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Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]
SUPPLEMENT
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Environment
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11-2/GSWA/2020/Notification/071/924
The draft of the notification, which the Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) proposes to
issue in exercise of the powers conferred under rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules, 2017 read with Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), is hereby
published for the information of the persons likely to be concerned or affected thereby; and
notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or
after the expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Official Gazette
containing this notification are made available to the public;
Any person interested in making any objection or suggestion, on the proposals contained
in the draft notification may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Government of
Goa, within the period so specified to the Member Secretary, Goa State Biodiversity
Board, Head of Nodal Agency, Goa State Wetland Authority, or at email address
[email protected]
Draft Notification
Ref: 11-2/GSWA/2020/Notification/071/924 30-10-2020
1. Whereas, there exists a water body known as Toyyar Lake or Chimbel Lake admeasuring
an area of 51,085 sq. mts. Located in village Chimbel of Tiswadi Taluka, North Goa
District, State of Goa, which is considered to be critically significant for its ecosystem
services and biodiversity values for the local communities and society at large (hereinafter
referred to as the “said Toyyar Lake”); which is more particularly described in Schedule I
herein under;
2. And whereas, it is considered that for sustaining these values, the ecological character of
wetland ecosystem needs to be maintained by regulating developmental activities within
the wetland as well as within its zone of influence;
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Reg. No. G-2/RNP/GOA/32/2018-20
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3. And whereas, in terms of sub-rule (1) of rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules 2017, the Environment Department of Government of Goa prepared a
Brief Document for identifying the said Toyyar Lake as wetland;
4. And Whereas, based on the Brief Document Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) in the
7th meeting of the GSWA has recommended the Government of Goa to notify the said
Toyyar Lake as wetland under the provisions of Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules, 2017.
5. Now Therefore, the State of Goa accepts the recommendation to declare the said wetland
for being covered under the provisions of Wetlands (Conservation and Management)
Rules, 2017.
6. The extent of the wetland and its zone of influence is described in Schedule I of this
notification;
7. Activities prohibited within the wetland and its zone of influence is listed in Schedule II
of this notification. Such prohibitions shall not apply for areas designated under other
Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant provisions of
respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
8. Activities regulated within the wetland and their zones of influence, i.e. permitted only
with permission of State Government are listed in Schedule III of this notification.
Request for permissions can be made to the Member Secretary, Goa State Wetland
Authority, C/o Department of Environment, Saligao, Bardez, Goa- 2407032 or at email -
[email protected]. Such regulations shall not apply for areas designated under
other Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 a), b) and c) of Schedule I. Relevant
provisions of respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
9. Activities permitted within the wetland and its zone of influence are listed in Schedule IV
of this notification. Such permissions shall not apply for areas designated under other
Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 a), b) and c) of Schedule I. Relevant provisions of
respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
10. The Goa State Wetland Authority and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change shall monitor the enforcement of the provisions of this notification.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Dasharath M. Redkar, Director (Environment & CC).
Porvorim, 16th November, 2020.
Schedule I: Location and Extent of Wetland and its Zone of Influence
1.1. Wetland
The said Toyyar Lake admeasuring an area of 51,085 sq. mts., surveyed under Survey No. 40/ 1,
42/1 (Part) of village Chimbel of Tiswadi Taluka, North Goa District, State of Goa, including the
buffer zone of 50 mts.
Taluka
Village
Survey No. /Sub – Div.
No.
Approximate
Area in Sq. Mts.
Tiswadi/
Chimbel
40/1(P)
50,930
42 (P)
155
Total
51,085
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1.2. Boundary of area already designated under provisions of other Acts and Rules
1.2 (a) Area designated under Indian Forest Act, 1927; Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980; State
Forest Act and amendments thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Toyaar Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
1.2 (b) Area designated under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and amendments thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Toyaar Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
1.2 (c) Area designated under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011 and amendments
thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Toyaar Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
1.3. Zone of influence:
The Zone of influence of the said Chimbel Lake admeasuring 175,520 sq. mts., includes the
properties surveyed under the following Survey No.
Taluka
Village
Survey No./Sub – Div. No.
Approximate
Area in Sq. Mts.
Tiswadi/
/Chimbel lake
40/1(P)
118338.41
41/1(P)
29881.44
42/1(P)
5652.00
Total
153871.86
Tiswadi/Talaulim
106/1(P)
21649.10
Total
21649.10
Grand Total
175520.96
The map of wetland boundary of the said Toyaar Lake with 50 meters buffer and the Zone of
influence is at Annexure I.
1.4. For the purpose of this wetland known as the said Toyaar Lake the same is located within
Revenue village of Chimbel.
1.5. For the purpose of this wetland known as the said Toyaar Lake the the Zone of Influence is
located within Revenue village of Chimbel and Talaulim.
Schedule II: List of activities prohibited within wetland boundary
1. Conversion for non-wetland uses including encroachment of any kind;
2. Setting up of any industry and expansion of existing industries; with the exception of
modernization of existing industries which will not affect the ecological balance of the wetland
under consideration.
3. Manufacture or/and handling or/and storage or/and disposal of construction and demolition
waste covered under the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016;
hazardous substances covered under the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous
Chemical Rules, 1989 or the Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of
Hazardous Micro-organisms Genetically engineered organisms or cells, 1989 or the Hazardous
Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2008; electronic waste
covered under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016;
4. Solid waste dumping;
5. Discharge of untreated wastes, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, effluents and any other
chemicals effecting the ecological character of the wetland from industries, cities, towns,
villages and other human settlements;
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6. Any construction of a permanent nature except for boat jetties within fifty meters from the
mean high flood level observed in the past ten years calculated from the date of
commencement of these rules; and,
7. Poaching.
8. Extraction of Soil, Mud, Rock for commercial purpose.
[Any other activity other than mentioned above if taken up in the surrounding area that will
have a direct or an indirect adverse effect on the ecological character of the wetland including
water quality the same shall be prohibited.]
Schedule III: List of activities regulated within the boundary of wetlands/and its zone of
influence and for which prior approval of [State Government/UT Administration/
/MoEFCC] is required to be obtained
Activity
Restrictions
Within the boundary of wetland/
/wetlands complex
Within the zone of influence
Withdrawal of
water
Restricted withdrawal beyond
the quantities permitted by
WRD.
