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SERIES I No. 48

Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2021-2023

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Housing

Notification

2/58/2015/HSG

Whereas, the draft Rules, namely, the Goa

Housing Board (Registration, Allotment and

Sale of Plots) (First Amendment) Rules, 2020

which the Government of Goa proposed to

make in exercise of the powers conferred by

sub-section (1) and (2) of section 128 of the

Goa Housing Board Act, 1968 (Act No. 12 of

1968) (hereinafter referred to as the “said

Act”), so as to further amend the Goa Housing

Board (Registration, Allotment and Sale of

Plots) Rules, 2016, were pre-published as

required by sub-section (1) of section 128 of

the said Act vide Government Notification

No. 2/58/2015/HSG dated 05-01-2021,

published in the Official Gazette, Series I

No. 41, dated 07-01-2021, inviting objections

and suggestions from all persons likely to be

affected thereby within a period of fifteen days

from the date of publication of the said

Notification in the Official Gazette;

And whereas, the said Official Gazette was

made available to the public on 07th January,

2021;

And whereas, objections/suggestions

received from the public on the said draft

Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: dir–[email protected]

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Panaji, 3rd March, 2021 (Phalguna 12, 1942)

Rules have been considered by the

Government.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers

conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of

section 128 read with section 58 of the Goa

Housing Board Act, 1968 (Act No. 12 of 1968),

and all other powers enabling it in this behalf,

the Government of Goa hereby makes the

following rules, namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1)

These rules may be called the Goa Housing

Board (Registration, Allotment and Sale of

Plots) (First Amendment) Rules, 2021.

(2) They shall come into force on the date

of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Amendment of rule 2.— In rule 2 of the

Goa Housing Board (Registration, Allotment

and Sale of Plots) Rules, 2016 (hereinafter

referred to as the “principal Rules”),—

(i) for clause (d), the following clause

shall be substituted, namely:—

“(d) “allottee” means an individual,

institution, firm or a company to whom

a plot has been allotted;”;

(ii) for clause (i), the following clause

shall be substituted, namely:—

“(i) “commercial purpose” means

utility of an immovable property for any

fare, fee, rate, charge, directly or

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indirectly in connection with any

business/or other undertaking intended

for profit, other than the activities which

are health hazardous in nature and those

classified under “Red” or “Orange”

category by the Goa State Pollution

Control Board;”;

(iii) after clause (i), the following clause

shall be inserted, namely:—

“(ia) “company” means a ‘company’

as defined under the Companies Act,

2013 (Central Act 18 of 2013);”;

(iv) after clause (l), the following clause

shall be inserted, namely:—

“(la) “e-auction” means auction which

is conducted by using web-based

software whereby the applicant submits

price bid through online bidding event;”;

(v) after clause (p), the following clause

shall be inserted, namely:—

“(pa) “firm” means a partnership firm

registered under the Indian Partnership

Act, 1932 (Central Act No. 9 of 1932);”;

(vi) for clause (w), the following clause

shall be substituted, namely:—

“(w) “institutional plot” means a plot

to be allotted to the Government or an

Institution for using the same for the

purpose of establishing and running

educational institutions and allied

activities or for the purpose of an

auditorium or complex for cultural and

allied activities or for hospice for persons

suffering from physical or mental illness,

differently abled persons, diseased or

infirm, orphans, abandoned women,

children and infants, convalescents,

destitute or aged persons, penal or

correctional detention homes ordinarily

providing sleeping accommodation with

restricted liberty for the inmates and

includes dharamshalas, hospitals,

sanatoria, custodial and penal institutions

such as jails, prisons, mental hospitals,

houses of correction, detention and

reformatories, etc.;”;

(vii) after clause (w), the following

clauses shall be inserted, namely:—

“(wa) “local” means a person who is

eligible to make application under sub-

clause (1) of clause (A) to rule 6 and

residing within the jurisdiction of

Panchayat/Municipality/Corporation of

the City of Panaji, for atleast last

10 years or whose parents have been

resident of such Panchayat/Municipality/

Corporation for the last 10 years on the

date of making application for plot

situated within the jurisdiction of such

Panchayat/Municipality/Corporation;”;

(viii) after clause (x), the following

clauses shall be inserted, namely:—

“(xa) “offline application” means an

application form submitted manually;

(xb) “online application” means an

application form filled and submitted

through electronic mode;”.

3. Amendment of rule 3.— For rule 3 of the

principal Rules, the following rule shall be

substituted, namely:—

“3. Disposal of plot.— (1) The disposal of

plot shall be on outright sale (either by open

auction or e-auction or a lot) or by any

such manner as specified by the Board

from time to time, with prior approval of

the Government:

Provided that, the Government may

direct the Board to allot the institutional

plot to any eligible applicant or to itself, for

any public purpose.

