Goa, June 13 -- The Goa High Court has effectively frozen the operations of a newly constructed stone-crushing unit in Rumbrem village, Sanguem Taluka, amid a public interest litigation alleging environmental and zoning violations.

The Goa High Court has effectively halted the operations of a newly established stone-crushing unit in Rumbrem village of Sanguem Taluka following allegations of environmental and zoning violations raised in a public interest litigation (PIL).

The matter pertains to a stone-crushing facility constructed on land classified as a protected orchard, with petitioners alleging that the project violates applicable environmental regulations and land-use norms.

Taking note of the issues raised in the PIL, the High Co...