Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2021-23
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 13th May, 2021 (Vaisakha 23, 1943) SERIES II No. 7 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
Note:- There are four Extraordinary issues to the
Official Gazette, Series II No. 6 dated 06-05-2021
as follows:—
(1) Extraordinary dated 07-05-2021 from pages
108 to 110 regarding Orders from Department
of Home & Department of Public Health.
(2) Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 10-05-2021 from pages 111 to 112 regarding Order from Department of Commercial Taxes.
(3) Extraordinary (No. 3) dated 12-05-2021 from
pages 113 to 114 regarding Notifications &
Order from Department of Finance &
Department of Public Health.
(4) Extraordinary (No. 4) dated 12-05-2021 from
pages 115 to 116 regarding Notification from
Goa Legislature Secretariat.
Sr. Name of the officer Date of Date of joining in lifting of No. regular service probation
as subject matter period
specialist (Home Science)
1. Kum. Geeta S. 30-03-2017 29-03-2019
Velingkar
By order and in the name of the Governor of
Goa.
Nevil Alphonso, Director & ex officio Joint
Secretary (Agriculture).
Tonca-Caranzalem, 28th April, 2020.
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Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services
Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services __
Order
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Agriculture
Directorate of Agriculture __
No. 2-14-93-AH/Part-IV/2021-22/493
Read: No. 2-14-93-AH/Part-IV/2020-21/5386 dated
15-12-2020.
Order
No. 8/88/2021-22/D.Agri/129
On the recommendation of the Goa Public Service
Commission vide their letter No. COM/II/12/2(1)/
/2020/710 dated 26-10-2020, the probation period of
Kum. Geeta Velingkar, Subject Matter Specialist
(Home Science) Group 'A' Gazetted in the pay scale
of PB-III Rs. 15,600-39,100 + Rs. 5400/- Grade Pay
(Level 10 of 7th Pay Commission) of this Directorate
have been lifted, as she has satisfactorily completed
the probation period as shown below:
On the recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission as conveyed vide their letter No. COM/I/5/3(1)/2020/721 dated 29-10-2020, the Government of Goa is pleased to appoint Dr. Zinnia Steffanie Marcelo to the post of "Veterinary Officer" Group 'B' Gazetted in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Panaji, Goa on regular basis in the pay scale of PB-2: Rs. 9,300- -34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600/- plus 20% NPA (Level-7 of the 7th Pay Commission) and other allowances as applicable.
Her appointment will take effect from the date of her joining the post. Her character and antecedents has been verified by the District OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 13TH MAY, 2021 Magistrate North Goa and she has been declared medically fit by the Medical Board, Goa Medical College, Bambolim. Upon joining the service she shall be posted at Veterinar y Dispensar y, Dharbandora with additional charge of Ante Mortem Cell, GMCL, Usgao.
She shall draw her salary against the vacant post due to retirement on superannuation of Dr. Prakash M. Rane, Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Dispensary, Dharbandora under Budget Head Demand No. 65 "2403–Animal Husbandry, 00–, 001–Direction & Administration, 01–Direction, 01–Salaries."
The above officer shall be on probation for a period of 2 years from the date of joining the post.
By order and in the name of the Governor of
Goa.
Dr. Agostinho Misquita, Director & ex officio
Joint Secretary (AH).
Panaji, 30th April, 2021.
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Department of Co-operation
Office of the Registrar of Co-operative Societies __
Order
The above officer shall be on probation period for a period of 2 years from the date of joining the post.
By order and in the name of the Governor of
Goa.
Dr. Agostinho Misquita, Director & ex officio
Joint Secretary (AH).
Panaji, 30th April, 2021.
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No. 2121/Circulars/TSII/RCS/53
Sub.: Constitution of Board of Management (BoM) in Urban Co-operative Credit Societies; Multi- Purpose Societies and V. K. S. S. Societies having Credit Counters.
Order
No. 2-14-93-AH/Part-IV/2021-22/494
Read: No. 2-14-93-AH/Part-IV/2020-21/5387 dated
15-12-2020.
