High Court Orders Debris Removal Within Two Weeks

Court rejects further extension after missed deadlines; debris found impacting mangroves Advocate General Devidas Pangam said the High Court has directed the Communidade to remove debris from its property within two weeks and submit a compliance report. The order follows an inspection by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority, which confirmed that debris removal is feasible despite the monsoon. The court noted that the debris has affected mangroves and refused to grant any further extension after earlier deadlines were not met.