Goa, Aug. 13 -- The Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has issued a notice to the Public Works Department (PWD) concerning the severely dilapidated roads in the region, citing violations of basic human rights.

This action follows a petition by Sharlet Fernandes, Panch of the Utorda-Calata-Majorda village panchayat, who submitted a formal complaint underscoring the hardship residents and commuters face due to the terrible road conditions.

The GHRC's notice directs the Principal Engineer of the PWD to respond, with a hearing scheduled for September 15.

This development builds upon a series of reports highlighting chronic infrastructure failures across Goa. Earlier this year, O Heraldo drew attention to faded and unmarked speed breakers i...