Need to ensure no contamination of any type
is allowed which serves as a source for
degrading
the
quality
and
ecological
character of the water in the wetland. Any
new permissions will be granted only if
approved by WRD and GSWA.
Diversion or any
other hydrological
intervention
Any diversion or any other
hydrological intervention that
affect the ecological character
of will need the approval of
GSWA
Any diversion or any other hydrological
intervention
that
affect
the
ecological
character of will need the approval of GSWA
Cultivation of
crops
No cultivation of crops within
the wetland
Traditional cultivation of crops and/or paddy
allowed. No activity that will affect the
ecological character of the wetland.
Approval of the GSWA shall be obtained for any other activity proposed to be conducted other than those
mentioned above which may adversely affect ecological character of wetland.
Schedule IV: List of activities permitted within the boundary of wetlands/wetlands
complex and its zone of influence
Activity
Levels and types not requiring permission
Within the boundary of wetland/
/wetlands complex
Within the zone of influence
Withdrawal of water
Operational
sluice
gate
is
provisioned and operated by
WRD for effective management.
The same is permitted.
Permitted
with
the
approval
of
WRD
and
GSWA
Preservation of this water body
and maintaining quality of its
significant
catchment
area
especially no development zone,
steep slopes and tree cover areas
to ensure sustainability of this
water
body
for
future
water
security of local area
The boundary of the wetlands
may be reinforced using natural
means so as to not disturb the
ecological character of the water
body.
Permitted
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Traditional fishery
Permitted
Permitted
Deciding best possible wise use of
wetland
without
affecting
or
impacting its ecological character
and services offered presently
Permitted
Permitted
Approval of the GSWA shall be taken for any other activity to be conducted other than those
mentioned above.
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11-2/GSWA/2020/Notification/071/926
The draft of the notification, which the Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) proposes to
issue in exercise of the powers conferred under rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules 2017 read with Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), is hereby
published for the information of the persons likely to be concerned or affected thereby; and
notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or
after the expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Official Gazette
containing this notification are made available to the public;
Any person interested in making any objection or suggestion, on the proposals contained in
the draft notification may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Government of
Goa, within the period so specified to the Member Secretary, Goa State Biodiversity
Board, Head of Nodal Agency, Goa State Wetland Authority, or at email address
[email protected]
Draft Notification
Ref: 11-2/GSWA/2020/Notification/071 30-10-2020
1. Whereas, there exists a water body known as Dashi Lake or Dhashiche Tale admeasuring
an area of 26874 sq. mts., located in the village Revora of Bardez Taluka, North Goa
District, State of Goa, which is considered to be critically significant for its ecosystem
services and biodiversity values for the local communities and society at large
(hereinafter referred to as the “said Dashi Lake”); which is more particularly described in
the Schedule I herein;
2. And Whereas, it is considered that for sustaining these values, the ecological character of
wetland ecosystem needs to be maintained by regulating developmental activities within
the wetland as well as within its zone of influence;
3. And Whereas, in terms of sub-rule (1) of rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules 2017, the Environment Department of Government of Goa prepared a
Brief Document for identifying the said Dashi Lake as wetland;
4. And Whereas, based on the Brief Document Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) in the
7th meeting of the GSWA has recommended the Government of Goa to notify the said
Dashi Lake as wetland under the provisions of Wetlands (Conservation and Management)
Rules, 2017;
5. Now Therefore, the State of Goa accepts the recommendation to declare the said wetland
for being covered under the provisions of Wetlands (Conservation and Management)
Rules, 2017;
6. The extent of the wetland and its zone of influence is described in Schedule I of this
notification;
7. Activities prohibited within the wetland and its zone of influence is listed in Schedule II
of this notification. Such prohibitions shall not apply for areas designated under other
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Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant provisions of
respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
8. Activities regulated within the wetland and their zones of influence, i.e. permitted only
with permission of State Government are listed in Schedule III of this notification.
Request for permissions can be made to the Member Secretary, Goa State Wetland
Authority, C/o Department of Environment, Saligao, Bardez, Goa- 2407032 or at email -
[email protected]. Such regulations shall not apply for areas designated under
other Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant
provisions of respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
9. Activities permitted within the wetland and its zone of influence are listed in Schedule
IV of this notification. Such permissions shall not apply for areas designated under other
Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant provisions of
respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
10. The Goa State Wetland Authority and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change shall monitor the enforcement of the provisions of this notification.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Dasharath M. Redkar, Director (Environment & CC).
Porvorim, 16th November, 2020.
Schedule I: Location and Extent of Wetland and its Zone of Influence
1.1 Wetland
The said Dashi Lake is admeasuring an area of 26874 sq. mts., surveyed under Survey No.
Taluka
Village
Survey No./
/Sub-Div. No.
Approx. Area
in Sq. Mts.
Survey No./
/Sub-Div. No.
Approx. Area
in Sq. Mts.
Bardez/
Revora
37/12 Part
1,945
68/4 Part
10
38/8 Part
356
69/1
125
38/9
225
70/1(Part)
6605
38/10
400
71/1 Part
1880
38/11
300
71/2
1850
38/12
400
71/3 Part
2515
38/13
100
71/4
400
39/15 Part
79
71/5 Part
2192
39/16 Part
128
68/1 Part
5145
39/22 Part
1
68/4 Part
10
39/23 Part
30
69/1
125
60/1 Part
300
70/1(Part)
6605
60/2 Part
330
71/1 Part
1880
60/3 Part
130
71/2
1850
68/1 Part
5145
71/3 Part
2515
Total
25446
Area out side the S. No. (Roads and
Nallah)
1428
Grand Total
26,874
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1.2. Boundary of area already designated under provisions of other Acts and Rules
1.2 (a) Area designated under Indian Forest Act, 1927; Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980; State
Forest Act and amendments thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Dashi Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
1.2 (b) Area designated under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and amendments thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Dashi Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
1.2 (c) Area designated under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011 and amendments
thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Dashi Lake fall under the above mentioned Act.
1.3 Zone of influence:
The Zone of influence of the said Dashi Lake is admeasuring 207175 sq. mts., surveyed under
Survey No.
