RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410 Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2021-2023
Panaji, 19th August, 2021 (Sravana 28, 1943) SERIES I No. 21 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
NOTE
There are two Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 20 dated 12-8-2021, namely:—
(1) Extraordinary dated 13-8-2021 from pages 1051 to 1070, Department of Information Technology Notification No. 10(29)/DOIT/2021/LAND PREMIUM EMC-TUEM/P.F.-I/710 regarding the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster Land Allotment Policy-2021.
(1) Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 18-8-2021 from pages 1071 to 1114, Department of Finance (R&C), Notification regarding framing of Monthly Lottery Scheme; and India International University of Legal Education and Research of the Bar Council of India Trust at Goa 2021, Bill and Act from Goa Legislature Secretariat and Law Department respectively.
INDEX
Department Notification/Corrigendum O/M. Subject Pages 1
2
3 4
1.a. Agriculture Not.- 3/crops & PP/67/CGF/ Addendum to SSS "Assistance for 1116 Director & ex offi. Jt. Secy. /2021-22/D.Agri/399 Community farming.
b. —do— Not.-3/crops & PP/50/Prom.of Amendment to SSS "Promoting Improved 1116 Imp. Tech/2021-22/D.Agri/373 Technology in Food Grain Crops".
2.a. Finance Not.- 12/1/2021-Fin(R&C)/1716 Enhancement of monthly contribution 1125 Under Secretary
of State Government.
b. —do— Not.- 2/8/2013-Fin(R&C)/1720 Goa Feni Policy, 2021. 1126 3. General Administration Not.- 23/1/87-GA&C Business of the Government of Goa 1128 Under Secretary (Vol. VI)/1532 (Allocation) (Forty-First Amendment)
Rules, 2021.
4. Personnel Not.- 1/11/2020-PER R.R.— Dte. of Institute of Psychiatry 1128 Under Secretary
and Human Behaviour.
5. Public Works Not.- 22-24/PWD/PCE-EO/ Goa Telecom Infrastructure Policy, 2020. 1128 Principal Chief Engineer /2021-22/101
6. Revenue Not.- 1/7/1/2021-RD/2525 Revision of ex-gratia payment under 1129 Under Secretary
GDMF Scheme.
7. Science & Technology & Ord.- 219-10-2016/STE-DIR/ Revision of pay scale. 1130 Waste Management /PART/435 Director & ex offi. Jt. Secy.
8. Printing & Stationery — Note
1130 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 2021
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Agriculture Directorate of Agriculture –––
Notification
3/crops & PP/67/CGF/2021-22/D.Agri/399
Sub.: Addendum to the notification of State Sector Scheme "Assistance for Community Farming".
Ref.: 1) Notification No. 3/2/1/CIN/Agron/ CFG/D.Agri/447 dated 1st October, 2018 and published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 28 dated 11th October, 2018.
2) Notification No. 3/2/1/Crops & PP/ Agron/CFG/76 dated 24th June, 2019 and published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 14 dated 4th July, 2019.
ADDENDUM
The following paras are added after para 4(A) x at page 1555 in Notification No. 3/2/1/ CIN/Agron/CFG/D.Agri/447 dated 1st October, 2018 and published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 28 dated 11th October, 2018.
"The Community Farming Groups shall be eligible to create the agricultural infrastructure by availing 'At Source Subsidy' facility. In such cases the subsidy shall be paid to dealer/contractor/agencies who has provided the "At Source subsidy" facility to Community Farming Group provided that the Community Farmers Group pays their share of cost (cost of crating infrastructure minus the eligible subsidy) to dealer/contractor/ agencies and furnish letter of Authority to that effect.
The Community Farming Group has to install/erects Solar power fencing, installation of water pumps, installation of micro irrigation and purchase of machineries from the dealers registered with Directorate of Agriculture and who are willing to provide at source facility for availing the subsidy.
Infrastructure such as digging & construction of well, installation/erection of barbed wire fencing, chain link/wiremesh fencing, construction of stone wall fencing, water storage tank, compost unit, pump house, threshing/dr ying yards, repair/ /construction of non notified internal bund, drainage channels, and other agricultural infrastructure required for cultivation of crops can be created from any dealer/contractor/ /agencies willing to provide facility of at source subsidy."
Other content of notification remains the same. The addendum shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
This issues with approval of the Government and the concurrence of the Finance Department under their U. O. No. 1400079995 dated 4-08-2021.
By order and in the name of the
Governor of Goa.
Nevil Alphonso, Director & ex officio Joint
Secretary (Agriculture).
Tonca-Caranzalem, 10th August, 2021. _________
Notification
3/crops & PP/50/Prom.Of Imp. Tech/ /2021-22/D.Agri/373
Sub.: Amendment to the State Sector Scheme "Promoting Improved Technologies in Food Grain Crops".
Ref.: 1) Notification No. 3/4/Agron/PPG/3- 2(4)/2013-14 D.Agri dated 23-7-2013 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 20 dated 16th August, 2013.
2) Amendment No. 3/4/Agron/PPG /3-2(4)/2013-14/D.Agri/1 dated 15-1-2014 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 43 dated 23rd January, 2014.
