Panaji (Goa)

 Hill cutting in a remote area of Saligao village, which was undertaken in an alleged violation of the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act, 1974, has been halted by the North Goa flying squad.

The order was issued by deputy collector, incharge of North Goa flying squad, following complaints about illegal excavation on the slope of a hill near Western Club, Saligao, on the southern side of the Porvorim-Calangute road.

The deputy collector, in the notice issued, has asked the persons concerned to explain as to why action should not be taken for restoration of the land, within three days from receipt of the order.

The flying squad team inspected the site and submitted a report confirming that the hill was being cut in an area measuring about 40sqm.