Mumbai: Anonymous Donor Saves Sanjan Sanatorium for Parsi-Irani Community
An anonymous Parsi donor from overseas has stepped in to prevent the sale of a 2.5-acre sanatorium property in Sanjan, ensuring it remains available for the Parsi-Irani community.
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The news was greeted with widespread cheer and relief in the community, which had strongly opposed the sale. “A donor (who wishes to remain anonymous) has now graciously committed support to ensure that the sanatorium can remain operational for the next few years without any financial burden to the trust. Therefore, the immediate need to sell the said property at present is not necessary,” the trustees stated on Friday.
Trustees have decided to suspend the process with respect to the proposed auction sale. “We extend our sincere gratitude to the donor, as also to all those who supported the trust in the aforesaid process and regret any inconvenience that may have been caused to any of the bidders and others involved in the sale auction,” the WZOTF added.
Earlier this week, despite strong opposition from within the community, the trustees proceeded with the property's auction and received the highest bid of Rs 8 crore from Chandan Steel. The trust had been forced to consider selling the property due to increasing operational losses and poor occupancy. “The Trust has provided boarding and lodging at the sanatorium at nominal rates to members of the Parsi/Irani Zoroastrian community since the year 2001. Over the last few years, the trust has suffered high operational losses in doing so. Many attempts have been made by the trustees to offset the same, and several avenues were explored in that regard. Since no improvement was forthcoming, trustees were left with no option but to take a decision to put the property up for sale so that the monies being spent on the property, as well as the sale proceeds thereof, can be better utilized for more deserving charitable purposes,” the WZOTF explained.
The trustees had also been simultaneously exploring other ways to ensure that the property need not be sold. Now that a donor has been found, the WZOTF has decided to suspend the sale, ensuring that the sanatorium will continue to serve the Parsi-Irani community for the foreseeable future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the sanatorium property in Sanjan up for sale?
The World Zoroastrian Organisation Trust Funds (WZOTF) decided to sell the sanatorium property due to increasing operational losses and poor occupancy. The trust had been providing boarding and lodging at nominal rates to the Parsi-Irani community, leading to financial difficulties.
Who stepped in to prevent the sale of the sanatorium?
An anonymous Parsi donor from overseas stepped in to provide financial support, ensuring that the sanatorium can remain operational without the need to sell the property.
What was the highest bid received for the sanatorium property?
The highest bid received for the sanatorium property was Rs 8 crore from Chandan Steel.
How did the community react to the news of the sale being suspended?
The news of the sale being suspended was greeted with widespread cheer and relief in the Parsi-Irani community, which had strongly opposed the sale.
What is the future of the Bai Maneckbai P.B. Jeejeebhoy Sanatorium?
With the support of the anonymous donor, the sanatorium will remain operational for the next few years without any financial burden to the trust, ensuring continued service to the Parsi-Irani community.
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