NT Reporter
Panaji
A core member of the Enough is Enough movement said the High Court’s interim order restricting the entry of a vessel into Panaji Port without its permission, and requiring prior approval for any amendment to an existing vessel licence, is an important step in its opposition to the entry of a 112-metre, 2,000-capacity casino vessel proposed to replace a 70-capacity vessel belonging to Deltin.
The Enough is Enough movement had filed a PIL in the matter.
Stating that the movement will continue to pursue efforts to shift casinos out of the Mandovi river, core member Francis Coelho said the interim order reflects two key outcomes for the movement and the people of Goa.
“The court has taken on record the undertaking by the private party that the vessel will not enter Panaji Port without prior permission of the court; and the court has also recorded the government’s statement that, should there be any proposal to amend the licence of the existing vessel (M V Royale Flotel, with a capacity of 70) in favour of a new vessel (M V Deltin Royale), such an amendment will not be permitted without first obtaining leave of the court,” he said.
The Enough is Enough movement said it played a role in facilitating the public interest litigation that led to the interim relief.
It said the platform brought together individuals, foundations
and non-governmental organisations to compile and consolidate data, prior petitions and supporting material related to the case.
