Introduction

The erstwhile Malabar District comprises of the present Palghat, Malappuram, Kozhikode,Wayanad,Cannanore and Kasargod Districts.Calicut was the head quarter of Malabar.We are traditionally traders and exporters,the native business men felt the importance and the pressing need for their own association and the Malabar Chamber of Commerce was formed in the year 1929.Subsequently in 1931 it was incorporated under the Indian Companies Act 1913. It is gratifying to note that the Calicut Chamber of Commerce and Industry which comprised of mainly industries of Calicut was amalgamated with the Malabar Chamber of Commerce in the year 1985.
   
Pattern of Membership
Individuals, Firms, Joint families, Joint Stock Companies, Corporations, Chambers of Commerce and Trade Associations protecting or promoting or engaged in or interested in Trade, Industry, Commerce, Banking, Insurance, Transport , Mining, Manufacturing and other business or profession shall be eligible to be members of the Chamber.
             
Functions
The statutory and conventional functions of a Chamber of Commerce incorporated under the Companies Act 1956 are:


1. Recommend to the Government, periodical revision and notifying of statutory rates for the loading and unloading of cargo in the ports within the jurisdiction of the Chamber.
2. Verifying weights and measures of export commodities and issuing certificates
thereof to exports.

3. Issue of certificates of origin of various commodities to the exporters.

4. Assisting in the arbitration proceeding of disputes in areas of marine
and Air Cargo Insurance.

5. Perform the watchdog functions against Marine fraud and fraudulant practices.

6. Negotiate with authorities on behalf of Chamber members in matters concerning
increase in Marine and Air Cargo Insurance Premia rates and assisting in the
timely and fair settlement of claims of members.

7. Representing to the authorities on behalf of Chamber members on matters concerning rationalisation and reduction of total cable, telephone, telex and fax services.

8. Negotiate for reasonable settlement with authorities on rationalisation and
reduction of Air/Rail/Marine/Roadway charges of carriage of passengers and goods.

All these functions conform to the objects of Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Chamber.
Role of the Chamber
The Central and State Governments generally call for considered opinions and suggestions of the Chamber on every draft bill, affecting the Trade and Industry and also invite pre-budget and post budget proposals and views.The Chamber has also been arranging discussions with interested members on various subjects connected, with Tax Matters, Export-import, Banking, Railways, Airports, Telephones, Electricity, Traffiic, Port etc. making representations to the concerned authorities.
Facilities at the Chamber
1. Centrally Air- conditioned P.V.Sami Memorial Hall which can accomodate 250 people
and air conditioned Grasim Hall which can accomodate 50 people at moderate rent.
2. Details about Foreign Embassies and Consulates in India and Indian Embassies in Foreign Countries.

3. Details about traders and industries of few foreign countries.

4. Law books and other reference books, journals, like Kerala Law Times, Kerala Tax
Reporter.

5. Kerala State Gazatte & Central Excise and Customs Notifications.

6. Internet, E-mail, Fax, Overhead Projector, Photocopier etc.

7. Living Index required for calculating salary of workers.

8. Issue of certificates of country of origin, business activity certificate etc.

     
Social obligation of the Chamber
       
For channelising its social welfare activities in a more effective and organized manner, Chamber has formed a separate Society under the name and style, Malabar Chamber Relief Committee. The most outstanding contributions are the Comfort Stations built at Calicut Medical College to commemorate its Golden Jubilee in 1979 and the one constructed at the premises of Women & Children Hospital, Calicut to perpetuate its Diamond Jubilee in 1989

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENTS
P.ZAKEER

ADV. P.G. ANOOP NARAYANAN
ALOK KUMAR SABOO
HON. SECRETARY
K.P. ABOOBACKER HON. JT. SECRETARY
M. KHALID
HON. TREASURER
C.K. ABDUL RAUF
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
P.V. GANGADHARAN GIRIRAJAN. B
K.V. HASEEB AHAMED JAYARAJAN. C
JOHN P.A. V.K.C MAMMED KOYA
N.K. MOHAMAD P.M. MOHAMED KOYA
MOHAN C. M.P.M. MUBASHIR
P.V. NIDHISH K.T. RAGHUNATH
S.D. SHENOY C.A. UMMER KOYA
T.P.M. ZAHIR
I.P. PRESIDENT
C.P. KUNHIMOHAMMED
PAST PRESIDENTS

P.K. AHAMED
P.V. CHANDRAN
M. JOY VARGHESE
K.V. KUNHAMMED
J.A. MAJEED R.N. SABOO
P. SUNDERDAS M.A. UNNEERIKUTTY
Contact Us
The Malabar Chamber of Commerce
6/1165 , Chamber House, Cherooty Road
Calicut - 673032
Telegrams - " Chambers"
Phone - 2365282, 2365292
Fax - 2766191
Post box No. : 1113
E-mail: malabarchamber@sancharnet.in