BJP Promises Action Against Violations of Land Use Regulations in Goa
Congress and Aam Aadmi Party accuse BJP government of allowing a 'politician-real estate nexus' to benefit from contentious land use regulations
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A day after the report was published, Giriraj Pai Vernekar, the party's state spokesperson, said that the BJP government had taken several steps to safeguard Goan land, especially its paddy fields, under the leadership of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
Various bills have been passed to protect agricultural lands, including raising the cost of zone conversion for larger plots and restricting the sale of paddy fields only to farmers. The revenue code has been amended to prevent the conversion of agricultural zones,
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the issue with land use regulations in Goa?
The issue is that the BJP government has allegedly allowed a 'politician-real estate nexus' to benefit from contentious land use regulations, leading to the destruction of Goa's unique identity and ecology.
What has the BJP government done to address the issue?
The BJP government has promised to take strict action against any violations of land use regulations and has passed several bills to protect agricultural lands and prevent the conversion of agricultural zones.
Who are the alleged beneficiaries of the contentious land use regulations?
The alleged beneficiaries include TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane and his spouse, Environment Minister Aleixo Sequeira, and several real estate companies.
What is the impact of the land use regulations on Goa's ecology and identity?
The land use regulations have led to the destruction of Goa's unique identity and ecology, with the conversion of green zones and orchards into settlements and the entry of many real estate players from outside the state.
What is the opposition's stance on the issue?
The opposition, including the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, has accused the BJP government of allowing a 'politician-real estate nexus' to proliferate and has demanded that the government take action against the alleged beneficiaries.
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