PANAJI, November 14: The alleged unauthorised commercial use of government-leased land by Panjim Gymkhana at Campal has come under renewed scrutiny after the North Goa Collectorate issued another reminder directing the Deputy Collector and Sub-Divisional Officer, Tiswadi, to expedite the pending inquiry and submit a detailed report within one week.

The directive follows a complaint filed by RTI activist Devidas G. Panjikar, who has questioned the alleged commercial exploitation of government property and the prolonged delay in investigating possible violations of lease conditions.

In a memorandum marked Reminder-II, Additional Collector-I Pravin H. Parab observed that despite repeated communications, the requisite inquiry report had not been submitted.

The memorandum, referring to earlier correspondence dated October 7, 2026, instructed the Deputy Collector to treat the matter as “MOST URGENT” and ensure submission of the report within the stipulated period.

Questions Over Government Land Lease

According to Panjikar, the government-leased property at Campal is allegedly being used for commercial activities contrary to the purpose and conditions of the original lease.

He has referred to Lease Deed dated July 2, 2004, and sought verification of whether the activities being carried out on the property comply with its provisions.

In his latest representation dated November 4, 2026, Panjikar stated that the Revenue Department had already issued a communication on June 22, 2026, asking the authorities to examine the alleged violations. However, he alleged that no effective inquiry had been conducted or report submitted.

He has also questioned whether any officer was formally assigned responsibility for the investigation and what action, if any, was taken following the Revenue Department’s earlier directions.

Demand for Independent Investigation

Panjikar has demanded a detailed and impartial inquiry into the alleged misuse of government-leased land, verification of compliance with the original lease conditions and appropriate action if violations are established.

He has further warned that unauthorised commercial activities on public land could result in financial losses to the government and deprivation of public revenue.

The complainant has sought written clarification regarding the delay, the officers responsible for conducting the inquiry and the action proposed against any established violations.

The latest reminder from the Collectorate has brought the prolonged inquiry back into focus, raising questions about administrative accountability and enforcement of lease conditions governing valuable government property in Panaji.