Welcome to -
470 Peekay (Minoo) Mansion, 2nd Floor, Chira Bazar, J.S.S Road, Mumbai 400 002
The Grand Club of St. Anthony
- DA FREGUEZIA DE GALGIBAGA
A Home Away From Home - an investment in our community’s future.
A Legacy Worth Preserving – Our Kudd
The history of our Club (Kudd in Konkani) dates back to its establishment during colonial times, by a group of devoted parishioners from St. Anthony of Galgibaga Parish — along with members from the villages of Chiplem, Galgibag, Sadolxem, and Maxem.
The Kudd was founded with a noble purpose: to provide shelter, support and a sense of belonging to parishioners from St. Anthony Church, Galgibag, who travelled to Mumbai in search of employment, education, medical assistance, or other opportunities. It also served as a temporary home for many of our people who were in transit to foreign countries, especially seamen who spent days or weeks in Mumbai before boarding ships.
In those days, life in Mumbai was not easy for newcomers. The Kudd became more than just a building — it became a family. Operated as a dormitory-style residence with a common kitchen, members shared meals, responsibilities, joys, and struggles together. It was a place where parishioners looked after one another like brothers and sisters while being far away from their homes in Goa.
For generations, this Kudd has stood as a symbol of unity, sacrifice, and foresight. Our ancestors built it with hard work, dedication, and the dream that future generations would always have a place in Mumbai they could call their own.
The Present Challenge
Today, our Kudd faces one of the biggest challenges in its history — an ongoing battle with the landlord and the uncertainty surrounding the future of the property.
This is not merely a legal or financial issue. It is a fight to preserve our heritage, identity, and the legacy left behind by our forefathers. If we fail to stand together now, we risk losing something that generations before us worked tirelessly to create and protect.
The responsibility of safeguarding the Kudd no longer rests only with the older generation. It now belongs equally to the youth and every parishioner who values our community’s history and future.
During the AGM meeting held on 3- May - 2026 at 10:00 am at St. Anthony High School Hall, Galgibaga, Bardroy Barretto and Remiz Cardoz updated the members of the current situation of the Trust and the court case. - Reference "Minutes of Meeting" dated 3-May 2026.
A notice was served by the Mumbai government office to the landlord that the building was not safe for living unless it was repaired.
At this time, the landlord was also looking for redevelopment of the building with a builder.
The landlord initially filed a case against the Trust saying that he did not know us and that we were living illegally on his premises.
The trust filed a case using a lawyer from Mumbai and following legal proceedings and submission of supporting documents, The Court acknowledged the Trust’s tenancy rights in accordance with the consent terms and documents submitted. The court order and consent terms will be shared with the members.
It is recorded and acknowledged that the carpet area of the subject premises is approximately 1,200 sq.ft. After detailed discussions and negotiations with the landlord, it was mutually agreed that, in the event of any redevelopment, the minimum guaranteed allocation of 1,000 sq.ft. carpet area with a parking will be allotted to our Trust. As on date our Trust is in occupation and possession of the larger portion of the 2nd Floor, comprising of three rooms, a kitchen, and the adjoining passage area.
If any redevelopment takes place, our Trust will be a party to it, and will have a seat to discuss with the developer during negotiations.
We are now paying a rent of Rs.1200/- every month as we are the absolute tenants of the premises as per the agreed consent terms.
We have already done some minor repairs to the premises using funds from our saving account.
It was unanimously agreed that any compensation received in connection with redevelopment shall belong solely to the Trust and shall be deposited into the Trust account for utilization as approved by the General Body.
Remiz Cardoz, Bardroy Barretto and Irwin Cardozo were thanked in a special way for their untiring follow up on the court case and Roque Barretto & Crisolio Monteiro for handling the premises and overseeing repairs and rent payment.
NOTE : To know more about the Kudd system, check the "Important link" section and the below presentation by Dr Aida Dourado