3) Amendment No. 3/CIN/Crops/50/ Prom.Tech.in.FoodGrainCrops/2017- -18/489 dated 4-9-2017 published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 24 dated 14th September, 2017.
AMENDMENT
The notification referred above is amended
as below:
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 2021Clause 5(A) is replaced and shall be read
as:
5. Pattern of Assistance.—
(A) Distribution of seed minikits:— In order to evaluate and popularize cultivation of new and improved varieties from Indian Council of Agricultural Research Complex- Goa, Agriculture Universities and Research Institutes or identified by the Department, seed minikits of these varieties will be provided to identified farmers free of cost. The normal size of each minikit shall be 2 kg. for paddy, 1 kg. for pulses, 5 kg. for groundnuts and 0.5 kg. for millers such as finger millet (Nachani), little millets (Vari), foxtail millet (Kongo), etc. Selected farmers shall be provided a maximum of two kits of paddy and pulses at a time depending on willingness of the farmers.
Clause 5. Guidelines and procedure is
replaced and shall he read as:
6. Guidelines and procedure.— The programme will be monitored by Dy. Director of Agriculture incharge of Crops section.
(A) Distribution of seed minikits:— (i) The farmers willing to under take the demonstration of seed minikits shall be identified and covered under the schemes by Zonal Agriculture Officers.
(ii) The concerned Zonal Agriculture Officer will prepare the Utilization Certificate in the standard format along with list of beneficiaries with details of inputs supplied and forward the same to the Directorate of Agriculture.
Branch Manager to the Zonal Agricultural Officer.
(iv) The Zonal Agriculture Officer shall inspect the items and also verify that mat nursery has been raised and give his recommendation and forward the claim to respective District Agriculture Office for sanction.
(v) The District Agricultural Officer will scrutinize the documents and sanction the subsidy if in order.
(C) Incentives to SRI farmers:— (i) The farmers willing to undertake the SRI
demonstration shall be identified and covered under the schemes by Zonal Auriculture Officers.
(ii) The Zonal Agriculture Officer shall inspect the SRI paddy after transplanting and give his recommendation and forward the claim to respective District Agriculture Office for sanction.
(iii) The District Agricultural Officer will scrutinize the documents and sanction the subsidy if in order.
This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Department under their U. O. No. 1400080213 dated 25-07-2021.
This shall come into force with immediate
effect.
By order and in the name of the
Governor of Goa.
Nevil Alphonso, Director & ex officio Joint
Secretary (Agriculture).
Tonca-Caranzalem, 4th August, 2021.
———ttt———
Department of Finance
(B) Incentive for mechanized paddy transplanting:— (i) The applicant will apply with the requisite documents to the concerned Zonal Agriculture Officer.
Revenue & Control Division
—
Notification
(ii) Zonal Agriculture Officer shall verify documents & costs and accord administrative approval for purchase and endorse a copy to Head Office.
12/1/2021-Fin(R&C)/1716
(iii) After purchase, the applicant shall furnish original copies of receipts/purchase invoice or, in case of loan availed from bank, duplicate copy duly attested by Read: (1) Notification No. 12/4/2004/
Fin(R&C) dated 05-8-2005.
(2) Corrigendum No. 12/4/2004/ Fin(R&C)/Part I dated 22-08-2006.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 2021(3) Corrigendum No. 12/4/2004- Fin(R&C)/Part-I dated 22-01-2007.
(4) O.M. No. 12/4/2004-Fin (R&C)/Part-
I dated 12-09-2017.
Government is pleased to enhance the monthly contribution of the State Government from 10% to 14% w.e.f. 01-04-2021 as per the Notification F. No. 1/3/2016-PR dated 31-01-2019 issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi for the eligible employees under the above read Notification at Sr. No. (1).
Arrears w.e.f. 01-04-2021 shall be deposited in Tier I contributions of the eligible employees.
By order and in the name of the
Governor of Goa.
Pranab G. Bhat, Under Secretary, Finance
(R&C).
Porvorim, 11th August, 2021.
regulated by the Office of the Commissioner of Excise, Government of Goa.
This policy applies to all processes and activities related to harvesting, sourcing, juice extraction (of Cashew Apples), its fermentation, distilling, storing, ageing, bottling, marketing information and business practices linked to the distilled alcoholic beverage known as "Feni" and alcoholic products arising from the process, pursuant to the specifications of this Feni Policy.
Furthermore, this Policy establishes the technical specifications and legal requirements for the protection of the GI for Cashew Feni in accordance with the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, Goa Excise Duty Rules, 1964 and GI status application as prevalent from time to time.
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Notification
2/8/2013-Fin(R&C)/1720
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 22 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 (Act No. 5 of 1964), the Government of Goa hereby notifies the "Goa Feni Policy, 2021" as follows:—
Vision Statement: The policy intends to take the real spirit of Goa's Heritage Drink "Feni" to the world and make it renowned globally.
