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Goa’s Residential Complexes with 24+ Units Must Have STPs

Representative Image PANAJI: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has mandated that any residential complex with 24 or more flats must be equipped with a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). According to the Goa Land Development and Buildings Regulations, 2010, complexes with 50 or more flats are required to have an STP only if they’re not connected to existing sewerage lines. The GSPCB’s decision comes after a comprehensive study on the volume of waste generated by housing complexes. Builders are now required to maintain the STP for three years or until the complex is formally transferred to the housing society.…

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South Goa Residents Urged to Report Unsafe Buildings

PANAJI: South Goa collector Egna Cleetus has released a public notice asking residents to report any unsafe or dilapidated buildings in the district. Citizens are encouraged to notify the local municipality about any structures that seem unsafe or structurally compromised. If the structure is outside municipal jurisdiction, individuals should contact the relevant block development officer for further action. “Residents are also urged to avoid living in or engaging in any activities in such buildings,” Cleetus stated. “Despite clear risks to life and property, some properties remain occupied for residential or commercial use.” The district administration emphasized that the primary responsibility…

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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,…

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Goa to Update Land Records with First Survey in 50 Years

PANAJI: Over 50 years since the last land survey, the state government has announced a new initiative to update land records. This survey aims to identify unoccupied plots and unclaimed land parcels. The state will commence the surveys in urban locations, as the last one was carried out back in 1972. The Goa Geospatial Knowledge Based Land Survey of Urban Habitations Rules, 2025 has been drafted, allowing public feedback before finalization and implementation. “The directorate of land and records will issue a general notice to inform residents when a land survey is ordered in any village, town, or city. Homeowners,…

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HC Issues Notice to Goa’s Planning Dept on Building Rule Changes

PANAJI: The Bombay High Court on Thursday issued notices to the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department and its scrutiny committee regarding amendments to the Goa Land Development and Building Construction Regulations, 2010. These changes enable the Goa government to approve applications for relaxations on height and floor area ratio (FAR) restrictions, diverging from the current standards outlined in the regulations. The division bench comprising Justices Bharti Dangre and Ashish S. Chavan issued the notice in response to a petition from the Goa Foundation and residents from Margao, Panaji, Chimbel, and Pernem. The petition challenges the building relaxations granted to…

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₹600 Crore Fund, Yet No Infrastructure for Goa’s Workers: Data

MARGAO: Despite accumulating ₹600 crore under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Fund by June 2025, official data obtained by TOI indicates that not a single rupee has been allocated for basic infrastructure or facilities for construction workers. Data from the labor and employment department reveals that although funds have been allocated for various welfare schemes, no spending has occurred on critical amenities such as crèches, canteens, rest areas, drinking water facilities, health camps, or temporary accommodations as mandated by the Act. The Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board was established in July 2008 under the guidance…

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Goa Owners Must Pay Circle Rate to Regularize Structures

PANAJI: Goans wishing to legalize structures on government or comunidade land will need to pay according to the minimum land price set by the state government. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Sunday that property owners will be charged based on the circle rate. The cabinet has discussed the rate for regularizing structures under the ‘Majhe ghar’ scheme. A cut-off date of 2014 has been established for this regularization process. Currently, the minimum land price varies across different talukas. Some ministers advocate for a single rate for regularization, while others point out disparities where lower prices in certain talukas lead…

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TCP Reclassifies 1 Lakh Sq Meters of Land from Green to Settlement

Representative AI image PANAJI: The Town and Country Planning (TCP) department has approved a new set of zone change proposals across Goa, permitting the transformation of extensive areas of orchards, arable land, natural cover, and even regions on no-development slopes into settlement zones, as per Section 39A of the Town and Country Planning Act. These approvals, issued through two separate notifications, affect over 98,058 sqm of green space across various villages in Pernem, Bardez, Tiswadi, and other areas. The TCP received applications from individual applicants and major developers including Sky Sun Real Estate LLP, Gangareddy Infra, Dempo Properties, Adwalpalkar Construction,…

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Goa Housing Board to Use PPP/JV for Residential Projects Completion

Representative image PANAJI: The Goa Housing Board (GHB) plans to finalize stalled residential projects via joint ventures or public-private partnerships (PPP). They will hire a consultant for transaction advisory and developer selection. Chairperson Jit Arolkar stated, “We will complete all incomplete projects either through joint venture or PPP.” The board will first finish a partially constructed residential complex at Porvorim, which is already 50% complete, with an approved architectural design in place. The project site is located in a prominent residential area in North Goa, offering excellent connectivity to Panaji, Mapusa, and the National Highway. Its proximity to schools, hospitals,…

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Goa Cabinet Approves NBCC Sale of 1.5 Lakh Sq M of Land

PANAJI: The National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) (India) Ltd has received approval to sell over 1.5 lakh sqm of built-up area in a prime location, primarily in Panaji, owned by the government of Goa. This amounts to more than double the built-up area assigned for the construction and redevelopment of seven projects undertaken by NBCC, which will include hotels, apartments, and office spaces for sale. The total area for these projects exceeds 77,000 sqm, with a built-up area of over 2.1 lakh sqm. The government will retain more than 62,000 sqm of built-up area, while the saleable area stands at…