preserved, protected and promoted as are nurtured and practiced by a infinitesimally small minority ethno linguistic nationality like Codavas.

1. Amendments to Arums Act which in effect shall have the force of Constitutional guarantee regarding the holding of Arums and carry the same wherever they wish to.

2. The exemption clause shall be made available to Codavas wherever he or she leaves of their permanent habitation.

3. In order to save time and expedite the application seeking exemptions on the grounds of once being a Codava, the authorities concerned should not insist the applicant to produce any document in order to prove that he or she is a Codava by race, but instead an affidavit either by the applicant or the Pattedar of the respective clannish family swearing to the effect that such an applicant is a member of any given Codava clannish family.

4. The respective government office should give a stop to protracting methods as are being practiced by them regarding the issuance of exemption certificates and such certificates should be made available within the fixed time frame, say 10 days from the date of application in order to avid harassment that is being meted out to Codavas. And this Satyagraha is intended only to insist the government to look into the matter at once.

1. I take this opportunity to appreciate and congratulate you for your historic decision to go deep into the villages and deep into the hearts of the ordinary people, that to in god forsaken villages. I am hearten to know that you have plans to stay for three days in each district and it certainly give you a great insight in to the actual living style and conditions of our people.

2. While I take this opportunity to visit Codagu as early as possible, we proposed to inform you that the entire governmental set up including the higher ups of the Governance and top guns of bureaucracy have been kept in dark about the actual living conditions of Codavas by the self centered and motivated bourgeois Codava politicians who are known to be rich and influential. In fact what knowledge any minister or top government official as about Codavas in fact the opposite of the actual reality. I fear you too are no exception. I few rich bourgeon Codava politicians who own extensive property and whose children too are filthy rich and highly educated in order to achieve their respective private ends so far have succeeded in characterizing every Codava to be very rich and most unscrupulously have succeeded in avoiding the mention of poor Codavas who are greater in number.

3. In order to know the reality it always is better and desirable that you visit most backward and neglected Codava areas and exclusive Codava hamlets and villages and stay with them. In actual fact 80% of Codavas are poor and 60 % of them are below the poverty line who live in dangerous conditions and who cannot even afford a meal a day. Consequent to the calculated misguidance of the officialdom who normally dance to the tunes of wealthy and influential bourgeon Codava politicians as a group being treated as rich which necessarily has resulted in Codavas not receiving any benefits that are open to the classes of people with a reservation tag. The disasters conditions prevailing just now are the result of such painting by some interested people after Codagu became merged with Karnataka. It is this which has forced CNC to struggle for treating Codavas as one of the most backward primitive ethno linguistic minority tribes and now a chance has come up to you to know the reality first hand by visiting Codagu and be with some Codavas.

4. We suggest that you make your visits to all the three taluks and we prefer to suggest one family at random in Mutlu and Kaloor, Pamyala Villages of Madikeri taluk, Neetkundh a hamlet of Marenad in Virajpet Taluk and Surlabbi, Mankya, Kumbadagadige and Kikkaralli villages of Somwarpet taluk. Make it a point also to any one of the ainmanes ( family clannish Temporal seat) of ordinary to ordinary Codavas of any of the said villages.) Therefore, I take this opportunity request you to grant me an audience to make a few desirable suggestions to you before you leave to Codagu.

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            We take this opportunity to congratulate the Union Government and the Government of West Bengal for the courage they have taken to initiate a constitutional amendment with the proposed tabling of a bill which would give greater autonomy under 6th schedule of the constitution of India to Ghurka Hill council of Darjeeling in the ensuing Parliamentary session in furtherance and in consonance with a tripartite agreement has been between the Government of India, the Government of West Bengal and Mr. Subash Ghising, the incumbent caretaker administrator of Darjeeling Ghurka Hill Council and leader of GNLF on 5 December, 2005 in pursuance of a draft accord that followed as between the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mr. Buddadev Bhattacharji and GNLF leader Mr. Subash Ghising at Kolkatta on 3rd July 2006.

            The definite expected outcome of the accord and the decision to present a bill in that connection would certainly be a landmark event in the annals of Indian Constitutional Growth and a feather in the hats of democratic system of Governments adopted in the constitution of India and it is needless to add that such a decision would reflect the basic intent that is being fostered by the Indian Leadership towards achieving the ultimate goal of protecting the diverse ethnic minority and linguistic minority groups of India.

            While advocating such a decision the Government of West Bengal shown its grit and intent and preparedness to respect, conserve and protect the interests of a totally insignificant small group of Ghurkas within the heterogeneous existence of West Bengal Polity.

           It is up to the Government of Karnataka to take up the queue from the Government of West Bengal and follow the decision by pressurizing the Govt. of India to incorporate such a draft bill creating the Codava Autonomous Region (CAR) encompassing the ancient 45 Codava Nads the main habitation of Codavas i.e. the traditional Codava Home land on the lines of the one which is being tabled touching the granting of greater autonomy under the 6th schedule to the Gurka Hill council of Darjeeling.

           Historically Codavas are numerically very thin populace consisting of a few lakhs and strictly ad hearing to the tenants that have been practicing from time immemorial and the group of people unless some decisive steps are taken will soon be extinct. Such an act would never in any manner contravene the agreement enshrined in the State Reorganization Act 1956 that enacted through the 7th amendment to the constitution of India and the principles and policies exemplified in the charter of United Nations. The U.N. Charter obligates the majority ruling community to respect, preserve and protect the minority ethnic group and their traditional home lands within the purview of any given larger politico-administrative states. India is a signatory to the U.N. covenant and as such India shall not disrespect its own obligation in that regard Codavas are a part and parcel of the otherwise heterogeneous existence of Karnataka and it is the moral duty of Government of Karnataka to respect the undertaking made by Government of India to the covenants of U.N declaration. The constitutional provisions and the undertakings and that have been enshrined upon to protect and promote the interests of any given ethnic or linguistic minorities in India.

            Therefore, we desire that a bill intended to respect, protect, preserve, conserve and develop the ethnic identity of Codavas by race, our land, customary personal law, language, cultural heritage and right to internal self-determination and our traditional habitation as a whole along with the bill touching the interests of Ghurkas in the ensuing Monsoon session of the parliament and such an act will definitely go a long way. We Codavas deserve such a treatment.

            Prudence requires both the Governments. I.e. G.O.I and G.O.K to join hands and concur with the creation of Codava Autonomous Region (CAR) at once.

Copy forwarded to:

1. High commissioner, United Nations Human rights commission

2. High Commissioner, United Nations Minorities desk, UN Plaza, New York City, New York.

The Hon’ble Chairman
Commission on Centre-State Relations
Govt. of India
Vigyan Bhwan Annexe,
New Delhi-110 011. MEMORANDUM Sir,

           While congratulating you on your assuming the office of the Chairman of the Commission on Centre State Relations by Govt. of India. We take pleasure to inform you that we are ready and willing to keep all the relevant proof regarding our demands in compliance with your public notice in the recent past. Without any wish to waste your precious time and without ever intending to cause you disturbance we would like to place before you our long felt demands and we only take you through the various charter of demands memorandums and other communications we have definitely made to respective Governments during the last more than a decade and half and we feel it proper to remind you regarding the below mentioned demands. OUR DEMANDS: The long existing Codava race habitating within the region of Codagu district in South-West Karnataka from time immemorial on account of the emergence of larger Karnataka into which we became merged with are facing total elimination and fast disappearance consequent to the deliberate process of suppression and attempted obliteration by the present rulers of Karnataka. Such a thing has forced Codavas to unite together with a solitary purpose of re-establishing our Home land which we propose to call as “Codava Land”. It is with such a design this organization came into existence some sixteen years ago, needless to add that umpteen times we might have convinced all the previous successive Governments in that regard. Our persistent request has been the carving out of a Codava Home land comprising of 45 ancient traditional Codava Nads (erstwhile cluster village) i.e. the main habitation and indivisible Codava Home Land which all along used to be the exclusive habitation of Codava race. Codavas are known to be a distinctive class of people easily distinguishable from others considering our way of life, bucolic social and ethnological background, customary practice routed to mother earth and martial in disposition. We have our own easily understandable ancient and rich language called “Codava Thakk”, our personal appearance is unique and we have a distinctive dress code also. All along we have been fighting for the resurgence of Codava Land, civilization and our own identity. It may not be an out of place thing if we may inform you let known our anguish regarding the treatment all along has been meted out to us by the ruling class of the otherwise heterogeneous state of Karnataka. India being the largest of ethnic diversity and largest democratic country in the world, and we being the smallest ethno cultural tribal group with a racial background we have nobody to lookafter even though the charter of United Nations asserts the duty of larger sects to protect, preserve and develop the minority or smaller ethnic groups and regions of their habitation those who are living in a compact area under the larger communities dominion. Our case is almost equivalent to the story of Ghoorkha’s. Now that Ghoorkha land having been created and assigning of greater autonomy to it is near complete since the Bill in that regard is scheduled to be placed on the floor of the parliament for ratification in the immediate next winter session, is it not right, appropriate, deserving and desirable that Codava Bill also is moved along with the Ghoorkha Bill? We dedicate to rewrite the magnificent history of Codavas that has been effaced and enliven the unique and independent identity we nurtured from ages now that is lost. Codavas should be recognised as significantly infinitesimal distinct minority nationality. Recognition of 45 Nads as their traditional and indivisible homeland, recognition of Codavas right to internal self determination - we mean The right of our people to decide their own political destiny. It can also apply to autonomy and self governance - i.e. Autonomous Codava Land. Effective arrangements should be made to safeguard the interest of minority Codava ethno-linguistic nationality living out side Codava Land. So that they do not fall prey to any discrimination. We request that such a Bill is placed before the ensuing winter session of our parliament. Our other demands are; 61) Ethno linguistic tribal status for Codavas under article 340, 342 of our constitution and extend reservation facilities in the field of education, employment and financial on the lines of other tribals of our nation. 62) Constitutional special guarantee for our land tenure and customary personnel laws on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir and North Eastern States of India under article 370 and 371 of the Constitution of India. 63) The ministry of HRD should establish Central University for World “Codavalogy” on the lines of North-Eastern Hill University, Alighar Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University, Nalanda and Thakshila Universities of the yore. 64) Codava language is a ancient, rich and living spoken language must be included in the 8th schedule of our constitution, Codava language should be implemented as a administrative language under article 350B of the constitution of India on par with Konkani language of the state. 65) Exemption under Indian Arms Act to hold firearms to Codava by race should continue without any hindrance forever and everafter. Such a thing should be incorporated in the manner of constitutional guarantee which may be treated as our customary personal law. Therefore, we request the Hon’ble Commission to look into the Codava demands with a judicious perspective and recommend our case to the Union Government in order to complete the matter at its earliest. We also request you to afford us an opportunity to place before you all the documents or otherwise evidence touching our demands on any day as may be fixed by you. Enclosed herewith the paper on Codava Demands as presented by the renowned political scientist Prof. Balvir Arora of JNU, New Delhi for your kind perusal. Thanking you, Yours faithfully

           A copy of the earlier petition is enclosed. We remain anonymous for reasons that may be gauged.

• Director General of Police,
  
  
• Government of Karnataka
  
  
• Superintendent of police, Kodagu, Madikeri.
  
  
• Deputy Commissioner, Kodagu, Madikeri
  
  
• Dy.S.P. Intelligence (CIB)
  
  
• B.J. Chinnappa, President, Madikeri Bar Association
  
  
• Col. Ganapathy, President, Coorg Ex servicemen Association
  
  
• M.C. Nanaiah, MLC,
  
  
• N.U. Nachappa, CNC President, Madikeri
  
  
• Thammu Poovaiah, Leader, Kodagu Ekikarana Ranga
  
  
• Ravi Chengappa, Cauvery Sene, Madikeri
  
  
• Berera Shambu Aiyanna, President Codava Samaj, Bangalore

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            long standing demand of Codava Land Autonomous Region and of course the 20 years of our eventful political struggle shall bloom.

This congregation; has have been other previous ones, is intended primarily to express Codava psyche in order to experiencing the most exhilarating moment and the day when our long standing demand of the establishment of the autonomous Codava Land becomes a concrete fruition soon. With such a determination we have gathered here in order to intimate in formidable terms to the Govt. of India and all other concerned regarding our demands.

CNC being the nerve center of the Codava psyche, belief, aspirations, hopes and imaginations have been struggling for the given demands and India being the largest ethnic diversity nation in the world and Karnataka being the heterogeneous state and so as our demands have not been considered this long for which already we have already communicated the matter to the UNO on 18th December 2009.

We hereby highlight the required portion of a public speech what Mr. P. Chidambaram the Hon’ble Union Home Minister said at Darul Uloom in Kashmir on 3rd November 2009, and he said is “a nation can ignore its minorities only at its peril. The golden rule in a democracy is that it is the duty of the majority to protect the minority, be it religious, racial, or linguistic. It is self evident rule. It is a rule that is firmly rooted in the universality of human rights. Hence, we have no hesitation in invoking that rule when Tamil’s are denied their rights in Srilanka, or Indian students are assaulted in Australia.

There is also a sub rule to the golden rule. What is a minority in one place could well be the majority in another place; for example, Muslims in Jammu & Kashmir or Sikhs in Punjab. In such situations, the roles will be reversed. Although a minority nation-wide, the Muslim community in Jammu & Kashmir is bound by the golden rule as well as the tenets of Islam to protect the minority communities in that state. Alas, some think that the golden rule is dispensable or that it can be applied selectively”.

Now it is the duty of every living Codava to know that Codavas by race constitute an insignificant and infinitesimally smaller national minority even in our own land live alone the state of Karnataka and India as a whole. Our detractors must know that it is their duty also to support the minority rights to claim for Codava Land no matter even if we form very lesser, 18% according to them, numerically. What understands Mr. Chidambaram’s speech gives us an assurance that his government stands for the demands of autonomy to any given specific area and any given community if it is insignificantly lesser in terms of numbers as that of our case. We Codavas have been marginalised, excluded and discriminated. Unfortunately for us the Govt. of Karnataka with the aid and assistance of major communities and chauvinistic Kannadiga’s have been trying to eliminate the Codava culture by instigating sectarian terrorism in other words indulgence of human rights violation. Any opposition to the Codava demands as this organization has been advocating since years definitely is a human rights violation. With such a determination we have travelled once again to Delhi and conducted another peaceful sathyagriha in the precincts of UN office on Lodi Road, New Delhi, coinciding the celebrations of World Minorities Rights Day on 18th December 2009. We are bent up on enlighting the world body regarding the deliberate and intentional reckless activities of Government of Karnataka with the aid and help of major communities and ruthless Kannada chauvinists; some treacheries Codavas who are traitors to Codava race and who are being used as tools to implement Kannada ethnic hegemony in Codava Land. The Government of Karnataka, Kannada chauvinists, traitor Codavas and India as a nation should remember a truth that the Codava minority right definitely is a human right and we shall achieve what we desire and we deserve. No doubt Kashmiri Muslims are majority community in their own land, but are a negligible minority group as Codavas elsewhere in India.

CNC is the only unanimous vox populi of Codavas and has years of struggle to its credit. Struggle for “Codava Land” a sathyagraha by Codavas and Codavathis to insist the demand for establishment of Codava Autonomous Region CAR to Codava Land comprising 45 ancient traditional Codava Naads under the 6th schedule of our constitution and other connected subjects.

Despite our having submitted memorandums after memorandums to all the concerned and that even our having met in congregations at Delhi, Bangalore and elsewhere in the process of our relentless efforts towards the desired goal, the Government consistently has been showing cold shoulders and has been trying to dampen all our enthusiasm to enjoy the fruits of our labour, i.e. the establishment of our own dear Codava Land, while Government of Karnataka generally is known to have supported the disruptive anti-national forces intended only to eliminate, obliterate and ethnic Cleansing of Codava race and all that what is Codava. Should the Government fail or refuse to consider our long felt demands, it pains us to inform all the concerned that Codava Nationality has already tapped the doors of the UNITED NATIONS. We are duty bound to bring to your kind notice the theme expounded in Article 51(a) of Indian Constitution which without mincing words directs the Governments and larger section of the society to protect, promote and help the development of composite cultural existence and the heritage of subaltern groups and their individual separate identities to go a little further we may insist saying that any single act of violation of such a direction as contemplated in the said provisions of constitutional law shall be treated as war crimes under the charter of United Nations.

It is a known fact that repressive and meaningless legislations and draconian laws in order to de-link Codavas from our own lands and has been trying encroach up on our own properties by such ruthless antinational elements one way or other, try to harass Codavas forcing them to face unwarranted and unethical persecutions.

It is a tragedy that the reckless persecution meted out to Codavas for centuries by alien Rajas has been continued by the democratically constituted Governments successively and without any remarks even this day. The rapacious and tyrannical behavior against Codavas by the Government of Karnataka shall be called a stop to.

The Government must know that it is committing a heinous crime while it attempts to eliminate the most ancient Codava tribe and its heritage from their own soil.

1) Codava Land – with full-fledged autonomy i.e. Codava Autonomous Region (CAR) encompassed with 45 ancient traditional Codava Naads on par with Darjeeling Gorkhaland Authority in Sovereign Republic of India, Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) in People’s Republic of China, and Kurdisthan Autonomous Region (KAR) in Arab Republic of Iraq. Which will ensure statutory protection to Codava Race i.e. political autonomy, physical protection and financial security & over all development of Codava’s. Once autonomy granted to Codava Land the state of Karnataka is understood to lose its power to enforce any enactment unless full concurrence is given by Codava Autonomous Region and the Codava Autonomous Land shall have power and rights to enact law pertaining to the region with the consent of and concurrence of the Governor only. In other words the establishment of Codava Land i.e. Codava Autonomous Region presupposes legislative, executive and judiciary powers to us. Crisply said it is a state within the state. We are advancing our demand for establishment of Codava Autonomous Region only on the direction as are enshrined in the charter of United Nations and the promise that may be gauged from 6th schedule of our constitution.As per article 51(a)of our constitution it shall be the duty of every citizen of India "to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture and subaltern languages.

a) We dedicate to rewrite the magnificent history of Codavas that has been effaced and enliven the unique and independent identity we nurtured from ages now that is lost. Codavas should be recognised as significantly infinitesimal distinct minority nationality. Recognition of 45 Nads as their traditional and indivisible homeland, recognition of Codavas right to internal self determination - we mean The right of our people to decide their own political destiny. It can also apply to autonomy and self governance - i.e. Autonomous Codava Land.

b) Effective arrangements should be made to safeguard the interest of minority Codava ethno-linguistic nationality living out side Codava Land. So that they do not fall prey to any discrimination. Our other demands are;

1) Ethno linguistic tribal minority status for Codavas under article 340, 342 of our constitution and extend reservation facilities in the field of education, employment and financial on the lines of other tribals of our nation.

