: GCCI welcomes withdrawal of circular #finance #StockMarketNEWS #Business Staff Reporter Panaji The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Thursday welcomed the move by the government

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GCCI welcomes withdrawal of circular #finance #StockMarketNEWS #Business
Staff Reporter

Panaji

The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Thursday welcomed the move by the government of withdrawing a circular dated May 12, issued to district collectors mandating government approval before issuing sanad for conversion of land above 1000 square metres.

Approving the government’s decision to revoke the circular, the GCCI said that, it was not in accordance with the Land Revenue Code and “not in the interest of people of Goa.�?

“The withdrawal of this circular will help to reduce the time consumed as well as the hardship faced by the applicants. The government had initiated a slew of reforms, including online file tracking system and approving building plans by empanelled architects for construction builtup area upto 500 sq mt. These reforms are welcome,�? said GCCI, adding that, they are the right steps towards “simplification of land-related procedures for Goans.�?

“The decision to probe land-grabbing cases is much awaited step taken in the right direction by the government which will help to curb the illegalities committed by the land mafias. The formation of the special investigation team (SIT) by the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, is a welcome step as it will help the aggrieved to approach a single-point body instead of approaching multiple government departments. It will also help faster resolution and send a warning message to such miscreants,�? pointed out GCCI, adding that, aggrieved persons must come forward and file complaints with the SIT.

It may be noted that, industry was aggrieved by the May 12 circular from the Revenue Minister’s office that required all files pertaining to conversion sanads, for land above 1,000 square metres, go to the revenue department for approval.

Following discussions with stakeholders the circular was subsequently revoked on June 13.

GCCI said that, the decisions taken by the state government will definitely help in bringing confidence amongst Goans and help in EoDB.