On the recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission as conveyed vide their letter No. COM/I/5/3(1)/2020/721 dated 29-10-2020, the Government of Goa is pleased to appoint Dr. Ellette Fronia Da Gama to the post of "Veterinary Officer" Group 'B' Gazetted in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Panaji, Goa on regular basis in the pay scale of PB-2: Rs. 9,300- -34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600/- plus 20% NPA (Level-7 of the 7th Pay Commission) and other allowances as applicable.
Her appointment will take effect from the date of her joining the post. Her character and antecedents has been verified by the District Magistrate North Goa and she has been declared medically fit by the Medical Board, Goa Medical College, Bambolim. Upon joining the service she shall be posted at Veterinary Hospital Mapusa.
She shall draw her salary against the newly created post vide Order No. 8-2(47)/18-19/4420 dated 17-10-2018 under Budget Head Demand No. 65 "2403–Animal Husbandry, 00–, 101–Veterinary Services and Animal Health, 06–Veterinar y Dispensaries and Hospitals, 01–Salaries."
The Government in exercise of powers vested in it under Section 68 of Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001 and to secure the proper management of business and for preventing the affairs of the society being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of the members, or of the depositors or the Creditors thereof, issues directions to constitute Board of Management (BoM) in Urban Co-operative Credit Societies; Multi-Purpose Societies and V. K. S. S. Societies having Credit Counters (for brevity "Such Societies") having deposits more than 100.00 crores.
Such Societies shall constitute a BoM by making
suitable amendments in their bye-laws. The BoM shall comprise of persons with special knowledge and practical experience in banking to facilitate professional management and focused attention to the business of the society and other related policies through appropriate amendments to their bye-laws,
in accordance with the enclosed guidelines as annexed at Annex-I by following the due process. While constituting the BoM, the Board of Directors (BoD) of such societies shall carry out a process of due diligence to determine the suitability of the person for appointment as the member of the BoM,
based upon qualification, expertise, track record, integrity and other 'fit and proper' criteria as set out in Appendix I. Similar process of due diligence shall be carried out for determining the suitability of a candidate for appointment as CEO. For this purpose, these societies shall obtain declaration-cum-
-undertaking from the proposed member of BoM/CEO OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 13TH MAY, 2021 in the format enclosed to the guidelines in
Appendix II. The process of due diligence shall also be undertaken at the time of renewal of appointment.
Such societies with deposit size of Rs. 100.00 crore and above shall constitute BoM which will also be a mandatory requirement for allowing such societies to expand their area of operation and open new branches.
Further, as per the guidelines annexed herewith, such societies having deposit size of Rs. 100.00 crore with its area confined to entire State of Goa shall obtain prior approval of Registrar of Co-operative Societies for appointment of CEO. In this connection, it is advised that such societies shall approach the Registrar of Co-operative Societies for approval at least three months prior to the end of tenure of the incumbent CEO. The societies shall submit the proposal for appointment of CEO along with the declaration-cum-undertaking of the CEO designate as per Appendix II of these guidelines along with the list of supporting documents as given in Annex II.
Such societies having its area of operation confined to the jurisdiction of one zonal office shall approach the concerned Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies for the requisite approval in the similar manner mentioned above. Registrar/ /Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies reserves the right to seek additional information/ /documents, if deemed necessary.
Such societies shall make suitable amendments to their bye-laws, with the approval of the General Body and Registrar of Co-operative Societies to provide for constitution of BoM, in addition to the BoD. Such societies shall also be required to submit an annual return furnishing details of the members of the BoM as per the format given in Annex III as on December 31 each year, within 15 days of the end of the period to the respective Registering Authority.
It is enjoined upon all the concern societies to scrupulously follow the above directives while managing their financial/Administrative affairs.
This is issued with the approval of the
Government.
By order and in the name of the Governor
of Goa.
Arvind B. Khutkar, Registrar & ex officio Joint
Secretary (Co-op. Societies).
Panaji, 6th April, 2021.
Annex-I
Guidelines on Board of Management for Urban Co-operative Credit Societies; Multi-Purpose Societies and V.K.S.S. Societies having Credit Counters having deposits more than 100.00 crores.
These guidelines are issued under section 68 of
the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001.
