Goa, June 22 -- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's recent statement regarding the regularization of houses across Goa has sparked a wave of mixed reactions from citizens and civil society members.

While some have welcomed the move as a relief for long-standing homeowners, others fear it may open the door to misuse and benefit outsiders.

The Chief Minister indicated that the government is considering a policy to regularize houses constructed on Comunidade and government land, particularly those built before a cut-off date yet to be finalized. The initiative, aimed at addressing long-pending issues related to land ownership and occupancy rights, has quickly become a topic of heated debate.

Civil rights activist Roque Pereira expressed concer...