Goa, Aug. 5 -- The Opposition on Monday raised the issue of an allegedly illegal bungalow located within 100 metres of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Old Goa, triggering uproar in the Assembly and forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House for 10 minutes.

Leader of the Opposition charged that the bungalow was not an isolated case, alleging that "there are another 54 illegal structures in the heritage zone." The Opposition questioned the government's priorities, asking "why the government is protecting illegal structures instead of safeguarding Goa's heritage".

While Chief Minister Sawant responded that the matter is sub judice, the Opposition continued its protest. Ruling party MLA Rudolf Fernandes also weighed in, urging the governmen...