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Public Interest Litigation regarding Merces land-grab and environmental violations

The Goa Foundation has initiated Public Interest Litigation WP No. 44 of 2024 before the High Court of Bombay at Goa, alleging land-related irregularities and environmental violations in Merces. As reported on 7 May 2026, the court previously instructed the Merces panchayat and the state pollution control board to file a response to the allegations.