1. Policy Title: Feni Policy, 2021.— This official Feni policy relates to the Heritage Spirit of Goa "Feni". Feni is sometimes also spelt as "Fenny ". This Policy establishes the specifications to be met by those involved in the production chain, industry and trade of Feni and alcoholic products arising from the process, in accordance with the process and products specifically defined. The Feni Policy is a vision document to take Heritage spirit to the world. Feni is an inclusive word encompassing both Cashew Feni and Coconut Feni.
This Feni Policy, 2021 will come into force with immediate effect and would be 1.1. Introduction: In Goa, Feni is made from cashew apple or from coconut nectar. The one prepared from cashew apple juice is called Cashew Feni and the other, prepared from coconut nectar (toddy) is called Coconut Feni. Several families depend upon Feni distillation for their livelihood, making it an impor tant economic activity. Feni is differentiated by the quality, alcohol content, production process, duration of maturation and additions of flavours. The four major stakeholders in the Feni industr y are distillers, bottlers, wholesalers, and retailers. The changes in technology and materials have brought about a change in the usage of traditional methods.
Feni's role in Goan society has not changed over a period because Feni distillation is a tradition and culture rather than a product. Feni is considered synonymous with Goa by tourists from across the world. Cashew Feni was given a Geographical Indicator status in 2007 through the sustained efforts of the Government of Goa and the Goa Cashew Feni Distillers & Bottlers Association.
In 2016, the Government of Goa gave Feni the status of Heritage Spirit, enabling it to be amenable for effective branding exercises. Feni had always been considered part of the OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 2021 Goan culture, and its numerous benefits are promoted by the locals and they feel proud of the heritage drink status given to it.
Given these aspects, regulating the Feni production process and its subsequent sale is of utmost importance. A strong policy will uphold the traditions of Feni as a Goan Heritage Spirit and would result in a positive impact on the stakeholders. This Policy is developed after in-depth deliberations with different stakeholders, witnessing their processes and the prevalent factors of the Feni industry.
1.2. Policy Statement: This Feni Policy, 2020 states the standardized process of Production and Sale of "Feni" and alcoholic products arising from the process.
A process and product certification will be necessary for the use of GI status. The GI Feni will be distinguished, through an approved logo as well as an approved hologram, from the other types of Feni.
2. Definitions.— For the purpose of this
policy, the following definitions shall apply
• "Alcohol proof" means 1.75131 times the ethyl alcohol (ethanol) content in an alcoholic beverage by volume.
• "Distillery" means a premise where Feni and alcoholic product arising from the process is distilled, stored or issued. Distillers may also store the distilled liquor, at a location other than the site of actual distillation, where the stills are set up.
• "Yeast" means unicellular fungi responsible for fermentation to produce alcoholic beverages. Yeast metabolises the fermentable sugars to produce mainly alcohol and carbon dioxide.
• "Alcohol by volume (v/v)" means Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) content in an alcoholic beverage expressed as a percentage of total volume.
• "Authorized Producer" means a licensed manufacturer of Cashew Feni and alcoholic product arising from the process as per the prevailing Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules.
• "Conformity Assessment Board (CAB)" shall mean a committee appointed by the Government under the Chairpersonship of Excise Commissioner for verification of compliance with the specifications set forth in this policy. • "Todap" means the first distillate of the
fermented cashew juice.
• "Urrac" also spelt as "Urrack" means the part distillate obtained during the first phase of the distillation process of Cashew Feni.
• "Feni" means an alcoholic beverage produced by distillation of fermented cashew apple juice or coconut toddy, within the state of Goa.
• "GI Feni" means Feni distilled as per GI status application (Identity No. 120, Certificate No. 105, section 16(1) of Geographical Indication Act, 1999 in respect of Feni falling in Class-33).
• "Grav" means the strength of alcohol measured using the Grav Hydrometer used by the distillers.
• "Maturation or ageing" means allowing certain reactions to develop naturally in appropriate containers over a period of time, thereby giving Feni the
organoleptic qualities previously absent.
3. Local terminology and its meanings.—
Bhaticar: Distiller.
Kazkar/Kazkarin: Male or Females
involved in the production process of Cashew Feni.
Caju: Cashew apple.
Sankallop: De-weeding, clearing
undergrowth at the cashew plantation.
Pantlo: Cane basket to collect
the cashew fruit.
Kanto: A long stick which has thorns on either side to enable the easy picking of the fruit fallen on the ground.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 2021Ghuto: Shed where the stills for
distillation are fixed.
Olanap: Separating the cashew
seed from the fruit.
Kolmbi: This is a rock carved
like a basin having an outlet to collect the juice. This juice is obtained by stomping the cashew apples in the kolmbi.
Malap: Crushing of the cashew fruit.
Nudi: A long jungle vine
which is used to keep the remains of the stomped cashew apples in a circular shape and which is then kept under a heavy stone so that the remaining juice slowly trickles down.
Chumal: Pulp that remains after
extraction of juice.
Pinjrem: A metal cage-like unit used to further extract juices by using a press.
Niro: Cashew nectar.
Kodem: A large earthen vessel
buried underground into which the cashew apple juice is poured and kept to be fermented.
Chool: A fireplace on which the
bhann or the pot for distillation is kept.