Taluka
Village
Survey No.
Sub-Div. No.
Approximate
Area in Sq. Mts.
Survey No.
Sub-Div. No.
Approximate
Area in Sq. Mts.
Bardez/
Revora
68/1(Part)
1698
105/7
1300
68/2
25
105/8
1225
68/3(Part)
1042
105/9
2875
68/4(Part)
7438
106/1
775
67/1(Part)
1671
106/2
775
71/1(Part)
272
106/3
125
71/3(Part)
2202
106/4
125
71/5(Part)
173
106/5
100
100/0(Part)
11975
106/6
325
101/2(Part)
39056
106/7
700
101/3
3200
106/8
325
102/1
250
106/9
725
102/2
475
106/10
725
102/3
1250
106/11
7725
102/4
450
106/12(Part)
4370
102/5
1400
106/13
4675
102/6
350
106/14
8050
102/7
650
106/15
5625
102/8
650
106/16
1600
102/9
1800
106/17
1925
103/1
425
106/18(Part)
1496
103/2
6125
107/1
1650
104/1
9700
107/2
750
105/1
1425
107/3
675
105/2
1950
107/4
550
105/3
3050
107/5
575
105/4
3500
107/6
1075
105/5
1150
107/7
1075
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Taluka
Village
Survey No.
Sub-Div. No.
Approximate
Area in Sq. Mts.
Survey No.
Sub-Div. No.
Approximate
Area in Sq. Mts.
105/6
650
107/8
1225
107/9
500
121/1(Part)
11582
107/10
1075
121/1-A(Part)
115
107/11
1600
122/1(Part)
5307
107/12
2625
122/1-A(Part)
322
108/1(Part)
307
122/2(Part)
10882
1082(Part)
930
109/1(Part)
3675
Total
196063
Area outside the S.Nos.(Road &
Nallah)
11112
Grand Total
207175
The map of wetland boundary of the said Dashi Lake with 50 meters buffer and the Zone of
influence is at Annexure I.
1.4 For the purpose of this wetland known as the said Dashi Lake the same is located within
Revenue village of Revora.
1.5 For the purpose of this wetland known as the said Dashi Lake the Zone of Influence is located
within Revenue village of Revora.
Schedule II: List of activities prohibited within wetland boundary
1. Conversion for non-wetland uses including encroachment of any kind;
2. Setting up of any industry and expansion of existing industries; with the exception of
modernization of existing industries which will not affect the ecological balance of the wetland
under consideration.
3. Manufacture or/and handling or/and storage or/and disposal of construction and demolition
waste covered under the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016;
hazardous substances covered under the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous
Chemical Rules, 1989 or the Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous
Micro-organisms Genetically engineered organisms or cells, 1989 or the Hazardous Wastes
(Management, Handling and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2008; electronic waste covered
under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016;
4. Solid waste dumping;
5. Discharge of untreated wastes, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, effluents and any other chemicals
effecting the ecological character of the wetland from industries, cities, towns, villages and other
human settlements;
6. Any construction of a permanent nature except for boat jetties within fifty meters from the mean
high flood level observed in the past ten years calculated from the date of commencement of
these rules; and,
7. Poaching.
8. Extraction of soil, mud, rocks for commercial purpose
[Any other activity other than mentioned above if taken up in the surrounding area that will have
a direct or an indirect adverse effect on the ecological character of the wetland including water
quality the same shall be prohibited.]
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Schedule III: List of activities regulated within the boundary of wetlands/and its zone of
influence and for which prior approval of [State Government/UT Administration/
/MoEFCC] is required to be obtained
Activity
Restrictions
Within the boundary of
wetland/wetlands
complex
Within the zone of influence
Withdrawal
of water
Restricted withdrawal
beyond the quantities
permitted by WRD.
Water is used for agriculture and horticulture purposes in
existing traditional practices will continue. However, any
new permission shall be granted by WRD & GSWA.
Cultivation of
crops
Prohibited
Existing traditional crop cultivation practices will be
allowed. No activity that will affect the ecological character
of the wetland will be allowed.
Aquaculture
Regulated by fisheries
department.
Regulated by fisheries department. Existing traditional
practices may be permitted.
Approval of the GSWA shall be obtained for any other activity proposed to be conducted other than
those mentioned above which may adversely affect ecological character of wetland.
Schedule IV: List of activities permitted within the boundary of wetlands/
/wetlands complex and its zone of influence
Activity
Levels and types not requiring permission
Within the boundary of wetland/
/wetlands complex
Within the zone of influence
Religious practices
Existing religious practices will
be allowed. No activity that will
adversely affect the ecological
character of the wetland.
Permitted.
No
activity
that will adversely affect
the ecological character of
the wetland.
Withdrawal of water for domestic use
In case of water deficit and
unavailability of drinking water,
it is pumped and supplied to
the village people for domestic
drinking purpose. This will be
managed
and
regulated
by
WRD.
Ongoing Traditional Use
Permitted.
Any
new
permissions
will
be
granted only if approved
by WRD and GSWA.
Preservation of this water body and
maintaining quality of its significant
catchment
area
especially
no
development zone, steep slopes and
tree
cover
areas
to
ensure
sustainability of this water body for
future water security of local area
The boundary of the wetlands
may be reinforced using natural
means so as to not disturb the
ecological
character
of
the
water body.
Permitted
Plantation of trees
Prohibited
Permitted
Deciding best possible wise use of
wetland
without
affecting
or
impacting its ecological character and
services offered presently
Permitted
Permitted
Approval of the GSWA shall be taken for any other activity to be conducted other than those
mentioned above.
