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P'yats should act against illegal structures BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 9 — Illegal constructions have turned into a menace especially in panchayat areas, where it is easy to get the go-ahead for any kind of construction from the panchayat authorities. It appears dealing with this menace is telling on the functioning of the Directorate of Panchayats as there are about 1100 appeals for demolition pending before it. To overcome this additional burden, the Department is now thinking of setting up a special body to deal with cases of illegal constructions. -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England