PANAJI
The Bombay High Court at Goa on Thursday asked the Goa government department of Public Works to file a compliance report concerning the completion of the water supply projects at Ganjem (Usgao) along with the timelines by when the projects will be completed.
The High Court, which is hearing a public interest litigation petition filed by residents of Usgao led by one Rohan Rauji Naik, had earlier directed officials of the PWD to personally inspect the water supply situation in the village and file a compliance report.
In its report the PWD said that while water is being substantially provided, the situation will improve no sooner the two pending projects are completed. The projects include the construction of a 25 MLD Water Treatment Plant on Mhadei River at Ganjem which is said to be in progress and 80% completed as well as a project for the improvement of distribution network at Palwada, Navewada and surrounding areas in Usgao Ganjem village panchayat which is tendered and awaiting expenditure sanction.
“We expect the Respondents to indicate the timeline within which the statements made therein will be adhered to. The affidavit is to be filed by a responsible Officer of the Water Works Department within a period of two weeks from today,” the High Court bench of Justices M S Karnik and Valmiki Sa Menezes said.