Lavnni: The small earthen pot which is connected to the bhann through a hollow pipe (nalli) which condenses the vapours.
Tiketem: A wooden framework on which the lavnni is kept.
Doulo: A wooden ladle used to
pour water over the lavnni to help the condensation of the vapours. This is the traditional method of condensation.
Moren: Lid used to close the
bhann, made out of wood or an earthen pot.
Nalli: A hollow bamboo/
copper pipe connecting the bhann and the lavnni to allow vapours to pass from the bhann to the lavnni.
Roinnechi maathi: Mud from anthills.
Godo: The residues in the
bhann, after the alcohol has evaporated.
Kollso: A pot large enough to
hold around 18-20 bottles of 750 ml. each.
4. Classification.—
Bhann: An Earthen pot or a
copper pot into which the Fermented juice is boiled over the fireplace. It has two openings, one at the top to pour the fermented juice and the other is the one connected to the nalli which is connected to the smaller pot (lavnni) to condense the vapours.
4.1. Categories: 1. Feni – Alcoholic beverage with 18.5 grav/40% v/v upto 19.5 grav/45 % v/v or as specified by relevant authorities from time to time.
2. GI Feni – Alcoholic beverage as specified in GI application from time to time.
3. Urrac – Alcoholic beverage with 14 grav/23% v/v upto 16 grav/30% v/v or as specified by relevant authorities from time to time.
4.2. Sub-categories: 1. Matured Feni: Feni matured in wooden casks for a minimum OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 2021 period of one year from the date of distillation.
2. Botanical Feni: Feni distilled in traditional pot stills in the presence of natural herbs and spices. Only use of natural botanicals shall be permitted.
5. References.— In order to verify the specifications, set forth in this policy, the Official Goa Excise Duty Rules, specifications, procedures and test methods currently in force, or those replacing them, will apply. As per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the rules therein, the sample "Feni" is included in the Distilled Alcoholic Beverages Standards and falls under Country Spirits (Distilled). Test methods as specified by FDA/ FSSAI from time to time, are to be used for certification.
A non-exhaustive list of references of regulations and test methods to be followed are listed below for measuring specific contents as indicated in the Standards to be applied for certification of Feni and alcoholic product arising from the process.
• Food Safety and Standards (Packaging
and Labelling) Regulations, 2011 for:
i. Commercial information of quantity
statement on the label.
ii. Hygiene and health practices for the processing of foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
iii. Alcoholic beverages - health specifications, Health and commercial labelling. • Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages Standards) Regulations, 2016: Alcoholic beverages - Naming, labelling and specifications.
• Alcoholic beverages - Determination of alcohol content: Manual of methods for analysis of Alcoholic Beverages.
• Alcoholic beverages - Determination of direct reducing sugars and total sugars- Test methods: Manual of methods for analysis of Alcoholic Beverages.
• Alcoholic Beverages - Determination of esters, aldehydes, methanol and higher alcohols (fuel oils) – Test methods: Manual of methods for analysis of Alcoholic Beverages.
• Alcoholic Beverages - Determination of furfural: Manual of methods for analysis of Alcoholic Beverages.
6. Product specifications.— Feni and alcoholic product arising from the process covered under this policy shall comply with the specifications by FDA/FSSAI/GI Status application from time to time.
6.1. Physical characteristics:
6.1.1. Colour: Feni and Urrac are colourless
clear liquors.
When matured in wooden barrels Feni
attains a golden-brown tint.
6.1.2. Aroma: Feni has a fruity, pleasant, strong aroma of cashew apples with a predominant flavour of the botanicals used if spiced.
Urrac has a fresh fruity and lighter aroma
compared to Feni.
7. Process specification.— The process specification includes specifications for Cashew fruit collection, juice extraction, Fermentation, Distillation, Product Storage, Maturation, Bottling, Labelling and Selling.
7.1. Cashew Fruit: The cashew tree's fruit is called 'Caju' cashew apple with the kidney- shaped cashew nut attached to it. With high levels of sugar (upto 14%) and its characteristic rapid fermentation, it makes for a good distilling agent.
Any variety of cashew apple grown anywhere may be used to extract juice to make Feni. The cashew apple used to make Feni must be fully ripe and fallen naturally from the tree.
For making GI Feni, cashew apples grown within the geographical limits specified under GI application must be used.
7.2. Sourcing and Harvesting Cashew Apples: A ripe cashew apple fallen from the tree shall be used for making Feni, after removing the nut by a process called "olanap". The Kanto, a wooden stick with a nail-like protrusion at one end, is traditionally OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 2021 used to pick the fallen apples and collect them into baskets. The cashews shall be collected as per the rules and regulations specified by the Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules or as approved by the CAB from time to time.
These cashews shall be transported in food grade storage containers or in vehicles lined with plastic sheets to ensure hygiene and avoid contamination of the fruit.
7.2.1. Regulation: Collection of apples shall be done in a plastic bucket, woven basket, cane basket (patlom) or stainless-steel buckets/containers. Tools made of corrosive metals shall not be used for picking/ collection/transpor-tation of the cashew apples.