1. Introduction:
The Reserve Bank of India have issued guidelines on the Board or Management for Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks with deposit size of 100.00 crores and above. The main purpose of issuing these guidelines was to have dual control and to about improvement in the functioning of Urban Co-operative Credit Banks. After assessing the said guidelines the Government have arrived to the conclusion that such guidelines are required to be implemented in toto to all the Urban Co-operative Credit Societies; Multi-Purpose Societies and V. K. S. S. Societies having Credit Counters having deposits (for brevity "Such Societies") more than 100.00 crores.
2. Objectives:
Under the present legal framework, the Board of Directors of Urban Co-operative Credit Societies; Multi-Purpose Societies and V.K.S.S. Societies having Credit Counters perform both the executive and supervisory roles and has the responsibility to oversee the functioning of these societies as the Co- operative Societies as well as compliances of statutory requirements. Since such societies are accepting huge funds from its members and depositors, it is imperative that a separate mechanism be put in place to protect the interests of such members and depositors. Accordingly, it is proposed to implement a Board of Management consisting of members with special knowledge and practical experience in banking to facilitate professional management as emphasized by the 97th Constitutional Amendment.
3. Constitution of Board of Management (BoM):
There shall be a Board of Management (BoM) in every such societies with deposit size of Rs. 100 crore and above in addition to the Board of Directors. BoM shall be constituted by the Board of Directors (BoD) of such societies within a period of one year from the date of this order. In addition to the functions as furnished in Para 4 below, the BoD, may delegate such powers as deemed necessary for the proper functioning of such societies. For such societies constitution BoM shall be a mandatory condition for opening of new branches/expansion of area of operation.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 13TH MAY, 20214. Functions of Board of Management:
The BoM shall exercise oversight over the banking related functions of such societies assist the BoD on formulation of the policy and any other related matters specifically delegated to it by the Board for proper functioning of such societies. The functions of the BoM shall include the following:
i. Rendering expert advice on all proposals being put up to the Board or any Committee of the Board for sanction of loans,
ii. Recommending action for recovery of NPAs, One Time Settlement or Compromise Settlement and assisting the Board in monitoring the same,
iii. Overseeing the management of funds and
borrowings in such societies,
iv. Recommending proposals for investment of such societies funds as per the board approved policy,
v. Oversight on internal controls and systems and
risk management in such societies,
vi. Exercising oversight on implementation of computerisation, technology adoption and other incidental issues in such societies,
vii. Overseeing internal audit and inspection
functions including compliance,
viii. Oversight on complaint redressal system,
ix. Assisting the Board in formulation of policies as stipulated Section 62 of Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001,
x. Any other responsibility as may be delegated
to it by the BoD.
NB: In the event where the BoD differs with the recommendations of BoM, it shall do so by recording, in writing, the reasons thereof.
5. Size of BoM: The BoM (excluding CEO) shall have a minimum of three members. The maximum number of members in BoM shall not exceed seven. The CEO would be a non-voting member.
6. Qualifications of Members of BoM:
(i) All the members of BoM shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of one or more of the following matters, namely:-
, a. Accountancy
b. Agriculture and rural economy c. Banking d. Co-operation
e. Economics f. Finance
g. Law h. Small scale industry
i. Information Technology j. Any other subject, which would, in opinion of the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, be useful to such societies.
(ii) The members of BoM shall at all times satisfy the 'Fit and Proper' Criteria as furnished in Appendix I.
(iii) Members of the BoM may be drawn from the members of the Board of Directors provided they meet the criteria specified. However, not more than 50 per cent of the BoM members shall be from BoD. Under all circumstances, BoM shall have at least two members from outside the BoD.
(iv) A member of BoM can be appointed in more than one such societies, subject to a maximum of three, provided that there is no overlapping in area of operation.
(v) Any disqualification prescribed for member of a BoD under Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001 will also apply to a member of a BoM.
7. Meetings of BoM:
BoM may hold meetings at such periodicity as deemed necessary. The Chairman of the BoM may be elected by the members of BoM from amongst themselves or appointed by the BoD. Under no circumstances the Chairman of the BoD shall be appointed as Chairman of the BoM and every such societies shall maintain proper record of the minutes of the meeting and the same shall be put up to BoD. The quorum for the meeting shall be two-third of the total members of BOM.
