OLD GOA
The Merces panchayat finally demolished the unauthorised structure which was constructed in the khazan of Morombi-O-Pequeno comunidade.
The structure was demolished on Friday after the panchayat completed the process for the demolition and nobody came forward to claim ownership of the structure.
Later speaking to The Goan, Merces sarpanch Assis Fernandes informed that with the structure demolished, the panchayat will now focus on getting the land restored to its original state.
“Now, the panchayat will focus on restoring the land and will send a reminder to the TCP department as well as the Collector on that front,” Fernandes informed.
On the dumping of fresh garbage in the area, Fernandes stated that he has informed the comunidade attorney to take steps in that direction.
On his part, attorney Jose Carmin Joao expressed happiness that the structure was razed and urged the panchayat to also keep an eye on landfilling activities in the area if any.
Further, Joao demanded that the perpetrator who built the structure and also undertook the landfilling should be identified and brought to book.
“The GCZMA has already directed the Old Goa police to identify and register an FIR against the culprit involved,” Joao pointed out.
On garbage and debris being dumped indiscriminately, Joao informed that the comunidade’s management committee will meet to discuss the issue and then seek permission from the Administrator of Communidades to take the necessary steps, including blocking the access to the area.
