He said that the amendments should be discussed in the Convention of Comunidades which was adjourned in 2018. Former president of Comunidade of Serula Shankar Phadte alleged that the government is trying to destroy the Code of Comunidades and take control of the land. He said that as per the Code of Comunidades, only Gauncars and Jonoeiros are responsible for the liabilities of Comunidades. The government is now trying to take control of the Comunidades with the sole intention to usurp the land. He said that amendments have not been circulated to the Comunidades nor approved at the Comunidade Convention under Article 652.

Source: The Herald April 05, 2023 02:05 UTC