*"Goa Government Hails High Court's TCP Act 17(2) Judgement as a Positive Step"*TCP Minister Vishwajeet Rane

In a significant development, the Goa government has expressed satisfaction with the High Court's judgement on Section 17(2) of the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act. A detailed discussion on the judgement was held between Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, BJP Party President Damu Naik, and other officials.According to Vishwajit Rane, the court has upheld the validity of TCP Act 17(2), while reading down the rules and bylaws associated with it. The government views this outcome as positive, as it provides an opportunity to refine the rules and guidelines for better clarity ¹.The government is currently weighing its options, including accepting the judgement and making necessary changes in public interest. The court's reference to TCP Act 39(A) has also been seen as a positive example.Rane cautioned the media against misinterpreting the judgement and advised the Goa Foundation, one of the petitioners, to clarify its stance on challenging the judgement in the Supreme Court.