7.3. Juice extraction: The juice shall be extracted using the following methods or combinations thereof:
A. Traditional stomping methods like "malap", where cashew apples are crushed by the use of feet on a "kolombi" may be used to extract juice. Heavy stone may be used to extract the juice from "chumal" using methods such as "nudi" or "pinjrem". Hygiene must be maintained by the washing of the feet with any suitable disinfectant prior to crushing with feet.
B. Mechanised Methods may include any of the tools as approved by the CAB such as Pneumatic Press, Stainless steel electric crusher, Stainless steel press, Balloon press for juice extraction. The stainless steel used in such equipment should comply with FSSAI, FDA regulations from time to time. All tools and equipment used for crushing and extracting juice must be washed and hygiene must be maintained af ter processing every batch of fruit.
7.3.1. Regulation: The licence for the manufacture of liquor from cashew juice is granted as per the current rules applicable in the Goa Excise Act. Only Stainless Steel (complying with FSSAI, FDA regulations) crushers/shredders/extractors should be used in a method where metal is used to extract juice. Any other new method that is used for juice extraction must be certified by the CAB.
7.4. Fermentation: Fermentation should be only through the naturally occurring yeast present in the cashew apple or as stated in the GI application status from time to time.
Fermentation of the juice must be carried out in the hygienic and safe conditions using any of the following only:
1. Earthen pots ("Kodem");
2. Food grade plastic containers;
3. Tank using ceramic/glazed tiles;
4. Stainless steel containers (complying
with FSSAI, FDA regulations);
5. Any other container not specified above and is safe and hygienic with a written approval from the CAB.
7.4.1. Regulation: No additives are permitted to aid fermentation. Fermentation should be done using earthen pots, tanks with glazed tiles, food grade plastic drums or stainless-steel vats complying with FSSAI, FDA regulations.
7.5. Distillation: The only ingredient to be used is the fermented juice of crushed cashew apples. The process of distillation is broadly categorized into Traditional, Semi- traditional and Mechanized methods.
A. Traditional: The first distillation requires the fermented juice to be transferred to the copper pot (bhann). The copper pot is heated by use of firewood so that the liquid boils. During distillation, this vapour travels up the outlet towards the top of the Bhann and through a conduit made of bamboo or copper (nalli) to a smaller ear then pot, which is the condenser (lavnni). The lavnni is cooled by constantly pouring water or immersing the lavnni in cold water container (kodem). This condenses the alcohol to yield a distillate called todap which has a concentration of about 14-16 grav in strength. Urrac is a part distillate of the 'todap' and is consumed traditionally in summer. The second distillation involves a mix of the todap (first distillate) with another batch of fermented juice using the OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 2021 same distillation process. The ratio of this mix is variable. This leads to a double distilled Feni of around 18-20 grav strength. An earthen pot, a non-corrosive metal or a food-grade plastic container shall be used to collect the condensed alcohol from the Laavni.
B. Semi-traditional: In the semi- traditional method, the Nalli is replaced by a copper coil which is submerged in a large water tank. The alcohol vapours rise through the still and are collected in liquid form after passing through the copper coil enclosed in the water-cooled condenser. An earthen pot, a non-corrosive metal container or a food-grade plastic container shall be used to collect the condensed alcohol from the coil. Traditional firewood furnaces are sometimes replaced with kerosene/diesel stoves or steam as the heating source for distillation. However, the use of kerosene must be avoided at all times.
C. Mechanized: In this process, the entire distillation is mechanised using an industrial pot still. Other new methods may be used for distillation, with a prior approval of the CAB.
For GI Feni, the distillation method to be used must be as specified in the GI. Addition of spices to Feni may be done at the time of distillation by adding them in requisite quantities into the bhann to prepare spiced Feni. The type and quantum of spices used during distillation create different variants of spiced Feni.
7.5.1. Regulation: 1. Use of Earthen, Copper or Stainless-Steel pots (complying with FSSAI, FDA regulations) for stills are allowed. Use of any other material for distillation is not permitted.
2. Use of only Copper Coils is permitted for condensation in semi-traditional or mechanised methods.
7.6. Storing, Ageing, Mixing: A. Storing: Storing is also known as resting. Feni shall be stored in Garrafão's (glass container), food-grade plastic container, ceramic jars/ containers, wooden casks or in non-corrosive metal containers as specified by FSSAI/FDA. Any other material not specified above may be used to store Feni, only with prior approval from the CAB.
a. In the case of Urrac the shelf life is limited and should not be stored and sold post it's shelf life as notified by the excise department from time to time.
B. Ageing: Ageing is also known as maturing. Only casks made of wood shall be used for maturing. The minimum maturing period shall be one year from the date of distillation. During maturation, some Feni is lost due to evaporation (Angels share). An evaporation allowance shall be permitted.
C. Mixing: Blending is not permitted; however, the mixing of Feni of different strengths is permitted to bring the spirit to the specified alcohol strength before bottling.
The distilled liquor needs to be kept in a bonded warehouse under double lock system, one key of which shall be retained by the licensee and the other by the Excise Guard of the area. The strength of liquor produced shall not exceed 25 degrees under proof (43% v/v).
