Goa, Oct. 11 -- The United Goans Foundation (UGF) has submitted representations to government authorities demanding that the "questionable" certification process of existing structures be kept in abeyance, citing the ongoing investigation into alleged manipulation of Bhunaksha plans.

The UGF stated that the Revenue Department, through respective Collectors, has begun accepting applications for certification of existing structures to secure exemption from fresh conversion sanads.

UGF president Dr Aashish Kamat said the Bhunaksha plans were allegedly manipulated during their conversion to the Bhunaksha software, resulting in large-scale inclusion of structures, particularly in No-Development Zones (NDZs) and CRZ areas.

After the issue wa...