MARGAO
The Cuncolim Industrial Estate is back in the news again after Margao Deputy Collector-II Ravishekar Nipanekar passed an order directing M/s. Global Ispaat Ltd to remove the entire structure/shed constructed in Cuncolim near the Cuncolim Industrial estate and restore the land to its original condition.
The company has been further directed to report the compliance on the next date of hearing fixed on November 27 at 3.00PM. The order was issued under section 32 & 33 of Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968.
Reacting to the development, Leader of Opposition and Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao has said the order passed by the Deputy Collector has once again exposes the Illegalities in Cuncolim Industrial Estate.
In the order, the deputy Collector stated that his office had received various complaints of illegal conversion / land filling and land cutting/illegal change of use of land of structure / shed without obtaining prior permission from local body and conversion sanad.
The order stated that a show cause notice cum stop work order dated May 3, 2023 was issued by the Deputy Collector South against respondent No. 1 after conducting site inspection for carrying out the activities in the land in question.
It further stated that a checklist filed by the Mamlatdar of Salcete showed non-agricultural use of land in the land in question without obtaining prior permission from concerned authorities.
Saying that an opportunity was granted to Respondent No 1 to produce copies of document/permission required for converting agricultural land to non- agricultural use of land, the order stated that Respondent No.1 failed to produce any documents or permission for conversion of land u/s 32 of Land Revenue Code, 1968.
“It has been noticed that inspite of stop work issued and notice to remove material was served, the Respondent No.1 proceeded to construct shed with GI truces for commercial purpose without obtaining any permission, including conversion Sanad as required under Section 32 of the Goa Land Revenue code, 1968, thereby grossly defied the direction issued in the notice”, Deputy Collector Nipaninkar stated, while issuing directions to remove the entire structure/shed within a time frame.
Meanwhile, Opposition leader Yuri Alemao has said the deputy collector has ordered removal of the entire shed after his complaint dated 20 October 2023 and his subsequent meeting with South Goa Collector on 20 November 2023.
Reacting to the development, Yuri reiterated his commitment to put a permanent end to the Pollution and Illegalities in Cuncolim Industrial Estate.
“Air, Water Pollution and Illegalities in Cuncolim Industrial Estate causing a serious Health Hazard as well as Loss to the State Revenue has always been a matter of concern for me. I had raised the issue consistently in all the five sessions of the Goa Legislative Assembly. I am happy that the Authorities have started acting against the Violators, stated Yuri.
Saying he had taken up the issue of Pollution with Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB). Yuri demanded for the formation of Nodal Agency to coordinate with various Departments to monitor the activities in Cuncolim Industrial Estate and control Pollution, Illegalities, Irregularities and Accidents.
