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Locals complain about coastal constructions at Polem, Talpona

Locals complain about coastal constructions at Polem, Talpona
Construction activity along the Talpona coast in Canacona taluka.

THE GOAN NETWORK

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As hectic activities are underway in Canacona taluka ahead of the new tourism season, locals in Polem and Galgibaga have petitioned authorities to complain about constructions along the coast.

Anand Naik of Polem addressed two separate letters to the Canacona deputy collector and the sarpanch of Loliem-Polem, complaining about construction activities and demanded site inspections through the mamlatdar of Canacona.

On September 18, Anand Naik along with Deepak Pagi, Ulhas Raikar and Mukesh Naik on behalf of villagers also addressed a letter to Member Secretary GCZMA, Dy Director of Panchayats and Dy Director of Tourism, Margao.

Similarly, residents of Galgibaga have alleged construction activities close to a government pre-primary and primary school in Talpona.

Sources informed that the construction activities have been reported to the Poinguinim panchayat by the local panch.

Poinguinim Sarpanch Savita Tawadkar is reported to have issued a stop-work notice to the party concerned.

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