RGP MLA Viresh Borkar along with supporters protesting in the Tiswadi deputy town planner’s office in Panaji on Friday. Captured by : Manuel Vaz
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The Revolutionary Goans Party led by St Andre MLA Viresh Borkar protested at the Tiswadi Deputy Town Planner’s office on Friday over the non-disclosure of information relating to projects in St Andre constituency and Chimbel.
At the time of going to the press, the RGP were still continuing their protest with MLA Borkar stating that he won’t move from the office till details are provided to him.
“I have asked for details of projects in Curca, Azossim, Chimbel and other villages of my constituency. Also, I have sought details of projects approved in St Andre constituency for past 20 years. But, I have not got any details and I am being told to apply under RTI Act,” Borkar informed while questioning whether as a MLA he is supposed to file RTI application.
Borkar alleged that information is denied to him because there is a scam involved in approval of projects.
Borkar later cited the example of Azossim project in which the TCP revoked the stop work notice. “But neither the panchayat nor myself have been given the copy of the letter citing the reasons for revoking the stop work notice,” Borkar added.
RGP Treasurer Ajay Kholkar then pointed out the case of Chimbel wherein the Deputy Town Planner has failed to revoke the license of the project despite citing the violations done.
RGP members from Tiswadi were present for the protest.
