PORVORIM: Socorro Sarpanch Sonia Pednekar on Saturday claimed that the actions of the panchayat against an illegal house was strictly in accordance with the law.
Pednekar said that the demolition of Nilesh Chari’s house was carried out in accordance with the law, The panchayat has noted with concern the misinformation spread by certain elements and explained the whole incidence date wise.
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Pednekar said that Shobhana Harmalkar, a helpless widow, had filed a complaint with the panchayat against Chari’s house on April 27, 2023. Following an investigation, the panchayat issued show cause notice on June 27. However, no satisfactory response was received from Chari leading to the issuance of a demolition order on August 8, she said adding that Chari then appealed to the Additional Panchayat supervisor, who confirmed the validity and appropriateness of the order, emphasising the panchayat’s decision.
Accordingly the order was issued by the Directorate of Panchayat on October 18 and thus the panchayat officials visited the site on October 26, to carry out the necessary actions.
The sarpanch alleged that some political rivals created ruckus there attempting to support the unauthorised house. The panchayat had undertaken the orders of the directorate of panchayat to undertake the necessary actions, Pednekar stated.