(2) The Board shall give approval for the

disposal of plots ordinarily through

e-auction after which the procedure for

such e-auction shall be undertaken. In case

the plots remain unsold in the first round,

then the Board shall undertake second

round of e-auction in respect of such plots

remaining unsold. Any plot remaining

unsold in said two rounds shall be disposed

on outright sale by open auction in such

manner as specified by the Board from time

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to time, with prior approval of the

Government. The Board shall determine

the procedure for e-auction/open auction

and other documents required for the

purpose of disposal/allotment of plots.”.

4. Amendment of rule 5.— In rule 5 of the

principal Rules, for the expression “financial

institutions, as the case may be”, the

expression “financial institutions, as the case

may be, or by obtaining advance from the

prospective allottee” shall be substituted.

5. Amendment of rule 6.— In rule 6 of the

principal Rules,—

(i) in clause (A), for sub-clauses (1) and

(2), the following sub-clauses shall be

respectively substituted, namely:—

“(1) The applicant applying for a

residential plot must be a citizen of India

or an Overseas Citizen of India, and must

have been,—

(a) born in Goa on or before the 19th

day of December, 1961, or,

(b) born of a parents who resided

in Goa on or before the 19thday of

December, 1961, or,

Goa continuously for the last thirty

years, or,

(d) resident of Goa for the last thirty

years, or,

(e) born in Goa of parents who have

been resident of Goa for the last thirty

years, on the date of making

application for the plot:

Provided that where the applicant is

an Overseas Citizen of India, he shall

obtain clearance of competent regulatory

authorities

prior

making

the

application.

Explanation:— The expression “citizen

of India” or an “Overseas Citizen of

India” shall have the same meaning as

assigned to them under the provisions

of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (Central Act

No. 57 of 1955).

(2) The applicant applying for a

residential plot shall not own a

residential/commercial tenement or a

residential/commercial plot or shop or

office allotted by the Board in his name

or in the name of any other member of

his family within a period of 30 years

immediately prior to the date of

application, anywhere in the State of Goa

and an affidavit to this effect shall be

produced in Form-I hereto.”;

(ii) in clause (B), for sub-clauses (4) and

(5), the following sub-clauses shall be

respectively substituted, namely:—

“(4) No institution shall be eligible for

an institutional plot, if it has been allotted

a plot for institutional purpose or

tenement or shop or office or plot under

any scheme of Board purchased within

30 years immediately prior to the date of

application anywhere in the State of Goa.

(5) The institution shall file an Affidavit

in Form IA hereto declaring that

institution does not own, hold or possess

any tenement or shop or office or plot

under any scheme of the Board allotted

within a period of 30 years immediately

prior to the date of application, anywhere

in the State of Goa.”;

(iii) in clause (C),—

(a) for sub-clause (1), the

following sub-clause shall be

substituted, namely:—

“(1) Commercial plot shall be

allotted only by public auction or

e-auction, as the case may be. The

applicant applying for a plot for

commercial purpose shall be an

individual who is eligible to make

application under sub-clause (1) of

clause (A) of rule 6 or a firm or a

company or an institution registered

for atleast 3 years prior to the date

of submission of the application.”;

(b) for sub-clause (5), the following

sub-clause shall be substituted,

namely:—

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“(5) No individual or institution or

firm or company shall be eligible for

a plot if he/it is already been allotted

a plot or shop or office or tenement

under any scheme of the Board

within a period of 30 years

immediately prior to the date of

application anywhere in the State

of Goa.”;

sub-clause shall be substituted,

namely:—

“(6) The applicant shall file an

Affidavit in Form IA hereto

declaring that the applicant does not

own, hold or possess a plot or shop

or office or tenement under any

Scheme of the Board allotted within

a period of 30 years immediately

prior to the date of application,

anywhere in the State of Goa.”.

6. Amendment of rule 8.— In rule 8 of the

principal Rules,—

(i) for the words “under lot”, wherever

they occur, the expression “under auction

or e-auction or under lot, as the case may

be” shall be substituted;

(ii) in clause (f), for the figures “1%”, the

figure “5%”, shall be substituted;

(iii) after clause (f), the following clause

shall be inserted, namely:—

“(g) Local ………… 30%.”

