Stop speculating, MIC won't be dissolved tomorrow - Palanivel

"There has been numerous allegations and misinformation being spread to the media in respect of the issues of the elections raised by the Registrar of Societies (“ROS”)."

That was the stern remarks by MIC president, Datuk Seri G.Palanivel in a media statement issued today to clarify the true position relating to the issues with the ROS to put a stop to speculations.

"Firstly, ROS had issued recommendations by letter dated 5 December 2014 to MIC in relation to the allegations made by certain quarters after the elections for the Vice Presidents and Central Working Committee members."

These findings and recommendations were made without MIC being given any opportunity to answer them to the ROS," said Palanivel.

"We had immediately appointed lawyers to look into these issues and we have, on the advice of lawyers, issued a letter dated 24 December 2014 seeking clarifications and raised certain issues with the ROS. ROS has replied by the letter dated 31 December 2014."

He also said that he has appointed several lawyers to peruse all the issues who will advice on the next course of action in the near future.

"At this juncture, I am not able to give more details as it may prejudice MIC’s rights."

"In the meantime, we have again written to ROS on 2 January 2015 requesting for extension of time, without prejudice to MIC’s rights.

"I would like to make it clear that there are certain procedures and proper channels provided for in the Societies Act, 1966 in dealing with complaints and decisions made by the Registrar of Societies."

"We, together with the lawyers, are following proper procedures and have taken all measures necessary to protect the interest of MIC in this matter."

Palanivel said that there are mounting fears that MIC will be deregistered within 90 days from 5 December 2014 if no re-election is conducted.

"I would like to assure all that we will not in any way allow such de-registration to take place."