2) Constitutional special guarantee for our land tenure and customary personnel laws on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir and North Eastern States of India under article 370 and 371 of the Constitution of India. This clause will guarantees us i.e. except alienation the entire supremacy over all the lands of Jamma tenure & Jamma Malai and its latent , visible , water resorces and natural growth shall rest with hereditary traditional holders thereof. We seek constitutional protection to our land and customery personal laws as done to the demands of Naga's and Mijo's under article 371A and 371C of our constitution respectively and political reservation on the lines of the one extended to the people of Sikkim under the provision of 371F of our constitution by the Parliament. Codava's do deserve such a treatment and this perhaps is most appropriate line.(If a group compares Jamma properties to ‘Kumki land’ in Dakshina Kannada and ‘Soppinabetta’ in North Canara and insist for the treating of the same to be a state owned property, one other group predominantly consisting of ‘land and timber mafia’ with active support of certain self styled leaders are advocating a plea that it should be treated as common property on the lines of ‘Thari’ and ‘Kuski’ lands as in old Mysore without trying to know what it is and threatens that Codavas will have to lose their properties to the Government should be the same be not treated as common property. Strangely enough that none of the components of such rival groups know anything about what the constitution of India guarantees regarding minorities land & rights.With a solitary intention of educating Codavas and also inform the Government about our feelings in this regard.)

3) The Government must fecilitate CNC to establish Central University for World “Codavalogy” on the lines of North-Eastern Hill University, Alighar Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University, ancient Nalanda and Thakshila Universities of the yore and proposed world Sikh University at Fathegarh Sahib at our dear 'Codava Kundh'.

4) Codava language is a ancient, rich and living spoken language must be included in the 8th schedule of our constitution, Codava language should be implemented as a administrative language under article 350B of the constitution of India on par with Konkani language of the state.

5) Exemption under Indian Arms Act to hold firearms to Codava by race should continue without any hindrance forever and everafter. Such a thing should be incorporated in the manner of constitutional guarantee which may be treated as our customary personal laws.

6) Under no circumstances Virajpet area in Codagu should be classified as scheduled area on the basis of the questionable and quixotic report submitted by Dilip Singh Bhuria commission. Should the Bhuriya commission report be implemented Codavas, Codava race, Codava ethnology, Codava ethos and very existence of such a thing will be wiped out from the very memories of human history.

We may be able to achieve our dear Codava Land within 100 days or could be 100 months or even 100 years. We are committed for it & dedicated for it. Forget not the fact that this movement stands for peaceful struggle the way His Holiness the Dalai Lama does it regarding the restoration of Political freedom and individual self in free Tibet.

With this we would like to pass on a message to the Government that the need of the hour is a permanent durable political package and the speedy settlement of our demands as is required by us at its earliest since our struggle in essence is political in nature, CNC is the only organization championing the causes of Codavas as detailed.

It is a known fact that the Union Government has plans to consider the question of the demands of Telangana, Gorkha Land & also about the demand of regional autonomy for 3 diverse regions (Jammu, Srinagar & Ladakh ),of the J & K State, but we are depressed to informed you that you have not even uttered one single word and failed to make even a sigh regarding the long pending demand for conferring Regional Autonomy to Codava Land. Despite the fact that the movement towards such an end has already completed its 20 years of event full political struggle . Is it not better and desirable if the government things seriously about our demands as early as possible, better always decision is taken along with the demands of the above mentioned 3 regions. The notion of Indian republic will undoubtedly become complete if only the Codava Land Autonomous Region is established under the 6th schedule of our constitution in right earnestness and so the Geo- Political aspirations of the state of Karnataka will become complete if only our demands are considered and fruitfully of course at your earliest.

            After having conducted a peaceful sathyagriha by Codava and Codavathi participants in full Codava costumes hailing from the entire component Codava Naads within the periphery of the area in relation to which the establishment of Codava Land Autonomous Region is being demanded in South-West Karnataka this Memorandum is being presented. Encloser : Enclosed here with a replica of the memorandum we have submitted on 14 Jan 2011 to all the concerned for your kind perusal.

Dear sir,

By now, we do not feel that we require any introduction to you. after all it is our movement of and for the general benefit and recognition of very ancient, but incidentally numerically very insignificant group of racial people residing within the small district of the state of South West Karnataka, in India what is called as Kodagu(COORG).We have an appreciable cultural,linguistic,martial and social existence throughout the history of human society,  But all the succeeding governments of Karnataka have left no available opportunity to suppress, disappear and eliminate the very trace of Codava race and what is Codava. This organisation,Codava National Council  took its birth only in order to achieve the resurgence of Codava culture and all that what is connected to Codava race.Its over 20 years. we have been struggling hard to take a sociological rebirth amidst the strenuous opposition from the government and larger sections of the ruling communities in Karnataka. we have been denied of our birth right,and inherent right to our land, language and political identity. Not a single leader be it is Gowda(Vokkaliga) and Lingayats or other communities who form the largest groups of population and who always have succeeded in retaining political power these past 60 or more years has ever expressed a single word in support of Codavas any where in the public bodies which has forced us to believe that the very notion of human rights has been denied to Codavas and naturally as a last resort. We have knocked at the doors of the premier international body called AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL. we have also made futile attempt  to get a desirable relief from the Government of India. It always is better you yourself gather the information which you feel proper to know about the veracity of the grouse we have expressed. In short we are a class of people who have been discriminated,excluded and marginalised. we desire; we deserve also,active and positive support from you.Therefore we request you to examine the possibility of conducting an on the spot enquiry,meet people through a FFT,(Fact finding Team) to identify what all is necessary to support us in our long struggle. We  request you to nominate a Permanent Observer Mission to this spot of land which we are eager to see a day when " the Codava Land Autonomous Region is recognised".  

    Thanking You,

Yours faithfully,

Sd N U NACHAPPA CODAVA, PRESIDENT, CODAVA NATIONAL COUNCIL. Post box no.12, Madikeri. 571201.

Codava land, Karnataka, India,South Asia.

MOBILE NUMBER 09448721200.

WEBSITE WWW.codavanationalcouncil.com. email. codava.national.council@gmail.com

In consideration of our struggle for the establishment of Codava Land Autonomous Region,CLAR, under the 6th Schedule of our  Constitution admittedly the long felt need of all Codavas we are holding series of  human chain programmes at places of proposed Codava Land Autonomous Region on the days as detailed below.           We insist the Union Government to take up our matter along with that of Gorkhaland, Telengana, and 3 diverse regions of Kashmir, i e Jammu, Srinagar and Ladakh.It is a known fact that discussions as between the representatives of each section with the government of India is in the progress.Not only that, there is yet another disturbing factor also and it is also a truth that the Union Government has initiated dialogue with NSCN(I-M), (National Socialist council of Nagaland), Kashmiri separatists of J & K State and ULFA(United Liberation Front of Assam) who without doubt are threats to very sovereignty of this country. Anyhow we do not propose to test the last mentioned matter any further. We feel discriminated, even though our subject is before the Union Government for well over score of years.

Hence Codavas are hereby requested that we must harden our struggle towards the achievement of our long desired political goal i e the establishment of Codava Land encompassed with 45 ancient traditional Codava Naads under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution within the course of a year.Each Codava and the Union Government should know the demand for Codava land autonomous region definitely is the legitimate right of Codavas. We request the Codavas to join hands with us in the matter. The time table of the human chain.

Place

Date

Time

Balele

14 Feb 2011

10.00 AM

Napok

21 Feb 2011

10.00AM

Virajpet

09 Mar  2011

10.00 AM

Chettali

12 Mar 2011

10.00 AM

Ponnampet

14 March 2011

10.00AM

Murnad

24 March 2011

10.00 AM

Cherambane

29 March 2011

10.00 AM

Madapur

02 April 2011

10.00 AM

Hudikeri

04 April 2011

10.00 AM

Siddapur

10 April 2011

10.00 AM

In between the human chain programme the Ainemane sojourn would be continued intermittently and just now such a congregation would be held at "Chamera" Ainemane  of Mankya village of Surlabi Naad. on 18 Feb  2011 after 3 o clock in the noon. And so we would hold a Satyagraha at the Gandhi Square Bangalore on 21 March 2011, to mark the international day for the elimination of racial discrimination and the party would meet both the Governor and Chief Minister.

Codava New Year will be celebrated with added gaiety and we shall hold a torch light procession on the evening of Edmyar 1, 2011(14 April 2011) in Gonikoppa.



    Thanking You,

Yours faithfully,

Sd N U NACHAPPA CODAVA, PRESIDENT, CODAVA NATIONAL COUNCIL. Post box no.12, Madikeri. 571201.

Codava land, Karnataka, India,South Asia.

MOBILE NUMBER 09448721200.

WEBSITE WWW.codavanationalcouncil.com.email. codava.national.council@gmail.com

Dear sirs / Madams,

Subject : Demanding Codava Land. Human Chain programme conducted by C.N.C. at Balele on 14.02.2011

Our main insistence is to consider “Codava Land” subject encompassed with 45 ancient Codava Naad’s under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution along with the questions of Telengana, Gorkha land and 3 diverse regions of State of J & K (ie., Jammu, Srinagar and Ladakh) and assigning Tribal status for Gujjar’s by the Union Government. We take pleasure to inform that we have successfully held a human chain programme in Balele and good number of Codava’s took part in the programme. And further that Road block was also successfully conducted for more than an hour. No untoward incidents or lawlessness caused. Sri. N.U. Nachappa Codava explained about the main theory of the Codava Land demand and struggle and Podamada Uthappa Codava, Mechanda Bose Codava, Pullangada Natesh Codava and Aramanamada Ranjan Codava also spoke during the accassion. Sri. Kandera Suresh Codava welcomed the gathering, Paruvangada Naveen Codava compared. Machangada Shantha Thammaiah and Kokkengada Vicky Chengappa Codava were present.



Thanking You,

Yours faithfully,

Sd N U NACHAPPA CODAVA, PRESIDENT, CODAVA NATIONAL COUNCIL. Post box no.12, Madikeri. 571201.

Codava land, Karnataka, India,South Asia.

MOBILE NUMBER 09448721200.

WEBSITE WWW.codavanationalcouncil.com. email. codava.national.council@gmail.com

Our main insistence is to consider “Codava Land” Subject encompassed with 45 ancient Codava Naad’s under the 6th Shedule of our Constitution along with the questions of Telangana, Gorkaland and 3 diverse regions of state of J & K (ie., Jammu, Srinagar and Ladakh) and assigning Tribal status for Gujjar’s by the Union Government. We take pleasure to uniform that we have successfully held a human chain programme in Napoklu and good number of Codava’s including ladies took part in the programme. And further that Road block was also successfully conducted for more than an hour. Sri N U Nachappa Codava explained about the main theory of the Codava Land demand and struggle and BJP leader Manu Muthappa , Z p Member from Congress Boppanda Bollamma, Chenanda Sureshnanaiah, Bachamanda Raja Poovanna, Kundyolanda Ramesh Mudaiah, Pandanda Naresh, Badumanda Muthappa and Boppanda Kushalappa rtd Dysp also spoke during the occasion and extended their solidarity with CNC’s Codava Land Struggle and its leader N U Nachappa Codava. Sri Kaliyanda Prakash Codava Welcomed the gathering, Kulletira Beba Arun gave vote of thanks and Chembanda Janath Codava Compared.

Date :21/02/2011



Thanking You,

Yours faithfully,

Sd N U NACHAPPA CODAVA, PRESIDENT, CODAVA NATIONAL COUNCIL. Post box no.12, Madikeri. 571201.

Codava land, Karnataka, India,South Asia.

MOBILE NUMBER 09448721200.

WEBSITE WWW.codavanationalcouncil.com.email. codava.national.council@gmail.com

To:

28th Feb. 2011

            1.With ever attempting to distract your attention, we would like to request you to recollect the representations all along we have been making and insisting for the creation of Codava Land Autonomous Region on par with the Autonomy given to Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and Darjeeling Gorkhaland Authority(DGA), we would be much obligated if again you will permit us to refurbish your memory regarding the demand for Codava Land Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of Our constitution.

2. Acceptable sources close to Government of India suggest that you have earmarked the introduction of the Bill on Telengana, during the ensuing Budget session of the Parliament, we drag this opportunity to request you to club the demand for creation of Codava Land Autonomous Region comprising of 45 timeless units of ancient traditional Codava Naads(cluster of villages) under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution with the BILL touching Telengana demand on hand and the entire Codava race would remain grateful to you for ever and ever after should such a thing comes to happen.

3. The demand for creation of Codava Land Autonomous Region, fulfills all the criteria understood to be required. We have a definitive expansion of land within the boundaries of this smallest district of Karnataka; It certainly was the tiniest of self respecting states, i e “ C Type” State at that, created under the Constitution of India. It certainly was an independent Nation State centuries ago, a Kingdom ruled by alien Lingayath Rajas for about 2 centuries from 17th century until 19th century to be followed by British rule as a Province until India attained freedom. After Independence, until the state reorganization act was enforced , this tiniest state became amalgamated with the then state of Vishal Mysore; nomenclature changed as state of Karnataka thereafter.

4.With Kodagu(Coorg) (i e proposed Codava Land Autonomous Region or Codavasthan what we insist for) becoming merged with Karnataka the trouble started for this part of the State, the larger sections of ruling class always treated Kodagu/Coorg in a stepmotherly manner, lesser said the better, all Codava rights have been taken away, the very existence of Codava by race is being obliterated, extinguished and the very memory being attempted to be erased from the governmental records under a pseudo excuse of homogenisation i e kannadisation  that means imposing kannada ethnic hegemony over Codavas, a thing which  we started to hate during the past 55 years.

5. This representation would be incomplete if we forget to remind you that Codavas by race have a separate mother tongue unconnected with any other languages being spoken near around, the otherwise picturesque landscape coupled with perennial flora and fauna with the start point of river Cauvery, the lifeline of South India at the crest and the exclusively independent and at once noticeable living style and standard of the entire Codava race. Afterall Codavas by race are martial at once and forever peace loving people. Codava psyche,belief, worshipping, Codava  folk legal systems and customary personal laws unique land tenure and Codava traditional hegemonistic clannish identity are absolutely exceptional when compared with other groups of such people anywhere in the universe. on account of the disparaging,destructive and deliberate effacing operation that is being carried out by the Government of Karnataka will very soon become a memory of the past.     

6.This organisation CNC, Codava National Council took its birth for the sole  purpose of rejuvenating the very notion , idea and existence of Codava by race and our own Codava Land.Unless the Union Government takes initiative to save the most ancient and classical primitive racial class from existence by means of the appropriate and immediate action by introducing a Bill to establish ‘ Codava Land Autonomous Region under the 6th schedule of the Constitution at the earliest during the oncoming Budget session of the Parliament. And please invoke Articles 25, 26, 29 and 30 ,51A, 350 B, 340,342, and 370 and 371 and 8th Schedule of Our Constitution to protect the overall interests and well being of Codava minority race and our language, customary personal laws, land, cultural heritage, ethnology, reservation, economic and political freedom etc etc and introduce suitable legislation towards this end.                

7.Is not our Constitution is elaborate and flexible enough to do and carry out things that are very essential to safeguard and enliven a dying civilisation and a culture that is being weakened by the onslaught of larger groups that are ruling the state of Karnataka? We for certain know that Constitution of India is flexible enough to accommodate the desire and aspirations of all the people.

9.This abruptly is in relation to the attempted disintegration of the nation as a whole, but we may dilute the proposition since nothing of the sort as feared has happened so far, not a single day passes without the media reporting about the Naga Insurgency, ULFA Extremists and Kashmir militants. All the three aim at Independent sovereign nations under one or other colour. Even though, it is a well known fact that , each of the three such segments intends to go separate from the Sovereign republic of India, but the Government of  India does not seem to have any intention to suppress the very idea of such an insurgency for reasons not explained so far or perhaps reasons best only known to it. Everyday we watch from the visual media and read from print media about the terroristic activities by these groups understandably with a solitary intention of going separate from Union of India and by use of force and terrorism. The Government of India looks to be very soft towards these groups; could it be possible that some of the men at the helm of affairs are routed these classes of movements if it may be termed as so.                  

10. The union government has already appointed interlocutors pertaining to these groups of insurgent activities, the first and foremost Mr Dilip Padgonkar, touching 60 year old Kashmir issue, R C Pandey for 5 decade old Naga question and P C Haldar in relation to 31 year old Assam question to negotiate and solve the longest secessionist movements. Now on the basis of the feedback supplied by these interlocutors GOI has already initiated dialogue with the representatives of Naga and Assam movements and the discussion is in the process. Added to it the Union Government is likely to accommodate Assam and Naga Insurgents with the proposals asking them to be within the framework of Indian republic, and it seems likely that the hauling of the Constitution would be done in order to enliven the aspirations of these 2 groups. At the same time, the Government is likely to accept the report submitted by Dilip Padgonkar, Radha Kumar and M M Ansari under which greater autonomy demand  of NC,( National conference) and self rule proposal of PDP,( Peoples democratic party) would be assigned to state of Jammu and kashmir and regional autonomy for 3 diverse regions of Kashmir i e Jammu (Hindu majority), Srinagar (Muslim majority), and Ladakh(Buddhist majority).                  

11.Apart from these things the government intends to respect the claims of Telengana and Gorkhaland by assigning regional autonomy instead of carving out 2 separate states. The government is understood to implement the intentions expressed in the Justice Srikrishna committee report pertaining to Telengana. With these in the background we take this opportunity to question the prudence of Government of India while it took no notice of the demand for creating’ Codava Land Autonomous Region’ this for,  the simple reason that we adopt Gandhian methods of peaceful Satyagraha and never took to arms. A nation which respects Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Nelson Mandela,Martin Luther King and Dalai lama for the simple reason that they are the ones who predominantly following the Gandhian methods. now such a time has come that the GOI also considers Codava question positively at the earliest. We too for following the footprints of Mahatma Gandhiji and we only ask if such a thing is our weakness? so as to include our demands better always the GOI refurbishes the Constitution.             

12.  We wish the CodavaLand Autonomous Region, becomes a reality the moment when the Telengana and Gorkhaland becomes such, until then we will continue our peaceful struggle that includes forming human chain at all places and peaceful Satyagrahas also.             .Therefore may we be permitted to request you to include in the agenda, the long felt need and necessity of creating Codava Land Autonomous Region in tune with the aspirations of the most ancient and primitive ethno national tribal race called Codavas along with or clubbing with the Bill touching the creation of Telengana in the very upcoming Budget session of the Parliament. We believe that you will certainly never discriminate us and force as to feel apartheid.

            With ever attempting to distract your attention, we would like to request you to recollect the representations all along we have been making and insisting for the creation of Codava Land Autonomous Region on par with the Autonomy given to Bodoland Territorial Council(BTC) and Darjeeling Gorkhaland Authority(DGA), we would be much obligated if again you will permit us to refurbish your memory regarding the demand for Codava Land Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of Our constitution.

