OLD GOA: An official of L&T Constructions claimed that the area in Chimbel, where the work is undertaken, is part of the Panaji Smart City Project.
“We had a meeting with the collector along with other officials and we have been given permission to undertake work in the area in question,” the official told The Goan.
The official, however, hastened to add that if there is a need to seek permission from the local panchayat, it would be conveyed to the Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited officials to obtain the same.
“According to the contract, the work has to be completed by May 15 and fresh permission has to be obtained for further extension if needed,” the official added.
WHAT HAS THE LOCALS ALL RILED UP
The road where the digging activity was done was repaired only 15 days ago Chimbel not a part of Panaji
The feast of the chapel, where digging work was being undertaken, is to be held on May 12. Incessant digging will cause inconvenience to devotees
Water pipeline ruptured at many places, thereby affecting water supply to nearby households
Work undertaken without informing panchayat. No documents submitted before the panchayat either
