Goa, May 21 -- Caught Red-Handed, Yet No Action Taken

On April 27, 2025, Rodrigues reported the illegal dumping to the authorities. She alleges that a Taleigao Panchayat member was caught supervising the activity but fled when confronted and failed to produce any legal permits.

"The Panchayat member's admission of guilt on-site proved this was unlawful. Yet, the government's inaction suggests collusion," said Rodrigues. "How much longer must we watch Goa's fertile fields turn into concrete graveyards?"

Despite repeated follow-ups by local resident Vito Gomes, who petitioned the BDO, Chief Secretary, and Agriculture Secretary, no action has been taken, intensifying local frustration.

He further noted irregularities in the mutation reco...