Congress claims Rs 4,992 crore loss from Dona Paula land lease in Goa

The opposition Congress has lodged a formal complaint alleging that a land lease deal at Dona Paula, a coastal enclave near Panaji, resulted in a revenue shortfall of roughly Rs 4,992 crore for the Goa government. The party says the lease, granted several years ago, was executed without adequate public scrutiny and that the terms favoured private developers at the expense of the state treasury.

According to Congress, the lease involved a sizable parcel of prime waterfront property that could have generated significantly higher lease rentals or outright sale proceeds. The party claims that the financial impact has strained the state's fiscal position, limiting its ability to fund public services and development projects.

The allegation comes as the state prepares its next budget, and Congress is urging the Chief Minister and the Finance Department to release detailed documents related to the lease. The party has also demanded a parliamentary inquiry to examine the decision‑making process and recover the purported loss.

Goa officials have not yet responded to the claims, and the matter is expected to be debated in the upcoming legislative session.