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Awareness Session on Tenant Verification Held at Siolim


Written by Intern Rency Gomes ||Team Allycaral 

An awareness programme on “Tenant Verification: Rights, Duties & Legal Process” was organised at the Panchayat Hall, Marna–Siolim, by the Siolim Free Legal Aid Cell of V.M. Salgaocar College of Law.


The event was graced by the MLA of Siolim Constituency, Delilah Lobo, whose presence encouraged the initiative aimed at promoting legal awareness and strengthening public safety. The programme commenced with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp.

The session was conducted by PSI Sahil Vijay Warang of Anjuna Police Station. Addressing residents and members of the local community, he highlighted tenant verification as an important preventive policing measure. He explained the legal duties of landlords, the rights of tenants, and the legal consequences of non-compliance. Practical guidance was also provided on the proper procedure for carrying out tenant verification.

PSI Warang further emphasised the use of the Goa Police mobile application for citizen services, verification support, and quick access to police assistance. He noted that digital initiatives such as the Goa Police app are valuable public-safety tools that can strengthen community policing when actively used by citizens.

Approximately 40–50 residents from Siolim attended the session and appreciated the informative and practical guidance shared during the programme.

The organisers expressed gratitude to the chief guest, the resource person, and all attendees for contributing to a meaningful awareness initiative focused on building safer and more informed communities.

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Simplifying the Legal System: Siolim Free Legal Aid Cell Hosts Successful Legal Literacy Program


In a bid to empower the community with knowledge of their fundamental rights and simplify complex legal concepts, the Siolim Free Legal Aid Cell conducted a successful Legal Literacy Program on the topic “Simplifying the Legal System”. The event, which was held on [Date], witnessed an overwhelming response from the public, with many attendees expressing their gratitude for the insightful session.


The program featured Adv. Eeshan Usapkar, a distinguished lawyer, trainer, and multiple award winner, as the guest speaker. Adv. Usapkar shared his expertise with the audience, providing valuable insights into the legal system and its intricacies. Some of the key takeaways from the program included:

  • Understanding of fundamental rights and duties
  • Simplification of complex legal concepts
  • Awareness of legal resources and aid available to the public
  • Importance of legal literacy in everyday life


The program was graced by the presence of MLA @delilahloboofficial and Panch Member Amit Morajkar. Their attendance demonstrated their commitment to promoting legal awareness and empowering the community.


The Siolim Free Legal Aid Cell’s Legal Literacy Program aimed to achieve the following objectives:

  • Educate the public on their fundamental rights and duties
  • Simplify complex legal concepts and make them accessible to all
  • Promote legal awareness and empowerment among community members
  • Provide a platform for the public to interact with legal experts and clarify their doubts


The Siolim Free Legal Aid Cell’s Legal Literacy Program was a resounding success, with the audience praising the informative session and the guest speaker’s expertise. The initiative demonstrated the cell’s commitment to promoting legal awareness and empowering the community. Such programs are essential for fostering a more informed and responsible society, and the Siolim Free Legal Aid Cell plans to continue organizing similar initiatives in the future.