MARGAO, May 15 -- Team Herald

Bowing to intense pressure from villagers, the Curtorim Panchayat has revoked its approval for a controversial mega housing project at Gogalli, Maina-Curtorim.

The move came after a strong protest staged by former Zilla Panchayat Member and Congress leader Moreno Rebelo, who was joined by anxious villagers during the General Panchayat Body meeting.

The project drew public backlash following allegations of illegal tree felling, which caused significant and permanent damage to the land. Upon receiving a complaint, the Forest Department launched an investigation, registered a case against the landowner for illegal activities, and instructed the panchayat to issue a stop-work order.

What particularly angered ...