Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Tillari Board Demands Urgent Meeting Over Land Denotification
Imagine a board that makes sure farmers get water for their crops.
They planned to help a big area of land.
But now, the government wants to let a casino company build on part of this land.
The people in charge of the water are upset.
They say the government didn't follow the rules and that this land is important for growing food.
They want to meet right away to talk about it and make sure everything is done fairly and legally.
They are worried the casino could hurt farming in the area.
Tillari Irrigation Development Board members demand meeting over land denotification.
The government denotified 3.3 lakh sqm of land in Dhargalim for a casino resort.
Residents of Dhargalim oppose the decision, seeking its revocation.
The decision could contravene Goa's agricultural policies and Command Areas Development Act.
A CAD board member calls the denotification illegal and without jurisdiction.
- Who
- Members of the Tillari Irrigation Development Board, residents of Dhargalim, and the Goa government.
- What
- A demand for an urgent meeting concerning the denotification of land intended for an irrigation project to allow the construction of a casino.
- When
- As soon as possible, after the demand for a board meeting.
- Where
- Dhargalim, Goa.
- Why
- To discuss the denotification of land and its potential impact on agricultural policies and the Command Areas Development Act.
CAD Board Members/Residents
Government
Land Use
CAD Board Members/Residents
The CAD board and residents oppose the decision to denotify the land, claiming it is illegal and harmful to agriculture.
Government
The government has decided to allow a casino company to build on land initially intended for irrigation.
- Location
- Goa
- Key Players
- Tillari Irrigation Development Board
- Affected Area
- Dhargalim
- Land Area Denotified
- 3.3 lakh sqm
- Relevant Act
- Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997