Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ferdino Rebello has strongly criticised the ongoing hill cutting activities in Goa, terming them “totally illegal” and detrimental to both the environment and local communities.
Speaking at the Goa Legislators’ Day programme, Justice Rebello said rampant hill cutting is causing severe harm to Goans by contaminating wells, damaging natural resources and disturbing ecological balance. He asserted that such activities do not benefit local residents, but instead primarily generate revenue for the government through taxes.
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Justice Rebello emphasised that Goans must come together to protect their land and natural heritage. He urged citizens to unite and assert their role as true custodians of Goa, warning that unchecked destruction would have long-term consequences for future generations.
His remarks added to growing concerns over environmental degradation in the state, with activists and locals repeatedly raising alarms over unregulated development and its impact on Goa’s fragile ecosystem.
