Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Goa Club Fire Probe Blames Panchayat, Government Departments
A big fire happened at a club in Goa called Birch by Romeo Lane on December 6, and 25 people died.
A report about the fire says the local panchayat is mostly to blame because they didn't stop the club from operating even after their license expired.
The panchayat also didn't act on complaints about the club being in an eco-sensitive zone and not having the right papers.
Some government departments are also being looked at for not paying attention to the rules being broken.
The club has been there since 1996 and used to be restaurants before.
The report says the panchayat didn't do its job for many years.
A magisterial inquiry found the local panchayat primarily responsible for the Goa club fire that killed 25 people.
The panchayat failed to stop the club from operating after its trade license expired in March 2024.
The club was operating in an eco-sensitive zone without proper approvals and occupancy certificates.
Government departments also face scrutiny for turning a blind eye to violations.
The property has a history dating back to 1996, previously housing two restaurants.
- Who
- Local panchayat and government departments
- What
- Magisterial inquiry into the Goa club fire
- When
- Fire occurred on December 6; inquiry findings recently revealed
- Where
- Arpora, North Goa
- Why
- Failure to enforce regulations and address violations
- Location
- Arpora, North Goa
- Date of Fire
- December 6
- Casualties
- 25 deaths
- Primary Culprit
- Local Panchayat
- Secondary Scrutiny
- Government Departments
- Club Name
- Birch by Romeo Lane
- License Expiry
- March 2024
- Property History
- Existed since 1996, previously housed two restaurants
