HC orders Goa govt to create SOP for illegal constructions in 2 weeks
Real Estate

HC orders Goa govt to create SOP for illegal constructions in 2 weeks

Referring to the sheer magnitude of illegal structures in a ward at Arambol, the High Court of Bombay at Goa directed the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA), the director of panchayats, and the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to coordinate and create a system with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to address illegal constructions, ensuring that offenders are held accountable.

The High Court noted a lack of cooperation among various government authorities and departments, which benefited the offenders. The court emphasized that if no appeals are filed, demolitions must be executed and environmental damage promptly assessed.

The court stated that once a demolition order is issued, consent to operate should be withdrawn immediately, and it stressed the need for all involved agencies to be aware of ongoing actions. The government was given two weeks to develop the plan, with the court warning that it would impose its own SOPs if necessary. The bench, hearing a suo motu petition on illegal constructions in one Arambol ward with over 200 illegal structures, expressed that such matters should not reach the High Court.

Among these illegal structures, 28 were linked to former sarpanch Bernard Fernandes and his family. The court was informed that the family had demolished 10 temporary structures, while the remaining 18 were permanent, some being multi-storey buildings with swimming pools. The former sarpanch's counsel argued that these constructions predated his election to the panchayat and that no resolutions or licenses for his structures were issued during his tenure.

Referring to the sheer magnitude of illegal structures in a ward at Arambol, the High Court of Bombay at Goa directed the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA), the director of panchayats, and the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) to coordinate and create a system with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to address illegal constructions, ensuring that offenders are held accountable. The High Court noted a lack of cooperation among various government authorities and departments, which benefited the offenders. The court emphasized that if no appeals are filed, demolitions must be executed and environmental damage promptly assessed. The court stated that once a demolition order is issued, consent to operate should be withdrawn immediately, and it stressed the need for all involved agencies to be aware of ongoing actions. The government was given two weeks to develop the plan, with the court warning that it would impose its own SOPs if necessary. The bench, hearing a suo motu petition on illegal constructions in one Arambol ward with over 200 illegal structures, expressed that such matters should not reach the High Court. Among these illegal structures, 28 were linked to former sarpanch Bernard Fernandes and his family. The court was informed that the family had demolished 10 temporary structures, while the remaining 18 were permanent, some being multi-storey buildings with swimming pools. The former sarpanch's counsel argued that these constructions predated his election to the panchayat and that no resolutions or licenses for his structures were issued during his tenure.

Next Story
Technology

HCL-Foxconn to invest Rs 37 billion in chip plant near Jewar airport

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a new semiconductor unit near Jewar airport in Uttar Pradesh under the India Semiconductor Mission. This sixth plant, a joint venture between HCL and Foxconn, marks further progress in India’s semiconductor journey. The project will see an investment of Rs 37 billion.The facility will produce display driver chips for mobile phones, laptops, automobiles, PCs, and other digital devices. It is designed for a monthly capacity of 20,000 wafers and an output of 36 million units.Five semiconductor units are already in advanced stages of constructi..

Next Story
Real Estate

Brigade acquires Velachery land for Rs 16-billion project

Brigade Enterprises has acquired a 5.41-acre land parcel on Velachery Road, Chennai, through an outright purchase for Rs 4.417 billion. Located next to Phoenix Market City, the site will be developed into a premium residential project with a gross development value of approximately Rs 16 billion and a development potential of 0.8 million square feet.The project offers strategic access to both the OMR IT Corridor and Chennai’s Central Business District, promising strong connectivity and premium lifestyle offerings. Brigade plans to create signature residences focused on aesthetics, functional..

Next Story
Equipment

Liebherr marks 10,000th XPower wheel loader milestone

Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen has rolled out its 10,000th XPower wheel loader, marking a major production milestone. The anniversary L 580 XPower model, featuring a power-split travel drive developed with ZF Friedrichshafen AG, was handed over to the BERGER Group in Passau.“The transmission from our partner ZF is a key component of the drivetrain in our XPower wheel loaders,” said Gerhard Pirnbacher, Head of Quality Management at Liebherr. “With an impressive total of around 64 million operating hours already clocked up by XPower models, this transmission has proven its exceptional robustn..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?