7. Amendment of rule 10.— In rule 10 of

the principal Rules,—

(i) in sub-rule (3),—

(a) for the word “lot”, the expression

“e-auction or under lot, as the case may

be” shall be substituted;

(b) for the expression “1st draw”, the

expression “first draw of lot or first round

of e-auction, as the case may be,” shall

be substituted;

“5%” shall be substituted;

(ii) in sub-rule (4),—

(a) for the word “auction”, wherever

it occurs, the expression “e-auction or

auction, as the case may be,” shall be

substituted;

(b) for the figures “15%”, the figures

“5%”, shall be substituted;

(iii) for sub-rule (5), the following sub-

rule shall be substituted, namely:—

“(5) The Board shall carry out

transactions through payment gateway

or demand draft or any other cashless

mode of online payment.”;

(iv) in sub-rule (7), the expression “only

after the scrutiny of the application by the

Allotment committee” shall be omitted.

8. Amendment of rule 12.— In rule 12 of

the principal Rules,—

(i) for sub-rule (1), the following sub-rule

shall be substituted, namely:—

“(1) Every online application shall be

generated with a computerized serial

number and every offline application

shall be given a serial number which

shall be entered in the register.”;

(ii) for sub-rule (2), the following sub-

rule shall be substituted, namely:—

“(2) The draw shall be held within 10

days after the expiry of the last date of

registration.”;

(iii) in sub-rule (6), for the figures “15%”,

the figures “5%”, shall be substituted;

(iv) in sub-rule (8), for the expression “An

online draw or draw by any other mode

for the allotment”, the expression “A draw

for the allotment” shall be substituted.

9. Amendment of rule 13.— In rule 13 of

the principal Rules, for sub-rules (3) and (4),

the following sub-rules shall be substituted,

namely:—

“(3) The allottee shall pay the full

consideration of the plot allotted within a

period of 60 days of receipt of the order of

allotment failing which, the order of

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allotment of plot shall stand cancelled

without any further notice and 5% of the

initial deposit of the applicant shall be

forfeited to the Board and the balance

amount shall be refunded to the applicant

without any interest:

Provided that before the expiry of the

said period, if an application is made to

the Managing Director of the Board for

extension of time for making payment by

stating reasons for non-payment, the

Managing Director may extend the said

period by 25 days for payment of full

consideration subject to payment of penal

interest of 2% on the entire amount and

may further extend by another 25 days by

charging 5% penal interest on entire

amount. No further extension shall be

granted beyond 110 days and the plot shall

revert to the Board forfeiting 5% of the initial

deposit and the balance amount shall be

refunded to the applicant without any

interest.

(4) In case the applicant effects only part

payment of the consideration within the

extended period, then his/her allotted plot

shall also be reverted thereby forfeiting 5%

of the initial deposit and the part payment

made shall be refunded to the applicant

without any interest and no appeal shall

be entertained thereon.”.

10. Substitution of rule 14.— For rule 14 of

the principal Rules, the following rule shall

be substituted, namely:—

“14. Allotment of plot on outright sale

under auction.— (1) Every online application

shall be generated with a computerized serial

number and every offline application shall be

given a serial number which shall be entered

in the register.

(2) The Allotment Committee shall

scrutinize all the applications within 20 days

after the expiry of the last date for submission

of application and the list of the applicants

who are eligible to participate in the auction

shall be displayed. If any applicant is found

to be ineligible, his application shall be liable

for rejection and 5% initial deposit shall be

forfeited to the Board and the balance amount

shall be refunded to the applicant without

any interest.

(3) An auction or an e-auction shall be held

amongst eligible applicants in the presence

of Managing Director, Housing Engineer and

Chief Accounts Officer of the Board at the

place, date and time fixed by the Managing

Director and the plan showing plot number,

area, etc. shall be displayed at the place of

auction.

(4) Except in case of e-auction, the

applicant shall sit according to their

registration number at the venue during the

auction.

(5) The particular bidder shall increase the

bid price per sq. mt. as specified by the Board

from time to time. In case of e-auction the

applicant shall participate in the e-auction

proceedings and follow the bidding

procedure as specified by the Board from time

to time.

(6) There shall be atleast two applicant

bidders present for the e-auction or auction

proceedings for each plot, failing which, the

bidding shall defer.

(7) The Managing Director may postpone/

cancel/defer the auction or e-auction

proceedings of any particular plot/plots, as

the case may be, at any time without

assigning any reasons thereof.

(8) The decision of the Managing Director

in the matter of allotment of plot by auction

or e-auction, as the case may be, to the

highest bidder shall be final and binding on

the bidders.

(9) The allotment of plot shall be on as is

where is basis and the allottee shall not have

any right to complain or raise any objection

about nature, condition or planning, etc., or

to claim any damage or compensation on any

account from the Board.”.

