Goa, Sept. 25 -- The High Court today ordered that multiple PILs questioning the constitutional validity of Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act, 1974 will be taken up for directions on November 10, 2025. Senior counsel Norma Alvares, appearing for the petitioners, argued that Section 39A is unconstitutional and infringes Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. She also highlighted that issues linked to Section 17(2) of the Act are already pending before the Supreme Court, where a status quo order has been passed though no formal stay exists. Acknowledging these submissions, the High Court said the PILs will be listed on November 10 under the caption "for directions" to decide on the hearing schedule. The Court also ...