8. Sitting fees:
Members of BoM may be paid allowance/sitting fees for their services as may be provided for in the bye-laws of such societies or with the approval of BoD.
9. Tenure of BoM:
The tenure of BoM shall be co-terminus with the
tenure of BoD.
10. Functions of Board of Directors:
The BoD is responsible for the general direction and control of such societies. They will continue to look after all the administrative functions as spelt out in the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001. BoD will continue to be the apex policy setting body and constitute various committees of the Board including the Board of Management to assist the OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 13TH MAY, 2021 Board in carrying out its responsibilities. It will delegate powers to the various committees as considered appropriate. BoD may ensure that there are no conflicts in powers delegated to the Committees of the Board and BoM. The CEO of such societies may be appointed by the Board and who shall be a person meeting the 'fit and proper' criteria as prescribed in Appendix I. Such societies having deposits of Rs. 100 and above crore shall obtain prior approval of Registrar of Co-operative Societies for appointment of CEO.
11. Functions of CEO
The CEO shall be under the general superintendence, direction and control of the BoD and exercise such powers and discharge such functions as may be delegated by the BoD. He/she shall be an ex-officio member of the BoD and also the BoM.
12. Registrar's powers over BoM and CEO
Registrar of Co-operative Societies shall have powers to remove any member of BoM and/or the CEO if the person is found to be not meeting the criteria prescribed in these guidelines or acting in a manner detrimental to the interests of such societies or its depositors or both. The BoD shall seek concurrence from Registrar of Co-operative Societies before removing any member of the BoM/accepting the resignation tendered by any member of the BoM. Registrar of Co-operative Societies shall also have powers to supersede the BoM if the functioning of BoM is found unsatisfactory. After removal of the member of BoM or CEO or supersession of BoM, BoD shall appoint a new member or CEO or constitute a new BoM as the case may be within a period of three months. As an interim arrangement, BoD may carry out the functions of BoM.
13. Amendments to bye-laws
Such societies shall make suitable amendments to their bye-laws, with the approval of the General Body and Registrar of Co-operative Societies to provide for constitution of BoM, in addition to the BoD.
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Annex-II
List of Documents
1. Covering Letter by Urban Co-operative Credit Societies; Multi-Purpose Societies and V.K.S.S. Societies having Credit Counters having deposits more than 100.00 crores submitting the application for approval of appointment of CEO duly signed by the authorised signatory with society's seal.
2. Declaration and Undertaking by CEO prescribed in Appendix II of guidelines on BoM.
3. Board Resolution approved in AGM/Special AGM recommending the appointment of CEO subject to approval from Registering Authority.
4. Identity document (anyone)-PAN Card/Election
Card/Driving License/Passport.
5. Educational Qualification-HSC Passing Certificate, Graduation and Post-Graduation Certificate, any other document evidencing the educational qualification/professional qualification of the CEO designate.
6. Experience Certificate/s from previous
employer/s.
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Annex-III
I. Details of the members of BoM/CEO
Name of the Society: ______________________
Classification of Society: For the year ended: December, ______.
appointment
Name Date of Qualification External/ /Internal Member
* Strike out whichever is not applicable.
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Appendix I
'Fit and Proper' criteria
A. Chief Executive Officers or Managing Directors of Urban Co-operative Credit Societies; Multi-Purpose Societies and V.K.S.S. Societies
i) The person shall be a graduate with
(a) CAIIB/DBF/Diploma in Co-operative Business Management or equivalent qualification; or
(b) Chartered/Cost Accountant; or
(c) Post graduate in any discipline.
ii) The person may preferably not be less than 35 years of age and not more than 70 years of age at the time of appointment.
iii) The person shall have at least 8 years' work
experience at the middle/senior level in the banking/co-operative credit sector.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 13TH MAY, 2021B. Members of Board of Management i) All members of BoM shall have special knowledge or practical experience in respect of one or more of the following matters:
a. Accountancy b. Agriculture and Rural Economy c. Banking d. Co-operation e. Economics f. Finance
g. Law h. Small Scale Industry
i. Information Technology j. Any other subject, which would, in opinion of the Registrar/Registering Authority, be useful to such societies.
ii) Any person who has had a business relationship with such societies, in, question during the immediate preceding three years will not be eligible. A person having deposits with such societies will not be classified as having business relationship for the purpose.
