A magisterial inquiry into the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people found the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' was illegally constructed on a salt pan and operated without a valid trade license after its expiry. The report highlights procedural lapses, forgery in documents, and alleged collusion between local panchayat officials and the owners. Consequently, the Goa government has dismissed the panchayat secretary and disqualified the sarpanch for dereliction of duty and breach of public trust.