Tehmulji Hospital: Parsi Lying-In Hospital caught in revamp row

Date

October 5, 2011

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arZan

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Bombay | Mumbai

Talks about revamping the century-old Tehmulji Parsi Lying-in Hospital has led to sparks flying between the managing committee of the hospital and a section of the Parsi community.

By Ananya Banerjee | Indian Express

The members of the managing committee had put forth a plan in March to turn the hospital into a 100-bed super-specialty orthopaedic centre, the first of its kind in the city.

However, some members of the Bombay Parsi Punchayat (BPP) vehemently opposed the plan, fearing that handing over the revamp project to a non-Parsi firm will result in cutting a cheap deal.

“Auctioning the hospital will fetch us around Rs 100 crore, but as per the clauses in the contract the hospital will be leased out only for a couple of crores, which is ridiculous considering its prime location,” said Dinshaw Mehta, chairman of the BPP, the lease holder of the hospital.

“The project was discussed by the managing committee in March, but we were informed only in September when they asked us for a verification. Instead of handing it over to a private firm, we should talk about how it can be developed for the Parsi community. There are many complexities that need to be looked into and the matter is yet to be discussed at the BPP board meeting,” said Mehta.

Minoo Shroff, member of the managing committee, denied any clash of interests. “The plan to revamp the hospital is still in a tentative stage and no one has been approached yet. There is no difference of opinion between the BPP and the hospital authorities. Ultimately, the BPP has the final say,” he said.

However, Dr Prakash Khubchandani, managing director of the Khubchandani Hospitals Private Ltd, admitted that they have been roped in for the project.

“We approached the hospital authorities with our proposal and they agreed. The hospital’s lease period expired in 1992 and the onus of renewing it is on us before we can go ahead with any work,” he said.

26 Comments

  1. Bejibuhariwala

    FAVOURABLE SOLUTION FOR PARSI COMMUNITY IS MUST

  2. Bejibuhariwala

    FAVOURABLE SOLUTION FOR PARSI COMMUNITY IS MUST

  3. Bejibuhariwala

    FAVOURABLE SOLUTION FOR PARSI COMMUNITY IS MUST

  4. Guest

    The Parsi Lying-In hospital should be used only for Parsi. Non-Parsi should not be allowed to use or renovate the hospital. The BPP should develop the hospital for Parsi Community only.

  5. Hombil

    Parsi Lying-In Hospital is an institution associated with the Parsi community in Mumbai for many years and it is part of the Mumbai Parsis’ history! BPP and the managing committee of the hospital should work towards a solution, which benefits the Parsi community. Parsis in Mumbai need to move on with time and BPP has to take the lead.

  6. Guest

    The Parsi Lying-In hospital should be used only for Parsi. Non-Parsi should not be allowed to use or renovate the hospital. The BPP should develop the hospital for Parsi Community only.

  7. Guest

    The Parsi Lying-In hospital should be used only for Parsi. Non-Parsi should not be allowed to use or renovate the hospital. The BPP should develop the hospital for Parsi Community only.

  8. xyz

    Please handover to Mr. Ratan Tata. He will do wonders in making a new hospital.

  9. Contradhongi

    Why it can not be made a Polyclinic with Rooms being let out to Medical Practitioners for various ailments. Rent to be charged may be less for Parsee doctors and higher for non Parsee medicos. Similarly, Parsee patients can be offered  services by all doctors at a discount. This premises are in the Central Business district and those in the field of Sonography, Dentistry, Pathology can get clientele from premium SOBO locality. It would be a win win  for all.

  10. Hombil

    Parsi Lying-In Hospital is an institution associated with the Parsi community in Mumbai for many years and it is part of the Mumbai Parsis’ history! BPP and the managing committee of the hospital should work towards a solution, which benefits the Parsi community. Parsis in Mumbai need to move on with time and BPP has to take the lead.

  11. Hombil

    Parsi Lying-In Hospital is an institution associated with the Parsi community in Mumbai for many years and it is part of the Mumbai Parsis’ history! BPP and the managing committee of the hospital should work towards a solution, which benefits the Parsi community. Parsis in Mumbai need to move on with time and BPP has to take the lead.

  12. xyz

    Please handover to Mr. Ratan Tata. He will do wonders in making a new hospital.

  13. xyz

    Please handover to Mr. Ratan Tata. He will do wonders in making a new hospital.

  14. Contradhongi

    Why it can not be made a Polyclinic with Rooms being let out to Medical Practitioners for various ailments. Rent to be charged may be less for Parsee doctors and higher for non Parsee medicos. Similarly, Parsee patients can be offered  services by all doctors at a discount. This premises are in the Central Business district and those in the field of Sonography, Dentistry, Pathology can get clientele from premium SOBO locality. It would be a win win  for all.

  15. Contradhongi

    Why it can not be made a Polyclinic with Rooms being let out to Medical Practitioners for various ailments. Rent to be charged may be less for Parsee doctors and higher for non Parsee medicos. Similarly, Parsee patients can be offered  services by all doctors at a discount. This premises are in the Central Business district and those in the field of Sonography, Dentistry, Pathology can get clientele from premium SOBO locality. It would be a win win  for all.

  16. Peejaydee

    Are you a doctor?

  17. Peejaydee

    Are you a doctor?

  18. Peejaydee

    Are you a doctor?

  19. Contradhongi

    No Sir,
    But I have seen the Sonologists, (mostly all Shahs) minting money at the expense of  middle class patients and most of our community members are in middle class range. Similarly, gone are the days when one could visit a dentist for ‘filling’ a   cavity or getting extraction. You have any idea of what a Root canal  treatment costs.? My suggestion is to help middle class members of community to avail  decent and late4st treatment for day care maladies at affordable rates. Do not  indulge in innuendos of motivated posts. Thanks.

  20. Contradhongi

    No Sir,
    But I have seen the Sonologists, (mostly all Shahs) minting money at the expense of  middle class patients and most of our community members are in middle class range. Similarly, gone are the days when one could visit a dentist for ‘filling’ a   cavity or getting extraction. You have any idea of what a Root canal  treatment costs.? My suggestion is to help middle class members of community to avail  decent and late4st treatment for day care maladies at affordable rates. Do not  indulge in innuendos of motivated posts. Thanks.

  21. xyz

    What is the latest position of this re-development ?? Will BPP please clarify to the community. thanks in advance. BPP has sufficient funds to construct a new hospital on their own in collaboration with TATA.

  22. xyz

    BPP must construct a hospital again for parsis only.

  23. xyz

    What is the latest position of this re-development ?? Will BPP please clarify to the community. thanks in advance. BPP has sufficient funds to construct a new hospital on their own in collaboration with TATA.

  24. xyz

    What is the latest position of this re-development ?? Will BPP please clarify to the community. thanks in advance. BPP has sufficient funds to construct a new hospital on their own in collaboration with TATA.

  25. xyz

    BPP must construct a hospital again for parsis only.

  26. xyz

    BPP must construct a hospital again for parsis only.