Acceptable sources close to Government of India suggest that you have earmarked the introduction of the Bill on Telengana, during the ensuing Budget session of the Parliament, we drag this opportunity to request you to club the demand for creation of Codava Land Autonomous Region comprising of 45 timeless units of ancient traditional Codava Naads(cluster of villages) under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution with the BILL touching Telengana demand on hand and the entire Codava race would remain grateful to you for ever and ever after should such a thing comes to happen.

The demand for creation of Codava Land Autonomous Region, fulfills all the criteria understood to be required. We have a definitive expansion of land within the boundaries of this smallest district of Karnataka; It certainly was the tiniest of self respecting states, i e " C Type" State at that, created under the Constitution of India. It certainly was an independent Nation State centuries ago, a Kingdom ruled by alien Lingayath Rajas for about 2 centuries from 17th century until 19th century to be followed by British rule as a Province until India attained freedom. After Independence, until the state reorganisation act was enforced , this tiniest state became amalgamated with the then state of Vishal Mysore; nomenclature changed as state of Karnataka thereafter.

With Kodagu(Coorg) (i e proposed Codava Land Autonomous Region or Codavasthan what we insist for) becoming merged with Karnataka the trouble started for this part of the State, the larger sections of ruling class always treated Kodagu/Coorg in a stepmotherly manner, lesser said the better, all Codava rights have been taken away, the very existence of Codava by race is being obliterated, extinguished and the very memory being attempted to be erased from the governmental records under a pseudo excuse of homogenisation i e kannadisation that means imposing kannada ethnic hegemony over Codavas, a thing which we started to hate during the past 55 years.

This representation would be incomplete if we forget to remind you that Codavas by race have a separate mother tongue unconnected with any other languages being spoken near around, the otherwise picturesque landscape coupled with perennial flora and fauna with the start point of river Cauvery, the lifeline of South India at the crest and the exclusively independent and at once noticeable living style and standard of the entire Codava race. Afterall Codavas by race are martial at once and forever peace loving people. Codava psyche,belief, worshipping, Codava folk legal systems and customary personal laws unique land tenure and Codava traditional hegemonistic clannish identity are absolutely exceptional when compared with other groups of such people anywhere in the universe. on account of the disparaging,destructive and deliberate effacing operation that is being carried out by the Government of Karnataka will very soon become a memory of the past.

This organisation CNC, Codava National Council took its birth for the sole purpose of rejuvenating the very notion , idea and existence of Codava by race and our own Codava Land.

Unless the Union Government takes initiative to save the most ancient and classical primitive racial class from existence by means of the appropriate and immediate action by introducing a Bill to establish ' Codava Land Autonomous Region under the 6th schedule of the Constitution at the earliest during the oncoming Budget session of the Parliament. And please invoke Articles 25, 26, 29 and 30 ,51A, 350 B, 340,342, and 370 and 371 and 8th Schedule of Our Constitution to protect the overall interests and well being of Codava minority race and our language, customary personal laws, land, cultural heritage, ethnology, reservation, economic and political freedom etc etc and introduce suitable legislation towards this end.

Is not our Constitution is elaborate and flexible enough to do and carry out things that are vey essential to safeguard and enliven a dying civilisation and a culture that is being weakened by the onslaught of larger groups that are ruling the state of Karnataka? We for certain know that Constitution of India is flexible enough to accommodate the desire and aspirations of all the people.

This aprubtly is in relation to the attempted disintegration of the nation as a whole, but we may dilute the proposition since nothing of the sort as feared has happened so far, not a single day passes without the media reporting about the Naga Insurgency, ULFA Extremists and Kashmir militants. All the three aim at Independent sovereign nations under one or other colour. Eventhough, it is a well known fact that , each of the three such segments intends to go separate from the Sovereign republic of India, but the Government of India does not seem to have any intention to suppress the very idea of such an insurgency for reasons not explained so far or perhaps reasons best only known to it. Everyday we watch from the visual media and read from print media about the terroristic activities by these groups understandably with a solitary intention of going separate from Union of India and by use of force and terrorism. The Government of India looks to be very soft towards these groups; could it be possible that some of the men at the helm of affairs are routed these classes of movements if it may be termed as so.

The union government has already appointed interlocutors pertaining to these groups of insurgent activities, the first and foremost Mr Dilip padgonkar, touching 60 year old Kashmir issue, R C Pandey for 5 decade old Naga question and P C Haldar in relation to 31 year old Assam question to negotiate and solve the longest secessionist movements. Now on the basis of the feedback supplied by these interlocutors GOI has already initiated dialogue with the representatives of Naga and Assam movements and the discussion is in the process. Added to it the Union Government is likely to accommodate Assam and Naga Insurgents with the proposals asking them to be within the framework of Indian republic,and it seems likely that the hauling of the Constitution would be done in order to enliven the aspirations of these 2 groups. At the same time, the Government is likely to accept the report submitted by Dilip Padgonkar, Radha kumar and M M Ansari under which greater autonomy demand of NC,( National conference) and self rule proposal of PDP,( Peoples democratic party) would be assigned to state of Jammu and kashmir and regional autonomy for 3 diverse regions of Kashmir i e Jammu(Hindu majority), Srinagar(Muslim majority), and Ladakh(Buddhist majority).

Apart from these things the government intends to respect the claims of Telengana and Gorkhaland by assigning regional autonomy instead of carving out 2 separate states. The government is understood to implement the intentions expressed in the Justice Srikrishna committee report pertaining to Telengana. With these in the background we take this opportunity to question the prudence of Government of India while it took no notice of the demand for creating' Codava Land Autonomous Region' this for, the simple reason that we adopt Gandhian methods of peaceful Satyagraha and never took to arms. A nation which respects Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Nelson Mandela,Martin Luther King and Dalai lama for the simple reason that they are the ones who predominantly following our Father of the Nation, Gandhian methods. now such a time has come that the GOI also considers Codava question postively at the earliest. We too for following the footprints of Mahatma Gandhiji and we only ask if such a thing is our weakness? so as to include our demands better always the GOI refurbishes the Constitution.

We wish the CodavaLand Autonomous Region, becomes a reality the moment when the Telengana and Gorkhaland becomes such, until then we will continue our peaceful struggle that includes forming human chain at all places and peaceful Satyagrahas also.

Therefore may we be permitted to request you to include in the agenda, the long felt need and necessity of creating Codava Land Autonomous Region in tune with the aspirations of the most ancient and primitive ethno national tribal race called Codavas along with or clubbing with the Bill touching the creation of Telengana in the very upcoming Budget session of the Parliament. We believe that you will certainly never discriminate us and force as to feel apartheid.

            Our main insistence is to consider “Codava Land” Subject encompassed with 45 ancient Codava Naad’s under the 6th Shedule of our Constitution along with the questions of Telangana, Gorkaland and 3 diverse regions of state of J & K (ie., Jammu, Srinagar and Ladakh) and assigning Tribal status for Gujjar’s by the Union Government. We take pleasure to inform that we have successfully held a human chain programme in Chetalli junction, and good number of Codava’s took part in the programme. And further that Road block was also successfully conducted for more than an hour. President of CNC, Sri N U Nachappa Codava explained about the need and necessity of the Codava Land demand and its struggle and Somayanda Dilip Appachu, Puttarira Cariappa, Puttarira Bobby Biddappa, Porimanda Dinamani, Panchayat Member Mullanda Sunny, Captain Mullanda Thimmaiah and Zilla panchayat member Ballaranda Mani Uthappa also spoke during the occasion and extended their solidarity with CNC’s Codava Land Struggle and its leader N U Nachappa Codava. Sri Boppatira Apputta Welcomed the gathering and gave vote of thanks. All the participants took oath in solidarity of CNC’s Codavaland Struggle in the name of Guru and Karona and Sun and Moon.

Subject: Your annual Budget touching the introduction of Railway line from Mysore to Kodagu district in Karnataka- objection to:

1. While appreciating your extraordinary Budget 2011 that you have presented on the floor of the Parliament very recently we would like to take you through your proposal to introduce Railway line from outside Kodagu in Karnataka to the district especially from Mysore to Kushalnagar and Madikeri, again from Mysore to Gonicoppa, Makutta, incorporated at the insistence of our Member of Parliament from Mysore, Shri A H Viswanath, and Union Railway Minister of State Muniyappa, we take this opportunity to inform you that Kodagu district perhaps is the smallest district in the Nation and the introduction of Railway route will only cause hazardous to the already suffocating atmosphere here. It seems that you have passed instructions to conduct a survey preparatory to the introduction of Railway line to Kodagu, the reason given by Mr. Vishwanath, for introduction of Railway line in Kodagu is believed to be in the nature of developmental programmes, especially for the transportation of coffee and promotion of tourism; and once again at the exaggerated lunatic advice of Shri Vishwanath.

2. The Madam Minister, must remember that Kodagu district a segment of Mysore Parliamentary Constituency and it is but natural for any elected representative to do, cause done or undone some programmes in the name and under the excuse of development. After all what Shri Viswanath knows about the topographical features of this tiniest district is not known. Any attempt to acquire an inch of land for any purposes such as you have mentioned in your otherwise all welcome Budget proposals would only cause irreparable loss, damage, and injury to the human dwelling besides the cultivation of Coffee plantations as well as forest growth; Needless to add that large chunk of cultivable land has already been submerged under the 3 reservoir projects namely Chiklihole, Hemavathy and Harangi within this district, with a solitary intention of providing irrigation facilities to plains of Karnataka i e Mysore district and at the disgrace of this district. With such a background we would like to inform you that acquisition of any extend of lands in Kodagu district, be it is for transportation of coffee, and other forest growth will only efface Kodagu and erase the very memory of the district from the Map of India altogether.

3. At this juncture it may not be wrong on our part to let you know that there was no Railway transportation when at a time when Kodagu produced coffee, beyond 3 lakhs tonnes, but the coffee yield has staggeringly come down to 2 lakh tonnes and much below which does not require introduction of Railway line at the fear of losing our lands further. Added to this there are hundreds of coffee curing works situated in Mysore and Kodagu district border in Koppa and Kushalnagar respectively and not at Madikeri. Then what is the purpose of linking the Railway line to Madikeri?. Coffee can be transported from Kushalnagar and Koppa, Periyapatna taluk of Mysore.

4. Any attempt to introduce Railway tracks within Kodagu district will only end up as natural calamity in the nature of land slide and the like. After all Kodagu is an integral part of Western Ghats and forest wealth is only the domineering interest of the entire Nation. Added to it, the already numerically insignificant Codava race will become extinct and so our identity and the things i. e. Codava Heritage Markers such as Mandh, Ainemane, Kaimada and other sanctum sanatoriums of Codava race.

5. Now dear Madam, please advise the honourable Parliamentarian Shri Viswanath, to withdraw and recant the proposal submitted by him.

6. If we may be permitted to put one question to you and that is, will you introduce Railway tracks to Andaman Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep Islands in the name of Tourism development and other developmental promotional activities?

7. What kodagu needs just now is well developed already existing Roads and better always try to implement the programme of developing 5 varieties of roads, i e 1. Village road, 2 Border road, 3 District road, 4 State Highway and 5 National Highway under the programme envisaged by the Land Surface Transportation Ministry, Government of India.

8. If Government and Peoples Representatives properly provided good roads and transport facilities to connect the district, after all it may not take beyond 60 minutes to travel throughout the length and breadth of the district by any transportation, one must know that the entire district covers only 40 * 60 miles by any transportation.

9. Therefore we request to be good enough to abandon the proposal to introduce Railway track to Kodagu district under any pretext and for any duration. If not Railway line project can be implemented upto Koppa, of Periyapatna taluk, in Mysore district, edging point of Kushalnagar.

Our main insistence is to consider “Codava Land” Subject encompassed with 45 ancient Codava Naad’s under the 6th Shedule of our Constitution along with the questions of Telangana, Gorkaland and 3 diverse regions of state of J & K (ie., Jammu, Srinagar and Ladakh) and assigning Tribal status for Gujjar’s by the Union Government. We take pleasure to inform that we have successfully held a human chain programme in Chetalli junction, and good number of Codava’s took part in the programme. And further that Road block was also successfully conducted for more than an hour. President of CNC, Sri N U Nachappa Codava explained about the need and necessity of the Codava Land demand and its struggle, Chottendmada Thamaiah, Ajikutira Lokesh and Pullangada Natesh also spoke during the occasion and extended their solidarity with CNC’s Codava Land Struggle and its leader N U Nachappa Codava. Sri Kandera Suresh Welcomed the gathering and Kiriamada Sharin gave vote of thanks. All the participants took oath in solidarity of CNC’s Codavaland Struggle in the name of Guru and Karona and Sun and Moon.

Demanding Codava Land a human chain program at Murnad March 24, 2011.

A human Chain program held in Murnad and good number of Codava’s took part in the program and further that road block was also successfully conducted for more than an our. Our main instance is to consider Codava Land subject under 6th schedule of constitution along with the questions of Telangana, Gorkha land and reservation tag to Codava race along with Gujjars of Rajasthan and Jaats of U.P., Panjab, Hariyana and Rajasthan by the Union Government. Sri. N.U. Nachappa Codava, President of Codava National Council explained about the demand and struggle for Codava Land in detail and M/s Palanganda Lava, Balekuttira Aiyappa, Nandetira Gandhi, Mukkatira Shivu, Chawrira Ramesh, Ammatanda Prasad also spoke during the occasion. Sri. Chawrira Haripal welcomed the gathering and Chembanda Janath was the compared finally Pemudiyanda Venu Appanna proposed vote of thanks. All participant Codavas took oath in the name of sun and moon and gurukarana in solidarity with C.N.C’s Codava land Struggle.

Codava New year fete

Invitation to attend the Edmyar 1, celebrations on 14 April 2011, starting from RMC Yard, Gonikoppa, demanding Codava Land.

Dear Sir/Madam,

The Codava new year has come and we are here to invite you to Edmyar 1 celebrations, this time also at Gonicoppa. We request you to make it convenient to attend and participate in the ‘Torch light programme’ and you are doing it as a mark of solidarity with all Codavas and in order to show your eagerness to secure the Codava Land Autonomous Region, Constitutional Guarantee for Codava Race, their Land, Language & Culture, Customary personal laws, Economic and Political freedom and show to the world about the existence of the unique Codava race who still nurture the racial semblance. You are requested to converge at RMC Yard at 0530 in the evening on 14 April, 2011 where from the flambeau procession would start.

Dear Sir,

This pertains to Edmyar 1, the happiest occasion any born Codava to celebrate the way, Christians do on January 01 of every Gregorian Calendar, Muslims do it on Muharram 01 of Hijri era, Navroz by Parsis, lozer by Tibetans, Bihu by Assamese and Bengalis, Pongal by Tamilians, Vishu by Malayalis. All these calendars either Solar or Lunar. Codava Calendar is Solar basically. In order to go with time, and especially with the intention to show to the entire world as to how Codavas by race do celebrate New Year and in keeping with racial and bucolic background our day starts with flowing and followed by all the ritualistic activities connected with racial existence. Our main intention is to rejuvenate Codavas custom, refurbish Codava behaviour and of course to achieve our main ideal of Codava Land Autonomous Region. Together with Constitutional Guarantee for Codavas by race and recognition of Codavas as belonging to the only martial race. It is our duty to prove our intimate and unbreakable connection with the mother soil and as having our own Calendar and Almanac from time immemorial. Ours is a legitimate claim. It is our duty to convey the message to the all succeeding generations and also to keep the Government informed of the reality.

It solely is the purpose we hold ‘Torch light programme’ every succeeding year and this year also at Gonikoppa. The Torch light procession starts from RMC Yard at 06 O Clock, on 14 April 2011. All Codavas are requested to take part in the celebrations whole heartedly.

The ceremonial ploughing would be carried out at 06 30 in the morning on the day by CNC Chief.

Codava New year fete Invitation to attend the Edmyar 1, celebrations on 14 April 2011, starting from RMC Yard, Gonikoppa, demanding Codava Land.

Dear Sir,

The Codava new year has come and we are here to invite you to Edmyar 1 celebrations, this time also at Gonicoppa. We request you to make it convenient to attend and participate in the ‘Torch light programme’ and you are doing it as a mark of solidarity with all Codavas and in order to show your eagerness to secure the Codava Land Autonomous Region, Constitutional Guarantee for Codava Race, their Land, Language & Culture, Customary personal laws, Economic and Political freedom and show to the world about the existence of the unique Codava race who still nurture the racial semblance. You are requested to converge at RMC Yard at 0530 in the evening on 14 April, 2011 where from the flambeau procession would start.

Codava New year fete Invitation to attend the Edmyar 1, celebrations on 14 April 2011, starting from RMC Yard, Gonikoppa, demanding Codava Land.

Dear Sir,

This pertains to Edmyar 1, the happiest occasion any born Codava to celebrate the way, Christians do on January 01 of every Gregorian Calendar, Muslims do it on Muharram 01 of Hijri era, Navroz by Parsis, lozer by Tibetans, Bihu by Assamese and Bengalis, Pongal by Tamilians, Chandramaana Ugadi by Kannadigas, Vishu by Malayalis. All these calendars either Solar or Lunar. Codava Calendar is Solar basically. In order to go with time, and especially with the intention to show to the entire world as to how Codavas by race do celebrate New Year and in keeping with racial and bucolic background our day starts with flowing and followed by all the ritualistic activities connected with racial existence. Our main intention is to rejuvenate Codavas custom, refurbish Codava behaviour and of course to achieve our main ideal of Codava Land Autonomous Region. Together with Constitutional Guarantee for Codavas by race and recognition of Codavas as belonging to the only martial race. It is our duty to prove our intimate and unbreakable connection with the mother soil and as having our own Calendar and Almanac from time immemorial. Ours is a legitimate claim. It is our duty to convey the message to the all succeeding generations and also to keep the Government informed of the reality.

It solely is the purpose we hold ‘Torch light programme’ every succeeding year and this year also at Gonikoppa. The Torch light procession starts from RMC Yard at 06 O Clock, on 14 April 2011. All Codavas are requested to take part in the celebrations whole heartedly.

The ceremonial ploughing would be carried out at 06 30 in the morning on the day by CNC Chief.

Demanding Codava Land along with Gorkhaland and Telengana, human chain by CNC at Hudikeri on 11-04-2011

Dear Sir,

Our main insistence is to consider “Codava Land” subject encompassed with 45 ancient Codava Naad’s under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution along with the questions of Telengana, Gorkha land and 3 diverse regions of State of J & K (ie., Jammu, Srinagar and Ladakh) and assigning Tribal status for Gujjar’s by the Union Government. We take pleasure to inform that we have successfully held a human chain programme in Balele and good number of Codava’s took part in the programme. And further that Road block was also successfully conducted for more than an hour. No untoward incidents or lawlessness caused. Sri. N.U. Nachappa Codava explained about the Codava Land demand and struggle and Hottengada Ramesh, Kirandanda Sampath, Banangada Biddappa, Chakkera Sudhi, Appengenda Male, Kokkenganda Vicky Chengappa ,Budumanda Dinu, Kiriyamada Sharin, Budumanda Ramesh, Bayavanda Dolly, Alamengada Katti Biddappa, were also spoke during the occasion in support of CNC’S Codava Land Struggle Mr. Bayavanda Mittu welcomed, Ajjikuttira Lokesh gave vote of thanks and Mr. Bacharaniyanda Chippanna compared Participants took oath in solidarity with CNC's Codava Land Struggle in the name of Sun and Moon and Guru Karona.

