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Dona Paula local vendors must get preference


It is really shocking to see that often Niz Goemkars are taken for granted by authorities concerned. 

The case in point is at Dona Paula where local vendors are up in arms against the newly erected iron gate and harassment by contractors.

It is alleged that the contractor has brought in outsiders to set up shop along the jetty which have infuriated the locals.

Adding to the problem is exorbitant entry fee and lack of transportation from Dona Paula circle to the Dona Paula jetty thereby affecting the business of the locals.

The authorities and the concerned minister needs to immediately step in before the situation goes out of hand.


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‘Scrutiny’ fee for wedding halls?

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Dec 1, 2023, 11:55 PM IST
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With the wedding season rolling out, it is learnt that the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority has levied “scrutiny fee” on open air halls or lawns of hotels and resorts in the coastal regulation zone areas. In most probability the hotels and resorts which operate the open-air halls and lawns will pass on the so-called “scrutiny fee” to the consumer who happens to be the common man. The question that arises is what is a “scrutiny fee”? What is the purpose of…

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