7.6.1. Regulation: Storage shall be in glass jars, stainless steel vessels, food grade plastic drums, wooden barrels, or ceramic jars. The licensed manufacturer must keep a register containing the following particulars or as specified by the competent authorities and submit to the respective Taluka Excise Station:
(i) Name of the cashew grove if any
(ii) Name of the owner or tenant of the
cashew grove
(iii) Registration number of the grove
(iv) The quantity of cashew juice
received from cashew grove
(v) Quantity and strength of liquor
produced in respect of each grove.
7.7. Bottling: Bottling shall be done in glass bottles or as permitted by the regulatory authorities from time to time. However, for GI Feni, only glass bottles are permitted.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 2021The Feni bottler shall demonstrate, always, that the product has not been adulterated between its bulk delivery and final bottling. For such purposes, bottling activities shall be subject to the following guidelines:
1. The alcoholic content shall be monitored during the distillation process to ensure that the Feni is of the required alcoholic strength. A certificate certifying the strength of alcohol in the Feni produced shall be given by the distiller to the bottler at the time of sale.
2. In case of Feni labelled as Matured Feni, the bottler shall give a declaration to the concerned excise officer on the quantity of Feni and the period for which he chooses to age the same, minimum period being one year from the date of distillation. He/she shall also declare the territory within which such Feni shall be aged.
3. If transportation of Feni in bulk is involved, the same shall be governed by extant procedures approved by the Excise Department.
4. The Bottling maybe done in bottles ranging from 50 ml (miniature) to one litre in volume. The bottling plant shall be governed by regulations of specified authorities granting a license to bottle Feni.
5. The distillers or bottlers must use the Grav Hydrometer or Gay Lusaac Alcoholmeter to measure the strength of Cashew Feni or any other instruments of measurement as specified by relevant authorities.
6. The strength of bottled Cashew Feni shall be enforced by the specified authority.
Classifi- Hydrometer Alcohol- Calibrated cation (Grav) @ meter @ 29°C
of 20° C (Gay Lusaac) (Alc % v/v)
Distillate @ 15° C
Cashew 18.5 - 19.5 45.5 - 49.5 40 - 45.5 Feni Urrac 14 - 16 27 - 34.5 23 - 30
7.8. Sampling: The Authorized Producers and bottlers shall maintain continuous quality control through their own infrastructure or through contracting the ser vices of conformity assessment agencies accredited and approved pursuant to the Law, such as certification agencies, testing laboratories and/or verification units.
7.9. Test methods and verification: Verification of compliance with the specifications set forth in this policy, shall take place through CAB as follows:
7.9.1. Process Certification: The Processes used for producing Cashew Feni (inclusive of crushing, fermenting and distilling) shall be certified for compliance by CAB. This certification shall be mandatory for all the businesses applying for GI license.
7.9.2. Product Certification: The Product Certification for the purpose of certifying the contents of Feni and alcoholic product arising from the process shall be given by the Authorized Agency of the Government such as FSSAI/FDA and shall be in adherence to the specifications as notified by them from time to time.
7.10. Marketing: The authorized producer and approved bottler of Feni and alcoholic product arising from the process shall keep records of the number of litres produced and/ or bottled daily, specifying the brands under which the product is being marketed, and shall make such records available to the Certification Body/Excise Authorities as and when demanded.
The approved bottler shall comply with the labelling requirements set forth in this Policy without prejudice to compliance with the requirements imposed by the laws of the country to which the product is exported, if applicable.
A person shall not label, package, sell, advertise or promote any drink as GI Feni if it is not Feni as per the GI application from time to time.
7.11. Labelling: Labelling of Feni and alcoholic product arising from the process should be as per regulations laid down by FSSAI/FDA and Legal Meteorology Department from time to time.
The GI Feni shall have the GI hologram & logo on the label af ter receiving the necessary certification.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 20217.12. Sales: The licence for manufacture covers the right to sell the liquor as per the prevailing Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules.
7.13. Licensing: The Feni licensing shall be as per the rules and regulations laid down under Goa Excise Duty Act and Rules from time to time. However, the parties who wish to apply under GI status may do so separately. Product and Process Certification from CAB shall be mandatory. Only those who are licensed shall be considered for such certification. Only those who receive the certificates shall be allowed to use the GI logo and/or hologram on the labels.
8. GI Feni.— All the organisations who have applied for GI Feni shall comply with all the processes as mentioned in the GI application form. Wherever the GI application is silent on any of the processes or use of tools, the Feni policy provisions for the same shall apply.
9. Appellation.— An appellate authority may be formed/specified to settle grievances with respect to the Feni trade.
10. Support for promoting feni.— Since this exotic "Heritage of Goa" is acknowledged at the International level through the Geographical Indication status, an effort is required at all levels to promote "Feni", in local, national and international markets. Following is the illustrative list of the support needed for the above purpose.
a. Local support in terms of creating awareness about the product, its benefits and its cultural ethos. This can be done through specific events, campaigns and overall presence in the tourism calendar of events in Goa.
b. The Cultural and Traditional Ethos of Feni should also be promoted nationally through appropriate channels of communication used in the Tourism Promotion of Goa.
c. The Culture and Tradition of Feni distillation should find a place in the International Tourism Events where the Goa Pavilion on Tourism is exhibited. This will bring Feni closer to the world market and also improve its presence across internationally.
