Team Goemkarponn
CALANGUTE: The Village Panchayat of Calangute on Thursday sealed four business establishments at Saunta Vaddo, alleging that they were operating without valid documents and permissions from the Panchayat or other competent authorities.
The action was taken against Legion VIII Roman Speakeasy Bar, Karma, Cape Town Café/Downtown, and Haveli By Club Miami.
According to notices issued by the Panchayat, the establishments had earlier been served notices under Section 72-A of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994. The Panchayat stated that the owners failed to produce the required documents despite being given an opportunity to do so.
The matter was subsequently placed before the Panchayat body, which resolved to seal the premises.
Panchayat officials carried out the sealing action at around 4 pm on Thursday and served notices on the respective establishments.
The Panchayat maintained that the businesses were allegedly operating without valid permissions from the Panchayat or any other competent authority.
