VASCO
Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho on Monday said panchayats were self-governing independent bodies and added that very soon he had plans to make them financially independent as well. Godinho was replying to a question on why Cortalim MLA Alina Saldanha was not invited when the Sancoale panchayat in her constituency had recently shifted to a temporary rented premises."Panchayats are a local, independent and self-governing bodies and many times, I get complaints from legislators and ministers that sarpanchas do not invite them for functions.”
“Panchayats are independent bodies and it is my endeavour in future to make them financially independent as well. I have discussed a formula with the chartered accountants during their western India conference and I will pursue this matter," said Godinho.
