Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Goa Nightclub Fined for Illegal Construction
A nightclub in Goa called Goya Goa has been fined Rs 15 lakh.
The authorities found that the nightclub built something on land that was meant for farming without getting the right permissions.
They have to fix the land back to how it was within 30 days.
This happened after another nightclub in Goa had a big fire that hurt many people.
The authorities are now checking other places to make sure they follow the rules.
Goya Goa nightclub in Anjuna, Goa, fined Rs 15 lakh for illegal construction on agricultural land.
Club directed to restore land to original use within 30 days or face recovery of expenses as land revenue arrears.
Violation involves illegal conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural use without proper permissions.
Action follows the sealing of the nightclub in December 2025 during a crackdown on illegal tourist establishments.
The Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire tragedy, which killed 25 people, prompted increased scrutiny of such establishments.
- Who
- Goya Goa nightclub management
- What
- Fined Rs 15 lakh and directed to restore land to original use
- When
- Order issued on January 12, 2025; club sealed in December 2025
- Where
- Anjuna village, North Goa
- Why
- For illegal construction by converting agricultural land title without proper permissions
- Nightclub Name
- Goya Goa
- Location
- Anjuna village, Goa
- Fine Amount
- Rs 15 lakh
- Land Survey Number
- 410/1
- Violation
- Illegal conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural use
- Deadline for Compliance
- 30 days from receipt of order
- Authorities Involved
- Deputy Collector (Bardez) Varsha Parab, Bardez Mamlatdar
- Related Incident
- Birch by Romeo Lane fire tragedy
