Leslie Claudius Gets Rs 6 Lakhs from CBEC
FOUR Olympic Medals (three gold and one silver), a Padmasri, a retired Assistant Collector of Customs - unmatched by any other Indian - that is Leslie Claudius for you.
Please see DDT 1972 30.10.2012 - CBEC - Please Take Care of Olympian Leslie Claudius.
Former CBEC Member SK Choudhury has written a letter to the Chairman and Member (P&V) of CBEC, "Let Leslie not feel that in the twilight of his illustrious life with the inevitable aging process taking its toll, he has been deserted by the very family of which he was such a proud member! I, therefore, appeal to you as the head of the service for taking initiative in organising immediate grant of sufficient fund from the Welfare Fund for his treatment."
It is learnt that Board has acted swiftly and an amount of Rs. 6 Lakhs was sanctioned and a cheque has been issued.
A great gesture!
DDT had commented, "The CBEC should act immediately, while Leslie is still alive. Madam Chairman - this is a great opportunity for you to prove that Customs is concerned."
We heartily congratulate the CBEC and FM for this noble act - and in time.