You are probably right. I spoke to one of the North Goa environmental group who said there are a few buildings/resorts in Candolim going to get pulled down because of the same ruling. There have been a few 'back handers' given to certain officials to build too close to the beach over the years.

I think it's a move forward as the sewage and water problem is apparantly getting out of hand. It just means tourists will have to spread out in Goa. There are too many tourists in the Candolim to Baga stretch that it's generating a problem with water supplies for Goans who stay inland. Also the sewage problem is becoming a worry.

Yes hotels/houses are not meant to be built within a certain distance of the beach.

Jimmys house near the jail had parts taken down but as always money talks and the rest was left alone.

Try reading this... see what you think will be done.... http://oheraldo.in/node/11360