OLD GOA
The Carambolim panchayat has also asked GSWA to extend the period to submit its grievances regarding the draft notification to declare Carambolim Lake as wetland.
In its letter to the GSWA, the Carambolim panchayat has said farmers have brought to its notice that they have been facing lot of difficulties in cultivating their fields due to restrictions enforced by the forest department.
“Further, there is fear in the minds of villagers that with this notification of wetlands, there will be more restrictions that might be imposed and that they will face more hardship in cultivating their fields,” stated the letter signed by Sarpanch Uttam Murgaonkar.
The panchayat has further sought re-inspection of the Carambolim Lake, along with panchayat authorities and stakeholders, so that a detailed plan could be prepared.
“We would like to request to kindly extend the date of submitting the grievances by at least 35-40 days so that the entire process of inspection and on-field verification could be carried out effectively in the interest of the villagers,” the letter concludes.
Unaware Ella-Old Goa areas included in notification: Sarpanch