Demanding Codava Land along with Gorkhaland and Telengana, human chain by CNC at Siddapura on 10-04-2011

Dear Sir,

Our main insistence is to consider “Codava Land” subject encompassed with 45 ancient Codava Naad’s under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution along with the questions of Telengana, Gorkha land and 3 diverse regions of State of J & K (ie., Jammu, Srinagar and Ladakh) and assigning Tribal status for Gujjar’s by the Union Government. We take pleasure to inform that we have successfully held a human chain programme in Balele and good number of Codava’s took part in the programme. And further that Road block was also successfully conducted for more than an hour. No untoward incidents or lawlessness caused. Sri. N.U. Nachappa Codava explained about the Codava Land demand and struggle and Hottengada Ramesh, Kirandanda Sampath, Banangada Biddappa, Chakkera Sudhi, Appengenda Male, Kokkenganda Vicky Chengappa ,Budumanda Dinu, Kiriyamada Sharin, Budumanda Ramesh, Bayavanda Dolly, Alamengada Katti Biddappa, were also spoke during the occasion in support of CNC’S Codava Land Struggle Mr. Bayavanda Mittu welcomed, Ajjikuttira Lokesh gave vote of thanks and Mr. Bacharaniyanda Chippanna compared Participants took oath in solidarity with CNC's Codava Land Struggle in the name of Sun and Moon and Guru Karona.

Codava New year fete Invitation to attend the Edmyar 1, celebrations on 14 April 2011, starting from RMC Yard, Gonikoppa, demanding Codava Land.

Dear Sir,

The Codava new year has come and we are here to invite you to Edmyar 1 celebrations, this time also at Gonicoppa. We request you to make it convenient to attend and participate in the ‘Torch light programme’ and you are doing it as a mark of solidarity with all Codavas and in order to show your eagerness to secure the Codava Land Autonomous Region, Constitutional Guarantee for Codava Race, their Land, Language & Culture, Customary personal laws, Economic and Political freedom and show to the world about the existence of the unique Codava race who still nurture the racial semblance. You are requested to converge at RMC Yard at 0530 in the evening on 14 April, 2011 where from the flambeau procession would start.

Codava New year fete Invitation to attend the Edmyar 1, celebrations on 14 April 2011, starting from RMC Yard, Gonikoppa, demanding Codava Land.

Dear Sir,

This pertains to Edmyar 1, the happiest occasion any born Codava to celebrate the way, Christians do on January 01 of every Gregorian Calendar, Muslims do it on Muharram 01 of Hijri era, Navroz by Parsis, lozer by Tibetans, Bihu by Assamese and Bengalis, Pongal by Tamilians, Chandramaana Ugadi by Kannadigas, Vishu by Malayalis. All these calendars either Solar or Lunar. Codava Calendar is Solar basically. In order to go with time, and especially with the intention to show to the entire world as to how Codavas by race do celebrate New Year and in keeping with racial and bucolic background our day starts with flowing and followed by all the ritualistic activities connected with racial existence. Our main intention is to rejuvenate Codavas custom, refurbish Codava behaviour and of course to achieve our main ideal of Codava Land Autonomous Region. Together with Constitutional Guarantee for Codavas by race and recognition of Codavas as belonging to the only martial race. It is our duty to prove our intimate and unbreakable connection with the mother soil and as having our own Calendar and Almanac from time immemorial. Ours is a legitimate claim. It is our duty to convey the message to the all succeeding generations and also to keep the Government informed of the reality.

It solely is the purpose we hold ‘Torch light programme’ every succeeding year and this year also at Gonikoppa. The Torch light procession starts from RMC Yard at 06 O Clock, on 14 April 2011. All Codavas are requested to take part in the celebrations whole heartedly.

The ceremonial ploughing would be carried out at 06 30 in the morning on the day by CNC Chief.

Subject : Demanding Codava Land along with Gorkhaland and Telengana, human chain by CNC at Hudikeri  on 11-04-2011.

Dear Sir,

Our main insistence is to consider “Codava Land” subject  encompassed with 45 ancient Codava Naad’s under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution along with the questions of Telengana, Gorkha land and 3 diverse regions of State of J & K (ie., Jammu, Srinagar and Ladakh) and assigning Tribal status for Gujjar’s by the Union Government.  We take pleasure to inform that we have successfully  held a human chain programme in Balele and good number of Codava’s took part in the programme.  And further that Road block was also successfully conducted for more than an hour.  No untoward incidents or lawlessness caused.  Sri. N.U. Nachappa Codava explained about the Codava Land demand and struggle and Hottengada Ramesh, Kirandanda Sampath, Banangada Biddappa, Chakkera Sudhi, Appengenda Male, Kokkenganda Vicky Chengappa ,Budumanda Dinu, Kiriyamada Sharin, Budumanda Ramesh, Bayavanda Dolly, Alamengada Katti Biddappa, were also spoke during the occasion  in support of CNC’S Codava Land  Struggle Mr. Bayavanda Mittu welcomed, Ajjikuttira Lokesh gave vote of thanks and Mr. Bacharaniyanda Chippanna compared   Participants took oath in solidarity with CNC's Codava Land Struggle in the name of Sun and Moon and Guru Karona.

Subject : Demanding Codava Land along with Gorkhaland and Telengana, human chain by CNC at Suntikoppa on 17-04-2011.

Dear Sir,

Our main insistence is to consider “Codava Land” subject encompassed with 45 ancient Codava Naad’s under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution along with the questions of Telengana, Gorkha land and 3 diverse regions of State of J & K (ie., Jammu, Srinagar and Ladakh) and assigning Tribal status for Gujjar’s by the Union Government. We take pleasure to inform that we have successfully held a human chain programme in Suntikoppa and good number of Codava’s took part in the programme. And further that Road block was also successfully conducted for more than an hour. No untoward incidents or lawlessness caused. Sri. N.U. Nachappa Codava explained about the Codava Land demand and struggle and Dasanda Devaiah, Dasanda Kiran, Kechira Bagesh, Dasanda Mani, Dasanda Ganesh, Nagachetira Cliva, Nagachetira Mano, Chepudira Sathish, Nandinirvanda Dinesh, Pullera Kalappa, Nandinirvanda Gappu, Nadikeranda Bose Mandana, Parvengada Ravil Col Aiyyuda Ganapathi, Pudiyanda Muthanna, Pudiyanda Ranjith, Maleanda Pemmaiah, Gonkanda Ajith, Kandera Suresh, Mukkanda Dilip, Bachamanda Raja, Kaliyanda Prakesh, Nandinirvanda Viju were the participants Mr. M A Vasanth welcomed , Chempanda Jannath gave vote of thanks. Participants took oath in solidarity with CNC's Codava Land Struggle in the name of Sun and Moon and Guru Karona.

Enclosed herewith is a comprehensive representation dated 21 March  2011 addressed to you submitted by us in pursuance of our demands and the relentless struggle that this organisation had been spearheading during the past more than 20 years and we are here once again to put forward our pleas and in continuation of the struggle.

1. Despite the fact that our system of governance is unique in all respects and the essence of Indian Society in general based on heterogeneous features and further that  we have all along practiced the theme of ethnic diversity coupled with our having a flowering democracy with flexible constitution advocating true federalism and republic in real sense so as to accommodate all diverse Nationality, the same has been systematically falsify as far as Codavas are concerned. All the traditional historical aspirations to grow up to the intended heights have been scuttled by the Governments, not to speak of the fact that the Govt. instead of allowing us to raise upto the levels have been frustrated by imposing colonialism, suppression , ethnic cleansing  what Codavas ought to have : nay would have had become considering our extraordinary existence , social behavior and innate qualities have been totally negative on account of the rapacious and tyrannic approach of the ruling class towards Codavas.

2. All our demands are negative by treating the burjua Codavas has to be the Vox Populi of Codava culture and civilisation and Codava existence, and projecting who all along have proved themselves to be traitors to the Codava cause within amongst Codavas are being glorified and so treating the migrant infiltrators to be a real custodians of Codavaland and real estate brokers and land mafias are treated as champions of environmentalists. Painting this traitor section to be the real facade of our legitimate demands the Govt. is eager to suppress the natural Codava enthusiasm to live upto all expectations by using them as weapons against Codava race and Codavaland struggle and thereby try to efface Codava c.al identity once and for all.

3. Let not the Govt. imagine that these traitors within the whole community is safe bet  to enliven and develop Codava race to the expected status. In reality nothing what is Codava is protected by these traitors and with a solitary intention of exposing the real picture to the general public this organisation CNC has come into being and struggling for the demands we are advancing these fast for more than 20 years.

4. May we be permitted to inform you that we have just now completed one other phase of our struggle and the more we thought fit to present our demands was largely attended human chain programmes in the entire Codava region of the Codava land Autonomous area of our dreams and we are pleased to let you know that it was more resounding and purposeful.

5. In order to express our persuasion the entire Codava generality has advised us to do the job in more sophisticated manner and the unanimous suggestions is to conduct motor vehicle jathas in the like manner: lesser said the better the main idea behind such a thing is to tap at the doors of Union and State Governments, to amplify our grouse and let the entire nation known about it and of course regenerate and motivate Codavas in particular about the legitimate right of the race.

To refurbish your memories about our demands we desire to mention about our prime demands as follows.

I)    Codava Land – with full-fledged autonomy i.e. Codava Autonomous Region (CAR) encompassed with 45 ancient traditional Codava Naads on par with Darjeeling Gorkhaland Authority  in Sovereign Republic of India, Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) in People’s Republic of China, and Kurdisthan Autonomous Region (KAR) in Arab Republic     of Iraq. Which will ensure statutory protection to Codava Race i.e. political autonomy, physical protection and financial security & over all development of Codava’s. Once autonomy granted to Codava Land the state of Karnataka is understood to lose its power to enforce any enactment unless full concurrence is given by Codava Autonomous Region and the Codava Autonomous Land shall have power and rights to enact law pertaining to the region with the consent of     and concurrence of the Governor only. In other words the establishment of Codava Land i.e. Codava Autonomous     Region presupposes legislative, executive and judiciary powers to us. Crisply said it is a state within the state. We are advancing our demand for establishment of Codava Autonomous Region only on the direction as are enshrined in the     charter of United Nations and the promise that may be gauged from  6th schedule of our constitution.As per article 51(a)  of our constitution it shall be the duty of every citizen of India "to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture and subaltern languages.

a)    We dedicate to rewrite the magnificent history of Codavas that has been effaced and enliven the unique and independent identity we nurtured from ages now that is lost. Codavas should be recognised as significantly infinitesimal distinct minority nationality. Recognition of 45 Nads as their traditional and indivisible homeland, recognition of Codavas right to      internal self determination - we mean The right of our people to decide their own political destiny. It can also apply to autonomy and self governance - i.e. Autonomous Codava Land.

b)    Effective arrangements should be made to safeguard the interest of minority Codava ethno-linguistic nationality living     out side Codava Land. So that they do not fall prey to any discrimination. Our other demands are;

II)    Ethno linguistic tribal minority status for Codavas under article 340, 342 of our constitution and extend reservation facilities in the field of education, employment and financial on the lines of other tribals of our nation.

III)    Constitutional special guarantee for our land tenure and customary personnel laws on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir and North Eastern States of India under article 370 and 371 of the Constitution of India. This clause will  guarantees us i.e. except alienation the entire supremacy over all the lands of Jamma tenure & Jamma Malai and its latent , visible , water resorces and natural growth shall rest with hereditary traditional holders thereof. We seek constitutional protection to our land and customery personal laws as done to the demands of Naga's and Mijo's under      article 371A and 371C of our constitution respectively and political reservation on the lines of the one extended to the people of Sikkim under the provision of 371F of our constitution by the Parliament. Codava's do deserve such a treatment and this perhaps is most appropriate line.(If a group compares Jamma properties to ‘Kumki land’ in Dakshina Kannada and ‘Soppinabetta’ in North Canara and insist for the treating of the same to be a state owned property, one other group predominantly consisting of ‘land and timber mafia’ with active support of certain self styled leaders are advocating a plea that it  should be treated as common property on the lines of ‘Thari’ and ‘Kuski’ lands as in old Mysore without trying to know what it is and threatens that Codavas will have to  lose their properties to the Government should be the same be not treated as common property. Strangely enough that none of the components of such rival groups know anything about what the constitution of India     guarantees regarding minorities land & rights.With a solitary intention of educating Codavas and also inform the Government about our feelings in this regard.)

IV)    The Government must fecilitate CNC  to establish Central University for World “Codavalogy” on the lines of North-Eastern Hill     University, Alighar Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University, ancient Nalanda and Thakshila Universities of the     yore and proposed world Sikh University at Fathegarh Sahib at our dear 'Codava Kundh'.

V)    Codava language is a ancient, rich and living spoken language must be included in the 8th schedule of our constitution, Codava language should be implemented as a administrative language under article 350B of the constitution of India on par with Konkani language of the state.

VI)    Exemption under Indian Arms Act to hold firearms to Codava by race should continue without any hindrance forever and everafter. Such a thing should be incorporated in the manner of constitutional guarantee which may be treated as our customary personal laws.

VII)    Under no circumstances Virajpet area in Codagu should be classified as scheduled area on the basis of the questionable and quixotic report submitted by Dilip Singh Bhuria commission. Should the Bhuriya commission report be implemented Codavas, Codava race, Codava ethnology, Codava ethos and very existence of such a thing will be wiped out from the very memories of human history.

As has been suggested the proposed mode of agitation commensurate with the innate feelings of  Codavas by race ( Codava Nationality) shall start with a solemn worship at Paadi Igguthappa Temple at Kakkabe in the Codava Traditional manner on 16 May 2011 when the Codavaland  vehicle jaatha will set to start from Kakkabe and to be terminated on 1 Sept. 2011 at Madikeri coinciding with our annual public Kailpodu festival.

Our time tested programmes of Aine mane sojourn, Bangalore sathyagraha to mark World Indigenous Peoples Day on 18 Aug. 2011, New Delhi Chalo sathyagraha to register our protest on 1 Nov. 2011 ( Karnataka Rajyothsava) and Codava National Day on 24 Nov. 2011  at Madikeri as usual besides submitting periodic Memorandums and representations to all the concerned through the District Administration until our goal is achieved.

We only request you to be good enough to act with a judicious perspective with a solitary intention of giving a durable and permanent political solution by allowing the demand of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the VI th schedule of our constitution at least on or before 1 Sept. 2011 the annual Kailpodu celebrations day.

We may be able to achieve our dear Codava Land within 100 days or could be 100 months or even 100 years. We are committed for it & dedicated for it.

To

11-05-2011

Camp: Bangalore.
Hon’ble Misnister for Social Welfare
Govt.of Karnataka, 
Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore -01.

Sir,
Subject :  Ethno linguistic tribal status to Codavas by race-demand for

Dear Sir,

Reference :a communication to the principal secretary social welfare department , government of Karnataka vide No.16016/01/10-C&LM-II dated 25th November 2010 from the honorable Minister for tribal affairs , Union government of India, New Delhi.

We take pleasure to inform about our having received a communication, copied to us, to the state social welfare department , government of Karnataka, Bangalore from the Honourable Union Minister of Tribal affairs, Government of India seeking the say of the concerned ministry regarding our claim for being treated as an ethno linguistic tribal minority nationality status for Codavas by race. Eventhough it is not absolutely necessary for us to explain our qualifications to be treated so, we take pleasure to inform you that Codavas by race habitating within the region of Kodagu district, the tiniest in Karnataka have made Kodagu as our homeland even from the onset of human society. We fulfill all the characteristics and criterions that may be expected from any groups of human beings living in clusters to be treated as tribals. We have our own language I e  Codava thakk, of course comparable to any other tongue prevalent anywhere in the world. And we have exceptionally martial in behaviour, elegance and social behaviour, clannish system of society, customary personal laws, and our own folk legal systems etc and any other human identifies us to be Codavas only. It is high time that our demand is granted. If we may quote one single example that the Government of India is likely to classify Gujjars of Rajasthan to be as Tribals even though such a class of people has not a single characteristics of tribals and the same is being done with solitary intention of satisfying strong Gujjar  political leaders and to gain political base. Even the NCST has turned down the demand of Gujjars to be treated as Tribals for the single reason that they do not fulfill any of the required characteristics .

Therefore may we be permitted to request you to call for the communication referred to above from the concerned ministry and please see that appropriate recommendation is made to the Union Government in that regard.

We here with enclose a copy of the communication vide No.16016/01/10-C&LM-II dated 25th November 2010 from the honorable Minister for tribal affairs , Union government of India, New Delhi. For your kind perusal.

To

09-03-2011

The Honourable Chief Minister,
State of Karnataka, Vidhana Soudha,
Bangalore-01.

Respected Sir,
Subject: Seeking an audience after holding of peaceful Satyagraha by Codavas and Codavathis at Gandhi Statue, in Cubbon park, Bangalore to pressurize our demands and also to mark the international day for elimination of racial discrimination on 21 March 2011.-request for.

Dear Sir,

In furtherance of  our avowed desire for the establishment of Codava Land Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of Our Constitution, besides Constitutional Guarantee for Codava race and their land, language, customary personal laws and cultural heritage  together with an ethno linguistic tribal minority status for Codavas under the Constitution,  we have already decided to hold a peaceful Sathyagraha of Codavas and Codavathis in full Codava costumes on the 'International day for the elimination of racial discrimination' coinciding 21 March 2011, near Gandhi Statue, in Cubbon Park, Bangalore and all the intending participants in unision  have expressed a willingness to meet You between 1330 to 1430 hrs in the afternoon in Your Office after the Sathyagraha. We propose to discuss about a communication to the Principal Secretary Social Welfare Dept. Govt. of Karnataka vide No. 16016/01/10-C&LM-II  dated 25th Nov. 2010 from the Honourable Minister for Tribal affairs,  Union Government of India, New Delhi.

Therefore we take this opportunity to request you to be kind enough to grant  us an audience to the 42 members  delegation of Codavas and Codavathis hailing from various regions of Kodagu. If we may be permitted to add something more, we drag this opportunity to request the honourable Chief Minister to make a cursory diplomatic visitization to the Satyagraha site between 1000 and 1200 noon on the Day.

A line in reply is solicited most earnestly.

To

11-05-2011

Camp: Bangalore.
Hon’ble Misnister for Social Welfare ,
Govt. of Karnataka, Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore -01.

Sir,
Subject : Ethno linguistic tribal status to Codavas by race-demand for

Dear Sir,

Reference :a communication to the principal secretary social welfare department , government of Karnataka vide No.16016/01/10-C&LM-II dated 25th November 2010 from the honorable Minister for tribal affairs , Union government of India, New Delhi.