11. Amendment of rule 15.— In rule 15 of

the principal Rules, for sub-rule (1), the

following sub-rule shall be substituted,

namely:—

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“(1) The highest bidder shall be declared

as successful and order of allotment shall

be issued in Form V hereto to the

successful bidder of a plot. The allottee

shall pay the full consideration of the

residential plot within a period of 60 days

and in case of commercial and institutional

plot within a period of 90 days from the

date of receipt of the order of allotment,

failing which, the order shall stand

cancelled without any further notice and

5% of the initial deposit of the applicant

shall be forfeited to the Board and the

balance amount shall be refunded to the

applicant without any interest:

Provided that for residential plots, before

the expiry of the said period of 60 days, if

an application is made to the Managing

Director for extension of time for making

payment by stating reasons for non-

payment, the Managing Director may

extend the said period by 25 days for

payment of full consideration subject to

payment of penal interest of 2% on the

entire amount and may further extend the

said period by another 25 days by charging

5% penal interest on entire amount.

No further extension shall be granted

beyond 110 days and the plot shall revert

to the Board forfeiting 5% of the initial

deposit and the balance amount shall be

refunded to the applicant without any

interest.”.

12. Amendment of rule 16.— In rule 16 of

the principal Rules,—

(i) in sub-rule (1), in the proviso, for the

expression “one month before expiry of 3rd

year”, the expression “one month before

expiry of period specified hereunder” shall

be substituted;

(ii) in clauses (a), (b) and (c), for the

expression “5% per annum”, “8% per

annum” and “10% per annum”, wherever

they occur, the figures “3%”, “4%” and

“5%” shall be respectively substituted;

(iii) in sub-rule (2), for the expression “@

20% per annum”, the expression “at the

rate of 10%” shall be substituted;

(iv) in sub-rule (8), for the expression “@

5%”, the expression “at the rate of 5%” shall

be substituted.

13. Amendment of rule 17.— In rule 17 of

the principal Rules, for the figure “@”,

wherever it occurs, the words “at the rate

of” shall be substituted.

14. Amendment of rule 18.— In rule 18 of

the principal Rules, for sub-rules (1) and (2),

the following sub-rules shall be substituted,

namely,—

“(1) The allottee shall after completion

of the construction of residential house/

bungalow or an institutional building or a

commercial building alongwith compound

wall, obtain Occupancy Certificate from the

competent authority and submit the same

to the Board within a period of 60 days

from the date of obtaining such Occupancy

Certificate, failing which, a penalty shall

be imposed as specified by the Board from

time to time.

(2) After expiry of ten years from the

date of submission of Occupancy Certificate

to the Board under sub-rule (1), the allottee

may apply to the Board for the execution

of Conveyance Deed towards the transfer

of the allotted plot to him. The allottee shall

get the Conveyance Deed registered in the

office of the concerned Sub-Registrar and

furnish the registration details to the Board

within a period of fifteen days from the date

of registration of Conveyance Deed. The

fees payable to the advocate for drafting

and registration of such Conveyance Deed

and the expenditure in respect of the

stamp duty, registration charges and any

other charges are levies imposed by the

Government, shall be borne by the

allottee.”.

15. Amendment of rule 19.— In rule 19 of

the principal Rules,—

(i) in sub-rule (1), for the expression

“shall stand cancelled”, the expression

“shall stand cancelled and a penalty at the

rate of 5% of the present market value of

the plot shall be levied on such allottee,”

shall be substituted;

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(ii) for sub-rule (2), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:—

“(2) In the event the allottee does not utilise the plot for the purpose for which the

allotment was made, within a period fixed under these Rules, or as extended by the

Board or Government, as the case may be, then the allotment of plot shall stand cancelled

and the allotted plot shall revert to the Board on “as is where is” basis, free from any

encumbrances thereon. The decision of the Board in this regard shall be final and

binding upon the allottee and no appeal or petition shall be entertained by the Board or

Government. An Declaration-cum-Undertaking in this regard shall be submitted by the

allottee in Form XI hereto.”.

16. Amendment of rule 20.— In rule 20 of the principal Rules, for sub-rule (1), the following

sub-rule shall be substituted, namely,—

“(1) Where the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do,

it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these

Rules.”.

17. Substitution of FORM-I.—

For Form-I appended to the principal Rules, the following

form shall be substituted, namely:—

“FORM - I

(Note: To be executed before a Competent Authority on a non-judicial stamp paper as per denomination

prescribed in the Indian Stamp Act and submitted in original)

AFFIDAVIT

[See rule 6A(2)]

I, the undersigned, Shri/Smt./Kum.___________________________________________, son/wife/daughter

of__________________________________, aged _________ years, Indian National/Overseas Citizen of India,

r/o ______________________________________, do hereby solemnly state on oath as under:—

(1) I say that I have applied for allotment of a residential plot at ……………..……. from the Goa Housing

Board under auction/e-auction for General/Reserved Category of ……………………

(2) I say that neither myself nor any member of my family own a residential/commercial tenement or

residential/commercial plot or shop or office already allotted by the Board within a period of 30 years

immediately prior to the date of application, anywhere in the State of Goa.

