Overview
- After Thursday talks in Porvorim, Ferdino Rebello called a 2023 Town Planner circular permitting hill cutting illegal and demanded its immediate withdrawal.
- He restated demands to scrap TCP Act Sections 17(2) and 39A and to curb arbitrary zoning and FAR changes through adherence to Regional Plan 2021.
- The charter also seeks carrying-capacity surveys, strict CRZ enforcement, action against errant officials, and removal of offshore casinos from the Mandovi River.
- Pramod Sawant said the government had received the representation and would review it, indicating that steps would reflect public sentiment.
- The campaign drew thousands in Panaji, plans a committee and taluka-level units, and will send its memorandum to the Governor, Prime Minister and President.