Team Goemkarponn
CHICALIM: In a parallel development, the Chicalim Panchayat has suspended the trade license of M/s Abhishek Engineers Pvt Ltd for illegally reclaiming land from the Zuari River at Chicalim Bay.
The suspension order, issued on March 4, 2025, follows persistent efforts by CVAC to hold the company accountable. The Panchayat has stated that the trade license will remain suspended until the Captain of Ports certifies that the illegally reclaimed land has been fully restored to its original condition.
Environmental activists and locals had long raised concerns over the damage caused by the unauthorized reclamation, which was blatantly carried out by Abhishek Engineers from 2010 onwards.
CVAC President Cyril Fernandes hailed the Panchayat’s decision as a major victory for Chicalim residents and Goa’s coastal ecosystem.
“This sends a strong message against illegal land reclamation. We hope this step will pave the way for sustainable development