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11-2/GSWA/2020/Notification/071/927
The draft of the notification, which the Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) proposes to
issue in exercise of the powers conferred under rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules, 2017 read with Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), is hereby
published for the information of the persons likely to be concerned or affected thereby; and
notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or
after the expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Official Gazette
containing this notification are made available to the public;
Any person interested in making any objection or suggestion, on the proposals contained in
the draft notification may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Government of
Goa, within the period so specified to the Member Secretary, Goa State Biodiversity
Board, Head of Nodal Agency, Goa State Wetland Authority, or at email address
[email protected]
Draft Notification
Ref: 11-2/GSWA/2020/Notification/071 30-10-2020
1. Whereas, there exists a water body known as Sarzora Lake or Sarzora Tollem
admeasuring an area of 169284 sq. mts., located in the village of Sarzora of Salcete
Taluka, South Goa District, State of Goa, which is considered to be critically significant
for its ecosystem services and biodiversity values for the local communities and society
at large (hereinafter referred to as the “said Sarzora Lake”); which is more particularly
described in Schedule I herein under;
2. And Whereas, it is considered that for sustaining these values, the ecological character
of wetland ecosystem needs to be maintained by regulating developmental activities
within the wetland as well as within its zone of influence;
3. And Whereas, in terms of sub-rule (1) of rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules, 2017, the Environment Department of Government of Goa prepared
a Brief Document for identifying the said Sarzora Lake as wetland;
4. And Whereas, based on the Brief Document Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) in the
7th meeting of the GSWA has recommended the Government of Goa to notify the said
Sarzora Lake as wetland under the provisions of Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules, 2017.
5. Now Therefore, the State of Goa accepts the recommendation to declare the said
wetland for being covered under the provisions of Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules, 2017.
6. The extent of the wetland and its zone of influence is described in Schedule I of this
notification;
7. Activities prohibited within the wetland and its zone of influence is listed in Schedule
II of this notification. Such prohibitions shall not apply for areas designated under other
Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant provisions
of respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
8. Activities regulated within the wetland and their zones of influence, i.e. permitted only
with permission of State Government are listed in Schedule III of this notification.
Request for permissions can be made to the Member Secretary, Goa State Wetland
Authority, C/o Department of Environment, Saligao, Bardez, Goa- 2407032 or at email -
[email protected]. Such regulations shall not apply for areas designated under
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other Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant
provisions of respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
9. Activities permitted within the wetland and its zone of influence are listed in Schedule
IV of this notification. Such permissions shall not apply for areas designated under
other Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant
provisions of respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
10. The Goa State Wetland Authority and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change shall monitor the enforcement of the provisions of this notification.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Dasharath M. Redkar, Director (Environment & CC).
Porvorim, 16th November, 2020.
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Schedule I: Location and Extent of Wetland and its Zone of Influence
1.1 Wetland
The said Sarzora Lake admeasuring an area of 169284 sq. mts., surveyed under the following
Survey numbers of the Village Sarzora village of Sarzora of Salcete Taluka, South Goa District,
State of Goa,;
Taluka
Village
Survey No./Sub-Division No.
Approximate
Area in Sq. Mts.
Salcete/Sarzora
25/1
129200
27/1(Part)
663
26/1(Part)
8963
212/1(Part)
9165
9/1(Part)
10
9/21(Part)
44
9/22(Part)
106
9/23(Part)
314
9/24(Part)
171
24/16(Part)
40
24/17(Part)
26
23/3(Part)
180
23/4(Part)
1717
22/1(Part)
5256
281(Part)
13429
TOTAL
169,284
1.2. Boundary of area already designated under provisions of other Acts and Rules
1.2 (a) Area designated under Indian Forest Act, 1927; Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980; State
Forest Act and amendments thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Sarzora Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
1.2 (b) Area designated under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and amendments thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Sarzora Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
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1.2 (c) Area designated under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011 and amendments
thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Sarzora Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
1.3 Zone of influence:
The Zone of influence of the said Sarzora Lake admeasuring 621961 sq. mts., surveyed under the
following Survey Numbers.
Taluka Village
Survey No./Sub - Div
No.
Approximate
Area in Sq. Mts.
26/1(Part)
187538
27/1(Part)
89736
28/1(Part)
91084
Salcete/Sarzora
212/1(Part)
210880
22/1(Part)
533
TOTAL
579771
Salcete/Mullem
86/1(Part)
40962
Area outside the S.No's. (Roads & Nallah)
1228.00
Grand Total
621961.00
The map of wetland boundary of the said Sarzora Lake with 50 meters buffer and the Zone of
influence is at Annexure I.
1.4 For the purpose of this wetland known as the said Sarzora Lake the same is located within
Revenue village of Sarzora.
1.5 For the purpose of this wetland known as the said Sarzora Lake the Zone of Influence is located
within Revenue village of Sarzora and Mullem.
Schedule II: List of activities prohibited within wetland boundary
1. Conversion for non-wetland uses including encroachment of any kind;
2. Setting up of any industry and expansion of existing industries; with the exception of
modernization of existing industries which will not affect the ecological balance of the wetland
under consideration.
3. Manufacture or/and handling or/and storage or/and disposal of construction and demolition
waste covered under the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016;
hazardous substances covered under the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous
Chemical Rules, 1989 or the Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous
Micro-organisms Genetically engineered organisms or cells, 1989 or the Hazardous Wastes
(Management, Handling and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2008; electronic waste covered
under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016;
4. Solid waste dumping;
5. Discharge of untreated wastes, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, effluents and any other chemicals
effecting the ecological character of the wetland from industries, cities, towns, villages and other
human settlements;
6. Any construction of a permanent nature except for boat jetties within fifty meters from the mean
high flood level observed in the past ten years calculated from the date of commencement of
these rules; and,
7. Poaching.
8. Extraction of Soil, Mud, Rock for commercial purpose.
[Any other activity other than mentioned above if taken up in the surrounding area that will have
a direct or an indirect adverse effect on the ecological character of the wetland including water
quality the same shall be prohibited.]
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Schedule III: List of activities regulated within the boundary of wetlands/and its zone of
influence and for which prior approval of [State Government/UT
Administration/MoEFCC] is required to be obtained
Activity
Restrictions
Within the boundary of wetland/
/wetlands complex
Within the zone of influence
Withdrawal of
water
Restricted withdrawal beyond the
quantities permitted by WRD.
Need to ensure no contamination of any
type is allowed which serves as a source
for degrading the quality and ecological
character of the water in the wetland. Any
new permissions will be granted only if
approved by WRD and GSWA.
Diversion or any
other hydrological
intervention
Any
diversion
or
any
other
hydrological
intervention
that
affect the ecological character of
will need the approval of GSWA
Any diversion or any other hydrological
intervention that affect the ecological
character of will need the approval of
GSWA
Cultivation of
crops
No
agriculture
or
horticulture
within the wetland
Traditional agriculture or horticulture will
be allowed. No activity that will affect the
ecological character of the wetland shall be
allowed.