C. The Board of Directors of the such societies shall obtain a declaration-cum-undertaking as in Appendix II from the CEO or member of BoM at the time of his/her appointment. The BoD shall undertake a process of due diligence in respect of such persons relying on the information given in the Declaration.
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Appendix I
Name of the society:
Declaration-cum-Undertaking by CEO/Managing Director
I. Personal details
a. Full Name b. Date of Birth c. Educational Qualifications d. Work Experience e. Permanent Address f. Present Address g. E-mail Address & Telephone/Mobile Number h. Permanent Account Number under the
Income Tax Act
i. Any other information relevant to the
appointment
II. Relevant Relationships of candidate
a. List of Relatives, if any, who are connected
with the society
b. List of entities, if any, in which he/she is
considered as being interested
c. Name of Bank/Society in which he/she is or has been a member of the board (Giving details of period during which such office was held)
d. Fund and non fund-facilities, if any, presently availed of by him/her and/or by entities listed in II(b) above from the bank/society
e. Cases, if any, where the candidate or entities listed in II (b) above are in default or have been in default in the past in respect of credit facilities obtained from the bank or any other society
III. Record of professional achievements
a. Relevant professional achievements
IV. Proceedings, if any, against the candidate
a. If the candidate is a member of a professional association/body, details of disciplinary action, if any, pending or commenced or resulting in conviction in the past against him/her or whether he/she has been banned from entry of at any profession/occupation at any time.
b. Details of prosecution, if any, pending or commenced or resulting in conviction in the past against the candidate and/or against any of the entities listed in II (b) above for violation of economic laws and regulations.
c. Details of criminal prosecution, if any, pending or commence or resulting in conviction in the past against the candidate.
d. Has the candidate or any of the entities at II (b) above been subject to any investigation at the instance of any Government department or agency?
e. Has the candidate at any time been found guilty of violation of rules/regulations/ /legislative/requirements by customs/excise/ /income tax/foreign exchange/other revenue authorities, if so give particulars.
f. Whether the candidate or any of the entities listed at II (B) above have at any time come to the adverse notice of a regulator such as SEBI, IRDA, DCA, RCS, ICAI, etc. (Though it shall not be necessary for a candidate to mention in the column about orders and findings made by regulators which have been later on reversed/set aside in toto, it would be necessary to make a mention of the same, in case the reversal/setting aside is OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 13TH MAY, 2021
Notification
on technical reasons like limitation or lack of jurisdiction, etc., and not on merit. If the order of the regulator is temporarily stayed and the appellate/court proceedings are pending, the same also should be mentioned.)
V. Any other explanation/information in regard to items I to III and other information considered relevant for 'fit and proper' judgment.
Undertaking
I confirm that the above information in complete and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand to keep the society fully informed, as soon as possible, of all events which take place subsequent to my appointment which are relevant to the information provided above.
Signature of Candidate
Place:
No. 50-36/COLL(N)/DMC/RE-PRE/2021-22/625
In exercise of the powers conferred upon me under "The Goa Epidemic Disease" COVID-19 Regulations, 2020" I, hereby notify the entire premises of Keshav Seva Sadhana, Vathadev, Sarvan, Bicholim-Goa, as a COVID-19 Care Centre w.e.f. 06-05-2021 to house asymptomatic COVID-19 positive patients.
Given under my hand and seal on this office on
this 05th day of May, 2021.
Ajit Roy, I.A.S., Collector/District Magistrate/ /Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority, North Goa District.
Panaji, 6th May, 2021.
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Department of Environment & Climate Change
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Notificatiion
Date:
VI. Remarks of BOD
Name & Signature of the authorized official of the Co-operative Society.
Place:
Date:
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Office of the Collector, District Magistrate & Chairman, North Goa
District Disaster Management Authority __
No. 118-10-2015/STE-DIR/65
Read: 118-10-2015/STE-DIR/819 dated 18-11-2019.
