Goa, July 25 -- Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Thursday announced that a Bill aimed at addressing the issue of illegal structures in the state will be introduced in the Goa Legislative Assembly next Tuesday. The proposed legislation is set to be discussed in detail during today's cabinet meeting.

The announcement comes amid rising concerns from lawmakers and the public over the fate of numerous existing homes, particularly those built before the implementation of the Regional Plan 2021 (RPG-2021).

Raising the issue in the Assembly, Congress MLA Carlos Ferreira questioned the government's stance on pre-existing structures, warning that entire villages-such as Pomburpa, Ecoxim, and parts of Aldona-could face demolition under current ...