Approval of the GSWA shall be obtained for any other activity proposed to be conducted other than
those mentioned above which may adversely affect ecological character of wetland.
Schedule IV: List of activities permitted within the boundary of wetlands and its zone of influence
Activity
Levels and types not requiring permission
Within the boundary of wetland/
/wetlands complex
Within the zone of influence
Withdrawal of water
Permitted with approval from
WRD
Permitted with approval from
WRD and GSWA
Fishing
Permitted
Permitted
Crop and/or Paddy cultivation
Prohibited
Permitted
Plantation of trees
Prohibited
Permitted
Preservation of this water body
and maintaining quality of its
significant
catchment
area
especially no development zone,
steep slopes and tree cover
areas to ensure sustainability of
this water body for future water
security of local area
The boundary of the wetlands
may be reinforced using natural
means so as to not disturb the
ecological
character
of
the
water body.
Permitted
Deciding best possible wise use
of wetland without affecting or
impacting
its
ecological
character and services offered
presently
Permitted
Permitted
Approval of the GSWA shall be taken for any other activity to be conducted other than those
mentioned above.
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11-2/GSWA/2020/Notification/071/928
The draft of the notification, which the Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) proposes to
issue in exercise of the powers conferred under rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules, 2017 read with Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), is hereby
published for the information of the persons likely to be concerned or affected thereby; and
notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or
after the expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Official Gazette
containing this notification are made available to the public;
Any person interested in making any objection or suggestion, on the proposals contained in
the draft notification may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Government of
Goa, within the period so specified to the Member Secretary, Goa State Biodiversity
Board, Head of Nodal Agency, Goa State Wetland Authority, or at email address
[email protected]
Draft Notification
Ref: 11-2/GSWA/2020/Notification/071 30-10-2020
1. Whereas, there exists a water body known as Saulem Tollem or Pilerne Lake admeasuring
an area of 102,055 Sq. Mts., located in village Pilerne of Bardez Taluka, North Goa District,
State of Goa, which is considered to be critically significant for its ecosystem services and
biodiversity values for the local communities and society at large (hereinafter referred to
as the “said Pilerne Lake”); which is more particularly described in Schedule I herein
under;
2. And Whereas, it is considered that for sustaining these values, the ecological character of
wetland ecosystem needs to be maintained by regulating developmental activities within
the wetland as well as within its zone of influence;
3. And Whereas, in terms of sub-rule (1) of rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules, 2017, the Environment Department of Government of Goa prepared a
Brief Document for identifying the said Pilerne Lake as wetland;
4. And Whereas, based on the Brief Document Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) in the
7th meeting of the GSWA has recommended the Government of Goa to notify the said
Pilerne as wetland under the provisions of Wetlands (Conservation and Management)
Rules, 2017.
5. Now Therefore, the State of Goa accepts the recommendation to declare the said wetland
for being covered under the provisions of Wetlands (Conservation and Management)
Rules, 2017.
6. The extent of the wetland and its zone of influence is described in Schedule I of this
notification;
7. Activities prohibited within the wetland and its zone of influence is listed in Schedule II
of this notification. Such prohibitions shall not apply for areas designated under other
Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant provisions of
respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
8. Activities regulated within the wetland and their zones of influence, i.e. permitted only
with permission of State Government are listed in Schedule III of this notification.
Request for permissions can be made to the Member Secretary, Goa State Wetland
Authority, C/o Department of Environment, Saligao, Bardez, Goa- 2407032 or at email -
[email protected]. Such regulations shall not apply for areas designated under
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other Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant
provisions of respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
9. Activities permitted within the wetland and its zone of influence are listed in Schedule
IV of this notification. Such permissions shall not apply for areas designated under other
Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant provisions of
respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
10. The Goa State Wetland Authority and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change shall monitor the enforcement of the provisions of this notification.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Dasharath M. Redkar, Director (Environment & CC).
Porvorim, 16th November, 2020.
Schedule I: Location and Extent of Wetland and its Zone of Influence
1.1
Wetland
The said Pilerne Lake admeasuring an area of 102,055 Sq. Mts., located in the village Pilerne of
Bardez Taluka, North Goa District, State of Goa, more particularly described in the Schedule I
herein under.
Taluka
Village
Survey No. /Sub-
-Div. No.
Approximate
Area in Sq. Mts.
Survey No. /Sub-
- Div. No.
Approximate
Area in Sq. Mts.
Bardez/
Pilerne
36/1 Part
730
206/3
4175
36/2 Part
245
206/4
575
36/3 Part
305
206/5
1071
36/4-D Part
455
206/5-A
204
36/4 Part
315
207/1
625
37/1(Part)
11510
207/2
1450
204/1(Part)
5675
207/3
6845
205/1
850
207/4
125
205/2
40850
208/1
525
205/3
975
208/2 Part
1180
205/4
3100
208/3 Part
4090
205/5
350
208/3-A Part
7115
206/1 Part
1452
196 Part
175
206/2 Part
915
197 Part
310
206/2-A
1201
206/2-B
495
Total
97,888
Area outside S. No. (Roads and
Nallah)
4,167
Grand Total
102,055
1.2. Boundary of area already designated under provisions of other Acts and Rules
1.2 (a) Area designated under Indian Forest Act, 1927; Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980; State
Forest Act and amendments thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Pilerne Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
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1.2 (b) Area designated under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and amendments thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Pilerne Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
1.2 (c) Area designated under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011 and amendments
thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Pilerne Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
1.3 Zone of influence:
The Zone of influence of the said Pilerne Lake admeasuring 806111 Sq. Mts. includes the
properties surveyed under the following Survey Numbers.
Taluka/
Village
Survey No./
/Sub-Div. No.
Approx. Area
in Sq. Mts.
Survey No./
/Sub-Div. No.
Approx. Area
in Sq. Mts.
Survey No./
/Sub-Div. No.
