MARGAO
Aam Aadmi Party Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas, along with villagers from Mobor-Cavelossim and panchayat representatives, attended a CRZ inspection at a construction site where metal sheets had been used to fence the property.
In a statement, Viegas claimed that the property had no permission for the temporary metal-sheet fencing and that an existing sand dune had allegedly been damaged.
The MLA questioned how the Cavelossim panchayat secretary could grant permission for the temporary metal sheets under TCP regulations when the property falls under the purview of the CRZ.
He demanded that the Cavelossim panchayat initiate steps to revoke the permission granted for the construction.
Viegas also criticised the panchayat secretary for allowing the temporary metal sheets under TCP regulations despite the property falling within the CRZ jurisdiction.
Villagers expressed anger over the alleged violations, saying the project threatened their village and was causing serious environmental damage.
Viegas said the inspection was only the first step and that he would continue to oppose any illegal activities.
