Goa, Aug. 7 -- Sant Andre MLA Viresh Borkar has levelled serious allegations of corruption and irregularities in the permission process for the controversial Bambolim project, targeting construction activities carried out by Worldwide Resorts and Entertainment.

Borkar, along with activists from the Revolutionary Goans (RG), has protested against what they call illegal practices at the site - including unauthorised tree felling, excavation on steep hill slopes that threaten aquifers, and construction without mandatory environmental clearances. He claims these activities violate the Environment Protection Act and the Goa Land Development and Building Construction Regulations, 2010. Borkar has demanded that an FIR be registered against the ...