Goa Nightclub Fire: Illegal Construction Flagged Before Deadly Blaze
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CNBC TV18•18-01-2026, 13:07
Goa Nightclub Fire: Illegal Construction Flagged Before Deadly Blaze
- •The Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, where 25 died in a fire, was flagged for illegal construction by revenue officials in 2024.
- •The club was built by demolishing a traditional sluice gate and illegally converting land, as per documents tabled by Revenue Minister Atanasio Monserratte.
- •Original property owners Pradeep Ghadi Amonkar and Sunil Divkar filed a complaint in December 2023 against Maizon Lake View Resort (later Birch by Romeo Lane).
- •The complaint highlighted construction without land conversion, change of zone, on tenanted land, and sewage discharge into the Baga river.
- •Officials confirmed gross illegalities, including construction in a salt pan and landfilling over 25,750 sqm, after an inspection.
Why It Matters: Deadly Goa nightclub fire occurred in a venue previously flagged for extensive illegal construction and safety concerns.
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