We take pleasure to inform about our having received a communication, copied to us, to the state social welfare department , government of Karnataka, Bangalore from the Honourable Union Minister of Tribal affairs, Government of India seeking the say of the concerned ministry regarding our claim for being treated as an ethno linguistic tribal minority nationality status for Codavas by race. Eventhough it is not absolutely necessary for us to explain our qualifications to be treated so, we take pleasure to inform you that Codavas by race habitating within the region of Kodagu district, the tiniest in Karnataka have made Kodagu as our homeland even from the onset of human society. We fulfill all the characteristics and criterions that may be expected from any groups of human beings living in clusters to be treated as tribals. We have our own language I e  Codava thakk, of course comparable to any other tongue prevalent anywhere in the world. And we have exceptionally martial in behaviour, elegance and social behaviour, clannish system of society, customary personal laws, and our own folk legal systems etc and any other human identifies us to be Codavas only. It is high time that our demand is granted. If we may quote one single example that the Government of India is likely to classify Gujjars of Rajasthan to be as Tribals even though such a class of people has not a single characteristics of tribals and the same is being done with solitary intention of satisfying strong Gujjar  political leaders and to gain political base. Even the NCST has turned down the demand of Gujjars to be treated as Tribals for the single reason that they do not fulfill any of the required characteristics .

Therefore may we be permitted to request you to call for the communication referred to above from the concerned ministry and please see that appropriate recommendation is made to the Union Government in that regard.

We here with enclose a copy of the communication vide No.16016/01/10-C&LM-II dated 25th November 2010 from the honorable Minister for tribal affairs , Union government of India, New Delhi. For your kind perusal.

Dear Sir,
Sub: Homemade Wine - prohibition as reported in the media - reg.

This is in direct bearing on the media coverage touching the intended prohibition of making of  Homemade Wine and the warning of prosecution as having been made by the Excise DC Mr. Anand. Without wasting your time we would like to inform you that unlike other hard liquor that has been manufactured in a distillery, distributed and consumed, the preparation of wine has a religious fervor and from centuries people have accepted it be a part of their social behavior. Any social gathering which terminates in serving mouth watering food in this district, food served is incomplete without a sip of wine : in local parlance known as ‘Draksharasa’. And to use ayurvedic terminology - Drakshasava homely made by women and one peculiar practice is normally women consume it. The Government’s intention to prohibit home made wine and bring it under the strict laws of Excise Department is a diabolic attempt to disturb social behavior, at least as far as Kodagu is concerned. The intention to prohibit the making and use of Homemade Wine without permission or licence is understood to be an attempt to earn  fast buck by the Govt. employees.

Lesser said the better the already corrupt individuals have already started speaking up possible rights that they would make in almost every family in the district. Not only that people would be forced to part with hard earned money, they will be put to ignominy, public ridicule and harassment. After all Home made Wine does not tantamount to liquor under any guise. And in actual fact it is a soft beverage much akin to pista, lemonade and such soft drinks.

Therefore we request the Government to recant the order if there be any at once without giving room for any disturbance, much less of the public tranquility an urgent notification is called for withdrawing the order or circular whatever it is be issued at once.

14 May 2011.

1. Codava delegation under the aegis of CNC meeting with Honourable Minister of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka regarding the inclusion of Codava race under ethnolinguistic minority tribal list.

We are happy to announce that, a delegation of Codavas , headed by CNC, Codava National Council, President N U Nachappa Codava had an appointment with the Honourable Minister of Social Welfare, Government of Karnataka on 11 May 2011, at Room No.237 in Vidhan Soudha Bangalore with a request to send a recommendatory letter to the Union Government which in turn had sent a representation made earlier by CNC seeking inclusion of Codavas by race as one of the ethnolinguistic minority tribal class under Articles 340 and 342 of our Constitution, and the Honourable Minister has assured us about his wish to call an official meeting of all the concerned including CNC, in order to finalise the issue before recommending the matter to the Union Government, It may not be an out of place act, if we inform that CNC has advocated a case for treating of Codava race, as an ethnolinguistic tribal minority some 6 years ago, hand in hand with our main demand for Codava Land Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution.

Respecting our demand as a positive note Shri Budhuru Srinivasalu, the then the member of National Commission for Scheduled Tribe, (NCST) in the capacity of one man commission representing NCST made a visit on 09 May 2005, to Kodagu on CNC’s Invitation to find about the veracity of our demands. and after having satisfied with the first hand information he had gathered, recommended the matter for positive consideration in the year 2005.

We are pleased to announce that, we had an occassion to meet the Honourable Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Mr. Kantilal Bhuria in a delegation at New Delhi on 01 November 2010 for such and similar purpose and the Honourable Minister has send a communication to the Government of Karnataka communicating his wish to seek the State Government’s nod. Now the ball is in the State Government’s court and it is for the State Government to prove its Codava friendliness just now.

2. Codava Land Demand Motorcade Jatha -Inauguration on 16 May 2011 at Paadi Igguthappa Temple, Kakkabe.

In continuation of our announcement touching the proposed Codava Land Demand Motorcade Jatha, we are keen to inform that the Motorcade will set to start after holding a solemn pooja at Shri Paadi Igguthappa Temple, near Kakkabe at 09 45 AM on 16 May 2011.

An inauguration meeting would be held soon after the pooja and the enthusiastic Cavalcade will pass through Yavakapady, Kakkabe, Kunjila, Kolakeri befor reaching Pazhaya Taluk (Napok) where the motorcade will disperse with a formal meeting. We are happy to announce that the innovative motorcade jatha will go on for a period of 3 and half months and it covers all the 45 ancient Codava Naads, i e our Dreamland called as Codava Land. And the exact time table will be announced from time to time as and when required.

3. Curb Naxal Menance in Kodagu

It always is better if any one found to have naxal connections should be deported from Kodagu/Coorg immediately We find it desirable to remind the public in general and the Governments both Union and State in particular, about our having requested the Government of India and Government of Karnataka to take immediate action to curb naxal activities in the border and inland areas of Kodagu as early as in the year 2008 and about our having held public meetings and submitting memorandums in that respect. Intelligence Department of the government is reported to have mentioned about its finding of concrete evidence, to prove the naxal activities in the areas and it definitely has come as an encomium to CNC. We warn the public in general and Codavas in particular about the intention of the menancing naxals and it is the duty of every resident here to take precautions and inform the police about such things whenever they come across such activities going on, in their areas.

With the impending Naxal danger we would like to request each and every Codava and Codavathi to make use of the exemption certificate by acquiring fire arms as a measure of safety and self defence. It always is better if any one found to have naxal connections should be deported from Kodagu/Coorg immediately.

site by UNESCO under any excuse- but instead declare Kodagu as World cultural site and Constitutional Guarantee under Articles 370,371, 340, 342 and 6th Schedule could be the only Panacea -better banish the anti Codava Environmentalist Mafia. This has direct reference to the proposal the government of India, has made recommending the inclusion of Western Ghats in the list of World heritage sites tag as suggested by UNESCO. If such a thing comes true, it necessarily will be a death blow to the entire region of Kodagu in general and Kodava race in particular because as many as 16 hoblis, namely Virajpet, Ammathi, Ballele, Hudikeri, Ponnampet, Shrimangala, Madikeri, Bhagamandala, Sampaje, Napok, Somwarpet, Shantalli, Suntikoppa, Kodlipet, Shanivarsanthe and Kushalnagar in Kodagu covers the region so designated. It will do more harm than any good. The idea behind classifying the entire western Ghats region to be world heritage site admittedly is being done at the behest of UNESCO; albeit USA. Inorder to safeguard the ecological balance of the entire USA and European countries to re-coup already dwindled oxygen and carbondioxide by sacrificing the entire generality in India. It is understood that, the environmentalist mafia in India, Kodagu(Coorg) particularly sumptuously has been bribed; needless to add that Cable mafia, realestate mafia, deal makers, fixers, negotiators and professional blackmailers have taken the undue advantage of the situation and call themselves to be pucca environmentalists. Each and every segments of this 'parisara mafia' are exuberant to watch kodagu ruined, Codavas exterminated  and rule the district as they feel. The relentless backstabbing by these elements has succeeded in influencing the UNESCO to include Western Ghats region ,especially within Kodagu district to be classified as heritage sites. Unless the move is nipped in the bud, such a day is not that far when kodagu will become another colony of UNESCO and Imperialistic powers.

One must remember that Kodagu virtually is an agrarian area and the proposed heritage tag becomes a fact that each and every traditional agriculturist will have to think of parting with their dear soil to these pseudo environmentalists who in other words are the agents of money bags and tycoons and how the entire atmosphere would be spoiled is anybody's guess. This fake environmentalists already poked their nose in the development of the entire Codava hereditary jamma malai lands in Paadi Nalnad areas, no roads are allowed to be laid properly. If such a thing continues, each and every agricultural operation will be dependant on the mercy of these false environmentalists and of course the UNESCO. If a planter wants to lobe one single branch of a tree planted by him, in his own plantation for removal of shades, he would be forced to seek permission from the UNESCO which understandably is an impossible task. Naturally the agricultural operations, especially coffee cultivation will become a thing of the past. The other immediate curtailment there after is no Codava would be allowed to enjoy his right to hold fire arms and the like. The government must know that the regions like Nilgiri hills, Kodaikanal hills, in Tamilnadu and Munnar hills in Kerala, Mulainagiri, Kemmanagundi and Bababudan hills of Sahyadri range in Karnataka all comes under Western ghats range have become trade centres and rich coffee and tea plantations on account of the fact that the proper approach roads have been laid some 300 years ago. And all help have been given to all the land owners there to develop their respective plantations. All the said regions are highly placed peak areas. But ones who are indulged in governance have deliberately failed to do the things in relation to Kodagu and Codavas. What they did in respect of the said regions even though large extends of land in Kodagu especially in the region of Paadi Nalnad, in Thadiyandamol hill tracts, is low level when compared with the above regions. It is not justifiable of assigning heritage tag as contemplated by UNESCO to Kodagu. It is not objectionable that the above mentioned coffee and tea belt areas in Chikmagalore, Ooty, Kodaikanal and Munnar are included in the World heritage sites list but not kodagu.

We would have accepted if the historic exclusive heritage sites of Codava traditional habitation and their heritage markers like Mandh, Maani,Kaimada, Ainmane, Codava cultural heritage and Codava racial identity as a whole etc are classified as World heritage sites under Cultural sites category, and due action is taken, to protect and promote the same for the future generation instead of assigning wild animals, flora and fauna of the region to be classified as UNESCO world heritage sites. (In reality, Codava racial identity and cultural heritage is akin to flora and fauna, it should have been given prime importance to be protected by the UNESCO under Cultural sites category) The entire world especially the ones in UNESCO and their agents must know that every Codava will rise up in Opposition should the government thinks of converting one single inch of land in Kodagu as heritage site.

The better course left open to the government is topromulgate an ordinance under Article 370/371, 340/342, extending Constitutional guarantee, to Codavas by race, Codava cultural heritage, the entire extend of land within the compass of Western Ghats which in other words house the heart throbe of Codava existence and uninterrupted habitation, and establish Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution. By extending the provisions of the article 370 and 371 of the Constitution, the exuberance of big brother countries through UNESCO to spoil and obliterate the very notion of acceptadly the most ancient and self respected numerically most insignificant Codava tribal civilisation can be stopped. To quote an example whatever has happened to the overbearing attitude of big powers to meddle with the Jammu and Kashmir? and they have failed on account of the applicability of Article 370 of Our Constitution. It is only that which has saved J & K as it used to be formerly to the succeeding generations. The UNESCO; or our own Union Government wantonly has failed to get free prior informed consent of the Codava indigenous people in this regard despite our request should the government proceed to declare the region within the Codavaland to be World Heritage Site for reasons best may be understood. It certainly amounts to a diabolic violation of human rights besides a dastardly act to eliminate an ancient culture.

This has direct reference to the proposal the government of India, has made recommending the inclusion of Western Ghats in the list of World heritage sites tag as suggested by UNESCO. If such a thing comes true, it necessarily will be a death blow to the entire region of Kodagu in general and Kodava race in particular because as many as 16 hoblis, namely Virajpet, Ammathi, Ballele, Hudikeri, Ponnampet, Shrimangala, Madikeri, Bhagamandala, Sampaje, Napok, Somwarpet, Shantalli, Suntikoppa, Kodlipet, Shanivarsanthe and Kushalnagar in Kodagu covers the region so designated. It will do more harm than any good. The idea behind classifying the entire western Ghats region to be world heritage site admittedly is being done at the behest of UNESCO; albeit USA. Inorder to safeguard the ecological balance of the entire USA and European countries to re-coup already dwindled oxygen and carbondioxide by sacrificing the entire generality in India. It is understood that, the environmentalist mafia in India, Kodagu(Coorg) particularly sumptuously has been bribed; needless to add that Cable mafia, realestate mafia, deal makers, fixers, negotiators and professional blackmailers have taken the undue advantage of the situation and call themselves to be pucca environmentalists. Each and every segments of this 'parisara mafia' are exuberant to watch kodagu ruined, Codavas exterminated   and rule the district as they feel. The relentless backstabbing by these elements has succeeded in influencing the UNESCO to include Western Ghats region ,especially within Kodagu district to be classified as heritage sites. Unless the move is nipped in the bud, such a day is not that far when kodagu will become another colony of UNESCO and Imperialistic powers.

One must remember that Kodagu virtually is an agrarian area and the proposed heritage tag becomes a fact that each and every traditional agriculturist will have to think of parting with their dear soil to these pseudo environmentalists who in other words are the agents of money bags and tycoons and how the entire atmosphere would be spoiled is anybody's guess. This fake environmentalists already poked their nose in the development of the entire Codava hereditary jamma malai lands in Paadi Nalnad areas, no roads are allowed to be laid properly. If such a thing continues, each and every agricultural operation will be dependant on the mercy of these false environmentalists and of course the UNESCO. If a planter wants to lobe one single branch of a tree planted by him, in his own plantation for removal of shades, he would be forced to seek permission from the UNESCO which understandably is an impossible task. Naturally the agricultural operations, especially coffee cultivation will become a thing of the past. The other immediate curtailment there after is no Codava would be allowed to enjoy his right to hold fire arms and the like.

The government must know that the regions like Nilgiri hills, Kodaikanal hills, in Tamilnadu and Munnar hills in Kerala, Mulainagiri, Kemmanagundi and Bababudan hills of Sahyadri range in Karnataka all comes under Western ghats range have become trade centres and rich coffee and tea plantations on account of the fact that the proper approach roads have been laid some 300 years ago. And all help have been given to all the land owners there to develop their respective plantations. All the said regions are highly placed peak areas. But ones who are indulged in governance have deliberately failed to do the things in relation to Kodagu and Codavas. What they did in respect of the said regions even though large extends of land in Kodagu especially in the region of Paadi Nalnad, in Thadiyandamol hill tracts, is low level when compared with the above regions. It is not justifiable of assigning heritage tag as contemplated by UNESCO to Kodagu. It is not objectionable that the above mentioned coffee and tea belt areas in Chikmagalore, Ooty, Kodaikanal and Munnar are included in the World heritage sites list but not kodagu.

We would have accepted if the historic exclusive heritage sites of Codava traditional habitation and their heritage markers like Mandh, Maani,Kaimada, Ainmane, Codava cultural heritage and Codava racial identity as a whole etc are classified as World heritage sites under Cultural sites category, and due action is taken, to protect and promote the same for the future generation instead of assigning wild animals, flora and fauna of the region to be classified as UNESCO world heritage sites. (In reality, Codava racial identity and cultural heritage is akin to flora and fauna, it should have been given prime importance to be protected by the UNESCO under Cultural sites category) The entire world especially the ones in UNESCO and their agents must know that every Codava will rise up in Opposition should the government thinks of converting one single inch of land in Kodagu as heritage site.

The better course left open to the government is to promulgate an ordinance under Article 370/371, 340/342, extending Constitutional guarantee, to Codavas by race, Codava cultural heritage, the entire extend of land within the compass of Western Ghats which in other words house the heart throbe of Codava existence and uninterrupted habitation, and establish Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution. By extending the provisions of the article 370 and 371 of the Constitution, the exuberance of big brother countries through UNESCO to spoil and obliterate the very notion of acceptadly the most ancient and self respected numerically most insignificant Codava tribal civilisation can be stopped. To quote an example whatever has happened to the overbearing attitude of big powers to meddle with the Jammu and Kashmir? and they have failed on account of the applicability of Article 370 of Our Constitution. It is only that which has saved J & K as it used to be formerly to the succeeding generations. The UNESCO; or our own Union Government wantonly has failed to get free prior informed consent of the Codava indigenous people in this regard despite our request should the government proceed to declare the region within the Codavaland to be World Heritage Site for reasons best may be understood. It certainly amounts to a diabolic violation of human rights besides a dastardly act to eliminate an ancient culture.  

Without mincing words we take this opportunity to remind you of Codava National Council's (CNC), relentless struggle for the establishment of the autonomous Codavaland during the past score of years and we are disappointed when we learnt about the decision of West Bengal Chief Minister Miss. Mamta Banerjee to end Gorkhaland imbroglio within a very short period of her having become the Chief Minister of West Bengal, while she has signed a decisive pact with Gorkhaland Janmukthi Morcha leaders on 07th June 2011 virtually granting greater autonomy under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution and an announcement to such an effect made by Union Home Minister Mr P Chidambaram announcing the decision of the UPA Government's to grant Gorkhaland like autonomy to Telengana on the basis of Justice Srikrishna Committee report. We Codavas are really disheartened to understand the stepmotherly treatment about our demand even though Codavaland Autonomy is better qualified to be treated so. Is not Codavaland historically more ancient, its cultural background worthy of mentioning and heritage is enviable and our customary personal laws, lifestyle, civilization, our folkrole and language i. e Codava Thakk are unique.

Let not the Government of India think that, we Codavas are not a sect of people historically fit enough to be of being given autonomy? when compared with the demand for statehood status for other regions, especially Gorkhaland and Telengana, Codavaland demand acceptably more ancient and enviably most qualified and capable of being given greater autonomy. Let not the Government of India treat the lack of our having political lobby to be a disqualification to consider our relatively better posited demand and the peaceful people's struggle to be not worthy of consideration. After all we, Codavas are a martial race and we have proved ourselves to be so from the very inception of human society and having wedded to Gandhian principles shall not be treated as a negative aspect.

