Goa Nightclub Fire: Probe Exposes Panchayat, Govt Lapses; Owners in Custody

• Goa nightclub fire killed 25; probe reveals major lapses by local panchayat and government departments.
• Panchayat allowed Birch by Romeo Lane to operate with an expired trade license and failed to act on demolition orders.
• Panchayat issued NOCs despite complaints about construction in an eco-sensitive zone and lack of occupancy certificate.
• GCZMA also under scanner for ignoring complaints about illegal construction and CRZ violations.
• Owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra in police custody for culpable homicide and negligence.

Why It Matters: Probe into Goa fire reveals severe regulatory failures by panchayat and authorities, leading to tragedy.