Goa Gazette, No. 2223-6, 12 May 2022

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410 Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2021-2023

Panaji, 12th May, 2022 (Vaisakha 22, 1944) SERIES I No. 6 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

INDEX

       Department             Ord/Notification/OM                           Subject                  Pages
            1                              2                                   3                       4
1. a. Agriculture            Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act      Requirement to avail Schemes.         220
                             section 7/1/2022 23/D.Agri/68
   b. —do—                   Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       222
                             section 7/2/2022 23/D.Agri/69
   c. —do—                   Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       224
                             section 7/3/2022 23/D.Agri/70
   d. —do—                   Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       226
                             section 7/4/2022 23/D.Agri/71
   e. —do—                   Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       228
                             section 7/5/2022 23/D.Agri/72
   f. —do—                   Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       229
                             section 7/6/2022 23/D.Agri/73
   g. —do—                   Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       231
                             section 7/7/2022 23/D.Agri/74
   h. —do—                   Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       234
                             section 7/8/2022 23/D.Agri/75
   i. —do—                   Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       235
                             section 7/9/2022 23/D.Agri/76
   j. —do—                   Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       237
                             section 7/10/2022 23/D.Agri/77
   k. —do—                   Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       239
                             section 7/11/2022 23/D.Agri/78
   l. —do—                   Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       241
                             section 7/12/2022 23/D.Agri/79
  m. —do—                    Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       242
                             section 7/13/2022 23/D.Agri/80
   n. —do—                   Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act                 —do—                       244
                             section 7/14/2022 23/D.Agri/81

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o. Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act Requirement to avail Schemes. 246

section 7/15/2022 23/D.Agri/82

p. Not.- 3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act —do— 248

section 7/16/2022 23/D.Agri/83

2. a. Finance OM.- 12/4/2021-FIN(R&C)/285 Option to switch over to the pension 249 scheme under CCS (Pension), Rules.

b. —do— OM.- 12/3/82-Fin(R&C)/Vol.I/278 Grant of Dearness Relief to Central 251 Government pensioners/family pensioners.

3. Home Not.- 5/1/2021-HD(G)/PSA/6403 The Private Security Agencies 251 (Regulation) Rules, 2022.

4. Tourism Not.- 3/13(01)/TGCS/2022-DT Tourist Guide Certification Scheme. 268

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Agriculture

Directorate of Agriculture __

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/1/ /2022-23/D.Agri/68

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Assistance for Creation of Irrigation Infrastructure (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, i) create irrigation infrastructure to support. Horticultural and other Agricultural Activities. ii) To support the farmer for taking more than one crop during the year to enhance his earnings and livelihood. iii) To enable the farmer to obtain higher yields and get more income. iv) to enhance the conservation, distribution and utilization of water to achieve the goal "Per Drop More Crop". v) to protect the farmer from crop loss due to breaks in monsoons and drought in the current era of climate change with components 1) Digging and construction of Irrigation well 2) Assistance Installation of Irrigation Pump 3) Add-on-Gadgets 4) Water Conveying Pipeline 5) Micro Irrigation 6) water storage Tank) HDPE/UPVC water storage Tank 7) Soil Moisture Indicator.

And whereas, under the scheme, Assistance is provided @50% to 90% for all categor y farmers on standard cost as approved from time to time or actual cost whichever is less for above mentioned components (hereinafter referred to as the benefit) is given to the farmers having Krishi Card with minimum area of 0.125 ha in the State of Goa as sole owner, co-owner, tenant, co-tenant, lessee or on contract basis (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries).

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

Now, therefore, in pursuance of section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial220 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 and other subsidies, benefits and services) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Government of Goa hereby notifies the following namely:—

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the scheme who does not possess the Aadhaar number or has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhar enrolment before registering for the scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar Regulations, 2016, the Department through its implementing Agency is, required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Department through its implementing agency shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

2. In order to provide benefits to the beneficiaries under the scheme conveniently, the Department through its implementing Agency shall make all the required arrangements to ensure that wide publicity through the media shall be given to the beneficiaries to make them aware of the said requirement.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

a) in case of poor fingerprint quality, iris scan or face authentication facility shall be adopted for authentication, thereby the Department through its implementing agency shall make provisions for iris scanners or face authentication along with finger-print authentication for delivery of benefits in seamless manner.

