Pune: Claudius Fernandes Receives President's Award


by Bertha Fernandes


Pune, Feb 3: Claudius Anthony Fernandes, Air Customs Superintendent, Pune Airport has been awarded an Appreciation Certificate for specially distinguished record of service by the President of India on Republic Day 2008. 

This award has been conferred on him for display of exceptional commitment, maintaining excellence and devotion in discharge of his duties, clean service record while achieving the goals set for his organization.

He is involved in imparting training to various Drug Enforcement Agencies including Crime Branch Units in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra; Police Academy, Nashik; Anti Narcotics Cell of Madhya Pradesh Police in Indore; CISF units in Mumbai/Bhopal and Goa Police.

He has earlier been awarded the Samman Patra in 2006 of his outstanding performance by the Chief Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise, Pune.

He has also been given a Certificate of Merit in recognition of the exemplary services rendered by him in Preventive and Anti-smuggling activities by Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai  in 1995.

He was posted in Mumbai for many years where he busted several drug rackets.

Claudius joined the Department in 1985 and has detected several cases of foreign currency and silver smuggling amounting to more than Rs 7.5 crores  on his own information.  He has also detected several cases of smuggling of gold/silver/foreign currency leading to seizure of the contraband worth more than Rs 30 crores. 

In the area of custom duty evasion, he has detected cases of misuse of advance licenses and various export promotion schemes and recovered duty of more than Rs 4 crores and seizure of goods worth nearly Rs 20 crores. 

He is also instrumental in the arrest of several persons in drug related offences and has seized various narcotics and psychotropic substances worth several crores under the provision of the NDPS Act.

Claudius completed his schooling at Our Lady of Perpetual Succor High School, Chembur, Mumbai and is a Science graduate from Mumbai University.  He then completed his Masters in Management from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune.

Claudius, popularly known as Raja to all his near and dear ones, is the son of the late Anthony Diego Fernandes from Mochhar (St Roque’s Church, Neerude Parish) and Louiza Fernandes from Belloor Parish (St Michael’s Church).

  

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  • Girish DIghe, Pune / Mumbai

    Wed, Feb 27 2008

    Truly deserving candidate for the award in past so many years. It should have come at least 4 to 5 years ago. Never the less, better late than never. At least we could say that the Govt. has delivered the good!!!! CONGRATULATIONS.

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  • alfred crasta, shimoga

    Tue, Feb 05 2008

    Congratulations sir all the best for your future endeavours.

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  • meleeta monterio, goa

    Tue, Feb 05 2008

    May god bless you Claudius and may the good work always continue.

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  • roshan kamat, kudla

    Wed, Feb 06 2008

    Dear claudius you look like a tough guy in the photo.i am sure u are.keep up the great job.we need people like you

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  • zester mendes, mysore/chickmagluru

    Wed, Feb 06 2008

    Congratulations Mr Claudius.the few people like you in our system make us feel proud.and a if we have a few more people like you in the system India would become a great country.

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  • stephanie d'souza, mangalore

    Wed, Feb 06 2008

    Congrats claude. Now I am really proud to be a Manglorean..

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  • crystal,

    Wed, Feb 06 2008

    Congratulations! you have made everyone in our community proud!

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  • Kevin Menezes, Allahabad / Mumbai

    Wed, Feb 06 2008

    Congratulations on this honor. It is good to hear that people with a conscience are protecting the nation from drugs. Keep up the good work.

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  • Sohan Maheshwar, Bangalore

    Wed, Feb 06 2008

    In this world of scams and pay offs, its rare to come across someone with a clean record. hats off!

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  • Shareen Rodrigues, Kalina

    Wed, Feb 06 2008

    Congrats! Raja. Very proud of you. All the best to you in your future endeavours.

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  • Hilda and Ronald Pereira, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Wed, Feb 06 2008

    Congratulations! Dear Raja on being conferred the prestigious award by the President of India for your selfless and meritorious service to our country, thus making us proud.

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  • Anil Rego, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Tue, Feb 05 2008

    It is a proud moment not only for all the konkani speaking community, but also to all Catholics. Raja is truly a person who is witnessing christian living by his deeds and actions. May the Almighty bless and keep you in His shelter, always.

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  • Mallika, Bangalore

    Tue, Feb 05 2008

    Congrats Raja!!! All of us at home, including Dad, Mom & Mridul are really thrilled to hear this news. Keep the flag flying high...

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  • Jerry Fernandes, Kandivli,Mumbai-67

    Tue, Feb 05 2008

    Congratulations to you dear Raja.You have brought fame not only to your immediate family but also to all Mangloreans.Keep it up and I am sure you will receive many more such awards. God bless you.

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  • Neeraj Fernandes, Belloor/ Koppla

    Tue, Feb 05 2008

    Congrats dear Raja. Its very fantastic to have Cousin like you. I wish you that you will continue to do the same to our country and make us INDIAN's very Proud. All the best for you Future.

