The destruction of Mobor’s massive sand dune may have brought the resort under scrutiny, but the GCZMA and Cavelossim Panchayat also bear responsibility. They facilitated the destruction through swift, questionable approvals despite residents’ complaints. Their subsequent knee-jerk actions appear deliberately flawed, potentially weakening the legal case and allowing the violator to escape punishment. Such tactics seem to be a modus operandi in several Goan villages, including Colva, and Goans must remain vigilant. Instead of taking responsibility and making amends, the current Cavelossim sarpanch appears to be diverting attention from his alleged misdeeds by attacking political opponents. He should first put his own house in order, as he and his panchas appear clearly in the wrong. Their actions also raise questions about whether the lapses were deliberate.
Arwin Mesquita, Colva