Whereas, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India vide following notifications has notified an area around the boundaries of the Wildlife Sanctuaries/National Park/Bird Sanctuary in the State of Goa, as the Eco-sensitive Zone:-
1. S.O. 221(E) dated 23-1-2015 declaring an area with an extent of one kilometre of land or the water body, whichever is near to the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park in the State of Goa, as the Eco-sensitive Zone.
Notification
No. 50-10/COLL(N)/DMC/REQ-PREM/2021-22/632
In exercise of the powers conferred upon me under "The Goa Epidemic Disease" COVID-19 Regulations, 2020" I, hereby notify the entire premises of Sports Authority of India Training Centre, SAI Girls Hostel, Peddem, Mapusa-Goa as
a COVID-19 Care Centre w.e.f. 06-05-2021 to house asymptomatic COVID-19 positive patients.
Given under my hand and seal on this office on
this 05th day of May, 2021.
Ajit Roy, I.A.S., Collector/District Magistrate/ /Chairman, District Disaster Management Authority, North Goa District.
Panaji, 6th May, 2021.
2. S.O. 615 (E) dated 25-1-2015 declaring an area with an extent of one kilometre of land or the water body, whichever is near to the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Goa, as the Eco-sensitive Zone.
3. S.O. 555 (E) dated 17-2-2015 declaring an area with an extent of one kilometre of land or the water body, whichever is near to the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Goa, as the Eco-sensitive Zone.
4. S.O. 607 (E) dated 24-2-2015 declaring an area up to the river bank abutting the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary on the three sides of the said Sanctuary and to the extent of 100 mtrs on the eastern side towards Chorao village from the Sanctuary in the State of Goa as the Eco-sensitive Zone.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 13TH MAY, 20215. S.O. 608 (E) dated 24-2-2015 declaring an area with an extent of one kilometre of land or the water body, whichever is near to the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Goa, as the Eco-sensitive Zone.
6. S.O. 616 (E) dated 25-2-2015 declaring an area with an extent of one kilometre of land or the water body, whichever is near to the Madhei Wildlife Sanctuary in the State of Goa, as the Eco-sensitive Zone.
And Whereas, the Central Government through the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, New Delhi has constituted a Committee called the State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee for effective monitoring of all notified Eco-Sensitive Zones around the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State of Goa vide Notification No.-S.O. 221 (E), dated 23rd January, 2015. The said Committee is also specified in para 5 of all the aforementioned six notifications.
And whereas, the constitution of the aforementioned State Level Eco-sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee for the State of Goa provides that the Government of Goa shall nominate three members in the Committee for a term of one year, as indicated herebelow:-
i) One representative of Non-Government organisation working in the field of environment (for a term of one year)- Member.
ii) One representative of community based organisation nominated by the State Government (for a term of one year) - Member.
iii) One expert in Ecology from reputed Institution or University of the State of Goa to be nominated by Government of Goa (for a term of one year) - Member.
Now therefore, in pursuance of the Notification No.-S.O. 221 (E) dated 23rd January, 2015 and para 5 of aforementioned six notifications issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change; the Government of Goa hereby nominates the following persons to be members of the State Level Eco-Sensitive Zone Monitoring Committee for a period of one year from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette:-
1. Chief Secretary, — Chairman.
Government of Goa
2. Representative of the Ministry — Member.
of Environment Forest and Climate Change
3. Member Secretary, GSPCB — Member.
4. Mr. Sandeep Azrekar, — Member.
Nisarga Nature Club, Mapusa-Goa-representative of Non-Government organiza- tion working in the field of environment (for a term on one year)
5. Mr. Milind Gadgil, — Member.
C/o Parshuram Grameen Vikas Saunstha, Brahma- karmali, Valpoi-representative of community based organization nominated by the State Govern- ment (for a term on one year)
6. Prof. M. K. Janarthnam, Dean, — Member.
Faculty of Life Science & Environment, Goa University- - Expert in Ecology from reputed Institution or University of the State of Goa (for a term on one year)
