GFP slams govt’s land takeover plan

Panaji: Expressing reservations over govt’s plan to legally take over ‘no man’s lands’, GFP president Vijai Sardesai on Monday questioned the end use of the acquired land. He said govt is likely to sell the land to the highest bidder, which will result in the chopping of trees, land conversion, and hill-cutting.
“What will govt do with the land that it acquires? It will give it to somebody,” said Sardesai.“By taking over the land, Goa is not going to be saved. Goa will be sold faster.”
He said govt continues to act against local interests, which is why protests are erupting at gram sabhas. “Today, when locals ask govt why it is bringing in a private university, how many jobs will be created, and what benefits the locals will get, govt has no answer,” said Sardesai.