Mopa land debate stalled

Panaji: A proposed discussion on a demand to scrap the land acquisition for Mopa airport by villagers could not take place as panchayat authorities said the matter is sub judice.
Villagers, especially Sandeep Kambli of Mopa Vimantal Piddit Xetkari Samiti had sought discussion on the issue at the gram sabha of Varkhand-Nagzar VP on Sunday. However, deputy sarpanch Narayan Talkadkar pointed out that the matter is sub judice and it would not be appropriate to hold discussion on the issue at this stage.
The samiti has urged the central government to direct the state to cancel the land acquisition proceedings for Mopa airport or hold them in abeyance till the centre can study the viability and feasibility of a second airport and also its environmental and socio-economic impact.
25/10/10 Times of India

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