India, April 24 -- The Bombay High Court at Goa has asked the Government of Goa to file its response after citizens living on both sides of the River Mandovi, where a new 2,000 guest capacity casino and entertainment boat has been given permission to berth, approached the Court challenging the decision.

The citizens from Panaji, the capital city and Reis Magos, a village falling on the northern bank of the River, alleged that permission has been given to berth a new 112 metre long, 28 metre wide seven storey tall vessel replacing an existing 60.2x13 metre luxury vessel that has a capacity of 70 guests for gambling and entertainment, despite objections from the Captain of Ports and the Secretary of Ports that the new vessel "may create fu...