PANAJI
AAP leader Advocate Amit Palekar served a notice to Old Goa Panchayat on Monday, asking them to take action against the illegal structure erected at the Old Goa heritage site.
Earlier, the TCP had issued a revocation order. Later on the feast day, it had directed Old Goa panchayat to take the required action concerning the revocation order and licenses issued to the owner, stated Palekar.
In a press release, AAP stated that on the day of the feast, Palekar had broken his fast and promised that moving forward, as a lawyer, he would ensure that the structure is demolished. As promised, he had written a letter to the Secretary and Sarpanch of the Old Goa Panchayat, asking them to take necessary action in compliance with the TCP order.
The release further states that he also warned that if they didn't take appropriate action, he would take necessary steps against the authorities for not performing their duties. He also wrote a letter to the DGP, anti-corruption branch, state police department and state vigilance department, asking them to act against the people who are involved in the matter.
While addressing the media he said, "The documents submitted by the Save Old Goa Action Committee, clearly show that this construction is blatantly illegal. We met the Secretary of the Panchayat, and he assured us that they are in the process of issuing an order".
"They've received a reply from one, Lotlikar, regarding the previous notice. Lotlikar has stated that the illegal structure no longer belongs to them since they've sold the property. Seeing such type of statements from others as well, who are involved in this illegality, I believe the day should not be far that this illegal construction is demolished", he further said.
"In this case, the government records were being used fraudulently, which has no sanctity in the eyes of law. Therefore, immediate action in this matter is necessary. Until then, I intend to catalyze to ensure that law takes its course of action and will work alongside the protesters regardless of what everyone thinks", he added.
