Olencio Simoes, Joint Secretary of Goencho Ekvott, has fiercely criticized the Goa government for what he calls a “complete breakdown of governance” in Cortalim constituency. He alleges illegal railway double-tracking works continue in Velsao village without lawful land acquisition or ownership documentation.
Railway Defies Panchayat Stop Work Notice
Simoes accuses Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and South Western Railway of blatantly ignoring Velsao Village Panchayat’s Stop Work Notice. The critical land ownership dispute remains sub-judice before Margao’s Survey and Land Records authority, yet construction persists unchecked.
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Collector Silence Sparks Outrage
The activist questions the district Collector’s deafening silence as villagers face existential threats to livelihoods and traditional rights. “Development cannot trample legal processes,” Simoes declared, charging authorities with enabling corporate overreach.
Urgent Call to CM and Governor
Simoes demands immediate intervention from Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju to halt violations.