Approx. Area
in Sq. Mts.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Bardez/
Pilerne
37/1(Part)
49789
35/1-G
200
36/4-C
554
52/1(Part)
45660
35/1-H
570
35/1-E
444
53/1(Part)
52843
35/1-I
600
35/1-F
220
53/1-A
400
35/1-J
400
57/1-J
286
53/1-B
400
35/1-K
400
57/1-K
400
53/1-C
400
35/1-L
400
57/1-L
400
53/1-D
349
35/1-M
440
57/1-M
395
53/1-E
367
35/1-N
615
57/1-N
400
53/1-F
400
35/1-O
300
57/1-O
400
53/1-G
478
55/1
425
57/1-P
400
53/1-H (Part)
216
57/1
17461
57/1-R
400
53/1-J
361
57/1-A
400
56/1(Part)
6375
53/1-K
324
57/1-B
400
56/1-A (Part)
736
53/2
4325
57/1-C
400
207/3(Part)
555
36/1(Part)
71140
57/1-D
400
207/5
715
36/1-C
300
57/1-E
400
208/2(Part)
9870
36/1-D
376
57/1-F
400
208/3(Part)
19441
36/1-E
410
57/1-G
308
208/3-A(Part)
26635
36/1-F
300
57/1-H
400
208/3-B
600
36/1-H
300
57/1-I
400
208/3-C
719
36/1-I
317
34/1
17845
208/3-D
1000
36/1-J
390
34/1-A
280
204/1(Part)
428
36/1-K
301
35/1
46996
196/1(Part)
267
36/1-L
336
35/1-A
400
209/1
17945
36/2(Part)
3255
35/1-B
264
209/1-A
17180
36/3(Part)
3445
35/1-C
264
210/1(Part)
27147
36/4(Part)
28344
36/4-D(Part)
305
211/1(Part)
6266
36/4-A
6775
206/1(Part)
1073
31/1(Part)
3915
36/4-B
302
206/2(Part)
1114
31/1-A (Part)
475
31/1-A-1(Part)
32395
33/1-F
300
33/1-B-J
357
32/1
10175
33/1-G
316
33/1-B-K
285
33/1
37801
33/1-H
258
33/1-C
268
33/1-A
287
33/1-K
441
33/1-D
256
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
33/1-A-A
318
33/1-L
512
33/1-E
300
33/1-A-B
520
33/1-M
262
33/1-B-B
300
33/1-A-C
411
33/1-N
246
33/1-B-C
277
33/1-A-D
375
33/1-O
271
59/1-A
10625
33/1-A-E
378
33/1-P
264
59/1-B(Part)
8385
33/1-A-F
336
33/1-Q
350
59/2(Part)
1152
33/1-A-G
357
33/1-R
282
59/2-R(Part)
84
33/1-A-H
315
33/1-S
396
59/2-A(Part)
455
33/1-A-I
331
33/1-T
487
59/2-G
444
33/1-A-J
293
33/1-U
493
59/2-H
440
33/1-A-K
285
33/1-V
430
59/2-E(Part)
260
33/1-A-L
408
33/1-W
280
59/2-I(Part)
25
33/1-A-M
300
33/1-Y
240
60/1
300
33/1-A-N
300
33/1-X
330
60/1-A
1450
33/1-A-O
315
33/1-Z
250
60/2(Part)
1380
33/1-A-P
245
33/2
45525
33/1-B-A
240
33/1-A-Q
521
58/2
5000
33/1-B-I
300
33/1-A-R
360
58/3
4296
33/1-B-F
255
33/1-A-S
240
58/3-A
704
33/1-B-G
292
33/1-A-T
331
58/4
10570
33/1-B-H
300
33/1-A-U
333
58/4-A
680
33/1-A-Y
389
33/1-A-V
340
59/1
11550
33/1-A-Z
800
33/1-A-W
345
33/1-B-D
240
33/1-B
500
33/1-A-X
338
33/1-B-E
480
TOTAL
715556
Taluka/
Village
Survey No./
/Sub-Div. No.
Approx. Area
in Sq. Mts.
Survey No./
/Sub-Div. No.
Approx. Area
in Sq. Mts.
Survey No./
/Sub-Div. No.
Approx. Area
in Sq. Mts.
Bardez/
Socorro
389/1(Part)
13251
389/1(Part)
13251
389/1-P
320
389/1-I(Part)
378
389/1-I(Part)
378
382/1(Part)
9412
389/1-F(Part)
107
389/1F(Part)
107
382/2(Part)
6525
389/1-K(Part)
543
389/1K(Part)
543
382/2-H
4612
389/1-L
391
389/1-L
391
382/2-F
309
389/1-J
345
389/1-J
345
382/3(Part)
11659
389/1-O
391
389/1-O
391
379/1(Part)
857
389/1-B
391
389/1-B
391
380/1(Part)
8316
389/1-R
310
389/1-R
310
380/1-A
306
389/1-U
340
389/1-U
340
380/2(Part)
2294
389/1-P
320
382/3(Part)
11659
382/1(Part)
9412
379/1(Part)
857
382/2(Part)
6525
380/1(Part)
8316
382/2-H
4612
380/1-A
306
382/2-F
309
380/2(Part)
2294
380/2-C (Part)
55
380/2-C (Part)
55
TOTAL
61112
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Taluka/
Village
Survey No./
/Sub-Div. No.
Approx. Area
in Sq. Mts.
Survey No./
/Sub-Div. No.
Approx. Area
in Sq. Mts.
Survey No./
/Sub-Div. No.
Approx. Area
in Sq. Mts.
Bardez/
Sangolda
86/6(Part)
11808
86/6-A-F(Part)
85
86/6-B-Y
280
86/6-A-K(Part)
140
86/6-A-J(Part)
165
86/6-CC
252
86/6-C-A(Part)
7
86/6-A-C(Part)
31
86/6-P
260
86/6-G
280
86/6-A-O
280
86/6-B-E(Part)
39
86/6-A-Y(Part)
77
86/6-B-F
280
86/6-B-X(Part)
202
86/6-C-B
280
86/6-T
312
86/6-A-U
280
86/6-N
252
86/6-B-I
391
86/6-A-I(Part)
28
86/6-Z(Part)
180
86/6-B-J(Part)
3
TOTAL
15912
Area outside the S. No’s. (Roads & Nallah)
13531
13531
GRAND TOTAL
806111
The map of wetland boundary of the said Pilerne Lake with 50 meters buffer and the Zone of influence
is at Annexure I.
