IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA SUO MOTU WRIT PETITION NO. 3 OF 2006 - ... Petitioner Versus STATE OF GOA THROUGH CHIEF SECRETARY AND 3 ORS., ... Respondents Mr. S. G. Bhobe, Amicus Curiae. Mr. S. S. Kantak, Advocate General with Ms. R. Chodankar, Addl. Govt. Advocate for the Respondents. Coram:- R. S. MOHITE & N. A. BRITTO, JJ. Date:- 17th October, 2007 P.C. Heard both sides. The Advocate General states that the safety of the citizens and tourists who are using the beaches, is being given priority by the Government. The Affidavit dated 13.10.2007 has already been filed indicating the steps already taken such as putting up of sign boards, police assistance booth, tourist literature, lifeguard stands. In addition to this he states that, the Government will have a serious look at providing water scooters on crowded and frequently used beaches keeping a medically fitted beach vehicle with equipment on the crowded and frequently used beaches and putting in place life saving retention nets. The petitioner states about the appointment of 52 lifeguards on the beaches is below the requirement. This is the matter for State to consider and not for the Court to direct. The Advocate General states that a questions regarding providing additional facilities mentioned herein above, will be decided by the Government within a period 12 weeks from today. All statements are accepted. Petition is disposed off. R. S. MOHITE, J. N. A. BRITTO, J. SMA