I agree with Mervyn on his comments regarding property purchased by British Families in Goa. These purchases were made in good faith by these British families and were sold by goans in good faith without breaking any laws at the time of sale. How can the Indian govt suddenly wake up and apply their newly promulgated laws retrospectively. This is unthinkable and illegal. It is very unfair that the Indian govt would implement such laws. What has been done has been done and should be left alone. These new laws can be applied only to new sales, if any. Godfrey Rasquinha - UAE
----- Original Message ---- From: Mervyn & Elsie Maciel <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 12:28:43 AM Subject: [Goanet] Treatment of British Families in Goa I agree wholeheartedly with Tony de Sa's comments.Where property has been acquired illegally, by all means, let the culprits - be they politicians, lawyers or whoever, face the rigors of the law. Some Brits may well have been gullible and trusted their host "advisers". If, however, they have gone through reputable and registered lawyers and Estate Agents, then I feel the onus of responsibility should lie on the shoulders of the latter. I do not in any way wish to appear to be siding with the Brits, but I think there is such a thing as trust and fair play. Mervyn Maciel --
