Panaji, 13th May, 2021 (Vaisakha 23, 1943)
SERIES II No. 7
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Agriculture
Directorate of Agriculture
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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:
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2021-23
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Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]
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
No.
joining in
lifting of
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
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Order
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.
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
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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 Dispensary,
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 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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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–Veterinary Dispensaries and Hospitals,
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
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Order
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.
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
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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.
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4. 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
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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, ______.
Name
Date of
Qualification
External/
appointment
/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.
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B. 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
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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:
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
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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.
Notification
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
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.
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.
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5. 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.
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b) 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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Order
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
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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)
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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
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.
Gurudas P. Pilarnekar, Director & ex officio Addl.
Secretary
(Urban
Development/Municipal
Administration).
Panaji, 28th April, 2021.
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