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Ponda’s 15‑year‑old municipal complex still pending completion certificate
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 06:35 AM
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The municipal complex in Ponda, Goa, built 15 years ago, has yet to receive its official completion certificate, delaying its full operational use.
The municipal complex that was inaugurated in Ponda fifteen years ago remains without a formal completion certificate, a prerequisite for its full legal operation. Municipal officials say the delay stems from pending compliance checks and final inspections required under state building regulations.
Local contractors and civic administrators have repeatedly sought clearance from the Goa State Building Department, but the department has not yet issued the necessary sign‑off. The absence of the certificate prevents the municipality from allocating certain services and funding tied to the building’s operational status.
Residents and business owners in the area have expressed concern that the prolonged uncertainty hampers planning for future projects that depend on the complex’s official status. Authorities have assured that they are working to resolve the outstanding issues, but no definitive timeline has been provided.
Local contractors and civic administrators have repeatedly sought clearance from the Goa State Building Department, but the department has not yet issued the necessary sign‑off. The absence of the certificate prevents the municipality from allocating certain services and funding tied to the building’s operational status.
Residents and business owners in the area have expressed concern that the prolonged uncertainty hampers planning for future projects that depend on the complex’s official status. Authorities have assured that they are working to resolve the outstanding issues, but no definitive timeline has been provided.