(3) I say that I have satisfied myself that I fulfil the conditions of eligibility as laid down in the Goa

Housing Board Act, 1968 (Act No. 12 of 1968) and the Rules framed thereunder and the terms and

conditions stipulated in the scheme formulated by the Board in this regard.

(4) I hereby undertake to abide by the provisions of the Act and Rules referred in paragraph (3) above.

(5) I say that what is stated hereinbefore is true to my own knowledge and belief and no part of this

Affidavit is false and nothing material has been concealed by me and I know that making a false statement

in an affidavit is a punishable offence.

Solemnly affirmed at _________________, Goa, on this ________ day of __________, 20______.

Deponent”

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18. Insertion of new Form.— After Form-I appended to the principal Rules, the following

form shall be inserted, namely,—

“FORM – I A

(Note: To be executed before a Competent Authority on a non-judicial stamp paper as per denomination

prescribed in the Indian Stamp Act and submitted in original)

AFFIDAVIT

[See rule 6(B)(5) and rule 6(C)(6)]

I, the undersigned, Shri/Smt./Kum.__________________________________________________, son/

wife/daughter of __________________________________, aged ________________ years, Indian National,

r/o____________________ authorized representative of M/s _____________________________________by

virtue of _____________, having registered office at _______________________________, do hereby solemnly

state an oath as under:—

(1) I say that I/M/s _____________________________ has applied for allotment of a institutional/

commercial plot at ____________ from the Goa Housing Board under auction/e-auction category.

(2) I say that I/M/s _____________________________ does not own, hold or possess any tenement or

shop or office or plot under any scheme of the Board, purchased within a period of 30 years immediately

prior to the date of application, anywhere in the State of Goa, as on date.

(3) I say that I have satisfied myself/that M/s _____________________ fulfils the conditions of eligibility

as laid down in Goa Housing Board Act, 1968 (Act No. 12 of 1968) and the Rules framed thereunder and

the terms and conditions stipulated in the scheme formulated by the Board in this regard.

(4) I/M/s ________________________ hereby undertake to abide by the provisions of the Act and Rules

referred in paragraph (3) above.

(5) I say that what is stated hereinbefore is true to my own knowledge and belief and no part of this

Affidavit is false and nothing material has been concealed by me and I know that making a false statement

in an affidavit is a punishable offence.

Solemnly affirmed at _________________, Goa, on this ___________ day of __________ 20 ___________.

Deponent”

19. Substitution of Form–II.— For Form-II appended to the principal Rules, the following

form shall be substituted, namely:—

“FORM – II

Form of application for registration of a plot for residential purpose

[See rule 6A(3) and rule 10(1)]

1. Applicant’s full name: ___________________________________________________________________

First Name

Middle Name

Surname

2. Father’s/Husband’s name: ________________________________________________________________

First Name

Middle Name

Surname

(a) Permanent Address:__________________________________________________________________

Pin Code_____________________

(b) Present Address for correspondence:____________________________________________________

Pin Code____________________

(d) Phone No. (Res.)____________Mobile No._________________E-Mail if any___________________

Affix latest

passport

size

photograph

here

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(e) Bank Details:

Name of the Bank and Branch ________________________________________________________

Account Number __________________IFSC __________________MICR ______________________

4. Period of residency of the applicant in the State of Goa:_____________________________________

5. Period of residency of the Parent (if applicable): _____________________________________________

(Residence certificate from the competent authority of the applicant or his/her Parents)

6. Date of Birth (Birth certificate to be attached): ______________________________________________

7. AADHAR (UID) No. if any__________________8. PAN No: _____________________________________

9. Occupation: ____________________________________________________________________________

(a) Name of the Establishment/office with address_____________________________________________

(b) Present pay including allowances_______________________________________________________

competent authority alongwith supporting documents required under rules to be

enclosed) ___________________________________

(d) Details of family (Name, Relation with applicant, occupation and income) to be attached, separately.

10. Category for which applied (whether Reserved or General, if reserved certificate in proof to be

enclosed from the competent authority) ____________________________________________________

11. Income group to which the applicant belongs: ______________________________________________

12. Amount of deposit:- Rs.___________________ paid through (Credit/Debit card, RTGS, NEFT, demand

draft, etc.) __________________ dated ________________

DECLARATION CUM UNDERTAKING

I hereby declare that,—

(a) I have satisfied myself that I fulfil the conditions of eligibility as laid down in the Goa Housing Board

Act, 1968 (Act No. 12 of 1968) and the Rules framed thereunder and the terms and conditions

stipulated in the scheme formulated by the Board in this regard and agree to abide the same.

