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GBA Press ReleasesGBA uploads village maps on websiteGoa Bachao Abhiyan77, Defence Colony, Alto Porvorim-Goagoabachaoabhiyan@gmail.comwww.savegoa.com Phone: 9767701245 GBA/2011/006 Press ReleaseThe GBA wishes to inform the public that it has uploaded the village plans of Mormugao, Bardez, Tiswadi and Salcette on its website www.savegoa.com These are as provided by the TCP department and can be used as a quick check for concerned persons and villages, especially in the time it takes to receive the hard copies from the TCP Department. Correct changes in RP2021 before notificationGoa Bachao Abhiyan77, Defence Colony, Alto Porvorim-Goagoabachaoabhiyan@gmail.comwww.savegoa.com Phone: 9767701245 GBA/2011/006 Press ReleaseA delegation of Goa Bachao Abhiyan called on the Chief Minister on Saturday, 2nd April,and handed over a memorandum demanding that the facilitation centres to correct mistakes in the Regional Plan 2021 be done prior to the notification of the Final Regional Plan. The RP2021 debateGoa Bachao Abhiyan77, Defence Colony, Alto Porvorim-Goagoabachaoabhiyan@gmail.comwww.savegoa.com Phone: 9767701245 GBA/2011/005 Press ReleaseGoa Bachao Abhiyan met in the city to deliberate on the progress and process of the Regional Plan 2021 and the present RP debate in the Assembly. GBA noted that the government has time and again, failed to keep its promises and assurances made in the Legislative Assembly to complete the Regional plan 2021. Despite procedure laid down in the government order of 28th October 2008, requiring that a 30 day period of inspection and correction be allowed prior to notification, this step has been repeatedly skipped. Regional Plan 2021?!Goa Bachao Abhiyan77, Defence Colony, Alto Porvorim-Goagoabachaoabhiyan@gmail.comwww.savegoa.com Phone: 9767701245 GBA/2011/001 Press ReleaseThe GBA had sought an appointment with the Chief Minister, head of Government and all the committees/boards concerned with the RP2021 for clarifications about the final Regional Plan specially the notified Taluka Plans for Pernem and Canacona.
People's Protest and Memorandum to the CM: VP3, ESZ, new TCP ActGoa Bachao Abhiyan77, Defence Colony, Alto Porvorim-Goagoabachaoabhiyan@gmail.comwww.savegoa.com Phone: 9767701245 GBA/2010/41 To, MEMORANDUMDue to the opposition of the people of Goa led by the GBA, the Government of Goa, then headed by Mr. Pratapsing Rane as CM, revoked the notified Regional Plan for Goa 2011 in February, 2007. The current Government of Goa set up a Task Force on RP 2021 first in October, 2007 and changed its terms of reference in February, 2008. A draft RP2021 was notified in October, 2008 and then State Level Committee was set up to finalize RP 2021 with inputs from village level committees. All the committees for RP 2021 have been headed ex-officio by the Chief Minister since October, 2007.Replace outdated Goa TCP Act, 197420th July 2010
RP2021 HALF TIME, NO SHOW8th June 2010 Meeting on World Environment Day, 05 June, 20105th June 2010 On World Environment Day, 05 June, 2010, a meeting has been called by GBA and like-minded groups and individuals at 4.30 pm at the Tristao Braganza-Cunha Memorial hall, near Azad Maidan, Panaji to chalk a plan of action to press for "Freeze on constructions in ecosensitive zones marked in draft RP2021" while the RP2021 gets ready. Meeting between the People's Representative and the Secretary to the Chief Minister on 21 April, 2010
Members representing Village Groups, NGOs, Civil Society Organizations including Goa Bachao Abhiyan led by Dr. Sabina Martins, Convener of GBA, attended a structured meeting with the Goa Administration chaired by Mr. Rajeev Yaduvanshi, IAS, Secretary to the CM and Secretary [TCP, Forests, WRD, Mines and Public Grievances], at the Conference Hall, second floor, new Secretariat Complex, Penha de France, Bardez-Goa. The structured meeting was agreed to by the Chief Minister of Goa when a delegation of GBA and other held discussions with him, the Secretary to CM and Chief Town Planner on 15 April, 2010 at the official residence of the CM. The structure and modalities of the meeting were agreed by mutual consent at a meeting of the Secretary to CM with a delegation of the GBA at the Secretariat on 19 April, 2010. The meeting began as scheduled at 3.00 P.M. and continued till 7.40 P.M. Chief Minister's RP doublespeakGBA Press Release: ONE GOA, ONE PLAN