We only request the Government of India, to know that we too are in a race for the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of Our Constitution on par with Gorkhaland and Telengana Regions. And the failure or refusal of Government of India to accept our long due legitimate demand will end up in disaster and we will stop at that. Therefore we fervently; and fervidly of course, request the Government of India to establish Codavaland Autonomous Region comprising of 45 ancient traditional Codava Naads, i e the prime habitation of Codava National Minority and thereby assure us of political empowerment besides granting Constitutional guarantee under 6th Schedule and Article 370 and 371 and keep alive our time tested customary personal law, hopes and aspirations as well and classify us to be one of the most ancient ethno linguistic tribal minority nationality under Article 340 and 342 of our Constitution and right to internal political self determination and in recognition of the provisions as are enshrined in UN Charter as early as possible and we request a bill to such an end be tabled on the Floor of the Parliament along with the question of Gorkhaland and Telengana Autonomous Regions. Unless such a thing is done at once, the future generality will disapprove the act of the Government of India to be a negation of the very notion of human rights.

This memorandum is presented to you through the Honourable Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Kodagu(Coorg) in Karnataka, this day i.e 1st July 2011, after having conducted a symbolic Satyagraha in the vicinity of DC Office from 1000 to 1200 hrs.

This has direct reference to the memorandum of settlement (MOS) entered into between the West Bengal Government and Gorkha Janamukthi Morcha(GJM) mutually having reached a consensus agreeing to the Constitution of Gorkhaland Territorial Administrative Council and the Central nod i.e specifically expected to be made within the course of next few days possibly after a Tripartite meeting each other and just now we have a news item prevail across the Country about the possibility of carving out a Regional Council for Telengana on the basis of Justice Sri Krishna committee recommendation report and about the serious positive involvement of Union Petroleum Minister Mr Jaipal Reddy, we take pleasure to pressurize our demand with regained vigour about the creation of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of Our Constitution to be constituted comprising of 45 ancient Codava traditional Naads(i.e Administrative segments of region/cluster of villages) where Codavas habitate largely.

It may not be an out of place act on our part if we may be permitted to request you to recollect the 20 year old non stop relentless struggle demanding the creation of Codavaland Autonomous Region within the District of Kodagu(Coorg) in South West Karnataka. In actual fact, the entire region what now is Kodagu district was a 'C' type full fledged State under the supervision of the Union Government until it became merged with the State of Vishal Mysore,now Karnataka when the State Reorganisation Act came into force in the year 1956.

We definitely feel that it actually was a hazardous act on the part of political leadership of the then State of Coorg(Kodagu) by consenting to the merger of what until then was a 'C' type State with the larger State of Karnataka. The predominant communal classes who are in the governance of the State of Karnataka have taken care to suppress and ravish the exceptionally indigenous existence of Codava race step by step, lesser said the better, all our geo-political aspirations, ancient living cultural heritage, customary personal laws, land and language have been siphoned off. What remains just now is a mere an apparition of what until then used to be a gigantic cyclopean edifice called Codavism. Except perhaps for few members of persons working in governmental and Army setup , Codavas virtually are herd no more.

Just now Codava race infinitesimally insignificant may be we are about one and half lakhs consequent upon the hegemonistic tyranny that has been lashed out by the major communal groups who actually man the show in Karnataka have actually near succeeded in blowing the death knell to the entire race, a thing all along we have been struggling hard to amplify our grouse to the entire world. As though to complete the tragical drama the Government of Karnataka has seized all the available opportunity to cause large scale influx of outsiders into the region of Codava Mainland and thereby have succeeded in marginalizing the existence of Codava race here.

Now a time has come that the Union Government should think of the establishment of the long felt need of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution on the lines of the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administrative Council and Telengana Regional Council before Codava race experience the fate of Red Indians in America, Tibetans, Palestinians, Kashmiri Pandits and Kurds in their respective homelands and the like who have become outcastes in their own homeland.

Since the discussion to form the Gorkhaland Territorial Administrative Council is afoot, we request you to be good enough to consider our demands positively, and a Bill on the floor of the Parliament may be placed alongside the Bills touching the formation of Gorkhaland Territorial Administrative Council and possibly of Telengana Regional Council.

Let not the things what is happening in Telangana be repeated in Codagu/Codavaland. One must know that the entire Codava race has become restive and in a mood to agitate. The resurgence of political empowerment through Constitutional Guarantee to the entire generality of Codava race, and their customary personal laws, land and language could be protected, preserved and promoted if only the ethnolinguistic tribal minority nationality status is accorded for Codava race under Articles 340 and 342 of Our Constitution and demand for the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region is acceded under the 6th Schedule of Our Constitution and the same be created along with Gorkhaland in the same breathe. We fulfill all the needed qualifications for the same.

This has direct reference to the memorandum of settlement (MOS) entered into between the West Bengal Government and Gorkha Janamukthi Morcha(GJM) mutually having reached a consensus agreeing to the Constitution of Gorkhaland Territorial Administrative Council and the Central nod i.e specifically expected to be made within the course of next few days possibly after a Tripartite meeting each other and just now we have a news item prevail across the Country about the possibility of carving out a Regional Council for Telengana on the basis of Justice Sri Krishna committee recommendation report and about the serious positive involvement of Union Petroleum Minister Mr Jaipal Reddy, we take pleasure to pressurize our demand with regained vigour about the creation of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of Our Constitution to be constituted comprising of 45 ancient Codava traditional Naads(i.e Administrative segments of region/cluster of villages) where Codavas habitate largely.

It may not be an out of place act on our part if we may be permitted to request you to recollect the 20 year old non stop relentless struggle demanding the creation of Codavaland Autonomous Region within the District of Kodagu(Coorg) in South West Karnataka. In actual fact, the entire region what now is Kodagu district was a 'C' type full fledged State under the supervision of the Union Government until it became merged with the State of Vishal Mysore,now Karnataka when the State Reorganisation Act came into force in the year 1956.

We definitely feel that it actually was a hazardous act on the part of political leadership of the then State of Coorg(Kodagu) by consenting to the merger of what until then was a 'C' type State with the larger State of Karnataka. The predominant communal classes who are in the governance of the State of Karnataka have taken care to suppress and ravish the exceptionally indigenous existence of Codava race step by step, lesser said the better, all our geo-political aspirations, ancient living cultural heritage, customary personal laws, land and language have been siphoned off. What remains just now is a mere an apparition of what until then used to be a gigantic cyclopean edifice called Codavism. Except perhaps for few members of persons working in governmental and Army setup , Codavas virtually are herd no more.

Just now Codava race infinitesimally insignificant may be we are about one and half lakhs consequent upon the hegemonistic tyranny that has been lashed out by the major communal groups who actually man the show in Karnataka have actually near succeeded in blowing the death knell to the entire race, a thing all along we have been struggling hard to amplify our grouse to the entire world. As though to complete the tragical drama the Government of Karnataka has seized all the available opportunity to cause large scale influx of outsiders into the region of Codava Mainland and thereby have succeeded in marginalizing the existence of Codava race here.

Now a time has come that the Union Government should think of the establishment of the long felt need of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution on the lines of the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administrative Council and Telengana Regional Council before Codava race experience the fate of Red Indians in America, Tibetans, Palestinians, Kashmiri Pandits and Kurds in their respective homelands and the like who have become outcastes in their own homeland.

Since the discussion to form the Gorkhaland Territorial Administrative Council is afoot, we request you to be good enough to consider our demands positively, and a Bill on the floor of the Parliament may be placed alongside the Bills touching the formation of Gorkhaland Territorial Administrative Council and possibly of Telengana Regional Council.

Let not the things what is happening in Telangana be repeated in Codagu/Codavaland. One must know that the entire Codava race has become restive and in a mood to agitate. The resurgence of political empowerment through Constitutional Guarantee to the entire generality of Codava race, and their customary personal laws, land and language could be protected, preserved and promoted if only the ethnolinguistic tribal minority nationality status is accorded for Codava race under Articles 340 and 342 of Our Constitution and demand for the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region is acceded under the 6th Schedule of Our Constitution and the same be created along with Gorkhaland in the same breathe. We fulfill all the needed qualifications for the same.

We seek leave to present this Memorandum to the Union Government and the concerned through the Hounrable Deputy Commissioner Kodagu, Madikeri, Karnataka. Touching our demands and we request the same be considered positively at the earliest. This memorandum is presented after Codavas participating in a peaceful symbolic Sathyagriha in the vicinity of the District Office in Madikeri on 22nd July 2011.

This has direct reference to the memorandum of settlement (MOS) entered into between West Bengal Government and Gorkha Janamukthi Morcha (GJM) mutually having reached a consensus agreeing to the constitution of Gorkha Land Territorial administrative Council. At this stage as may be seen from the news items as has been reported in the Times of India dated 19 July 2011 published, in Deccan Herald dated 19 July 2011 and The Indian National News paper The Hindu on 20 July 2011 published in India without any second say informs about a tripartite agreement having been done and signed in a village near Silliguri in Darjeeling District of West Bengal, India, as between union Home Joint Secretary Mr. K. K. Patak, Roashn Giri of GJM and West Bengal Home Secretary G. D. Gauthama in the presence of Mr. P. Chidambaram Minister for Home Affairs Union Government of India , Miss, Mamatha Banarjee Chief minister state of West Bengal and Mr. Bhimal Gurang the President of Gorkha Janamukthi Morcha on 18July 2011 under which “ The Gorkha Territorial administration” to be constituted.

Now once again going back to the main theme we believe that the road towards the establishment of Codava Land Autonomous Region comprising of 45 ancient traditional Codava Naads under the 6th schedule of our constitution is open and we desire that the same may be caused done at the earliest possible opportunity. Just now we are being looked down up on, disgraced and disparaged by the authorities concerned ; lesser said the better the Government of Karnataka and Government of India as well even attempted to erase, eliminate the very memory of the existence of an infinitesimally insignificant national minority Codava race who actually nurture and cling to their heritage, tribal racial behavior and exclusive martial identity all together.

Now it is time that the World body especially the Government of India thinks fit to accede Codava demand for the establishment of Codava Land Autonomous Region Under the 6th Scheduled of our constitution and there by assign the much needed everlasting and durable political package consistent with the growth of political thinking, behavior and permanent solution so that the long struggle of Codava race is settled positively . The circumstances do deserve the making of appropriate constitutional mechanism towards such an end at the earliest.

It may not be an out of place act on our part if we may be permitted to request you to recollect the 20 year old non stop relentless struggle demanding the creation of Codavaland Autonomous Region within the District of Kodagu(Coorg) in South West Karnataka.

In actual fact, the entire region what now is Kodagu district was a 'C' type full fledged State under the supervision of the Union Government until it became merged with the State of Vishal Mysore,now Karnataka when the State Reorganisation Act came into force in the year 1956.

We definitely feel that it actually was a hazardous act on the part of political leadership of the then State of Coorg(Kodagu) by consenting to the merger of what until then was a 'C' type State with the larger State of Karnataka. The predominant communal classes who are in the governance of the State of Karnataka have taken care to suppress and ravish the exceptionally indigenous existence of Codava race step by step, lesser said the better, all our geo-political aspirations, ancient living cultural heritage, customary personal laws, land and language have been siphoned off. What remains just now is a mere an apparition of what until then used to be a gigantic cyclopean edifice called Codavism. Except perhaps for few members of persons working in governmental and Army setup , Codavas virtually are herd no more. Just now Codava race infinitesimally insignificant may be we are about one and half lakhs consequent upon the hegemonistic tyranny that has been lashed out by the major communal groups who actually man the show in Karnataka have actually near succeeded in blowing the death knell to the entire race, a thing all along we have been struggling hard to amplify our grouse to the entire world. As though to complete the tragical drama the Government of Karnataka has seized all the available opportunity to cause large scale influx of outsiders into the region of Codava Mainland and thereby have succeeded in marginalizing the existence of Codava race here.

Now a time has come that the Union Government should think of the establishment of the long felt need of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution on the lines of the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administrative Council and Telengana Regional Council before Codava race experience the fate of Red Indians in America, Tibetans, Palestinians, Kashmiri Pandits and Kurds in their respective homelands and the like who have become outcastes in their own homeland.

Since the discussion to form the Gorkhaland Territorial Administrative Council is afoot, we request you to be good enough to consider our demands positively, and a Bill on the floor of the Parliament may be placed alongside the Bills touching the formation of Gorkhaland Territorial Administrative Council and possibly of Telengana Regional Council.

Let not the things what is happening in Telangana be repeated in Codagu/Codavaland. One must know that the entire Codava race has become restive and in a mood to agitate. The resurgence of political empowerment through Constitutional Guarantee to the entire generality of Codava race, and their customary personal laws, land and language could be protected, preserved and promoted if only the ethnolinguistic tribal minority nationality status is accorded for Codava race under Articles 340 and 342 of Our Constitution and demand for the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region is acceded under the 6th Schedule of Our Constitution and the same be created along with Gorkhaland in the same breathe. We fulfill all the needed qualifications for the same.

in Pursuance of our dedicated struggle for the consideration of all our legitimate demands especially the establishment of Codava land Autonomous Region under the 6th schedule of our Constitution comprising of 45 ancient traditional codava naads, Ethnolinguistic tribal minority status for codava race under article 340 and 342 of our Constitution and constitutionally special guarentee for our land, language, customary personal laws,cultural heritage and economic & political freedom we have held a motor cade jatha form Begoor kolly to Hudikeri & Srimangala on 25-07-2011 and innumerable enthusiasts participated that fallows public meeting at Srimangala Bus stand to resolve about the same. Each and every enthusiasts participants expressed their desire for the establishment of codava land Autonomous region. The notable participants are :-Bayavanda Mittu,Kirandanda Sampath, Chekera Ganapathy and Hottengada Ramesh of Blossoms club from Hudikeri, Ajjamada Chimma,Manira Muthappa,Manira Vijay Nanjappa, Ajjamada Mohan,Ajjamada Shankaru,Chotteyandamada Thammaiah,Chotteyandamada Vishu. Mr.Bachariyanda Chippanna welcomed, Ajjikuttira Lokesh gave vote of thanks. The prime objective of our struggle just now is insisting the union government to place a bill on the floor of the Parliament for codava land together with the expected bill on Gorkha land. we only hope that all our demands would be considered favorably and it will bring rejoicing occasion to codava race.As usual Mr.N.U.Nachappa Codava President of CNC highlighted all the facts .Participant codavas took oath in the name of guru and Karona and sun & moon in solidarity with CNC`s codava land struggle by forming a Human Chain.

Celebrating Kakkada Padinett on 3 August 2011 and presenting a Memorandum to Union Government through the DC regarding the creation of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the VIth Schedule of our Constitution.

In order to regenerate the Codava custom, customary personal laws and heritage and also to insist the Union Govt. to grant Constitutional Guarantee to Codava race CNC has programmed to celebrate Kakkada Padinett on 3 Aug. 2011 at Capitol Village in the morning hours: needless to add that the tasty and homely Codava cuisine: Naad Koli curry and Madd paisa / Madd kul / Madd putt under the folklore belief that it has 18 varieties of medicinal values if consume on that day, would be served. The main attraction would be Bel Naati ( Paddy transplantation) by CNC volunteers in a solemn ceremony. CNC has been celebrating this festival regularly to Champion Codava Land struggle for our Tribal racial identity and Constitutional Guarantee for the Codava race during the past decade.

The entire function would be preceded by presenting a Memorandum to the Union Govt. of India seeking the moving of a regular bill on the floor of the Parliament in that regard in the ensuing monsoon parliamentary session through the Deputy Commissioner Codagu by a delegation of Codavas in the morning.

Motorcade Jatha demanding Codava Land from Poochekal to Kutta on 2nd Aug. 2011.

In continuation of our assertion and insistence to move a bill on the floor of the parliament in the ensuing monsoon session regarding the creation of Codava Land autonomous region along with the bill touching the creation of Gokhaland Territorial administration slated to be place in the session we are holding the vehicular Jaatha from Poochekal to Kutta on 2nd Aug. 2011.

The PM office has forwarded the memorandum regarding the creation of Codavaland subject that we have addressed to the Honourable PM on 2nd July 2011 through the DC Kodagu Madikeri through the Govt. of Karnataka and also requested for suitable action in that regard  vide a communication dated 19-7-2011 copy marked to me just now we are release the same the press.

Codavaland Seminar on 15th Aug.
2011 Padmabhushana Prof. Dr. T.K.Oommen, the Internationally known Social Scientist will speak on the need of the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the VIth schedule of our constitution being demanded to be done on the lines of the Gorkhaland territorial Administration and tripartite agreement entered in this regard and also about the classifying Codava race as an ethno linguidtic tribal minority group, codava identity etc. at Capitol Village on 15 Aug. 2011 where a Seminar on the subject is fixed to be held at 11-00 a.m. making use of the visit of the honoured guest. All are invited.

Celebrating Kakkada Padinett on 3 Aug. 2011 and presenting a Memorandum to Union Government through the DC regarding the creation of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the Vith schedule of our Constitution.

*Celebrating Kakkada Padinett on 3 Aug. 2011 and presenting a a Memorandum to Union Government through the DC regarding the creation of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the VIth schedule of our Constitution. * In order to regenerate the Codava custom, customary personal laws and heritage and also to insist the Union Govt.

to grant Constitutional Guarantee to Codava race CNC has programmed to celebrate Kakkada Padinett on 3 Aug. 2011 at Capitol Village in the morning hours: needless to add that the tasty and homely Codava cuisine: Naad Koli curry and Madd paisa / Madd kul / Madd putt under the folklore belief that it has 18 varieties of medicinal values if consume on that day, would be served. The main attraction would be Bel Naati ( Paddy transplantation) by CNC volunteers in a solemn ceremony.

CNC has been celebrating this festival regularly to Champion Codava Land struggle for our Tribal racial identity and Constitutional Guarantee for the Codava race during the past decade. The entire function would be preceded by presenting a Memorandum to the Union Govt. of India seeking the moving of a regular bill on the floor of the Parliament in that regard in the ensuing monsoon parliamentary session through the Deputy Commissioner Codagu by a delegation of Codavas in the morning. Motorcade Jatha demanding Codava Land from Poochekal to Kutta on 2nd Aug. 2011. In continuation of our assertion and insistence to move a bill on the floor of the parliament in the ensuing monsoon session regarding the creation of Codava Land autonomous region along with the bill touching the creation of Gokhaland Territorial administration slated to be place in the session we are holding the vehicular Jaatha from Poochekal to Kutta on 2nd Aug. 2011.

The PM office has forwarded the memorandum regarding the creation of Codavaland subject that we have addressed to the Honourable PM on 2nd July 2011 through the DC Kodagu Madikeri through the Govt. of Karnataka and also requested for suitable action in that regard vide a communication dated 19-7-2011 copy marked to me just now we are release the same the press. Codavaland Seminar on 15th Aug. 2011 Padmabhushana Prof. Dr. T.K.Oommen, the Internationally known Social Scientist will speak on the need of the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the VIth schedule of our constitution being demanded to be done on the lines of the Gorkhaland territorial Administration and tripartite agreement entered in this regard and also about the classifying Codava race as an ethno linguidtic tribal minority group, codava identity etc. at Capitol Village on 15 Aug. 2011 where a Seminar on the subject is fixed to be held at 11-00 a.m. making use of the visit of the honoured guest. All are invited.

