On watching the Orlim Gram Sabha, there were some members like Kim Miranda and few others, who raised basic common sense queries/concerns with regards to the Orlim sarpanch, panchas approving multi-dwelling residences with regards to issues on sewage, parking, power, road width etc where it was clear that the panchayat approvals were given for the concerned builders to construct; despite the basics not being in place. I was aghast at seeing the apparent lack of common sense being shown by the sarpanch and his panchas. They do not have the basic thinking ability to challenge projects and even the TCP (Town and Country planning Dept) based on basic facts. It must be stated here that this is the similar thing happening at most Salcete panchayats including the Colva Panchayat where I have attended quite a few gram sabhas. The Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho seems to be pre-occupied with other things other than ministries he is in charge of like Panchayat, Transport etc. If he is unable to look at basic governance from these ministries, it's better he gives them to some other MLAs who hopefully can do a better job.
