Bollywood star Salman Khan has landed in another legal controversy after the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court issued notices in a public interest litigation
(PIL) about a housing project allegedly linked to him in Candolim, Goa. The petition states that residential villas were constructed near the Sinquerim River, a protected area under environmental laws, in violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The PIL, filed by the Calangute Constituency Forum, questions the legality of construction carried out on a property claimed to be within the 100-metre No Development Zone under CRZ-III regulations. The petition said the residential villas and related facilities were developed in an environmentally sensitive coastal area where construction activities are strictly restricted.
About Salman Khan's housing project
Times of India cited a report by Dainik Gomantak. It said the petition alleges that Classic City Investments Private Limited, a company allegedly linked to Salman Khan, constructed villas and swimming pools at a distance of some 55 metres from the high tide line of the Sinquerim River. It has also been alleged that the Maatrubhumi actor is the managing partner of the company associated with the project.
The plea also states that the construction was beyond the approved building plans. It has also challenged the occupancy certificate issued by the Candolim Gram Panchayat on April 30, 2025, citing procedural lapses during approval of the certificate.
Numerous authorities cited
The petition, as stated by Dainik Gomantak, has also named several government agencies. These allegedly include the Goa government, the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority, the Candolim Gram Panchayat, and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as respondents, along with Salman Khan & Co. The petitioner has sought the court’s decision on whether environmental regulations were followed before the grant of the project approvals.
High Court demands replies
The petition has reportedly been taken on cognisance by the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court, and notices have been issued to all respondents to file their replies. There will be a hearing on further responses to the matter.
The move comes amid increasing judicial scrutiny over alleged unauthorised construction along Goa's coastline. The High Court had earlier warned the authorities that the officials could be held personally responsible if complaints of CRZ violations were ignored or not dealt with promptly.
At this stage, the court has not made any findings on the merits of the allegations. The matter is still pending before the court, and the respondents will be allowed to respond before further steps are taken.