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  • Robert Pereira, Koramangala,Bangalore

    Tue, Feb 05 2008

    Chak De, Raja! Congrats on your achievement! You have made the Konkani people proud! Excelsior! Higher! Sky is your limit!

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  • Gayathri,

    Tue, Feb 05 2008

    Claudius Fernandes, you have done us Mangloreans proud. Heaaty congratulations.

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  • Vanessa Noronha, Mumbai

    Tue, Feb 05 2008

    Its really a wonderful achievement, such an honour being felicitated by the President. Congratulations Claudius. Keep up the good work and continue to make us, Mangaloreans feel proud! Bravo!

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  • John & Jeanette Fernandes, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Tue, Feb 05 2008

    Raja, we're thrilled to bits and proud to have such a "famous" nephew! You truly deserve your success and we know how much you've sacrificed to achieve whatever you have. Your commitment to your job is something that everybody should attempt to emulate. Congratulations Raja.

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  • rohit fernandes, bangalore

    Tue, Feb 05 2008

    Raja the FERNANDES family is proud of you.keep up the great work.

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  • anna & suhas, mumbai

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    We had the privelege of working with Mr. Fernandes for a short period. We found him to be a thorogh gentleman, honest and dedicated to his job. He is a true Indian. We feel honoured to know him. Keep it up Mr. Fernandes. You deserve much more & hope 'more' keeps coming.

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  • HARRY D'SOUZA, COORG / ABU DHABI

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    GREAT, I SALUTE YOU Mr. RAJA, GOD BLESS

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  • Alfred J. Rebello, Kundapur/Dubai

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Well Done Claude. It is very difficult rather do not get such trusted officers in these days. Being a Custom officer, he would have made a fortune but he chose to serve the country in a truthful way. He is an example and mentor for those working in the Government offices. All should take his initiative so our country can fly higher & higher. Can we?

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  • Lynette Menezes, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    It's great to have such a great achiever in our family! You've really done us proud! Congratulations Raja.

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  • Lydia, Mumbai

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Congrats, It is good to know that we have such courageous young people in our country. Keep it up. We are proud of you.

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  • Rashmi Fernandes, Kushekar/Bangalore

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Good work Raja. You have done us all proud. Congratulations

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  • Christabelle Cabral, Goa / Dubai

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Congratulations Claudius on winning the President's Appreciation Certificate. May God keep you safe and help you in your mission. Keep up the good work. We are proud of you.

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  • Sandra Fernandes & Nigel Miranda, Dubai

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Congratulations! Tu bhi kya yaar! Kisi ko bataya bhi nahin. Hum log TV dekh lete.

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  • Anita Fernandes, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    I'm a first cousin of Claudius (hardly ever known by that name) and I couldn't contain my excitement when I got to know of his award! Raja, as he is fondly called by family, is the most unassuming, shy and yes, secretive guy I know! He's tough looking and obviously tough at his workplace though family knows that he's a kind, compassionate guy at heart! Raja, I agree with the President - you're soooo perfect for the job you're doing and with all your good qualities coupled with your determination,

    I'm sure you'll continue to have great successes in the future! Congratulations Raja and may you have many more!

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  • Valerian Fernandes, Kulshekar/Bangalore

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Congratulations Raja. Keep it up. We are proud of you. Keep the flag of honesty flying high.

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  • Meera Pais, Bejai/Dubai

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Congratulations Mr.Claudius on your acheivement. We are proud of you. Wishing you the best in life,

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  • Celia Rodrigues, Mangalore / Dubai

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Congratulations, Claudius on receiving the President's Appreciation Certificate and for your all your years of dedication to the cause of keeping our youth away from drugs. We hope you inspire the next generation of drug enforcement officers to similar levels of courage and commitment. We pray for your safety while you continue your good work.

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  • Melwyn Pereira, Mangalore/Sharjah

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Its rare to see a Catholic being applauded/awarded. Congratulations to Claudius Fernandes on receiving President's Award for specially distinguished record of service. Good job Claudius, wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Congratulations Mr. Claudius uopon your achievement. I am proud that an honest officer belonging to Konkan is recieving the Presidents Award. May you climb many more Steps in your organisation.

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nanthur/Chicago

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Congratulations to Claudius Fernandes on receiving President's Award for specially distinguished record of service. Good job Claudius, wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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  • Steve,Amitha & Sasha Saldanha, Belloor / Dubai

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Raja, Congratulations on winning this prestigious award.

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  • Hareesh Pereira, Mangalore/ New Jersey,USA

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Many Congratulations to Raja on this distinguished award which he deserves for his excellent and exemplary contribution to society!! I am sure under his training and supervision we will have people like him which the country is in need of.

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  • Ivan Fernandes, Mangalore / Dubai

    Mon, Feb 04 2008

    Dear Raja, Congrats. We are really proud of your achievements. It's nice to see that honesty and hard work really pays off at the end. Continue with your hard work and commitment to your duty.

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