Davorlim vows to oppose govt proposal
HERALD REPORTER
MARGAO, MAY 23
The gram sabha of Davorlim panchayat on Sunday has vowed to oppose government’s proposal to acquire 1.20 lakh square meters of land for a multi-utility project and acquisition of fields for kabrastan in the village.
Acquisition of land for the education hub and the multi utility project came up for discussions at the gram sabha meeting held on Sunday, wherein members opposed the land acquisition proposal.
On the garbage front, the gram sabha has resolved to seek affidavits from builders on the question of septic tanks, soak pits and garbage disposal before issuing occupancy certificates.
During discussions on garbage disposal, the gram sabha members adopted a resolution making it mandatory for the builders to file an affidavit stating that the occupancy certificates would be revoked if the builder violates the conditions on septic tanks, soak pits and garbage disposal.
During discussions on the garbage disposal, it was felt that the village would require land admeasuring 5000 square meters for dumping and treatment of the waste.
Sarpanch Francsico Sebestiao Dias said villagers of Davorlim are opposed to the acquisition of village land for the education hub and the kabrastan. “Why are they only eyeing on land in Davorlim for these projects, when they would be set up elsewhere”, he demanded to know.
Former Sarpanch Sandeep Verlekar said the villagers have resolved not to allow the government to acquire land for the education hub and the kabrastan.
