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'Not aware Old Goa PS shifted to Exposition Secretariat'

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Even as the petitioners have approached the Centre for protection of Old Goa heritage areas, they claimed ignorance over violations that took place after the Exposition got over.

When pointed out by The Goan that the structures that were built for Exposition are still standing tall, when they should have been demolished after the event got over, and that the Old Goa police station has been shifted to the Exposition Secretariat, the petitioners said they were unaware of it.

"We are not aware that the police station was shifted there," said Elvis Gomes.

Prajal Sakhardande, however, said that it is the duty of the ASI to act if any illegality has taken place.

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Centre petitioned on need to protect Old Goa's heritage

Rampant unregulated devpt, encroachments cited

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Apr 29, 2025, 12:18 AM IST
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Centre petitioned on need to protect Old Goa's heritage

OLD GOA A group of concerned citizens have petitioned the Union Ministry of Culture to protect Old Goa's heritage from rampant unregulated development, encroachments and heritage violations.The petition has been addressed to the Secretary, Ministry of Culture by historian Prajal Sakhardande, former bureaucrat Elvis Gomes and heritage loves Yogesh Nagvekar.Addressing reporters about the petition, Gomes said there are violations taking place like the construction of…

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