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Goa’s Panchayat Courts Swamped by 3,228 Illegal Builds

MARGAO: The state’s panchayat judicial system is currently overwhelmed with over 3,200 illegal construction cases. Experts suggest that this reflects a deliberate undermining of local governance in favor of the construction lobby. Official statistics reveal a staggering 2,179 cases are pending before the additional director of panchayats in North Goa, while another 1,049 cases await attention in South Goa. This brings the total backlog to 3,228 cases. From January 2022 onwards, 436 cases have emerged across various levels of the directorate of panchayats—338 are pending before additional directors’ courts, 86 before deputy directors, and 12 before the director of panchayats…

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Urban Growth Surges with Land Changes in North Goa

PANAJI: This week, the town and country planning (TCP) board tentatively approved a new set of zoning change proposals, highlighting an increasing trend of urban expansion in North Goa’s valued villages. The 19 proposals announced by the TCP are primarily focused on areas like Salvador do Mundo, Assagao, Taleigao, Mandrem, and Parcem, all of which are under significant real estate pressure. Notably, several developers, including Rajlaxmi Dealcom Pvt Ltd, Adwalpalkar Construction & Resorts Pvt Ltd, and Priority Constructions, have sought zone changes specifically in Salvador do Mundo. This concentration indicates a definite push towards urbanization in Bardez, Pernem, and Tiswadi,…