Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: Two Cabinet colleagues- Vishwajit Rane (TCP) and Babush Monserratte (Revenue) has got into war of words over finalisation of Outline Development Plan (ODP) and various permissions under TCP regulation.
Monserratte led a scathing attack on TCP department accusing them of bypassing Planning Development Authorities (PDAs) and local MLAs while drafting, finalising and notifying ODPs vis-a-vis granting permission to various projects in the planning areas.
Reacting sharply to the allegations, Rane said that people who have built skyscrapers for their own benefit should not try to pressurise TCP department
“There will be no Taleigao ODP, Panaji ODP will be notified in next 3 days. I have taken BJP state President and CM into confidence,” said Rane
Before that Babush had said that Panaji ODP is awaiting finalisation and notification for last 4 year.
“PDA’s have been thrown in Air; No Meetings held whatsoever; TCP Dept not taking Ministers/MLAs into confidence while preparing ODP’s; Panaji ODP pending for last 4 year,” said Babush
The revenue minister said that not only he, but even the other ministers are disturbed with the land conversions in their respective constituencies.
“I am not going to keep quiet. I want to send a clear message to Rane and those who have converted land in Panaji constituency that I won’t allow anything to come up on converted land. The decision has been taken without consulting the local MLAs,” Monserrate
