log on to thegoan.net @thegoanonline SATURDAY JUNE 15, 2024 GOA Facebook.com/thegoan The Goan E-Paper (Playstore/IOS) 15 pages PRICE ` 10 PANAJI MARGAO GOA VOLUME IX, NO. 359 Trial in criminal cases pending against politicians transferred to North court 3 GOA SIT to begin preliminary probe into land grab case in Morjim 5 Instagram.com/thegoanonline RNI: GOAENG/2015/65729 INFO Anti-ageing face masks for different skin types HC declines stay on Tamnar power line construction SAYS THIS PROJECT IS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE; WORK ON TOWERS FOR HIGH TENSION LINE TO PROCEED THE GOAN I NETWORK PANAJI The Bombay High Court at Goa has declined interim relief to a petitioner who sought a stay on the construction of foundations for towers to lay the High Tension Transmission Line under the Tamnar project, but said that the construction of the towers would be subject to the final outcome of the petition. Hearing a petition filed by one Yeshwant Hari Gawas, the High Court said that no case was made out for interim relief especially since the petitioner had not challenged the order of the Collector invoking the Indian Telegraph Act with respect to the survey numbers owned by the petitioner. The petitioners in their petition alleged that the works will proceed during the next few days and cause destruction to their agricultural properties and that the work was being carried out without the requisite permissions under the In- KEY H I G H CO U RT O B SE R VATI O NS No case was made out for interim relief especially since the petitioner had not challenged the order of the Collector invoking the Indian Telegraph Act Considering the fact that the order of the Collector was passed way back on 13.03.2024 and has not been challenged so far, the balance of convenience would lie in favour of the Respondents at this stage Respondent No.6 will carry out the works in question through the properties of the Petitioners wholly at their own risk The works carried out by the Respondent No.6 shall be subject to the outcome of this petition FLASHBACK: AG had placed on record an order dated 13.03.2024 passed by the District Magistrate, North Goa under which powers under Section 16(1) of the Telegraph Act have been exercised to direct the Superintendent of Police, North to provide necessary police protection to the licencee authority (Respondent No.6) to carry out the construction of the towers on the very survey numbers which are the subject matter of this petition dian Telegraph Act. “Considering the fact that the order of the Collector was passed way back on 13.03.2024 and has not been challenged by the Petitioners so far, and further, since the construction of this power line is a project of public importance, the balance of convenience would lie in favour of the Respondents at this stage. No interim relief could be granted at this stage. Respondent No.6 will carry out the works in question through the properties of the Petitioners wholly at their own risk. The works carried out shall be subject to the outcome of this petition,” the bench of Justices M S Karnik and Valmiki Menezes said. Earlier the Advocate General had placed on record an order dated 13.03.2024 passed by the District Magistrate, North Goa under which powers under Section 16(1) of the Telegraph Act have been exercised to direct the Superintendent of Police, North to provide necessary police protection to the licencee authority (Respondent No.6) to carry out the construction of the towers on the very survey numbers which are the subject matter of this petition. 10 SPORTS ICC T20 World Cup: Afghanistan beats Papua New Guinea, advance to Super Eights 15 Students of govt, aided colleges to have uniforms from this year THE GOAN I NETWORK PANAJI Probably the first time for Goa, the Directorate of Higher Education has announced that students in government and government-aided colleges will be required to wear uniforms starting this academic year 2024-25 in a bid to prevent discrimination against students from economically weak backgrounds and social conflicts. The decision regarding uniforms for students in unaided schools is still pending. A circular by DHE Director Bhushan Savoikar mentions that the implementation will have several benefits. “It shall positively impact the educational environment in the colleges; foster a sense of belonging among students and can lead to a reduction in distractions related to clothing choices. It shall bridge the gap in socio-economic dis- parities among students by standardizing attire, create an inclusive atmosphere where all students feel equal, irrespective of their background,” reads the circular issued on Friday. The change, the DHE explained, will also prepare students for a professional atmosphere, instilling a sense of responsibility and self-discipline. >Continued on P6
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