1.4 For the purpose of this wetland known as the said Pilerne Lake the same is located within
Revenue village of Pilerne.
1.5 For the purpose of this wetland known as the said Pilerne Lake the Zone of Influence is located
within Revenue village of Pilerne, Sangolda and Socorro.
Schedule II: List of activities prohibited within wetland boundary.
1. Conversion for non-wetland uses including encroachment of any kind.
2. Setting up of any industry and expansion of existing industries; with the exception of
modernization of existing industries which will not affect the ecological balance of the wetland
under consideration.
3. Manufacture or/and handling or/and storage or/and disposal of construction and demolition waste
covered under the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016; hazardous
substances covered under the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules,
1989 or the Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms
Genetically engineered organisms or cells, 1989 or the Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling
and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2008; electronic waste covered under the E-Waste
(Management) Rules, 2016.
4. Solid waste dumping.
5. Discharge of untreated wastes, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, effluents and any other chemicals
effecting the ecological character of the wetland from industries, cities, towns, villages and other
human settlements.
6. Any construction of a permanent nature except for boat jetties within fifty meters from the mean
high flood level observed in the past ten years calculated from the date of commencement of these
rules; and,
7. Poaching.
8. Extraction of soil, mud, rock for commercial purpose.
[Any other activity other than mentioned above if taken up in the surrounding area that will have
a direct or an indirect adverse effect on the ecological character of the wetland including water
quality the same shall be prohibited.]
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Schedule III: List of activities regulated within the boundary of wetland and its zone of
influence and for which prior approval of [State Government/UT
Administration/MoEFCC] is required to be obtained.
Activity
Restrictions
Within the boundary of wetland/
wetlands complex
Within the zone of influence
Withdrawal of
water
Restricted withdrawal beyond the
quantities permitted by WRD
Need to ensure no contamination of any
type is allowed which serves as a
source for degrading the quality and
ecological character of the water in the
wetland. Any new permissions will be
granted only if approved by WRD and
GSWA
Diversion or any
other hydrological
intervention
Any
diversion
or
any
other
hydrological intervention that affect
the ecological character of will need
the approval of GSWA
Any diversion or any other hydrological
intervention that affect the ecological
character of will need the approval of
GSWA
Aquaculture,
agriculture and
horticulture
activities
Any
other
activity
other
than
traditional
activities
will
be
regulated by Fishery, Agriculture in
consultation with GSWA
Traditional activities may continue with
no activity that will affect the ecological
character of the wetland.
Approval of the GSWA shall be obtained for any other activity proposed to be conducted other than
those mentioned above which may adversely affect ecological character of wetland.
Schedule IV: List of activities permitted within the boundary of wetlands/
/wetlands complex and its zone of influence
Activity
Levels and types not requiring permission
Within the boundary of
wetland
Within the zone of
influence
Withdrawal of water
Operational sluice gate is
provisioned and operated
by
WRD
for
effective
management. The same is
permitted
Permitted with the
approval of WRD and
GSWA
Preservation of this water body and maintaining
quality
of
its
significant
catchment
area
especially no development zone, steep slopes
and tree cover areas to ensure sustainability of
this water body for future water security of local
area
The
boundary
of
the
wetlands
may
be
reinforced using natural
means so as to not disturb
the ecological character of
the water body
Permitted
Traditional Agriculture/Paddy cultivation
Prohibited
Permitted
Traditional fishery
Permitted
Permitted
Traditional Religious activities
Permitted
Permitted
Deciding best possible wise use of wetland
without affecting or impacting its ecological
character and services offered presently
Permitted
Permitted
Approval of the GSWA shall be taken for any other activity to be conducted other than those
mentioned above.
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11-2/GSWA/2020/Notification/071/929
The draft of the notification, which the Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) proposes to
issue in exercise of the powers conferred under rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules, 2017 read with Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), is hereby
published for the information of the persons likely to be concerned or affected thereby; and
notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or
after the expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Official Gazette
containing this notification are made available to the public;
Any person interested in making any objection or suggestion, on the proposals contained in
the draft notification may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Government of
Goa, within the period so specified to the Member Secretary, Goa State Biodiversity
Board, Head of Nodal Agency, Goa State Wetland Authority, or at email address
[email protected]
Draft Notification
Ref: 11-2/GSWA/2020/Notification/071 30-10-2020
1. Whereas, there exists a water body known as Xeldem Lake or Xeldem Tollem
admeasuring an area of 18,545 sq. mts., located in the village Cacora of Quepem Taluka,
South Goa District, State of Goa, which is considered to be critically significant for its
ecosystem services and biodiversity values for the local communities and society at large
(hereinafter referred to as the “said Xeldem Lake”); which is more particularly described
in Schedule I herein under.
2. And Whereas, it is considered that for sustaining these values, the ecological character
of wetland ecosystem needs to be maintained by regulating developmental activities
within the wetland as well as within its zone of influence;
3. And Whereas, in terms of sub-rule (1) of rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules, 2017, the Environment Department of Government of Goa prepared
a Brief Document for identifying the said Xeldem Lake as wetland;
4. And Whereas, based on the Brief Document Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) in the
7th meeting of the GSWA has recommended the Government of Goa to notify the said
Xeldem Lake as wetland under the provisions of Wetlands (Conservation and
Management) Rules, 2017.
5. Now Therefore, the State of Goa accepts the recommendation to declare the said wetland
for being covered under the provisions of Wetlands (Conservation and Management)
Rules, 2017.
6. The extent of the wetland and its zone of influence is described in Schedule I of this
notification;
7. Activities prohibited within the wetland and its zone of influence is listed in Schedule II
of this notification. Such prohibitions shall not apply for areas designated under other
Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant provisions of
respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
8. Activities regulated within the wetland and their zones of influence, i.e. permitted only
with permission of State Government are listed in Schedule III of this notification.
