PANAJI
Amid the announcement of the construction of a new Raj Bhavan by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inviting comments from various sections of the society, including politicians and the general public, the Raj Bhavan on Monday issued a press notification to clear the air.
The press statement said that as is brought to its notice by the print media that some sections of the people have objected to the construction of a new Raj Bhavan, the Governor wants to clarify the facts.
“The existing Raj Bhavan Palace structure is more than 400 years old and has undergone a great deal of wear and tear, resulting in crores of rupees being spent every year for the maintenance by the Public Works Department (PWD),” states the Raj Bhavan release.
Stating further that over the years, the needs and requirements of the Raj Bhavan have undergone a great deal of change, requiring more space with modern facilities and amenities. “Hence it is proposed to construct a Raj Bhavan Annexe in the land available within the campus,” says the release, clearing the air that the present building of Raj Bhavan and the Governor’s Secretariat building will remain intact and will not be disturbed or modified in any manner.
