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Morjim demands details of project in River Chapora
Resolve to fight project if it affect traditional fishermen
THE GOAN NETWORK
PERNEM
Raising concern over the proposed project in Chapora river, the Morjim gram sabha on Sunday demanded project details from the panchayat and also insisted on an assurance that the project would not affect the livelihood of traditional fishermen.
The gram sabha also witnessed heated discussions over the issue of construction activity, underground electricity cables, road works and house tax.
The issue of the proposed Chapora river project took centre stage, with a resident Vinod alias Krishna Pednekar threatening to oppose the project if it creates problems for fishermen and the village.
Addressing the agitated villagers, Deputy Sarpanch Anuradha Morje and Panch Dhananjay Shetgonkar said the villagers residing along the coast of Chapora river had conducted a meeting under the leadership of Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar regarding the project in Chapora river.
“We have demanded with the officers concerned to provide detailed information regarding the project to the Morjim villagers,” said Deputy Sarpanch Morje.
The gram sabha also discussed the issue of house tax and the panchayat secretary said recovery notices have already been sent to those who have not paid house taxes exceeding Rs 5,000 in the panchayat area.
N Shirodkar said there should be hike in house tax to those who have extended their houses recently.
Ramnath Powar said many government schemes do not reach the villagers. “The government schemes should not be kept on hold in government offices, but they should reach the poor people,” he demanded.
The villagers also demanded to clear the traditional road leading to the beach, from where religious processions are carried out.
Panch Hari Palyekar demanded to construct a crematorium at Tembwada by taking necessary permissions from the CRZ authority. After discussion on the issue, a resolution to construct a crematorium was passed at the gram sabha.
The gram sabha was presided over by Sarpanch Seema Sangle. Deputy Sarpanch Morje, Panchas Agnel D'Souza, Uttam Bandekar, Hari Palyekar, Mandar Poke, Nilesh Shetgoankar, secretary Vijay Tilve, block development officer Ramakant Barse and others.
