representative image Margo: villagers of Betalbatim expressed strong opposition to mega construction projects During the Gram Sabha held in the village on Sunday.
Pointing towards many people coming from outside Goa investment in properties in the village, which were later sold at exorbitant prices, with villagers insisting that they would not allow their land to be used for mega construction projects,
He expressed his disapproval over the approval given to such projects without even verifying their legality.
former minister mickey pacheco There was a heated debate with Panchayat officials in the Gram Sabha on this issue.
He questioned the Panchayat on NOC given to several projects in the village despite objections from the local people.
Pacheco demanded that applications for approval of all major construction projects should be made through the Panchayat.
Criticizing the panchayat’s inaction regarding alleged illegalities in mega projects despite complaints from locals, Pacheco demanded that the panchayat take immediate action on such complaints.
The villagers also slammed the panchayat body for its failure to conduct mandatory regular meetings of the Village Development Committee and Biodiversity Management Committee.
He also criticized the panchayat for not organizing gram sabhas regularly.
