In Anjuna it is learnt that only 18 of the 175 structures which were served a show cause notice for demolition have been touched. Not even a single unit has an occupancy certificate or follows fire and garbage regulations. The Sancoale Village Panchayat will debate and decide on the reply to the show cause notice filed by Bhutani Infra. It may be recalled that a show-cause notice was issued to Bhutani Infra after a large number of villagers stormed the panchayat office demanding that the construction license for the project at Savarfond in Sancoale village be revoked. In line with Betalbatim villagers’ recent outcry, concerned citizens of Cavelossim village have sounded bugle against what they termed as a host of construction and hotel projects in the pipeline in the village. As per the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, the village panchayats in Goa have power to issue licenses for construction, repairs and alterations. The panchayat can initiate action to demolish any unauthorized structure or building. Hence the elected body should represent the collective wisdom and will of the rural community.
