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Canacona: In a proactive move to safeguard traditional community lands, the Loliem-Polem Communidade has identified 79 illegal houses and encroachments across multiple survey areas in Dapot and Madditalap. Terming it a “significant step” to uphold the integrity of communidade lands, the body has appealed for cooperation from all stakeholders in enforcing the law.
Acting on directives from the High Court of Bombay at Goa to remove encroachments from communidade lands, a team appointed by the communidade surveyed plots under Survey Nos. 358/1, 355, 351, and 350, uncovering widespread illegal occupation.
“Based on our records, 79 encroachments have been documented and submitted to the Administrator of Communidade, South Zone, Margao,” confirmed communidade president Vishwajit Warik.
The communidade believes more illegal structures remain undetected and is preparing for a joint survey involving its team and government surveyors on Sunday, July 20, to verify and document additional encroachments.
Warik urged residents and concerned parties to extend their support: “We appeal to all stakeholders to cooperate in protecting the communidade’s heritage lands and upholding the rule of law. Our efforts are ongoing, and we value the community’s support.”
The Loliem-Polem communidade’s action comes amid increasing judicial scrutiny over land encroachments in Goa and reflects a growing push to reclaim traditional landholding systems.