By order and in the name of the
Governor of Goa.
Pranab G. Bhat, Under Secretary, Finance
(R&C).
Porvorim, 12th August, 2021.
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Department of General Administration
— Notification
23/1/87-GA&C (Vol. VI)/1532
In exercise of the powers conferred by article 166 of the Constitution of India and all other powers enabling him in this behalf, the Governor of Goa hereby makes the rules so as to further amend the Business of the Government of Goa (Allocation) Rules, 1987, as follows, namely:—
1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Business of the Government of Goa (Allocation) (Forty- first Amendment) Rules, 2021.
(2) They shall come into force on the date
of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Amendment of Schedule.— In the Schedule appended to the Business of the Government of Goa (Allocation) Rules, 1987,
(I) at serial number 8, under the heading
"Department for Finance",—
(a) in clause III, item (k) shall be
omitted.
(b) in clause IV, after item (i), the following item shall be inserted, namely:—
"(j) Purchase of vehicle."
(c) clause V shall be omitted.
(II) at serial number 16, under the heading "Department of Industries, Trade and Commerce", clause (j) shall be omitted.
(III) at serial number 16A, under the heading "Department of Handicraft, Textile and Coir", after clause (a), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:—
"(b) Goa Handicrafts Rural Small Scale
Industrial Development Corporation".
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 2021(IV) after serial number 51, the following
shall be inserted, namely:—
"52. Department of Public Private
Partnership"
(a) Policy matters pertaining to
Public Private Partnership projects;
(b) Matters related to Bid documents of Public Private Partnership projects;
(c) Handholding other departments in Public Private Partnership projects; (d) Monitoring Public Private
Partnership projects;
(e) Matters relating to Asset
Monetization;
(f) Co-ordination with Government of India in the matters relating to Public Private Partnership;
(g) Any other matter relating to
Public Private Partnership; (h) Convention centre; (i) Any other Public Private Partnership projects as may be decided by the Government.
By order and in the name of the
Governor of Goa.
Shripad Arlekar, Under Secretary (GA-II).
Porvorim, 11th August, 2021.
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Department of Personnel
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Notification
1/11/2020-PER
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Goa hereby makes the following rules to regulate the recruitment to the Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post, in the Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour, Government of Goa, namely:—
1. Short title, application and commence- ment.— (1) These rules may be called the Government of Goa, Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour, Group 'C', Non- Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post, Recruitment Rules, 2021.
(2) They shall apply to the post specified in column (1) of the Schedule to these rules (hereinafter called as the "said Schedule").
(3) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Number, classification and level in the pay matrix.— The number of posts, classification of the said post and level in the pay matrix attached thereof shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the said Schedule:
Provided that the Government may vary the number of posts as specified in column (2) of the said Schedule from time to time subject to exigencies of work.
3. Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications.— The method of recruitment to the said post, age limit, qualifications and other matters connected therewith shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.
4. Disqualification.— No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living or who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment to the service:
Provided that the Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.
5. Power to relax.— 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 with respect to any class or category of persons.
6. Saving.— Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government from time to time in that regard.
By order and in the name of the
Governor of Goa.
Maya Pednekar, Under Secretar y
(Personnel-I).
Porvorim, 11th August, 2021.
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Department of Public Works
—
Notification
22-24/PWD/PCE-EO/2021-22/101
Goa Telecom Infrastructure Policy, 2020
Whereas, the Government vide Notification No. 22-24/PWD/PCE-EO/2020-21/20 dated 14-08-2020 implemented the Goa Telecom Infrastructure Policy, 2020 to encourage establishment of modem telecommunication infrastructure and ensure good quality internet across Goa, especially remote and hilly areas as defined in the policy.
And whereas, considering the need of internet in the rural areas for online education and other services, Government hereby decreases the Government land usage charges for erection of Mobile Towers in rural areas, as prescribed at Annexure-B under Goa Telecom Infrastructure Policy, 2020 from the existing 50% of the rates mentioned at Sl. No. (d) and (e) to 25% and a special concessional rate of 10%, for 60 months, will be applicable for the mobile towers commissioned before 30th June, 2022.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
U. P. Parsekar, Principal Chief Engineer & ex officio Addl. Secretary (PWD).
11th August, 2021.
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Department of Revenue
—
Notification
1/7/1/2021-RD/2525
Read: 1. Order dated 19/1/2001-RD (GDF) dated 3rd July, 2001 published in Extraordinary Official Gazette, Series I No. 15 dated 12th July, 2001.
2. Notification No. 19/1/2001-RD dated 3rd February, 2008 published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 50, Government of Goa.
Government of Goa is pleased to partially revise items and norms of assistance in ex-gratia payment for repair of houses under the Goa Disaster Management Fund Scheme with immediate effect and is hereby circulated for information and necessary action as under:—
Items Sr. No.
