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South Goa clears 210 pending mutation cases in special drive

Mamlatdars and Joint Mamlatdars conduct district-wide camp; next round scheduled for October 24

South Goa clears 210 pending mutation cases in special drive South Goa District Collector Egna Cleetus monitors the disposal of pending mutation cases in the district.

MARGAO

Even as the South Goa District Collector has issued show-cause notices to officers involved in handling mutation cases, a special mutation camp conducted in the district on the directions of Collector Egna Cleetus resulted in the disposal of 210 pending cases in a single day.

On the directions of the South Goa Collector and District Magistrate, Mamlatdars and Joint Mamlatdars of the district conducted a special mutation camp on October 17, 2026, to expedite the disposal of pending cases.

Almost all Mamlatdars and Joint Mamlatdars participated in the camp and undertook the disposal of pending cases. A total of 210 mutation cases were disposed of during the camp, comprising 130 in Salcete taluka, 47 in Mormugao taluka and 33 in Ponda taluka.

The office of the South Goa District Collector has stated that the remaining pending cases will be taken up for disposal during regular proceedings and at the next special mutation camp, scheduled for October 24, 2026.

The initiative aims to expedite the disposal of pending mutation cases and ensure the timely delivery of services to the public.

Meanwhile, sources said the District Collector had issued show-cause notices to two officers involved in handling mutation cases in Salcete taluka. The action follows Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s instructions to the district administration to take stern action against those involved in corruption in the disposal of mutation cases.


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