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Goa Authorities Order Coastal Property Restoration
23 Oct
Summary
- Illegal sand extraction and structure building violated CRZ norms.
- Violators failed to appear for hearings due to incorrect addresses.
- Deputy collector ordered to restore property and recover costs.
In Goa, the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has mandated the restoration of a coastal property in Varca. This action follows a complaint filed by the tourism department regarding illegal sand extraction and alteration of natural features on Varca beach. The site inspection revealed significant violations of the CRZ Notification 2011, including sand extraction from dunes and the construction of permanent and temporary structures.
Despite the identification of two violators, Nazareth Rebello and Pascoal Rebello, attempts to serve them notices were unsuccessful due to incorrect addresses. Consequently, the GCZMA directed the deputy collector to restore the land at survey no. 177/2 of village Varca to its original condition. The cost incurred for this restoration will be recovered from the alleged violators.
