Goa, July 21 -- MLA Ulhas Tuenkar on Monday raised concerns over the Goa Housing Board's auction process, urging the government to temporarily halt land auctions, citing that the high prices are unaffordable for Goans and are instead attracting outsiders.

Speaking in the Assembly, Tuenkar emphasized that the current system fails to serve its intended purpose of housing for locals. "The common Goan cannot compete with wealthy buyers from outside. This defeats the objective of the Goa Housing Board," he said.

Responding to the issue, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant acknowledged the concern and clarified that a 30-year residence certificate is mandatory for eligibility to purchase Goa Housing Board plots - a policy intended to ensure that onl...