GBA and village groups have decided to intensify action for Minutes of the meeting of People's Representatives with the Chief Minister04 March, 2010 Interim Report & TCP Act amendmentGBA Press Release: Dr Oscar Rebello Government Ammendment of Section 16 of the TCP Act, 1974GBA PRESS RELEASE April 2, 2008: The Goa Bachao Abhiyan expresses its serious concern about the recent Bill that has been passed by the Assembly amending Section 16 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1974, which seeks to give powers to the State and Central Government to undertake any public projects/schemes/development works which need not conform to the provisions of the Regional Plan. The GBA feels that this action of the Government to amend the said Act while the Task Force is going through the process of preparation of the Regional Plan 2021 is tantamount to the Government initiating a parallel process to bring in Projects through the "back door" thus nullifying the very purpose of setting up a Task Force for preparation of a Regional Plan for Goa. GBA expresses solidarity with Colamb villagersGOA BACHAO ABHIYAN PRESS RELEASE
Aldeia de Goa CasePanaji, Jan, 24, 2008: The Goa Bachao Abhiyan is shocked and outraged by the submission made in the High Court on behalf of the Government of Goa by the learned Advocate General "on instructions" in the Writ Petition No.11/08 filed by the Goa Real Estate Company in the Aldeia de Goa case. The learned AG has stated that the Respondent No.2 "R-2 shall withdraw the order dated 15/1/2007 on or before Friday, i.e. 25/1/2008. The Collector shall issue fresh orders after giving hearing to the petitioners." This has been done despite clear knowledge that the hill has been cut in violation of the PDA regulations governing construction on hill slopes and falsification of documents used in support by the builders and despite the assurance given to GBA by the CM and the Chief Secretary of Goa that the "Stop Work" order of the Collector would not be withdrawn till the enquiry in the issue was completed. The decks are now cleared for the builders to re-start construction at the Bambolim "hill station by the sea" that was interrupted by the GBA-led agitation by the people of Goa. Freeze SEZ land acquisitionsThe following is the letter sent by GBA to the CM asking for an immediate freeze on all large scale land acquisitions and SEZs in Goa ODP AdvisoryGBA PRESS RELEASE,18, November 2007: Meeting Held with CSGBA PRESS RELEASE,August 2007: Subsequent to the meeting held on 16th August, 2007, the Chief Secretary called for a follow up meeting today to review the status of permissions issued under the Regional Plan 2011. Besides the GBA, Officials from various departments were present, viz. Town and Country Planning, Police, Collectorates, Directorate of Municipal Administration,and Directorate of Panchayats. Political Crisis & The RP 2011GBA PRESS RELEASE July 26, 2007: The Goa Bachao Abhiyan views with serious concern the media reports indicating that the Regional Plan 2011 (RP 2011) is the reason for the current political crisis. Goans have expressed their resolve through the GBA to defeat any attempt by the vested interests to sell Goa to the highest bidder. GBA categorically states that any attempt to restore the scrapped RP 2011 is against the wishes of the people of Goa. New Regional Plan and TCP AmendmentGBA PRESS RELEASE July 20, 2007: The Goa Bachao Abhiyan welcomes the decision taken by the Government on the floor of the house that it intends to initiate the process of formulating a new Regional Plan for Goa soon, while simultaneously working towards amending the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, l974. The GBA is however of the view that the proposed basis for a new Regional Plan, i.e. the Draft Regional Plan Report of 2003, is altogether inadequate to direct the state's human and economic development. The document has outlined the current status of Goa without providing an adequate vision for the State. The GBA holds that planning for the people, by the people is vital for a sustainable Goa. Whether draft or final, the Regional Plan process, as it is now, does not place human development as central to a vision for Goa. The GBA therefore urges the Government of Goa to reorient its planning paradigm to flow from human development and local needs – the fundamentals of planning itself needs to be redefined for a resource-stressed state like ours. Regional Plan - 2011 UPDATEGBA PRESS RELEASE April 28, 2007 : The GBA through this press briefing wishes to update the people of Goa, on the latest developments with respect to the Regional Plan 2011, which was withdrawn officially on the 7th Feb 2007 with retrospective effect i.e. 10th Aug 2007 due to public pressure.
