Case Note & Summary
The High Court allowed a writ petition challenging the revocation of a final No Objection Certificate (NOC) for property subdivision by the Village Panchayat of Verna. The Petitioners had obtained the NOC on 12th November 2024 after complying with all requirements, including payment of fees and obtaining technical clearances. After creating third party rights in the property, the Panchayat revoked the NOC based on a Gram Sabha objection without providing the Petitioners an opportunity to be heard. The Court found the revocation violated natural justice principles and exceeded the Gram Sabha's statutory authority under the Goa Panchayat Raj Act 1994, thereby quashing the impugned communication.
Headnote
The High Court of Bombay at Goa quashed the Impugned Communication dated 20th November 2025 issued by the Village Panchayat of Verna revoking the final NOC granted to the Petitioners on 12th November 2024 -- The Court held that the revocation violated principles of natural justice as the Petitioners were not granted any opportunity of being heard before the decision was taken -- The Court further held that the Gram Sabha had no authority under Section 6 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act 1994 to sustain an objection to the NOC granted by the Village Panchayat -- The Petitioners had paid fees of Rs.1,41,720/- to the Panchayat, abided by all conditions, and created third party rights in the property after the NOC was issued -- The revocation after one year based solely on a 'strong objection' from the Gram Sabha was held to be without statutory basis and arbitrary
Premium Content
The Headnote is only available to subscribed members.
Subscribe Now to access key legal points
Issue of Consideration: The Issue of whether the Village Panchayat had statutory authority to revoke a final No Objection Certificate (NOC) after it was issued and acted upon, and whether the revocation violated principles of natural justice
Premium Content
The Issue of Consideration is only available to subscribed members.
Subscribe Now to access critical case issues
Final Decision
The High Court allowed the writ petition and quashed the Impugned Communication dated 20th November 2025 issued by the Respondents revoking the final NOC granted to the Petitioners
