The Calangute Village Panchayat appears to lack sufficient initiative in systematically verifying rented houses and villas operating within its jurisdiction. A proper ward-wise audit of properties being used for rental purposes ” especially holiday homes, guest villas, and short-term rental units ” is essential to ensure that all such establishments possess valid trade licences and comply with local regulations. At present, many residential properties are reportedly being commercially exploited without appropriate verification, registration, or licensing. This results in significant revenue leakage for the Panchayat. Instead of identifying and regulating these revenue-generating properties, the administration has opted to increase house tax to compensate for shortfalls in development funds. Such an approach places an additional burden on ordinary residents, while commercial operators may continue functioning without adequate oversight. Sustainable development of Calangute village depends not on increasing tax burdens, but on improving governance, transparency, and regulatory implementation.
