Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: Following a media expose over land conversation, MoS Shripad Naik who is one amongst the beneficiaries said that his property conversion is as per law and attempts are being made to malign his image.
Naik also said that he is ready to surrender the approval granted to the property for conversion if illegalities are proved
He said that the laws introduced by the State Government are entirely their prerogative
and I am in no manner involved into functioning or decision making of the
State Government.
The laws introduced, if any, are by default presumed to be in larger public interest.
I have followed all the laws laid down by the State Government and paid all the fees as levied upon me to get the approvals,’ he added
Shripad said that he has done nothing in
violation of the law or with malafide intentions. I have never been embroiled in any scam or controversy in my entire public life and don’t intend to get involved in anyone such now, not even by mistake.
“People of Goa have always supported me for this clear and honest character that I have built
over the years One more important thing which was brought to my notice by my
supporters that there are many other applicants who got their applications
approved,” said Shripad
The union minister also said that it appears to be a conspiracy to malign my image to secure political agenda of some unknown power operating in the state.
“I have decided to withdraw my application and surrender the approval granted to me for my property for change of zone to Settlement, if
any kind of illegalities are found and brought to my notice,” he said
Naik also said that he is even ready to
withdraw my application even if provision under 17(2) of TCP Act which was passed by the State Government is found illegal or if any discrepancy is found in the procedure.
“It is up to the state Government to verify whether the provision of 17(2) of TCP Act is in the state’s interest or not,” he added