CNC's Codavaland Motorcade Jatha in Kutta dated 02 August 2011, a demand for Codavaland on par with Gorkhaland Territorial Administration.

in Pursuance of our dedicated struggle for the consideration of all our legitimate demands especially the establishment of Codava land Autonomous Region under the 6th schedule of our Constitution comprising of 45 ancient traditional codava naads ,Ethnolinguistic tribal minority status for codava race under article 340 and 342 of our Constitution and Constitutional special guarentee for our land, language, customary personal laws,cultural heritage and economic & political freedom we have held a motor cade jatha form Poojekal to Kutta on 02 August 2011 and innumerable enthusiasts participated that was followed by public meeting at Kutta Canara Bank Circle to resolve on the same. Each and every enthusiastic participants expressed their desire for the establishment of Codava land Autonomous region. The notable participants are :-Kolera Leela Appanna, Theethira Raina Naveen, Theethira Kabir, Konganda Suresh, Theethira Joyappa, Mukkatira Shiv, Mukkatira Raja, Kalichanda Dileep, Kalichanda Ratan, Chekkera Poonacha, Kallangada Saurab, Kallangada Bose and Thathanda Dileep. Bachariyanda Chippanna compeared, Theethira Mandana welcomed the gathering, Ajjikuttira Lokesh gave vote of thanks. The prime objective of our struggle just now is insisting the Union Government to place a Bill on the floor of the Parliament for Codavaland together with the expected Bill on Gorkhaland. We only hope that all our demands would be considered favorably and it will bring rejoicing occasion to Codava race. As usual Mr.N.U.Nachappa Codava ,President of CNC highlighted all the facts .Participant Codavas took oath in the name of Guru and Karona and Sun & Moon in solidarity with CNC`s Codavaland struggle by forming a Human Chain at the Canara Bank circle, Kutta.

Without any pretence we take this opportunity to place before you, our demand for the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region in South West Karnataka under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution and we insist that we have legitimate grounds for being considered to be so, we have an entirely different ethnical tribal existence and from the day when human society started breathing our race has been in existence and of course all through the ages we have had a concentric existence limited within the periphery of Kodagu district and we are happy that the district has been named after our own racial name i.e is Kodagu/Coorg. We are Codavas by race and we are happy to be identified to be so, but unfortunately all our request for us being classified as an ethnolinguistic tribal minority group and the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region have gone to deaf ears.

Without any reservation we would like to draw your kind attention to the tripartite agreement that has been mutually entered into between the Government of India, Government of West Bengal and the Gorkha Janamukthi Morcha on 18th July 2011, at Siliguri in Darjeeling district of West Bengal and the Union Government has expressed its readiness to move the Bill which ultimately leads to the establishment of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, no matter even if their demand is very nascent and not very old enough to be compared with that of the demand for the carving out Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of Our Constitution. Are we not fit enough to be considered so? Are we not have the necessary qualifications to be treated as most ancient and yet living civilised racial minority? What is it we lack to be mentioned as of to be so? We have our own system of social structure and our contribution to the defense of our land has always been in the forefront, no doubt Codavas are martial by race, but nonetheless we are agriculturists by habit, by force and by living. Should any minority group of the type of Gorkhas which has no proof of considered to be very ancient when compared with Codava race is to be classified as tribal minority, why not Codava race which all along the only perhaps one of a few, Tribal Minority be recognised as an Ethnolinguistic Tribal Minority and a Bill towards such a direction coupled with the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region be placed on the floor of the Parliament along with the one touching Gorkhaland is also included in the ensuing monsoon session and enliven our long desirable request. We have been struggling with such a demand incessantly all during the past 20 or more years. Yes our demand is more legitimate, more realistic and moralistic.

Therefore we hereby reiterate our demand for the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of Our Constitution and request you to formulate your mind to present a Bill in the ensuing monsoon session of the Parliament alongside the Bill ready to be moved touching the Gorkhaland Administration and the entire Codava generality will remain grateful to you for the same always and forever.

As a precursor to the programmed sathyagraha by Codavas and Codavathis in traditional costumes to mark the “World Indigenous Peoples Day” to be held at Townhall , Bangalore on 09 August 2011, from 930 am to 1230 pm , in order to pressurize the demand for the establishment of Autonomous “Codava Land” i.e. Codava Autonomous Region (CAR) comprising of 45 ancient traditionalal Codava Nad’s (i.e. cluster villages) i.e., the traditionalal habitation of Codavas on the lines of Darjeeling Gorkha Land under the 6th schedule of our Constitution and inclusion of Codavas in the ethno linguistic tribal minority list under Article 340 and 342 and Constitutional special guarantee for our land, language, customery personal laws and cultural heritage etc., and excemption for possessing fire arms under Indian Arms Act, Section 3 to be made into Codavas Personal Law as a constitutional guarantee for ever and ever after. In order to highlight the prime features of our activities and demands and we would be much thankful to you to depute your press correspondents with cameramen and videographers to cover the same.

We request you to be kind enough to do the needful in the matter and please see that our demands are given wide coverage.

A peaceful Codava sathyagraha today the 9th August 2011 to observe 'World Indegenious People's day'. The Demands for “Codava Land Autonomous Region – CAR” on the lines of Darjeeling Gorkha Land and other connected matters – Non fulfillment of Codava Demands the concept of Karnataka State is incomplete – regarding.

Please be informed that we have been struggling peacefully during the past 20 years without any interruption and unfortunately we are yet to achieve our goal.

1) Codava Land – with full-fledged autonomy i.e. Codava Autonomous Region (CAR) encompassed with 45 ancient traditional Codava Nads on par with Darjiling Gorkha land Territorial Administration in Sovereign Republic of India, Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) in People’s Republic of China, and Kurdisthan Autonomous Region (KAR) in Arab Republic of Iraq. Which will ensure statutory protection to Codava Race i.e. political autonomy, physical protection and financial security & over all development of Codavas. Once autonomy granted to Codava Land the state of Karnataka is understood to lose its power to enforce any enactment unless full concurrence is given by Codava Autonomous Region and the Codava Autonomous Land shall have power and right to enact law pertaining to the region with the consent of and concurrence of the Governor only. In other words the establishment of Codava Land i.e. Codava Autonomous Region presupposes legislative, executive and judicial powers to us. Crisply said it is a State within the State. We are advancing our demand for establishment of Codava Autonomous Region only on the direction as are enshrined in the Charter of United Nations and the promise that may be gauged from VI Schedule of our Constitution. In article 51 A of Indian Constitution which without mincing words directs the Governments and larger section of the society to protect, promote and help the development of composite cultural existence and the heritage of subaltern groups and their individual separate identities.

a) We dedicate to rewrite the magnificent history of Codavas that has been effaced and enliven the unique and independent identity we nurtured from ages now that is lost. Codavas should be recognised as significantly infinitesimally distinct minority nationality, recognition of 45 Nads as their traditional and indivisible homeland, recognition of Codavas right to internal self determination, we mean The right of our people to decide their own political destiny. It can also apply to autonomy and self governance; i.e. Autonomous Codava Land.

b) Effective arrangements should be made to safeguard the interest of minority Codava ethno-linguistic nationality living out side Codava Land. So that they do not fall prey to any discrimination. Our other demands are;

1) Ethno linguistic tribal status for Codavas under article 340, 342 of our constitution and extend reservation facilities in the field of education, employment and financial on the lines of other tribals of our nation.

2) Constitutional special guarantee for our land tenure and customary personnel laws on the lines of Jammu and Kashmir and North Eastern States of India under article 370 and 371 of the Constitution of India. This clause will guarantees us i.e. except alienation the entire supremacy over all the lands of Jamma tenure shall rest with hereditary traditional holders thereof. We seek constitutional protection to our land and customery personal law as done to the demands of Nagas and Mijos under article 371A and 371C of our constitution respectively and political reservation on the lines of the one extended to the people of Sikkim under the provision of 371F of our constitution by the Parliament. Codavas do deserve such a treatment and this perhaps is most appropriate line.

3) The ministry of HRD should establish Central University for World “Codavalogy” on the lines of North-Eastern Hill University, Alighar Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University, ancient Nalanda and Thakshila Universities of the yore and proposed world Sikh University at Fathegarh Sahib.

4) Codava language is a ancient, rich and living spoken language must be included in the 8th schedule of our constitution, Codava language should be implemented as a administrative language under article 347/350B of the constitution of India on par with Konkani language of the state.

5) Exemption under Indian Arms Act to hold firearms to Codava by race should continue without any hindrance forever and everafter. Such a thing should be incorporated in the manner of constitutional guarantee which may be treated as our customary personal law.

Therefore, we request you to give wide coverage and support us in our demands and oblige.

Seminar on Codavaland by CNC- Padmabushana, Professor Dr T K Oommen would speak.

The internationally renowned social scientist Prof Dr T K Oommen is scheduled to visit and participate in the Codava Seminar conducted by CNC Codava National Council on 15-08-2011 at 10 am, the venue being the Capitol village Madikeri, would speak on Codavaland Autonomous Region, Constitutional special guarantee for Codava race and granting an Ethno Linguistic Tribal Minority status for Codava race. All are requested to be present during the Seminar and know about the necessity of the struggle for the subjects mentioned above.

About the struggle for Codavaland Autonomous Region and Ethno Linguistic Tribal Minority status and thanking Honourable Chief Minister for apprising the Prime Minister for inclusion of Codava Thakk in the 8th Schedule of our Constitution.

Dear Sir,

While congratulating Sri D V Sadananda Gowda on his becoming the Chief Minister of Karnataka we appreciate his action when he apprised the Prime Minister about the inclusion of Tulu and Codava Thakk in the 8th Schedule of our Constitution we request the Honourable Chief Minister to pressurize the Union Government of India to table a Bill on the floor of the Parliament in the present ongoing Monsoon session regarding the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution on the lines of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration and assigning Ethno Linguistic Tribal Minority status for Codava race. And Codavas in general would always remain grateful to him for such a thing and his name will remain for ever and ever after in the memory of Codavas. Should such a thing come into being the unrest touching the subject will come to a rest.

Sir,

Ref: Draft Notification which the Central Government supposedly proposes touching Nagarhole Tiger Reserve-The Eco Sensitive Zone, the undated Notification is informed to have been issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests-objections to.

The Central Government Notification strangely undated of course, Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi proclaiming as many as 98 villages notified to be the area covered to create 'Zonal Master Plan for the Eco Sensitive Zone Comprising Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 and Zone 6, Identification of activities, Industrial units, lands within Municipal limits, quarrying and mining, tourism etc etc and about formation of Monitoring Committee. Lesser said the better the areas mentioned COVERS THE ENTIRE DISTRICT OF KODAGU IN KARNATAKA. The said notification warns the persons to be affected coming into operation of said notification should no objection if filed within the course of 60 days from the day when the same sees the light of publication in the Gazette.

It would be an incomplete act on our part if a news item under caption, "JILLEYANNU ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE ENDU GOSHISUVA HUNNARA" making front page appearance in local Kannada Daily Shakthi dated 19-08-2011 especially the last para therein, heralding about the dangers should the Notification comes into force. The last para therein mentions about a secret meeting said to have been of top forest officials and environmentalists held at a place in Hunsuru on 11-08-2011 which discussed about the notification and the intended insistence to avoid the same being informed to the Government of Karnataka and thereby engineer the end purpose secretly.

Added to it this district is already threatened with three more abominable schemes envisaged by the Government at the behest of pseudo enviromentalists who are eyeing on the foreign funds. First and foremost it is Western Ghats Protection Scheme, Second Greater Thalacauvery programme and the much talked of World Heritage site as has been envisaged by UNESCO in respect of the entire district. The enthusiasm, rather criminal vehemence that is being shown by the pseudo carboroexic persons and groups of individuals and the never to be satiable greedy, scheming and always arrogant bureaucrats only suggest a crude design to make Kodagu a museum piece ostensibly, but in reality to erase the very mention of this tiny district having been a place of rich cultural heritage where human beings dwelled ever since the human society came into being and fostered the God given nature so well and even now. Their only intention as may well be gauged from the draft notification and the news item as mentioned above is to convert Kodagu as a buffer zone for Wildlife by victimizing aboriginal Codava people. It amounts to a gross human rights violation.

Therefore, we take this opportunity to request you to recant, recall and withdraw the most sinister notification once without forcing the generality here to shed blood. Should the notification referred to above turns to a fraud, please investigate into the entire fraud and punish all the concerned. A copy of the draft notification issued by Union Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, and newspaper cutting is enclosed.

CNC's Codavaland Motorcade Jatha in Suntikoppa dated 21 August 2011, a demand for Codavaland on par with Gorkhaland Territorial Administration. In Pursuance of our dedicated struggle for the consideration of all our legitimate demands especially the establishment of Codava land Autonomous Region under the 6th schedule of our Constitution comprising of 45 ancient traditional codava naads ,Ethnolinguistic tribal minority status for codava race under article 340 and 342 of our Constitution and Constitutional special guarentee for our land, language, customary personal laws,cultural heritage and economic & political freedom we have held a motor cade jatha from Gaddehalla Junction to Suntikoppa on 21 August 2011 and innumerable enthusiasts participated that was followed by public meeting at Kannada Circle, Suntikoppa, to resolve on the same. Each and every enthusiastic participants expressed their desire for the establishment of Codava land Autonomous region. The notable participants are :- M/S Dasanda Devaiah, Dasanda Kiran, , Dasanda Ganesh, Dasanda Mani, Dasanda Jagadeesh, Dasanda Mani, Dasanda Ranjith, Dasanda Ramesh, Nagasettira Manu, Nagasettira Cliva, Kechira Bagesh, Maleyanda Pemmaiah, Nagasettira Prakash, Maleyanda Kaverappa, Parvengada Ravi, Puliyanda Ranjith, Konerarira Manu, Cheppudira Satheesh, Chendrimada Dolly Karumbaiah, Nandineravanda Nanda, Nandineravanda Tippu, Nandineravanda Gappu, Nandineravanda Renu, Nandineravanda Madu, Nandineravanda Viju, Nandineravanda Somaiah, Pullera Harsha and Pullera Thimmaiah. Pudiyanda Muthanna welcomed the gathering, Nandineravanda Mittu Appaiah gave vote of thanks. Pullera Kalappa compeared. The prime objective of our struggle just now is insisting the Union Government to place a Bill on the floor of the Parliament for Codavaland together with the expected Bill on Gorkhaland. We only hope that all our demands would be considered favorably and it will bring rejoicing occasion to Codava race. As usual Mr.N.U.Nachappa Codava ,President of CNC highlighted all the facts .Participant Codavas took oath in the name of Guru and Karona and Sun & Moon in solidarity with CNC`s Codavaland struggle by forming a Human Chain at Suntikoppa.

CNC's Codavaland Motorcade Jatha in chettal idated 20 August 2011, a demand for Codavaland on par with Gorkhaland Territorial Administration.

In Pursuance of our dedicated struggle for the consideration of all our legitimate demands especially the establishment of Codava land Autonomous Region under the 6th schedule of our Constitution comprising of 45 ancient traditional codava naads ,Ethnolinguistic tribal minority status for codava race under article 340 and 342 of our Constitution and Constitutional special guarentee for our land, language, customary personal laws,cultural heritage and economic & political freedom we have held a motor cade jatha from Abyathmangala Ontiangadi to Chettali on 20 August 2011 and innumerable enthusiasts participated that was followed by public meeting at Chettali Bus Stand, to resolve on the same. Each and every enthusiastic participants expressed their desire for the establishment of Codava land Autonomous region. The notable participants are :- M/S Someyanda Dilip Appachu, Bidanda Achaiah, Kongetira Lokesh, Porimanda Dinamani, Ravi, Mullanda Sunny, Mullanda Rathu, Kechetira Vicky, Battira Raghu, Puttharira Biddappa, Ichettira Pramod, Mullanda Captain Thimmaiah welcomed the gathering, Boppatira Apputta gave vote of thanks. The prime objective of our struggle just now is insisting the Union Government to place a Bill on the floor of the Parliament for Codavaland together with the expected Bill on Gorkhaland. We only hope that all our demands would be considered favorably and it will bring rejoicing occasion to Codava race. As usual Mr.N.U.Nachappa Codava, President of CNC highlighted all the facts .Participant Codavas took oath in the name of Guru and Karona and Sun & Moon in solidarity with CNC`s Codavaland struggle by forming a Human Chain at Chettali.

CNC delegation met Honourable Chief Minister Mr D V Sadananda Gowda regarding the demand for according Ethnolinguistic Tribal Minority status for Codava race.

We take pleasure to inform that we have presented the detailed memorandum to the Honourable Chief Minister Shri D V Sadananda Gowda on 24 August 2011 at his home office, Krishna in Bangalore touching the demand for the classification of Codava race as an ethnolinguistic minority tribe under Article 340 and 342 of Our Constitution which the Union Government of India referred to State Government for seeking its say.

The Honourable Chief Minister then and there assured us that he would refer back the Communication to the Union Government with favourable recommendation and he was much pleased to express his willingness to do the same with a religious fervour. During the occasion the Honourable Minister for Higher Education and Senior Member in the Cabinet Dr V S Acharya was also present. We are happy to inform you that our delegation constituted of prominent BJP District leaders like Appachetonda Manu Muthappa and Chendanda Jemcy Ponnappa. The delegation largely included Codava enthusiasts in Codava customary costumes. The delegation led by N U Nachappa Codava , President of Codava National Council comprising of CNC Volunteers M/S Kaliyanda Prakash, Althanda Usha Erappa, Nandetira Shyla Mohan, Kaliyanda Meena Prakash, Bacharaniyanda Chippana, Ajjikuttira Lokesh, Kokkengada Vicky Chengappa, Badumanda Ramesh, Pullera Kalappa, Kandera Suresh, Mookonda Dilip, Appachira Kamala, Manavatira Jagadish, Manavatira Shivani, Nandineravanda Viju, Chembanda Janath, Bepadianda Binu, Bepadianda Bidappa, Kiriyamada Sharin, Jammada Mohan, Kulletira Beba Arun, Chiyakapoovanda Manu, Katumanianda Umesh,  Biddanta Theja were the participants. We also reminded the Honourable Chief Minister about the original memorandum having been submitted to Shri B S Yeddyurappa, some two months ago and he has referred the matter to the concerned.

The annual public Kailpoud celebrations along with Codavaland Vehicular Jatha by CNC on September 01, 2011 near Middle ground Mandh, Madikeri and Motorcade procession starts from there through city and it will reach to Capitol village.

The annual public Kailpoud will be celebrated by CNC at Middle ground Mandh and after customary Pooja to the weapon and agricultural implements and other celebrations are done, a Codavaland vehicular jatha will be started there from going round the city by morning 0930 and to be terminated at Capitol village where cultural activities will be held. All are requested to participate with gay and confidence. This will be done in furtherance of our demand for the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region, besides Constitutional guarantee, and Ethnolinguistic Tribal Minority Status to Codava race.

To,

Professor K K Misra,
The Director,
Anthropological Survey of India,
27 Jawaharlal Nehru Road,
Kolkatta- 700016.
Paschim Banga(West Bengal).

