Land acquired for Mopa could be used for other project, says Alemao

Margao: The South Goa MP, Mr Churchill Alemao today said that he had requested the chairman of the civil aviation ministry, Mr Ramalingam to follow up the proposal by the defence ministry to transfer the eight acres of land to Airport Authority of India in the interest of Dabolim upgradation.
Mr Alemao speaking to the reporters said that he had received a note from the joint secretary, ministry of civil aviation, Government of India.
This, and other notes and letters were discussed during the meeting held on April 24 of five-member committee, constituted to study the Mopa airport.
Mr Alemao further said lengthy discussions were held on the issue and it was later agreed as per the suggestions made by the committee members to appoint experts for better results.
29/04/06 Navhind Times

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