Goa, Aug. 18 -- The Communidades of Chicalim and Chicolna have expressed their support for the State Government's recently proposed Bill aimed at regularising unauthorised constructions within the State of Goa. This initiative is seen as a significant move to address the long-standing challenges related to unauthorised buildings on comunidade lands.

Members of the Chicalim and Chicolna Communidades highlighted that the Bill would predominantly benefit local residents, given that approximately 80% of homes built on comunidade land in these villages belong to Goan families and serve as their primary residences. Regularising these properties would provide much-needed security and peace of mind to these households.

The government's Bill, wh...