8th Sept 2011

A REPRESENTATION

Through: The Honourable Deputy Commissioner, Kodagu district, Madikeri, Karnataka.

Dear Sir,

Subject: Codavas by race-anthropological survey to evaluate the possibility of classifying as Tribes- request for

1. While congratulating you for the yeomen service in the field of Anthropological Survey and identifying innumerable classes of people to be tribes, we take this opportunity to inform you that there has been a class of people living within the bounds of a tiny district called Kodagu in South West Karnataka from time immemorial and they are a classical example of racial and tribal group. They are called as Codava race are known to have made Kodagu as their homeland from time immemorial and even before the onset of human society in the district. To start with Codava race made thick forests their home, lived with other species of the denizens of jungles, breath with them and firmly constrained to eat them also for food. As time passed on, there arose human societies within the forest land and each and every Codava fostered certain qualities inherent in them fit only to be identified as the most ancient racial tribals. Codavas generally have all the qualifications that are needed to be classified as a tribe. Why, they are martial character besides being tribals. They have their own system of clannish families essentially any Codava family has been a clannish one. The senior most living male being the head of the clan and every other in the clan follows his dicta. They worship their ancestors for faith. A practice never known to any known religion, they have an unique wedding pattern unlike others, mother ties the sacred marital knot around the neck of her daughter to be given in marriage the next day. Codavas have their own typical personal laws and folk legal systems and have an extraordinary language called ‘Codavathakk’ which is the only language they speak within the family/clannish circle.

2. The Union Government has classified as many as 471 groups of aborigines as tribes on the recommendations of your Department. Unfortunately Codavas are not included in the tribal list. Eventhough Codavas fulfill all the needed qualifications to be identified as a tribe and the yardstick which utilised to assess the 471 groups to be treated as tribes should also be extended to Codava race. Already we have moved the Government of India, to classify Codava race under Article 340 and 342 of our Constitution as an Ethnolinguistic racial Tribe with Kodagu (Coorg) as their mainland, i.e traditional homeland. And the matter in the process of being considered to be so. As such we desire that you should visit Kodagu and gather the needed information and first hand input towards classifying Codava race as a tribe by means of a pucca anthropological survey. We demand the inclusion of Codava race in the tribal list, as our inherent and legitimate right as well as entitlement. And we need no charity. Better always if you consult the renowned social scientist Padmabushana Professor Dr. T K Oommen, who has studied at length about Codavas and he may be of useful service to you in arriving at a judicious conclusion.

Therefore we once again request you to do the needful as early as possible so that Codava race also may find a place in the list of tribals formulated by the Union Government of India.

8th Sept 2011

Favorable Communications from the dignitaries and Governmental Authorities

Dear Sir,

We are happy to announce that we have received favourable communications from the President and Prime Minister of India and the Karnataka Government as detailed below on our petitions and Memorandums seeking Codavaland Autonomous Region, Ethnolinguistic Tribal Minority status to Codava Race, Constitutional Special Guarantee for our Land, Language and Cultural Heritage and the question of Codava Thakk to be included in the 8th Schedule of Our Constitution and regarding proposed Caste wise Census a case for Codavas, needless to remind that We have had submitted memorandums through DC Kodagu, Madikeri through all the concerned periodically. The language employed in these communications only suggests that we will achieve our desired goal as early as possible and we request the Codava generality to show solidarity and be determined about our struggle.

Annexures:

From President's Secretariat: Serial Number P1/C/0308110165 dated 03 August 2011. From Prime Minister's Office, PMO ID No.7/3/2011-PMP4/317468 dated 18-08-2011. From Department of Personnel Affairs, Government of Karnataka, Sum. Cee Aasu E 209/pos(b)/2011 dated 27 July 2011 Reg- Codavaland. From Department of Personnel Affairs, Government of Karnataka, Sum. Cee Aasu E 283/pos(b)/2011 dated 30 July 2011 to the Director, Backward Class Welfare Department-Reg Proposed Caste wise Census- a case for Codavas. From Department of Personnel Affairs, Government of Karnataka, Sum. Cee Aasu E 377/pos(b)/2011 dated 18 August 2011. Reg-Gorkhaland and Telengana Autonomy for Autonomous Codavaland. From DC Office, Madikeri No. Saadhuvee(saa)7.2011-12 dated 17-08-2011 letter to Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Reference Sum. Cee Aasu E 292/pos(b)/2011-12 dated 01 August 2011 Reg- Codavaland, Ethnolinguistic Tribal Minority Status and Central Legislation for Jamma Property. 7.From DC Office, Madikeri No. Saadhuvee(saa)7.2011-12 dated 17-08-2011 letter to Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Reference Sum. Cee Aasu E 209/pos(b)/2011-12 dated 27 July 2011. Reg- Codavaland.

8th Sept 2011

CNC observes Black Day - a Satyagraha by Codava/Codavathis at New Delhi on 01 November 2011 i.e Karnataka Rajyotsva Day

We are pleased to announce that CNC would be observing November 01, 2011 as a Black Day to exhibit Codavas protest against the Karnataka Rajyotsva Celebrations and we assert that the very notion of the State of Karnataka would be incomplete without Codavaland Autonomous Region being carved out as being demanded by us and in that connection a peaceful Satyagraha would be held on that day during morning hours at Jantar Mantar near Parliament House, New Delhi.

Codava National Day Celebrations by CNC on 24 November 2011 at Madikeri, to mark the entry into 21st year of its eventful political struggle for Codavaland

'Codava National Day' celebrations would be held on 24 November 2011 at Gandhi Maidhan Madikeri to mark the entry into 21st year of our uninterrupted eventful political struggle for Codavas deserved demands i.e Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of Our Constitution on the lines of Codavaland Territorial Administration, Constitution Special Guarantee for Codava Race and their Land, Language, Culture, Customary Personal Laws, Economical and Political Freedom etc. and granting of an Ethno Linguistic Tribal Minority Nationality Status to Codava Race under Article 340 and 342 of Our Constitution. All Codavas are hereby requested to participate in the Codava National Day Celebrations to register solidarity with us for our dear Codavaland struggle and please note that we request all the participants to be in Codava Customary costumes.

To,

The Honourable Deputy Commissioner & District Census Officer Kodagu, Madikeri-571201

16 September 2011

Respected Sir,

Subject: Caste wise Census enumeration 2011 to be carried out from November in the district- to mention as ‘Codava’ and not as ‘Codagaru’-‘Codaga’- ‘Coorgs’ or ‘Coorgi- a request for.

1. Caste wise Census enumeration 2011 is to be carried out from November 2011 in the district and we are especially concerned with as to how Codavas should make mention of the caste when Census enumerators meet them. It is always desirable that the name of the Caste should be mentioned only as ‘Codava’ and shall never be allowed to be mentioned as ‘Codagaru’-‘Codaga’- ‘Coorgs’ or ‘Coorgi’. ‘Codava’ is the nomenclature accepted and adopted by Codavas throughout history and let us not deviate from the practice. In other words, such mentioning of the Caste name will definitely support our struggle for Codava Land Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution, Right to Internal political self determination for Codavas, universal recognition of Codava race, attaining ethno linguistic minority tribal nationality status for Codavas under Article 340 and 342 of the Constitution and Constitutional special guarantee for our land and customary personal laws under Article 370 and 371 of our Constitution,protection for our exemption certificate to possess arms without license and protection for our language ,Codava Thakk under 8th Schedule of our Constitution.

2. Let not any Codava try to be large hearted so as to allow others to derive benefits from all sources by mentioning ‘Codagaru’-‘Codaga’- ‘Coorgs’ or ‘Coorgi’. In order to avoid such an eventuality we request every Codava whenever he or she is to see that his or her caste name is mentioned as Codava by the Census enumerators, and nothing other than that. Added to it , it has been a practice of Codavas to mention the name of the pattedar/ koravakar of every respective clan or the head of the each branch to be the owner of the entire extend of the holdings of the family irrespective of the ownership of small bits of land by the members of the family. in other words if father mentions the extend of holding he has to be at 05 acres. here his 5 sons, his grandsons or great grandsons living at the time will say that he or she is the owner of entire 05 acres no matter what the small extend of land he gets from out of the entire extend of 5 acres. If all 5 sons claim individually of each holding 5 acres, then it comes approximatley in Census records as 50 acres, while in reality the entire family holds only 5 acres of land. If it divided among 5 sons, each will get only one acre in reality. This has to be carefully scrutinised in caste wise Census. Now that the government has clubbed the collection of socio economic data together with the caste basis census, let not any Codava try to assume superiority by furnishing false data to the enumerators in order to suppress the details of his or her poverty. By doing so each and every person whoever gives false information will be causing great harm to one self and community at large.

3. We further drag this opportunity to congratulate the Government of India for having decided and directed to incorporate the name of the caste of every citizen in the caste wise enumeration operation and by all approach. This perhaps is the first time that the Government of India after Independence has taken this realistic step forward. Such a thing are essential with the pluralistic society in the background and such a thing is felt very essential in order to implement the Welfare State theory and of course the bedrock of Democracy also. Caste Based Census Enumeration was started by British in 1872, it was based on caste. British people wanted to know all about castes and this curiosity in castes motivated the British to start Caste based Census. It used to get all caste related facts & figures and it was continued till 1931.

4. Now we request the District administration and District Census Officer to direct each and every census enumerator to write the Caste name of every Codava as ‘Codava’ only and not as ‘Codagaru’-‘Codaga’- ‘Coorgs’ or ‘Coorgi’.

5. We further request the DC and incharge Census officer to ascertain the name of the individual concerned, name of the caste he or she belongs to if the individual concerned happens to be a Codava ascertain the name of the Vokka-clan Khandan he or she belongs to the exact place name of such Codava clan habitates, also to mention if the family to such a person belongs has an ‘Ainemane’-temporal seat, Mandh, Kaimada, Thutngala, Kyakola etc, materials regarding his or her traditional and customary dress,food habit, language Codava thakk and festivals he or she observes (Edmyar , Kakkada padinett, Kailpodh, Puthari, Karana Kodpa) especially. please also see that such enumerators question each individual he or she possess a gun by virtue of exemption certificate under the arms Act section 3 and 4,(special privilege for Codavas); unless these things are directed to be particularly mentioned,the Census enumerations and data collections of the caste wise Census operations will not be of any use to Codavas in general and please be it known that Codavas in particular would be the losers. This is very essential and in order to protect and keep alive an extinguishing national minority Codava race.

Therefore, we fervently request the district administration/ District Census Operator to keep in mind all the things as detailed above and direct each census operator to record all such things as are answered by every Codava and make the proposed caste wise census operation 2011 meaningful and a historical success.

All Codavas wherever they are should always mention the name of their caste to be as 'Codava' only and not as 'Codaga' or 'Coorgi' in their own interest. The Caste wise census operation is said to be starting from 1 November 2011 in the District.

Copies Marked to

1. Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Government of India 2/A, Man Singh Road, New Delhi - 110011.

2. The Director, Directorate of Census Operations Karnataka 7th floor, E & F Wing, Kendriya Sadan, 17th Main Road, II Block, Koramangal, Bangalore - 560 034.

the delegation was led by : CNC President N.U.Nachappa Codava and its members Messers Kaliyanda Prakash, Appachira Rammi Nanaiah, Pullera Kalappa, Pullera Swathi Kalappa, Manavattira Shivani, Manavattira Jagadish, Chembanda Janath Kumar, Bepadiyanda Biddappa, Kulletira Arun Beba, Biddanda Theja,

CNC conducted a peaceful token Satyagraha in the vicinity of DC Office, Fort Premises Madikeri and submitted memorandum through DC Kodagu to Governor, Chief Minister, Forest Minister regarding the protection of Jamma Property rights by bringing a Central Legislation and registered our protest regarding the proposed Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2011 and submitted a memorandum to the President and Prime Minister through DC Kodagu.

Protest and delegation led by CNC Chief N U Nachappa Codava and participant volunteers are M/S Kaliyanda Prakash, Bacharanyanda Chipanna, Ajjikutera Lokesh, Pullera Kalappa, Pullera Swathi Kalappa, Kulletira Beba Arun, Chiyakapovanda Manu, Manavatera Shivani, Manavatera Jagadish, Chembanda Janath Kumar, Bolakaranda Somaiah, Badumanda Dinu, Araeda Girish.

Through the Deputy Commissioner, Kodagu District, Madikeri.

Intended recanting of Jamma property rights- treat the Jamma properties to be community rights under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution and Article 370 and 371 of our Constitution-insistence for; _ Government's announcement amounts to violation of Article 31 A and Coorg Tenancy Act 1957 enshrined in 9th Schedule of our Constitution-release white paper to the public about the meetings held on Jamma Land question.

This has reference only to the statement supposed to have been given by Shri Yogeshwara, Minister of Forests, Government of Karnataka has appeared in the media and the meeting supposed to have been held with Honourable Chief Minister on September 14, 2011 and Forest Minister, and officials of the Forest Department touching the threat made public by him regarding the intended acquisition of 18700 acres of Jamma property such as Jamma Malai, Geni Malai, Coffee Saguvali redeem Sagu Malai and Jamma Bane etc. by force terming them to be Government owned properties and recompense the persons who might loose their respective properties in the process. This in reality is the intended attempt to grab our properties. In reality all Jamma properties of all descriptions are privately owned properties, the tenures of which are restricted only to Kodagu district and the respective owners and their ancestors have been enjoying them without any restriction from ages. Now the irrepressible arrogant bureaucrats, egregious money hungry and craming politicians and self proclaimed, carborexic pseudo environmentalist mafia have thought fit to shake the very foundation of Codava existence by staking ownership over the Jamma properties of different tenures.

The Government of Karnataka or whoever it is must know that privately owned Jamma properties of all tenures and distinctions are the exclusive full fledged properties of the concerned individuals who own it, possess it, and enjoy the usufructs thereof. One must remember that the medieval Rajas or Britons who ruled Kodagu and subsequently our own popular governments have only confirmed the ownership of every inch of such properties by the holders thereof periodically by issuing one or other such orders or directions and none have powers to violate the principles as are enshrined in Articles 31 A and 9th Schedule of Our Constitution and 1957 Coorg Tenancy Act saved under the 9th Schedule of Our Constitution.

At the same time there are two groups, advocating the applicability of universal law by one and the other one is insisting for treating the same to be governed as under the older laws (i.e special privilege enjoyed by Codavas in respect of their land tenures). Infact the first one is totally wrong and the other one is some what deviated.

We insist for the continuation of the original special privileges touching Jamma properties by the holders thereof and we pressurize for the special protection under 6th Schedule of our Constitution in the manner of community rights and Article 370 and 371 in the manner of J & K and North Eastern States of India so that the full fledged ownership over such properties shall remain with the respective holders thereof for ever and everafter. And we may allow restrictions regarding the alienation of the same. The other proviso we are likely to insist is that should any holders proposed to subject each of such properties to leasehold rights the intended group persons to such leasehold rights should have Codavas within amongst them.

The one other enigmatic statement blurted out by the Forest Minister is that the idea behind such acquisition of properties according to him is to recoup the forest land shrunken in the State and what is the main idea behind such a mischievous and misleading statement Shri Yogeshwar alone should explain. The only way left open to the Government of Karnataka is to recall forest lands allowed to be enjoyed by private individuals, outside vote banks(mainly Kadamakal, Nilambur Plantations and Tatas and other Companies) included and try its hand to recuperate the shrunken forest lands on account of its own misdeeds and criminality ever since 1956 i.e after State Reorganisation Act came into force. the then Coorg State amalgamated with Karnataka. Not Jamma properties of any nature.

Let not the Government of Karnataka base their intentions and activities on the self proclaimed great administrators/environmentalists? like M/S Yellappa Reddy and Venkata Subbaiah and the self interested dubious and never honest NGO Environmentalists who arranged lorry loads of money from foreign countries under one or other pretext. It is such a group of people as mentioned here are the actual ones culprits who have attempted to poison the concerned of the ruling class. The Government must know that such a hasty decision expounded by Forest Minister and his mentors is inviting trouble; possibly unrest should it go ahead with the dangerous decision as is let known by the Minister Shri Yogeshwara.

Therefore we insist the Government of Karnataka to avoid bringing into action the things what the Minister and others have explained with regard to traditional Jamma properties.

We also insist the Government of Karnataka to release the white paper and make public the decision whatever it has taken on 14th of September 2011.

26 September 2011

To,

1. Her Excellency the Honourable President, Sovereign Republic of India, Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi.

2. The Honourable Prime Minister, Sovereign Republic of India, South Block, New Delhi.

Subject: proposed Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2011 -objections for

We hereby register our opposition to the proposed Draft Bill under the nomenclature as the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2011 expounded by the Union Government of India and we desire that such a Bill should not be presented in the ensuing winter session of the Parliament since almost every inch of land in Kodagu comes under the description of the properties intended to be acquired as promulgated in the hastily prepared Bill. It reflects the idea of the concerned to alienate our properties to foreigners, Multi National Companies, Moneybags, Business tycoons and private Individuals. A detailed objections will be sent soon.

Press Release

                                                                 30 September 2011

Dear Sir,

We are in agreement with the long pending demand of Palestinian people for their own Sovereign Nation and the pains what the Palestinians have suffered and have been suffering in that regard. We are happy that the attending leaders in the UN General Assembly the other Day when Mr Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian President could make out grounds for the recognition and confirmation of Independent Sovereign Nationhood for Palestinian People. Though the gentleman is not alive just now, the legendary PLO Leader, Mr Yasser Arafat's memory and the things what he did and the leadership what he gave to the Palestinian Peoples' Struggle and Demand is unforgettable and we register our respect to the departed soul.

Since Codavaland demand and struggle is almost akin and similar to that of the demands of the Palestinian people in a different way. We are capable of gauging their pains and pangs and we are in support of their claim. Please see that a separate nationhood for Palestinians is recognised as early as possible by UNO.

Dear Sir,

We are pleased to inform you that we held a press meet at Press club Madikeri this morning and we explained in detail about the need of the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region under the 6th Schedule of our Constitution and we sought to insist the Government of India to table a Bill on the floor of the Parliament touching the same. We also informed the general public and the concerned through the media about our proposed Satyagraha on 14 October 2011 in the vicinity of DC office, Madikeri and present a memorandum through DC to the Government of India thereafter regarding our dear subject and also about the proposed New Delhi Chalo programme of Codava volunteers and a Satyagraha on 01 November 2011 to exhibit our resentment for subjugating Codavas under the draconian rule of Karnataka. And also inorder to insist the Union Government to expedite the establishment of Codavaland Autonomous Region on the lines of Darjeeling Gorkhaland Territorial Administration. The last of the things announced was about the 20th 'Codava National Day' celebrations scheduled to be held on 24 November 2011 at Gandhi Grounds Madikeri as usual.

CNC Chief N U Nachappa Codava addressed the media persons and M/s Kaliyanda Prakash and Chambanda Janath were present during the occassion.