PONDA
However, though the CoC is in force, gram sabhas will take place in nine panchayats of Ponda taluka without discussing politics and developmental works.
Ponda BDO Prasiddh Naik told The Goan that except for Ganje-Usgao, gram sabhas will take place in Borim, Curti-Khandepar, Kundai, Panchwadi, Shiroda, Tivre Orgao, Veling, Keri and Durbhat.
"There is no problem in conducting a gram sabha during the CoC by avoiding politics and development works. The remaining business can be discussed," clarified Naik.
According to him, the Usgao panchayat took a decision to cancel the gram sabha and conveyed to his office about the same.
Sources from Ganje-Usgao Panchayat said panch members discussed about the gram sabha issues on Friday.
"Fearing tension over issues pertaining to an extension project of a company, the panchayat decided to cancel it," a source told The Goan.
