Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji
Panaji, Feb 1: Chief minister Pramod Sawant gave a stern warning to government departments in terms of government land encroachment. He said that if further encroachments are noticed, the government officers would be held accountable. Although government plans for a public-private partnership route while undertaking mega projects, Sawant also said that the government's interest would be protected.
"My officer has given instructions: if any government land is encroached upon by someone, the concerned department's executive engineer or officer will be held responsible," Sawant said.
"Until we bring in PPP projects, we cannot have fast-paced development in the state. The government's interest will be protected. The land will not be misused and we will not allow government land to be mortgaged," Sawant added.