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CMC issues notice to builder for felling trees

After having granted construction licence to a builder at Palolem, the Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) has now issued a notice to the builder to explain the felling of scores of coconut trees to make way for an upcoming project.


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According to the notice, the builder has been called to remain present in the office of the CMC chief officer on November 29, with supporting documents/permits to cut the trees.
Following widespread concerns among locals that the builder had chopped down coconut and some other trees, the builder has been asked to present documents/permissions of the authorities concerned to justify the felling of trees to make way for a hotel project.
One of the specific terms in the construction licence granted by CMC to the builder is that the builder has to obtain permission from the competent authority to cut trees before starting the work, sources told The Goan.
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Cong leaders take to Margao streets, protest BJP’s demonetisation move

Congress leaders lambasted the BJP government for showing least concern for the common men and traders hit by the demonetisation, as the party workers took out a rally in the Margao markets to protest and condemn the hardships and inconveniences faced by the people of the country over the action.

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Published Nov 29, 2016, 5:46 AM IST
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