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A large structure coming up on an elevated slope barely 100 metres from Ozrant beach has triggered strong concern among local residents, who allege that the hill has been cut and several trees felled to facilitate the construction.

According to the villagers, the site – located in Survey No 213/6 – had previously received permission only for temporary eco-friendly structures.

Last year, the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) issued an NOC allowing a restaurant/shack, a hut and a reception area in accordance with CRZ norms.

In May this year, the Anjuna panchayat granted a provisional NOC for similar temporary structures, subject to routine conditions.

The permissions were issued in the name of Antonio Britto of Mazal Vaddo, Anjuna.

The GCZMA’s NOC lays down strict te

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