(b) The statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

for the allotment of tenement and I shall submit self-attested copies of the mandatory documents

including the original Affidavit in Form I to the Board before the date of scrutiny for allotment of plot

under lot, failing which, my application shall be liable for rejection and 5% of initial deposit shall be

forfeited to the Board and the balance amount to be refunded without any interest.

(ii) I hereby undertake to abide by the procedure of auction and to submit self-attested copies of the

mandatory documents before the date of scrutiny to participate in auction proceedings, failing which,

my application shall be liable for rejection and 5% of initial deposit shall be forfeited to the Board and

the balance amount to be refunded without any interest.

Place:

Dated:

(Applicant’s signature)”.

20. Substitution of Form–III.— For Form-III appended to the principal Rules, the following

form shall be substituted, namely:—

“FORM – III

Form of e-application for registration of a plot for institutional purpose

[See rule 6B(3) and rule 10(1)]

1. Name of the Institution: ___________________________________________________________________

2. (a) Permanent Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Pin Code_______________________

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(b) Present Address for correspondence: _____________________________________________________

Pin Code____________

Website, if any____________________________

(d) Bank Details:

Name of the Bank and Branch___________________________________________________________

Account Number ________________________IFSC _________________MICR____________________

3. Locality to which application relates: _______________________________________________________

4. Institution Registration No. and date (copy to be enclosed)______________________________________

5. Act, rules under which it is registered: ______________________________________________________

6. Copy of certificate of incorporation/registration and Bye-Laws/Articles of Association or Constitution

of the institution:_________________________________________________________________________

(Copy to be enclosed)

7. PAN No. (copy to be enclosed):____________________________________________________________

8. TAN No. (Copy to be enclosed) ___________________________________________________________-

9. Audited statement of accounts for the last 3 years: _________________________________________

(Copy to be enclosed)

10. Last 3 years annual report_________________________________________________________________

11. Activities of the Institution _______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

12. Any accreditation/recognition receipt, if any:________________________________________________

13. Details of initial deposit amount:

a) Rs.________ paid through (Credit/Debit card, RTGS, NEFT, DD, etc.) ___________dated _________

14. Name and designation of present office bearer_______________________________________________

(list to be enclosed separately)

15. Income tax return of the last three preceding years, if applicable. (Copy enclosed)

16. Institution notified by the Government (copy enclosed) _____________________________________ .

17. Any other relevant details: _______________________________________________________________

DECLARATION CUM UNDERTAKING

I hereby declare solemnly that,—

(a) I have satisfied myself that I fulfil the conditions of eligibility as laid down in the Goa Housing Board

Act, 1968 (Act 12 of 1968) and the Rules framed thereunder and the terms and conditions stipulated

in the scheme formulated by the Board in this regard and agree to abide the same.

(b) The statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

abide to the procedure of drawal of online lot or draw by any other mode for selecting the eligible

applicant for the allotment of Institutional plot and Institution shall submit all the attested copies

of the mandatory documents to the Board before the date of scrutiny for allotment of plot under lot,

failing which, application shall be liable for rejection and 5% initial deposit shall be forfeited to the

Board and the balance amount shall be refunded without any interest.

Signature ________________

Name of authorized signatory ________________

Designation ______________

with Seal

Place:_________________

Date: _________________ .”

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21. Substitution of Form–IV.— For Form-IV appended to the principal Rules, the following

form shall be substituted, namely:—

“FORM – IV

Form of application for registration of a plot for commercial purpose

[See rule 6C(3) and rule 10(1)]

1. Name of the Applicant: ___________________________________________________________________

2.(a) Permanent Address:_____________________________________________________________________

Pin Code____________

(b) Present Address for correspondence: _____________________________________________________

Pin Code____________

Website, if any____________________________

(d) Bank Details:

Name of the Bank and Branch___________________________________________________________

Account Number ________________________IFSC _______________MICR_____________________

3. Locality to which application relates: ______________________________________________________

4. Firm Registration No. and date, if applicable (copy to be enclosed): ____________________________

5. Act, rules under which it is registered: ______________________________________________________

6. Copy of Certificate of incorporation/registration and Bye-Laws/Articles of Association or Constitution

of the firm: ____________________

(Copy to be enclosed)

7. PAN No. (copy to be enclosed):____________________________________________________________

8. TAN No. (copy to be enclosed): ____________________________________________________________

9. Audited statement of accounts for the last 3 years: _________________________________________

(Copy to be enclosed)

10. Details of commercial activity: ____________________________________________________________

11. Details of initial deposit amount:

a) Rs.___________ paid through (Credit/Debit card, RTGS, NEFT, DD, etc.) _______dated _____________

12. Income tax return of the last three preceding years, if applicable. (Copy enclosed) _______________

13. Any other relevant details:________________________________________________________________

DECLARATION CUM UNDERTAKING

I hereby declare that,—

(a) I have satisfied myself that I fulfil the conditions of eligibility as laid down in the Goa Housing Board

Act, 1968 (Act 12 of 1968) and the Rules framed thereunder and the terms and conditions stipulated

in the scheme formulated by the Board in this regard and agree to abide the same.

