The undermentioned observations have been sent to the
Task Force RP 2021 Convenor. The Task Force will
collate all such views at a meet to be held in the
next couple of days.
Meanwhile following some requests from people who have
approached us to highlight their views at the TASK
FORCE FORUM we at SGPIAG have decided to invite
Netizens and others too, who wish to have their point
of view on the RP 2021 in toto or in relation to their
individual properties to email the same to us.
However we would appreciate that the same is sent to
us well in advance to enable our members make a
studied presentation during such meets.
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21/10/2007
To,
Convenor.
Task Force for Regional Plan 2021,
P.O.Box 170
Panaji 400 001
GOA.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] com
Sir,
Apropos your advertisement on the local dailies we
submit our views as under:
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS
The credentials of some of the members of the
Task Force are commendable; our objections are against
the top heavy composition of those who hold a stake
exclusively in the real estate industry. The Task
Force needs to have a fair representation of well
meaning individuals (men /women) /NGOs on matters of
forests, environment, conservationists, health, IT,
tourism, educationists, industry, gaunkaries
Panchayat & municipal bodies, surface transport,
aviation, shipping, power, water &telecommunications,
duly aided at the second tier level by NIO. CRZ
authorities Secretaries of the Departments of Govt of
Goa to provide vital information and inputs.
· Draft population policy March, 2007 of Goa
prepared by the Ministry of Health which has examined
partly the indigenous population, in migration from
neighbouring states out migration from within the
state within India and overseas, has not been debated
and finalized yet. This is essential to study the
needs of indigenous population growth and influx of
migrants on development activities.
· Disband the newly constituted Town and Country
Planning Board and the PDAs with immediate effect.
INTRODUCTION :
The State has a fragile land mass 3702 km2.
Of which 1224 km2 is under forest cover. The balance
2478 km2 is available for both agri needs human
habitation and infrastructure. Hence all stake holders
involved need to be concerned with the development
process.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1974
· The 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendment has made
the members of panchayats and municipal bodies stake
holders in the development process. Devolutions of
all powers has not been finalized. Constitution of
District Planning Boards has not been finalized.
· Therefore Model Town and Country Planning Act on
1998s should be the guiding statute for any future
Regional Plan.
PLANNING SAFEGUARDS
· All developmental activity, viz change of land use,
issue of "sanad of conversions" should to be put to
an end and a status paper made available
· Change of zone of tenanted /cultivated &
Forest lands Also slopping lands with gradients more
than 25% not to be considered. Areas around water
bodies, rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, conservation
areas etc should be kept out of purview of change of
land use .
· Restoration to situation ante where such changes
recommended and approved by the Board before
finalizing RP 2021.
· Stipulate maximum land allocation limits for
domestic commercial industrial educational religious
and other purposes. Limits also to be imposed on
sale of land to persons residing outside of the
State and foreign nationals. Land for persons of Goan
origin should be the priority.
· Minimum period for change of Regional Plan 2021
should not be more than five years
CONCLUSION
· This NGO would appreciate a personal hearing and
active participation in the RP 2021 Planning process
For SOUTH GOA PUBLIC INTEREST ACTION GROUP
Regd No 171/GOA/2000 dt 12.12.2000
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TERENCE MAZARELO
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