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Who is Goan?

The Goa government and most of its ministers keep launching projects and initiatives, claiming that they are for Goans. However, my question is, who is a Goan? If this is not defined, how can the government market them as things for Goans?

At least the Revolutionary Goans (RG) party came up with a proposal to define Goans. It may or may not be perfect, and it may or may not need changes, but it is still a good initiative. Shouldn’t the Goan ministers and politicians, especially those who criticized the RG initiative, come up with their own proposals?

In my view, without defining who is a Goan, all this marketing talk about things being for Goans is just another attempt by this government to take Goans for a deceitful ride.


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Developing own property?

Stephen Dias, Dona Paula
Published Aug 5, 2023, 12:43 AM IST
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Nobody can stop developing his own property within the rules as long as necessary set back is maintained within the boundaries of your house or compound wall  which is necessary as per the guidelines of Town and Country Planning act. If it says that Sec 16 B can be re- applied under 17(B) from the point of Developing his own property than Sec 16 (B) must first be removed or scrapped and passed in the Assembly for approval.This stunts of re-applying and if it is approved…

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