The Goa government formed a one-man commission, headed by retired high court judge V K Jadhav, to investigate land grabbing cases in August 2022. Mr. Jadhav officially began his investigation in Janua...

Developers from Delhi-NCR are acquiring properties in Goa in droves, as the demand for second homes has increased in the tropical paradise, which is India's richest state by per capita income. At leas...

Goa, known for its beautiful landscapes, is facing a challenges to its green areas due to a recent amendment to its land laws. The TCP Ministry amended a land law in March, putting six crore square me...

Activists have condemned the 17(2) amendment to the Town and Country Planning Act (TCP Act), saying it will make the act redundant and open the floodgates for development in Goa. The amendment allows ...

Land grabbing is a serious problem in Goa. It is threatening the state's land resources and its unique identity. The effects of land grabbing are far-reaching. It can lead to the displacement of peopl...