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Saligao Gram Sabha Rejects Section 39‑A, Calls for Review
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 01:18 PM
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The gram sabha of Saligao in Goa voted to pass a resolution opposing Section 39‑A of the relevant law, signalling local dissent.
Saligao's gram sabha convened a meeting in which members unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Section 39‑A of the applicable legislation. The resolution cited concerns that the provision could adversely affect the rights and livelihoods of village residents.
The resolution calls on the district administration and the state government to review the provision and consider amendments that reflect local interests. It also requests that any implementation of Section 39‑A be halted until a thorough impact assessment is completed.
Local leaders said the move underscores the community's willingness to engage with policymakers and protect their interests. The gram sabha will forward the resolution to the Goa state authorities for further deliberation.
The decision has drawn attention from nearby villages, many of which are monitoring the outcome as a potential precedent for similar local actions across the state.
The resolution calls on the district administration and the state government to review the provision and consider amendments that reflect local interests. It also requests that any implementation of Section 39‑A be halted until a thorough impact assessment is completed.
Local leaders said the move underscores the community's willingness to engage with policymakers and protect their interests. The gram sabha will forward the resolution to the Goa state authorities for further deliberation.
The decision has drawn attention from nearby villages, many of which are monitoring the outcome as a potential precedent for similar local actions across the state.