Avinash Agnelo Tavares v. The State Of Goa Through The Chief Secretary And 09 ORS

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA

PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION WP NO.2 OF 2026 AVINASH AGNELO TAVARES ... PETITIONER

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THE STATE OF GOA THROUGH THE CHIEF SECRETARY AND 09 ORS ... RESPONDENTS Mr. Kaif Noorani, Advocate for the Petitioner. Mr. Devidas Pangam, Advocate General with Mr. Eshan Jaquis, Additional Government Advocate for the Respondent Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 9.

Ms. Rosette Pereira, Advocate for the Respondent No. 6. CORAM:- VALMIKI MENEZES & AMIT S. JAMSANDEKAR, JJ.

DATED :- 20th April, 2026 P.C.:

Learned Advocate General today makes a statement that the Deputy Collector, Salcete, has initiated action under Section 33 of the Land Revenue Code, 1968, with respect to the subject land bearing Survey No. 4/8-D of Village Veroda, within the jurisdiction of the Cuncolim Municipal Council.

2. The Petitioner also submits that, in the meantime, the Cuncolim Municipal Council has issued appropriate notices and commenced proceedings with regard to the said construction, and has fixed hearings in that regard.

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3. It is ascertained that the grievances raised in the Petition have now been addressed by the Authorities, and nothing further survives therein.

4. The Writ Petition stands disposed of in view of the statement made.

5. The Deputy Collector shall dispose of the proceedings under Section 33 within six months from today.

6. The Cuncolim Municipal Council shall dispose of the complaint made before it within a period of three months from today. AMIT S. JAMSANDEKAR, J.

VALMIKI MENEZES, J.

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