7. Principal Secretary Environment, — Member.
Government of Goa
8. Secretary Rural Development, — Member.
Government of Goa
9. Secretary Forest, — Member.
Government of Goa
10. Secretary Agriculture, — Member.
Government of Goa
11. Secretary Urban Development, — Member.
Government of Goa
12. Secretary Housing, — Member.
Government of Goa
13. Secretary Ports, — Member.
Government of Goa
14. Secretary Transport, — Member.
Government of Goa
15. Secretary Revenue, — Member.
Government of Goa
16. Addl. Principal Chief Conser- — Member
vator of Forests (WL) & Chief Secretary. Wildlife Warden, Government
of Goa
Function of the SESZMC shall be as under:
a) The SESZMC shall monitor the compliance of the provisions of Notifications declaring Eco-sensitive Zones around National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State of Goa including this notification.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 13TH MAY, 2021b) All activities that are covered under the scheduled to the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forest number S.O.1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006, and are falling within such Eco-sensitive Zones as are notified by the Central Government by issuing notification in the Gazette of India in respect of the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State of Goa, except for the prohibited activities specified in the table under paragraph 4 thereof , shall be scrutinised by the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific condition and refer the same to the central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for prior environmental clearance under the provisions of the said notification.
g) The Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change may give such directions, as it may deem fit, to the SESZMC for effective discharge of its functions.
This is in supersession of earlier Notification
No. 118-10/2015/STE-DIR/1328 dated 09-02-2021.
By order and in the name of the Governor of
Goa.
Johnson B. Fernandes, Director & ex officio Joint
Secretary (Env. & CC).
Panaji, 28th April, 2021.
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Department of Fisheries
Directorate of Fisheries __
Order
c) All activities that are covered under the scheduled to the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forest number S.O.1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006 but are falling
within such Eco-sensitive Zones as are notified by the Central Government by issuing notification in the Gazette of India in respect of the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the State of Goa, except for the prohibited activities specified in the table under
paragraph 4 thereof, shall be scrutinised by the SESZMC based on the actual site-specific condition and refer the same to the concerned regulatory authorities.
d) The Member Secretary of the SESZMC or the concerned Collector or the concerned park in-charge or the DCF of the concerned territorial division shall be competent to file complaint under section 19 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1996 against any person who contravenes the provisions of this notification.
e) The SESZMC may invite representatives or expert from concerned Department, Industry Associations or concerned stakeholders to assist it in its deliberations depending on the requirements on issue to issue basis.
No. 2-1-81-FSH
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 4 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 (Act No. 3 of 1981), the Government of Goa, having regard to the need to conserve fish, hereby prohibits fishing by fishing vessels fitted with mechanical means of propulsion and by means of trawl-net and purse-seine net, except fishing by registered motorized canoes using gill nets only, and fitted with outboard or inboard motors, of upto 10 HP capacity, as a means of propulsion, along the sea coast of the State of Goa and the territorial waters of the State of Goa, with effect from 1st June, 2021 till 31st July, 2021 (both days inclusive).
By order and in the name of the Governor of
Goa.
Dr. Shamila Monteiro, Director & ex officio Joint
Secretary (Fisheries).
Panaji, 3rd May, 2021.
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Department of Public Health __
Order
f) The SESZMC shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities as on 31st March of every year 30th June of that year to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change as per proforma given in Annexure IV.
No. 23/20/2014-I/PHD/Part IV/1033
Government hereby notifies the Community Health Centre, Valpoi as dedicated "COVID-19 Hospital, Valpoi" for the State of Goa with immediate effect wherein only suspects or OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 13TH MAY, 2021 confirmed COVID cases shall be admitted and treated.
By order and in the name of the Governor of
Goa.
Vikas S. N. Gaunekar, Additional Secretary
(Health).
Porvorim, 11th May, 2021.
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Department of Urban Development
(Municipal Administration) __
Act, 2002 (Goa Act 1 of 2003), the Government of
Goa hereby nominates the following persons, having special knowledge/experience in municipal administration, as Co-opted Councillors of the Corporation of the City of Panaji, with immediate effect:
1. Shri Kabir Filip Pinto Makhija.
2. Shri Kishor Sastry.
By order and in the name of the Governor of
Goa.
Notificatiion
No. 10/305/DMA/Part/266
In pursuance of Clause (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 9 of the City of Panaji Corporation Gurudas P. Pilarnekar, Director & ex officio Addl. Secretary (Urban Development/Municipal Administration).
Panaji, 28th April, 2021.
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