(b) The statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

the allotment of commercial plot and I shall submit all the copies of the mandatory documents to

the Board before the date of scrutiny for allotment of plot under auction, failing which, application

shall be liable for rejection and 5% initial deposit shall be forfeited to the Board.

(d) I hereby declare that the commercial activity being undertaken by me is not classified under the

‘Red’ or ‘Orange’ category by the Goa State Pollution Control Board and upon allotment of the plot

and before commencement of the commercial activity; I shall produce the relevant NOC or consent

letter from the Goa State Pollution Control Board, to that effect.

Signature ____________________________

Name of the applicant ________________

Place: _________________

Date: _________________ .”

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22. Substitution of Form–V.— For Form-V appended to the principal Rules, the following

form shall be substituted, namely:—

“FORM – V

[See rule 13(1) and rule 15(1)]

ORDER OF ALLOTMENT

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (1) of rule 13 and sub-rule (1) of rule 15 of the Goa

Housing Board (Registration, Allotment and Sale of Plots) Rules, 2016, Shri/Smt./Kum./

/M/s________________________________________________ is hereby allotted Plot No. __________

admeasuring an area of ___________________ sq. mts., surveyed under Survey No. __________ of Village

_______________/Chalta No. __________________________ of P.T. Sheet No. ________________ of City of

_______________, at____________________ under draw/auction/e-auction category.

Shri/Smt./Kum./M/s.___________________________________________ shall convey his/her acceptance

in Form VI within 3 working days and should remit the consideration of the plot within 60 days as per

the calculation sheet appended hereto, on receipt of this order, failing which, the Order of Allotment shall

stand cancelled without any further notice and 5% of the initial deposit of the applicant shall be forfeited

to the Board and the balance amount shall be refunded to the applicant without any interest.

___________________

Managing Director

To,

_______________________________

Copy to:”

23. Substitution of Form–VII.— For Form-VII appended to the principal Rules, the following

form shall be substituted, namely:—

“FORM - VII

SALE LETTER

[See rule 13(5) and rule 15(3)]

To,

___________________________

Sir/Madam,

I am to state that Plot No._________ admeasuring __________sq. mts. surveyed under Survey

No._________ of Village ____________/Chalta No. ____________ of P.T. Sheet No. _____________ of City of

_____________, situated at ____________, ____________ Taluka, District of ________________ has been

allotted to you for total consideration of ______________(Rupees ___________________only) being at the

rate of Rs. ___________ per sq. mts. for construction of residential house/bungalow/institutional building/

commercial building alongwith compound wall. The Provisional/Final NOC has been issued by __________

Village Panchayat/Municipal Council/Corporation vide No.____________ dated______________.

The Boundaries of the Plot No._________ are shown as follows:-

To the East:

To the West:

To the North:

To the South:

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The Plot No._______ described above is a portion of a larger property situated at_________ under

Survey No. ______ acquired under Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Act 1 of 1894) ______ vide Award

No._________ dated __________/purchased vide Deed of Sale dated ____________.

The allottee shall adhere and comply with all the terms and conditions as per the Goa Housing Board

Act/Rules/Scheme in force.

The order of allotment for all intends and purpose shall be legal documents to enable the allottee

to construct a single family residential house/bungalow/institutional building/commercial building

alongwith compound wall on the allotted plot till the execution of Conveyance Deed in respect of the said

plot. The allottee shall submit the drawing/plan of construction including the compound wall of allotted

plot, in accordance with the terms and conditions indicated herebelow and obtain No Objection Certificate

from the Goa Housing Board, before submitting the same to local authorities for approval.

The allotment of plot shall be subject to the following conditions:

(1) The allottee shall construct a residential house/bungalow/institutional building/commercial

building alongwith compound wall over the allotted plot within a period of three years from the date of

a sale letter, failing which, the plot shall be reverted to the Board and the consideration shall be refunded

to the allottee after forfeiting the entire initial deposit without any interest thereof.