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Request for permissions can be made to the Member Secretary, Goa State Wetland
Authority, C/o Department of Environment, Saligao, Bardez, Goa- 2407032 or at email -
[email protected]. Such regulations shall not apply for areas designated under
other Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant
provisions of respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
9. Activities permitted within the wetland and its zone of influence are listed in Schedule
IV of this notification. Such permissions shall not apply for areas designated under other
Acts and Rules, and listed at para 1.2 (a), (b) and (c) of Schedule I. Relevant provisions of
respective Acts and Rules shall apply in such areas.
10. The Goa State Wetland Authority and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate
Change shall monitor the enforcement of the provisions of this notification.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Dasharath M. Redkar, Director (Environment & CC).
Porvorim, 16th November, 2020.
Schedule I: Location and Extent of Wetland and its Zone of Influence
1.1 Wetland
The said Xeldem Lake admeasuring an area of 18,545 sq. mts., surveyed under the following
Survey numbers;
Description: Area including of the Wetland and 50 Meters Buffer Zone.
Taluka/Village
Survey No./ Sub-Division No.
Approximate Area
in Sq.Mts.
Quepem/Xeldem
50/1(Part)
8675
51 /1(Part)
2390
52/1 Part
1200
52/2 Part
270
52/4
325
Total
12860
Quepem/Cacora
452/48 Part
5685
Total
5685
Grand Total
18545
1.2. Boundary of area already designated under provisions of other Acts and Rules
1.2 (a) Area designated under Indian Forest Act, 1927; Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980; State
Forest Act and amendments thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Xeldem Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
1.2 (b) Area designated under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and amendments thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Xeldem Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
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1.2 (c) Area designated under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011 and amendments
thereof.
No area of the proposed wetland known as Xeldem Lake fall under the above mentioned
Act.
1.3 Zone of influence:
The Zone of influence of the said Xeldem Lake is admeasuring 22950 sq. mts., and includes the
properties surveyed under the following survey numbers;
Taluka/Village
Survey No. Sub-Division No.
Approximate Area
in Sq.Mts.
Quepem/Xeldem
50/1 Part
13974
30/22 Part
17
30/23 Part
94
30/24 Part
230
30/25 Part
301
30/26 Part
369
30/27 Part
349
30/28 Part
464
30/29 Part
477
53/8(Part)
1
53/9(Part)
27
53/10 (Part)
42
53/11(Part)
50
53/12 (Part)
71
53/13 (Part)
130
51/1(Part)
2109
52/1 (Part)
10
52/2(Part)
1096
52/3 (Part)
1024
49/38 Part
15
49/54 Part
36
49/57 Part
99
Total
20985
Quepem/Cacora
452/48 (Part)
1958
452/40 (Part)
7
Total
1965
Grand Total
22950
The map of wetland boundary of the said Xeldem Lake with 50 meters buffer and the Zone of influence
is at Annexure I.
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1.4 For the purpose of this wetland known as the said Xeldem Lake the same is located within
Revenue villages of Xeldem and Cacora.
1.5 For the purpose of this wetland known as the said Xeldem Lake the Zone of Influence is located
within Revenue villages of Xeldem and Cacora.
Schedule II: List of activities prohibited within wetland boundary
1. Conversion for non-wetland uses including encroachment of any kind;
2. Setting up of any industry and expansion of existing industries; with the exception of
modernization of existing industries which will not affect the ecological balance of the wetland
under consideration.
3. Manufacture or/and handling or/and storage or/and disposal of construction and demolition
waste covered under the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016;
hazardous substances covered under the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous
Chemical Rules, 1989 or the Rules for Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous
Micro-organisms Genetically engineered organisms or cells, 1989 or the Hazardous Wastes
(Management, Handling and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2008; electronic waste covered
under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016;
4. Solid waste dumping;
5. Discharge of untreated wastes, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, effluents and any other chemicals
effecting the ecological character of the wetland from industries, cities, towns, villages and other
human settlements;
6. Any construction of a permanent nature except for boat jetties within fifty meters from the mean
high flood level observed in the past ten years calculated from the date of commencement of
these rules; and,
7. Poaching.
8. Extraction of Soil, Mud, Rock for commercial purpose.
[Any other activity other than mentioned above if taken up in the surrounding area that will have
a direct or an indirect adverse effect on the ecological character of the wetland including water
quality the same shall be prohibited.]
Schedule III: List of activities regulated within the boundary of wetlands/and its zone of
influence and for which prior approval of [State Government/UT Administration/
/MoEFCC] is required to be obtained
Activity
Restrictions
Within the boundary of wetland/
/wetlands complex
Within the zone of influence
Withdrawal
of
water/
/Diversion or any other
hydrological intervention
Any diversion or withdrawal without
WRD
permission
or
any
other
hydrological intervention that affects
the ecological character of will need
the approval of GSWA
Any diversion or withdrawal
without
WRD
&
GSWA
permission
or
any
other
hydrological intervention that
affect
the
ecological
character of will need the
approval of GSWA
Cultivation of crops/Paddy
Cultivation to be restricted in the
wetland area.
Traditional farming activities
are permitted.
Approval of the GSWA shall be obtained for any other activity proposed to be conducted other than
those mentioned above which may adversely affect ecological character of wetland.
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Schedule IV: List of activities permitted within the boundary of wetlands/
/wetlands complex and its zone of influence
Activity
Levels and types not requiring permission
Within the boundary of wetland/
/wetlands complex
Within the zone of influence
Withdrawal of water
Permitted with the approval of
WRD
Permitted with the approval of
WRD and GSWA
Preservation of this water body
and maintaining quality of its
significant
catchment
area
especially
no
development
zone, steep slopes and tree
cover
areas
to
ensure
sustainability of this water
body for future water security
of local area
The boundary of the wetlands
may
be
reinforced
using
natural means so as to not
disturb
the
ecological
character of the water body.
Permitted
Bathing
or
wallowing
of
domestic animals
Permitted
Permitted
Withdrawal
of
water
for
agriculture/ Paddy cultivation
Permitted
Permitted
Agriculture
or/and
Paddy
cultivation
Restricted
Traditional activities are
Permitted
Deciding best possible wise
use
of
wetland
without
affecting
or
impacting
its
ecological
character
and
services offered presently
Permitted
Permitted
Approval of the GSWA shall be taken for any other activity to be conducted other than those
mentioned above.
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