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The government has demolished several illegal structures and homes in Cunchelim-Bardez that were built on land acquired for a multi-religious burial ground. The land, valued at INR 11 crore, was meant for a crematorium catering to three communities. Following a survey by the Directorate of Settlement and Land Records, it was discovered that the land had been encroached upon. As many as 140 illegal houses are at risk of demolition, with some already taken down earlier this week. Local authorities oversaw the demolition, with former residents watching as heavy machinery removed their homes.
Earlier this week, the government took action to demolish additional illegal structures and homes that had been built after encroaching on land acquired for a multi-religious burial ground in Cunchelim, Bardez. The demolition is part of an ongoing effort, with the remaining structures expected to be removed in the coming days. Occupants of the illegal houses were instructed to vacate their properties. Advertisement
The land, valued at INR 11 crore, was originally acquired by the North Goa Planning and Development Authority (NGPDA) several years ago to construct a crematorium that would serve three different communities. This acquisition was part of a broader initiative to create a shared, multi-religious burial ground, ensuring that all communities in the area would have access to appropriate facilities for their last rites.
In recent years, similar cases of land encroachment have been reported across various parts of Goa, including Bardez. Land meant for public use or community infrastructure has been illegally occupied by private individuals or developers. In response, the government has been conducting surveys and taking legal action to clear such encroachments and reclaim the land for its intended purpose.
Following a survey conducted by the Directorate of Settlement and Land Records, it was revealed that as many as 140 homes had been illegally built on land owned by the Cunchelim comunidade. This survey, part of the government's ongoing efforts to identify land encroachments, had been carried out over several months and covered regions across North Goa. The authorities confirmed that the encroachments on this particular plot were illegal, triggering the demolition process.
The demolition itself involved heavy machinery, and former residents stood by, watching in dismay as their homes were taken down. The Bardez mamlatdar, along with local police and authorities, were present to oversee the operation and ensure that it proceeded smoothly.
The demolition of illegal structures in Cunchelim is part of the government's efforts to reclaim land intended for a multi-religious burial ground. While this move has led to the displacement of residents who had encroached on the land, it also highlights the importance of safeguarding land resources for their intended use. With a significant number of homes already demolished, it's expected that the remaining illegal structures will be cleared in the coming days, restoring the land for its original purpose. This action is consistent with the government's ongoing battle against land encroachment in the region, ensuring that public resources are preserved for the community's benefit.
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