Provided that on an application made in this behalf stating specific reasons before one month of

expiry of 3rd year to the Board, the Secretary/Managing Director of the Board may extend the period to

construct a house to a maximum period of 8th year on payment of penalty for delayed construction as

under:

(a) After 3rd year and less than 5 years— 3% of the total consideration of the plot.

(b) After 5th year and less than 7 years— 4% of the total consideration of the plot.

(2) The extension of time beyond 8thyear and upto 10th year shall vest with the Government subject

to payment of penalty at the rate of 10% of the total consideration of the plot.

Provided the allottee shall make a representation for an extension with specific reasons before one

month of the expiry period of 8th year, to the Board. The decision taken by the Board/Government shall

be binding on the allottee and no further appeal shall be entertained.

(3) In no circumstance, extension beyond 10 years shall be granted and plot shall revert to the Board

on as is where is basis and in such eventuality no appeal shall be entertained.

(4) The allottee shall prepare the construction plan of a single family residential dwelling house/

bungalow/institutional building/commercial building considering the aesthetic point of view, ground

coverage, control of height and roof, on the basis of Floor Area Ratio as specified by the Board as under:

(a) For the plot area upto 300 sq. mts., the minimum ground coverage should be 30%;

(b) For the plot area above 300 sq. mts. and upto 400 sq. mts., the minimum ground coverage

should be 25% or 90 sq. mts., whichever is higher.

sq. mts., whichever is higher.

(5) Allottee shall obtain “No Objection Certificate” from the Board before submission of construction

plan to the licensing authorities. An affidavit stating that the construction is for a single family residential

dwelling house/bungalow/institutional building/commercial building shall be submitted in Form IX.

(6) The construction of residential house/bungalow/institutional building/commercial building shall

be in accordance with the plans approved by the Town and Country Planning Department/Planning and

Development Authority, Municipal Council or the Village Panchayat, as the case may be, under the Rules

and Regulations in force in the locality concerned.

(7) On breach of any of the terms and conditions, penalty at the rate of 5% on the total consideration

of plot shall be levied to such allottees.

(8) (a) The allottee shall after completion of the construction of residential house/bungalow or an

institutional building or a commercial building alongwith compound wall, obtain Occupancy Certificate

from the competent authority and submit the same to the Board within a period of 60 days from the date

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of obtaining such Occupancy Certificate, failing which, a penalty shall be imposed as specified by the

Board from time to time.

(b) After expiry of ten years from the date of submission of Occupancy Certificate to the Board under

sub-rule (1), the allottee may apply to the Board for the execution of Conveyance Deed towards the transfer

of the allotted plot to him. The allottee shall get the Conveyance Deed registered in the office of the

concerned Sub-Registrar and furnish the registration details to the Board within a period of fifteen days

from the date of registration of Conveyance Deed. The fees payable to the advocate for drafting and

registration of such Conveyance Deed and the expenditure in respect of the stamp duty, registration

charges and any other charges are levies imposed by the Government, shall be borne by the allottee.”.

(9) The allottee shall not object for carrying out any development by the Board on the balance area

of the sector as per the permissible FAR as and when required.

(10) The allottee shall not cause any obstruction to an official, duly authorized by the Board in

discharging his/her duties in connection with the matter arising out of the management of the property.

Yours faithfully,

Managing Director.

24. Substitution of Form–XI.— For Form-XI appended to the principal Rules, the following

form shall be substituted, namely:—

“FORM – XI

(Note: To be executed before a Competent Magistrate on a non-judicial stamp paper as per denomination

prescribed in the Indian Stamp Act)

DECLARATION-CUM-UNDERTAKING

[See rule 19 (2)]

I, the undersigned, Shri/Smt./Kum.__________________________________________, son/wife/daughter

of _________________________________, aged __________ years, Indian national/Overseas Citizen of

India, r/o______________________________________, do hereby solemnly declares as under:—

(1) I say that, I will utilize the plot for the purpose for which the allotment is made, within the

extended period of ten years, failing which, the allotted plot shall revert to the Board, on “as is where

is” basis, free of any encumbrances thereon, and no further appeal shall be entertained.

(2) I say that I have satisfied myself that I fulfil the conditions of eligibility as laid down in the Goa

Housing Board Act, 1968 (Act 12 of 1968) and the Rules framed thereunder and the terms and conditions

stipulated in the scheme formulated by the Board in this regard and I undertake to abide same.

(3) I say that what is stated hereinbefore is true to my own knowledge and belief and no part of this

undertaking is false and nothing material has been concealed by me.

DECLARANT

Place:-

Date:- ”

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Michael M. D’Souza, Additional Secretary (Housing).

Place : Secretariat, Porvorim–Goa.

Date

: 03-03-2021.

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