GBA supports Goa University ForumGBA PRESS RELEASE March 8, 2007: The Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) resents the attitude of the Government whereby it seeks to dispossess the Goa University of land meant education and the future of the youth of the State. The Government ought to realize that expansion of educational and allied facilities at the Goa University is of paramount importance if the Goa University is to make a mark as an important centre of knowledge and education in the country and the world. Charter of demands - Press HandoutGBA, Panaji, Feb 22, 2007: Todays press conference has been called by the Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) to highlight the irregularities that are being committed by the Planning and Development Authorities and the Town and Country Planning Department, in preparation of the Outline Development Plans (ODPs) and approval of projects under the old ODP in the areas withdrawn from the jurisdiction of the PDAs. Charter of Demands-RP 2011To, Through the Chief Secretary, Government of Goa. Subject:- Charter of Demands of the Goa Bachao Abhiyan in respect of the Regional Plan and Outline Development Plans (ODPs) Dear Sir, We have welcomed the decision of the Government to withdraw the Regional Plan 2011 with retrospective effect. The Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) would like to place before you our immediate 6 Point Charter of Demands in view of the withdrawal of the RP 2011 in Annexure I ( enclosed). Our enquiries have shockingly revealed that the PDAs/Town Planning Department have subverted the provisions of the Law in preparation of the Outline Development Plans of of the five planning areas of Panjim, Mapusa, Margao, Vasco-da-Gama (including Chicalim village), Ponda as well as the villages of Taleigao/Durgawadi, which is illegal. We were also shocked to learn that despite certain planning areas having been withdrawn from the operation of the TCP Act, the erstwhile ODP of Panjim dated 11.1.90 continues to be in operation in respect of such areas. We are therefore placing before you our 4 Point Charter of Demands in respect of the ODPs of these areas in Annexure II (enclosed). We hope that you will accede to our demands in public interest. Thanking you, GBA's Apolitical StandGBA PRESS RELEASE 7th Feb '07: In view of the ensuing state elections due for Goa, the “Goa Bachao Abhiyan” (GBA) wishes to clarify the following. DenotificationGBA PRESS RELEASE 28th Jan '07: Goa Bachao Abhiyan welcomes the State Government’s decision to denotify the Regional Plan 2011 with retrospective effect, i.e. from the day it was notified. GBA believes that this is an achievement of the people of Goa and the entire credit goes to the people of Goa, Letter concerning ODPsDated: 24th Jan '07 To, 2. The Chief Secretary, 3. The Secretary, 4. The Chief Town Planner, Subject:- Approval of the Outline Development Plans. Dear Sir, We understand that the new Outline Development Plans of the 5 Urban areas will be sent to the Government for approval and final Notification, as required under Section 36 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1974. MLA's must make their stand clearGBA PRESS RELEASE 24th Jan ’07: The Goa Bachao Abhiyan has noted with dismay that inspite of the public demand to de-notify the Regional Plan 2011 with retrospective effect i.e. from 10.8.2006, the MLAs who constitute the ruling alliance i.e. the Congress, NCP and MGP have not made their stand clear on the floor of the house which is currently in session. Prospective de-notificationGBA PRESS RELEASE 19th Jan ’07: The Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) has already welcomed the reported statement of the Chief Minister that the Cabinet has unanimously decided to de-notify the Regional Plan 2011. However, the People of Goa require a clarification on the reported statement by the Chief Minister that the de-notification will take “prospective” effect.
CM Invites GBAGBA PRESS RELEASE 17th Jan ’07: In response to the written invitation extended by the Chief Minister through the Chief Secretary’s office, a delegation of the Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) under the leadership of its Convenor, Dr. Oscar Rebello, with due seriousness and commitment to the cause of scrapping the Regional Plan 2011, went to meet the Chief Minister this evening at the appointed time of 7 p.m. Response to Mudhit GuptaGBA PRESS RELEASE 12th Jan ’07: In response to the allegations made by Mr. Mudhit Gupta,MD Emgee Group, the “Goa Bachao Abhiyan” (GBA) clarifies that it is not in the business of terrorising legal business ventures and development projects. TCP Minister's ResignationGBA PRESS RELEASE 4th Jan ’07: In light of the developments of the resignation of the Town and Country Planning Minister today, the “Goa Bachao Abhiyan” reiterates that the agitation to demand the scrapping of the Regional Plan for Goa 2011 is in full swing and continues with renewed vigour. GBA Global Press NoteGBA PRESS RELEASE 3rd Jan '07: On the occasion of the 4th Global Goan Convention being held in Goa, the GOA BACHAO ABHIYAN (GBA) “Save Goa Campaign” today launches its Global Campaign for the scrapping of the Goa Regional Plan 2011 in its present form. Letter to the Chief SecretaryDated: 3rd Jan '07 To, Subject:- Goa Regional Plan 2011 – violations of the law Dear Sir, The Goa Bachao Abhiyan is deeply concerned and distressed about the lack of enforcement of the laws in force in Goa. We are sure, you are aware that the Goa Government in its affidavit and reply to the notice served upon them in connection with the writ petitions pending in the High Court against the Regional Plan 2011 has given an undertaking that no permissions/NOCs for development, recommendation of conversion under Land Revenue Code and permissions/reports etc. in any form shall be granted/issued based on the new areas shown for development in the Regional Plan 2011 until further orders. Solidarity to TaleigaoGBA PRESS RELEASE 30th Dec '07: The Goa Bachao Abhiyan in order to express its solidarity to the movement of the people of Taleigao and surrounding villages, shall be joining the Solidarity March scheduled to take place on 31st December, 2006 (Sunday) from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. starting from Oiteant (Taleigao) via Taleigao Church and upto the market square, organized under the banner of “Doriavelo Lokshakti”. GBA Appeal against the RP-2011GBA RELEASE 7th Dec ’07: As convenor of the “Save Goa Campaign”, I fervently appeal, with utmost humility and sincerity to each and everyone of you and your conscience. Goa, today is at the crossroads of her very existence. Her soul; Her identity and Her beauty is being mercilessly sold off, all for the petty gains of a petty few, in the guise of the monstrous, evasive and sinister: Goa Regional Plan 2011. |
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