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Goa locals take Anjuna hill hotel project to Supreme Court to protect 90,000‑sq‑m hill
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🗓 15 Nov 2026, 01:04 PM
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Residents of Anjuna have filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking to halt a proposed hotel development on a 90,000‑square‑metre hill, citing environmental concerns.
Local community groups in Anjuna, a coastal village in Goa, have approached the Supreme Court to stop a hotel project slated for a 90,000‑square‑metre hill that overlooks the popular beach. The hill, known for its natural vegetation and panoramic views, has become a flashpoint as developers seek to convert it into a multi‑storey resort.
The petition, filed by a coalition of residents and environmental NGOs, argues that the construction would violate coastal regulation zone norms and threaten the fragile ecosystem. Petitioners request an interim stay on the project until a full environmental impact assessment is completed and the legality of the land‑use change is examined.
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for the case, signalling the seriousness of the dispute. Authorities from the Goa state government and the project’s promoters are expected to appear, with the court likely to consider precedents on coastal protection and community rights. A ruling could set a precedent for similar development challenges across India's coastal regions.
The petition, filed by a coalition of residents and environmental NGOs, argues that the construction would violate coastal regulation zone norms and threaten the fragile ecosystem. Petitioners request an interim stay on the project until a full environmental impact assessment is completed and the legality of the land‑use change is examined.
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for the case, signalling the seriousness of the dispute. Authorities from the Goa state government and the project’s promoters are expected to appear, with the court likely to consider precedents on coastal protection and community rights. A ruling could set a precedent for similar development challenges across India's coastal regions.