Dr. Dabir Ahmed, Hony. Treasurer, proposed the name of M/s. M. Ali Raza & Company as the Auditor for Financial Year 2024-2025.

The members approved the name of M/s. M. Ali Raza & Company as the Auditor for Financial Year 2024-25.

Discussion on Hony. General Secretary’s Report.

I) Honorary General Secretary informed the members that The Muslim Institute conducted a Job Fair in association with Mahindra Pride Classroom. Around 300 girls turned up and were interviewed by the Representatives of various companies. The selected candidates were offered job.
ii) He also informed the members that a new gate has been constructed on Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road.
iii) The Library section has been functioning well. The students have been provided maximum facilities.
iv) All the sections of the Muslim Institute have organized various programmes which were highly successful.
v) The Education Sub-committee organized 15 programmes altogether this year. Coaching classes for various Competitive Exams life Miscellaneous Services Exams , Clerkship Examination, Recruitment for Sergeant and Sub Inspectors in the police force, were conducted. In the crash course for B.A. LLB Entrance Test, 70 students were enrolled, of which more than 50% got a place in the Merit List.
vi) All efforts are being made for the Installation of lift and construction of Light Roof Structure. The work is expected to start very soon.

Some of the members came up with their observations and suggestions. These valuable suggestions were given a patient hearing. The following members were among the speakers.
1. Mr. Amanullah Ansari, Senior Member clarified the term “Corpus Fund” mentioned in the Auditor’s Report and query of Rashed Nehal Siddiqui, Life Member about the same. He suggested that to get Tax Exemption under Section 80G, the Constitution of the Muslim Institute requires amendment to include persons from the weaker sections and Non-Muslims also. He further suggested that the Statement of Accounts and Reports of the activities of the different SubCommittees should be given separately. The Income and Expenditure Statement should be provided to the members in Advance.
2) Azhar Imam He sought clarification about the statement of Income and Expenditure regarding Multi-Gym section. His query was satisfied by the Hony. Treasurer.
3) Rashed Nehal Siddiqui : He suggested that the appointment of the Auditor should be done through Tender process.
4) Hafizur Rahman He suggested that the notice of the A. G. M. should be printed both in English and Urdu. The General Secretary’s report should also be in Urdu. He stressed the need of expediting the construction work of lift in the Muslim Institute. He expressed disappointment over holding of Zikr-e-Shahadat Programme which was attended by a very few people only.
5) Dr. Amjad Ali Ansari : He suggested that at least 25 Life Members should be made every year.
6) Dr. Akbar Ali : He suggested that Cataract operation and Health Check-up Camp should also be organized by The Muslim Institute.

The President of the Muslim Institute, Mr. Md. Nadimul Haque, delivered his Presidential address in the end.
i) He suggested that The Muslim Institute should organize a programme on the Urdu Poet Meer Taqi Meer to celebrate his Tri Centenary.
ii) Job Fair should be organized every six months to create job opportunities for the youths. iii) Indoor games like Chess and Dart Competition should be introduce.
iv) Players of the Billiards section deserve appreciation for their commendable performance at state level. The budget allocation for the Billiards section should be increased. The budget of the Table Tennis should also be increased. v) Account of the Income and Expenditure should be displayed in the Muslim Institute in advance to give members the opportunity to study it and put forward their suggestions.
vi) Some prominent personalities who are coming to Kolkata should also be hosted by the Muslim Institute. He suggested that The Muslim Institute should accord felicitation to Mr. Salman Khurshid who is scheduled to arrive in Kolkata for the West Bengal Urdu Academy’s Programme “Beyad-e-Janne Alam”.
vii) Awareness programme about Waqf Amendment Bill should also be organized by The Muslim Institute. Justice Sahidullah Munshi, newly appointed Chairman of the West Bengal Board of Auqaf may be invited and felicitated.
viii) Website of the Muslim Institute, Facebook etc. may be utilized for highlighting the activities of the Muslim Institute.

Vote of Thanks :

Md. Nadimul Haque Chairman

Mukhtar Ali thanked the members, the President and the General Secretary for conducting the Annual General Meeting in such a smooth manner. He also suggested The Muslim Institute should approach the government for the allotment of Land for setting up a new building. He also suggested that the Life Members and Senior Members should be involved in the activities of the Muslim Institute.
The meeting ended with the vote of thanks.