More than 1,000 land-related cases, including mutation, mundkar, and tenancy disputes, remain pending across Mamlatdar offices in South Goa, sparking widespread frustration among citizens and legal advocates. These delays are hampering property transactions, loan approvals, subsidy disbursals, and the updating of ownership records, essential for timely and lawful transfers.
Despite directives from the South Goa Collector to clear the backlog through special courts, progress remains sluggish. Some mutation cases in Salcete have reportedly been pending for over a year, causing significant inconvenience for residents trying to complete sale deeds or other essential processes.
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The South Goa Advocates Association, led by President Adv. Prasad Naik, has raised concerns about systemic delays and alleged malpractices including bribery and the use of unauthorized agents within Mamlatdar offices. The association insists on strict enforcement of the Goa Right to Time-Bound Delivery of Public Services Act, 2013, demanding transparency, accountability, and prioritization of cases pending over 30 days.
Adv. Vidhata Rajesh Dessai and Adv. Pallavi Gawas echoed these concerns, highlighting how many applications stall unless facilitated by unofficial agents offering to expedite cases for a fee. They called for administrative reforms such as online file tracking, officer accountability, anonymous complaint mechanisms, and ethics training to restore public trust.
Affected residents, like Peter, whose mutation application has been stuck for months, say these delays jeopardize their legal rights and create hurdles in resale or financial dealings. The demand for urgent government intervention and systemic overhaul in Mamlatdar offices continues to grow louder in South Goa.