1 2
2. Ex-gratia payment for repair of houses:
(a) Fully/Severely damaged (to be rebuilt)
(i) Pucca Houses (ii) Kutcha Houses (b) Partially damaged
(i) Pucca Houses (ii) Kutcha Houses Revised Norms of Expenditure for Assistance from GDMFS
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Rs. 2,00,000/- per house. Rs. 1,00,000/- per house.
Rs. 50,000/- per house. Rs. 20,000/- per house.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Isha M. Sawant, Under Secretary (Revenue-II).
9th August, 2021.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 2021Notification
26/13/2016-RD/4012
The following draf t Rules which the
Government of Goa proposes to make in
exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 199 of the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 (Act No. 9 of
1969), so as to amend the Goa, Daman and
Diu Land Revenue (Inspection, Search and
Supply of Copies of Land Records) Rules,
1969, are hereby pre-published as required by sub-section (3) of section 199 of the said
Code for information of the persons likely to
be affected thereby and notice is hereby given
that the said draft Rules shall be taken into
consideration by the Government after expiry
of a period of fifteen days from the date of
publication of this Notification in the Official
Gazette.
All objections and/or suggestions to the
said draft Rules may be forwarded to the
Secretary (Revenue) to the Government of
Goa, Revenue Department, Secretariat,
Porvorim, Goa, before the expiry of the said
period of fifteen days so that they may be
taken into consideration at the time of
finalization of the said draft Rules.
DRAFT RULES
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub- sections (1) and (2) of section 199 of the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 (Act 9 of 1969) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Government of Goa hereby makes the following rules so as to further amend the Goa, Daman and Diu Land Revenue (Inspection, Search and Supply of copies of Land Record) Rules, 1969, namely:—
1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Goa, Daman and Diu Land Revenue (Inspection, Search and Supply of Copies of Land Records) (Amendment) Rules, 2021.
(2) They shall come into force on the date
of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Amendment of rule 8.— In rule 8 of the
Goa, Daman and Diu Land Revenue
(Inspection, Search and Supply of Copies of
Land Records) Rules, 1969 (hereinaf ter
referred to as the "principal Rules"), after
the first proviso, the following proviso shall
be inserted, namely:—
"Provided further that copy or extract of
the computerised record, map or plan may
be issued online without any certification,
and such computer generated copy or
extract shall be valid copy or extract of the
record issued under these rules."
3. Amendment of rule 8A.— In rule 8 A of
the principal Rules, for the words "Digitally
signed", the words "a Digitally signed or
computer generated", shall be substituted.
4. Amendment of rule 11.— In rule 11 of
the principal Rules, the following proviso shall
be inserted, namely:—
"Provided that if a copy or extract of the
computerised record, map or plan is issued
online, a computer generated endorsement
to be made in the following form:—
The record is computer generated on ...
[Date and time] … as per ….[online
reference number]. This record is valid
without any signature.
5. Amendment of rule 12.— In rule 12 of
the principal Rules, for the expression
"certified copies of records shall be pre-paid
in cash", the expression "certified, digitally
signed or computer generated copy" shall
be substituted.
6. Amendment of Schedule.— In Schedule
A to the principal Rules, OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 21 19TH AUGUST, 2021 (i) against serial numbers (4), (10), (25), (26) and (27) for the words "digitally signed", the words "digitally signed or computer generated", shall be substituted.
(ii) against serial number 5, for the word "cer tified", the expression "cer tified digitally signed or computer generated", shall be inserted.
By order and in the name of the Governor
of Goa.
Sudin A. Natu, Under Secretary (Revenue-I).
Porvorim, 16th August, 2021.
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Department of Science and Technology and Waste Management
— Order
219-10-2016/STE-DIR/PART/435
Read Order (1) No. 219-10-2016/STE-DIR/ PART/768 dated 17-11-2018.
(2) No. 219-10-2016/STE-DIR/ PART/769 dated 17-11-2018.
The Government is pleased to revise pay scale in column No. 3 corresponding to the post of Dy. Director (Technical) in the table of order (1) and (2) read in preamble, notified in the Official Gazette Series I No. 35 dated 29th November, 2018, from existing "PB-3, 15600-39100+5400 G.P. Level-10" to PB-3, 15600-39100+6600 G.P. Level-11 with immediate effect.
This issues with the approval of the Government vide U.O. No. 308 dated 18-05-2021 and concurrence of Finance (R&C) Department vide U. O. No. 1400080131 dated 09-08-2021.
By order and in the name of the Governor
of Goa.
Levinson J. Martins, Director & ex officio
Joint Secretary (S&T&WM).
Porvorim, 10th August, 2021.
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Department of Printing and Stationery
Government Printing Press
— Note
In Official Gazette, Series I No. 20 dated 12-8-2021 at page No. 1044, under Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Notification No. DCS/S/Ker/PF/2021- -22/171, on fourth line, the date may be corrected to read as "01-08-2021" instead of "01-06-2021".
All other contents of the Notification
remains the same.
Dy. Director (Tech) Govt. Printing Press.
www.goaprintingpress.gov.in
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