PANJIM, May 18 -- Team Herald

The Goa government has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) with the Supreme Court to challenge a High Court order that struck down the rules and guidelines under Section 17(2) of the Goa Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act.

The High Court had found the section to be "private interest-driven" and not in public interest, leading to the government's decision to challenge the ruling.

The Court's ruling had focused on the application of Section 17(2), stating that any proposals under this section must be assessed within the framework of the Regional Plan 2021 and not in isolation. The court emphasised that future proposals should be considered in light of the regional plan, and not based on inconsistencies or ...