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Goa to Protect Green Zones and Heritage Amid Growth: CM

Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, at the National Conference on Goan Architecture & Sustainability in New Delhi, July 31. NEW DELHI: Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, emphasized the need for future infrastructure development to harmonize modern demands with the preservation of Goan architectural heritage, sustainability, and the safeguarding of ecologically sensitive areas. In an exclusive discussion with Ankit Sharma, Sawant noted that Goa’s architectural legacy has been shaped over centuries and highlighted the state’s commitment to developing climate-friendly infrastructure that retains its distinct character. “We are utilizing materials sourced locally, from our own Goan land. This is…

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Property deeds can be registered in Goa districts.

Representative AI image PANAJI: Citizens can now register sale deeds and other property-related documents at any sub-registrar office across the district. The state government has finalized the district-wide registration process. Goa is comprised of three districts. Previously, property registrations were confined to respective taluka-level sub-registrar offices. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced to TOI that the government has decided to permit registration of property deeds from any location within the district, with implementation set to begin shortly. This decision follows models established in Maharashtra and Karnataka. A senior government official clarified that this change pertains solely to property-related registrations, excluding others.…

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Mhajo Flat Scheme Launch in 15 Days, Says Goa CM

PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Thursday that “Mhajo Flat,” a scheme introduced in the state budget, will be launched within 15 days. This initiative seeks to settle a persistent legal issue affecting 30,000 to 40,000 flat owners in Goa who are currently unable to register their properties in their names. Sawant highlighted that many flat buyers, despite having purchased their homes decades ago, lack formal ownership. Often, the land where these residential complexes are built still belongs to the original landowner, who may no longer be available or residing in Goa to sign the necessary transfer documents. “In…

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300+ Homes Regularized Under Goa’s Mhaje Ghar Scheme

PANAJI: The state government has regularized 300 illegal houses built on government, comunidade, and private land under the Mhaje Ghar scheme. Officials are urging residents who have not yet applied for house regularization to do so. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant mentioned that over 10,000 applications are currently pending, and sanads will be issued to homeowners as soon as possible. Sawant encouraged those with concerns to step forward and submit applications for the regularization of their homes, following the issuance of sanads to 300 owners. In October 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Majhe Ghar scheme aimed at regularizing…

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Goa CM: Over 5,000 Applications for Majhe Ghar Scheme

PANAJI: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Wednesday that over 5,000 applications have been approved under the Majhe Ghar scheme, with approximately 3,000 orders ready for distribution to homeowners. On Thursday, 1,000 orders will be delivered in Margao at Ravindra Bhavan, catering to house owners in South Goa. According to Sawant, more than 95% of houses located on government land are owned by Goans. He reiterated that the state government will not permit the construction of illegal houses by migrants. “My government is against illegal construction in Goa. We have revised the process to prevent such structures,” the CM stated.…

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Goa CM: Government to Decide on Cuncolim Housing Project

PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Tuesday that the government has not yet made a decision regarding the housing board project on land in Panzorconi within the Cuncolim constituency. He assured that all stakeholders will be consulted before any project is initiated. In a zero-hour mention during the assembly, Opposition leader Yuri Alemao expressed concerns about the revival of the proposal to establish a housing board project at Charam Moddi, Panzorconi. He pointed out that although the land was acquired in the 1990s, the project was shelved due to local opposition. Alemao stated, “This project could significantly disrupt the…

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Register Sale Deeds at Any Taluka Office Soon: Goa CM

PANAJI: Citizens will soon have the option to register their sale deeds at any of the 12 sub-registrar offices across the state. This move, as announced by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, aims to eliminate the restriction of registering land only in the region where it is located. Sawant further stated that the processes for marriage and land registrations will be streamlined in the next 10 days based on directives given to officials. “Today, I convened a meeting with registrars, sub-registrars, and directors as law minister. We discussed various issues related to the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the Info Tech…

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Over 50,000 Goa Homes to Be Regularized Soon

PANAJI: In the coming days, over 50,000 homes in Goa will be regularized as a result of three laws passed during the recent monsoon session of the legislative assembly. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated that the ‘Majhe Ghar’ initiative has led to several “bold, compassionate, and people-centric” reforms, ensuring every Goan family can claim their fundamental rights. Under the Goa Land Revenue Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, homes constructed on government land by landless, long-term residents before February 28, 2014, can now be regularized. Class-I occupancy will be granted for areas up to 400 sqm (including a 2m buffer). “A strict…

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Goa CM: Master Plan for Eco-sensitive Zones Approved, CZMP Next

PANAJI: On Friday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced in the House that the zonal master plan for eco-sensitive areas is complete. He mentioned that the government has received authorization to draft the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for 2019. Once finalized, structures located within 50 meters of the high tide line in urban areas will benefit, he stated. MLAs emphasized the importance of completing the CZMP 2019 to support traditional coastal residents. Calangute MLA Michael Lobo urged for regular inspections by the tourism department regarding the licenses and insurance documentation of water sports operators to prevent accidents. Lobo pointed out…

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Goa CM: New Law to Curb Illegal Home Construction Soon

PORVORIM: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced in the assembly on Wednesday that the government will soon introduce legislation to prevent further illegal house constructions. He stated that the state would reopen applications under the current act, allowing locals to legalize their homes built on their own land. In light of a high court ruling on illegal constructions, Sawant emphasized that local authorities have been instructed to take action solely against buildings on land designated for national highways, state highways, or major district roads. He clarified that the court’s ruling on illegal structures pertains only to those specific cases. The Chief…