Panaji Mayor Rohit Monserrate has clarified that the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) lacks the legal authority to regulate or prohibit offshore casino vessels operating in the Mandovi River, despite mounting public opposition to a proposed new entrant. While stating that he is personally not in favour of casinos, the mayor emphasized that jurisdiction over licensing and river-based operations does not rest with the municipal body. Residents had urged the corporation to adopt a resolution opposing the docking of another casino vessel.