Goa to impose fine of up to Rs 1 crore for hill cutting:  Minister Vishwajit Rane

PANAJI: June 5 The Goa Town and Country Planning Board has decided to impose fines of up to Rs 1 crore on those found involved in hill cutting in the coastal state, state minister Vishwajit Rane said.

The Board, which met under the chairmanship of TCP minister Rane on Thursday, resolved to impose hefty fines on violators.

Rane told reporters that a fine of Rs 50 lakh would be imposed for the first instance, which will be increased to Rs 75 lakh for the second and Rs 1 crore for the third.