PANJIM, Aug. 15 -- VITHALDAS HEGDE

As public awareness grows around the dangers of the recently passed Comunidade amendment bill, Goa's ancient land custodians - the Comunidades - are gearing up for a sustained and fierce battle.

The All Goa Comunidades Association on Thursday voiced strong opposition to The Goa Legislative Diploma No 2070 dated 15-4-1961 (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to regularise unauthorised structures built before February 28, 2014, on Comunidade lands. The bill was controversially passed by the Goa Assembly on August 8 amid uproar and protests from opposition members.

At a press conference held at the Administration of Comunidades, Central Zone building in Panjim, Benaulim MLA and president of the Comunidade...