The Salcete Mamledar on Tuesday issued a conditional order directing Quality Experts, a company based in Cuncolim IDC, to remove mud from a pit on the company’s plot within 10 days after allegations that wastewater had been discharged there last week.
The action follows claims that the company discharged wastewater onto a plot where the South Goa District Court had earlier imposed a stay against the firm. Authorities say the Mamledar’s order requires the company to clear the pit and comply with any further administrative or environmental directions, failing which additional remedial or punitive steps may be considered.
Speaking to the media, local activist Aviraj Dessai accused what he described as the “formalin mafia” of issuing threats to his family to silence their protests. Dessai directly addressed one named individual, Ibrahim Maulana, warning: “Don’t test our patience; we will send you back to our village.” He said the threats were intended to suppress local voices opposing the alleged environmental violations.
No arrests or formal complaints about the threats have been reported so far. The matter remains under administrative review, and the Mamledar’s deadline gives the company ten days to comply and present proof of the pit’s clearance.
Local residents and environmental groups have been urged to monitor compliance and report any further violations to the authorities.