So, they seem to need some excuse for 'blaming' their decision to migrate -- instead of just accepting that a lot of decisions we take on in life (the job we work in, the religion we subscribe to, the language we speak, the country we live in, the person we marry) are often simply taken on the basis of our own enlightened self-interest.
In between berating 'castiwallahs' (such a language reflects
poorly on the people using it -- that is, the language -- rather
than on those using this traditional Goan garb) Nasci Caldeira
at http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/2005-March/025168.html
goes on to create a confused picture and hopeless situation
of what exists in Goa. This debate is about the coastal building
regulations. Much, if not all of what he says, is based on a
clear lack of understanding of what the laws are (see the
position below).Corruption and bending the rules is a serious issue here. But it is probably only aggravated by expats (and locals too) who are in a tearing hurry to get their job done, unwilling to fight corruption when they see it, and instead give excuses and paint the situation as one in which they are totally helpless (when often themselves more than willing to pay a bribe when they need to... or even when not needed to).
Let's not just criticise Goa as a means of supporting a decision to migrate or move out. You don't have to justify your decision; neither to yourself, nor to anyone else. When we guys based here speak out against problem areas, our intention is to see how we can improve the system. And, we don't even claim a whole lot of love for Goa while doing so ... FN
http://www.homesgoa.com/WebPages/QA/Architectural_Queries.htm#Question1
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Arch. Dr. S. P Deshpande: No construction is permitted in the area falling within 500 mts from the HighTide Line (HTL) only if the plot is situated in Coastal Regulation Zone CRZ I in the Goa Coastal Zone Management Plan, which is now a statutory document. If, however, the plot falls within the Zone CRZ III, construction of buildings / beach resorts is permitted within the area of the plot falling within 200 mts to 500 mts from the HTL, with specific conditions such as Floor Area Ratio of 0.33, Height Restriction of 9.00 mts, adherence to the Goan Architectural Style, etc. For such constructions, Building Licences are issued by the concerned Local Authority (Village Panchayat) only after they are accorded Environmental Clearance by Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) as well as by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India
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