Goa, May 31 -- Rampant illegal hill cutting and landfilling continue to plague South Goa, with constituencies like Sanguem, Curchorem, and Quepem emerging as key hotspots. Despite existing environmental regulations under the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act, enforcement on the ground remains weak and sporadic.

In villages like Kokanifond in Quepem and Rivona and Sulcorna in Sanguem, unauthorized development continues despite stop-work orders and show-cause notices issued by authorities. These illegal operations often lack the necessary permissions and display boards mandated by law, yet proceed in full view of local communities and officials.

Local gram sabhas and residents have raised repeated alarms, submitting complaints and urgin...