Goa, July 8 -- The business proprietors of a decades-old Junta House facing demolition have voiced concerns over a lack of communication from government authorities regarding their future.

While acknowledging the unsafe condition of the structure, they blame the current state of disrepair on years of neglect and non-maintenance.

Speaking toO Herlado, Nitin Desai, said, "We do not have a problem if the building is unsafe and has to be demolished. That is part of development. We agree it is old, but it has become dilapidated only because it was never maintained."

"If it had been taken care of, it would still be in good condition," Dessai, a resident for 30 years added.

Desai said the shopkeepers have received no official word on whether...