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based221 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

c) In all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time- based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department through its implementing agency.

4. In addition to the above, in order to ensure that no bonafide beneficiary under the scheme is deprived of his due benefits, the Department through its implementing agency shall follow the exception handling mechanism as outlined in the Office memorandum of DBT Mission, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India dated 19th December, 2017.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

implementing the scheme called Assistance for cultivation of Vegetables by Self Help Groups/Individual's (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, i) Boost vegetable cultivation on commercial lines for higher yields and income generation. ii) Reducing the dependence on other States for meeting requirement of vegetables. iii) Utilize/promote group farming through Self Help Groups (SHG's) User Groups (UG's) Joint Liability Groups (JLG's) and other farmer Associations to overcome the constraints of small and fragmented holdings. iv) Enable share croppers, informal lease holders and socially as well as financially backward farmers to create infrastructure for vegetable cultivation. v) Utilize the momentum imparted by the success of the State Scheme "Assistance for Vegetables with Assured Markets". vi) Bring back into cultivation land kept fallow due to wild growth, lack of irrigation infrastructure, protection from grazing by cattle etc.

———

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/2/ /2022-23/D.Agri/69

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is And whereas, under the scheme one time assistance of up to Rs. 80,000/- (Rupees eighty thousand only) per hectare in four instalments or proportionately as per the area proposed would be provided to the eligible vegetable cultivating groups or individuals on project basis for creating infrastructure for vegetable cultivation such as fencing, irrigation well (including repair of well) pumpset and pipeline, micro sprinklers, small agricultural machinery and implements for planting and inter cultivation, plant protection, harvesting and post harvest management, shade net and trays for raining seedlings including coir pith and compost. Clearing of lands kept fallow or many years by using machinery and/or weedicides to make them cultivable would also be assisted (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to vegetable growers in the State of Goa cultivating vegetables as a group i.e Self Help Group/User's group/Individual Farmer (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries).

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

222 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022

Now, therefore, in pursuance of section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other subsidies, benefits and services) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Government of Goa hereby notifies the following namely:—

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

223 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

(hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, i) promote the production of honey. ii) to provide pollination support for different agriculture crops. iii) to promote and support branding of the honey produced as 'Goa Honey '. iv) to promote traditional tribal occupation in scientific way.

And whereas, under the scheme, financial assistance is provided @ 75%/90% for general and SC/ST Category farmers respectively. The total cost is limited to maximum of Rs. 5500/- per unit. The maximum benefit for individual farmer general category is Rs. 2.07 lakhs and ST/SC farmers is Rs. 2.48 lakhs i.e. 50 units for individual farmer (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to the farmers residing in Goa and having his own house and free open space (hereinafter referred to as beneficiaries)

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

———

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/3/ /2022 23/D.Agri/70

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Promotion of Bee-Keeping for Honey Production 1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar Regulations, 2016, the Department through its implementing Agency is, required to offer224 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Department through its implementing agency shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:—

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Depar tment for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

4. In addition to the above, in order to ensure that no bonafide beneficiary under the scheme is deprived of his due benefits, the Department through its implementing agency shall follow the exception handling mechanism as outlined in the Office memorandum of DBT Mission, Cabinet225 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 Secretariat, Government of India dated 19th December, 2017.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

________

Onion, Tomato, Bittergourd, Bottlegourd, Cucumber, Ginger, Ridge gourd, Suran, Tendli, Carrot, Capsicum, Ashgourd, Diascoria, Drumstick, Cabbage, Red Pumplin, Sweet Potato, Bread fruit, Wal, Banana Flower bud and jackfruit. The financial assistance is provided to all category farmer (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to Farmers/ Self Help Group/Farmer's Co-operative Societies/Clubs/Associations/Schools and other educational/socio cultural organizations promoting and involved in vegetables (hereinafter referred to as beneficiary).

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/4/ /2022 23/D.Agri/71

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Promotion of Vegetables with Assured Markets (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, i) To promote commercial vegetable cultivation in the State as a viable self–employment activity. ii) To reduce the dependence on other States for the State's vegetable requirements. iii) To draw back youth to agriculture in view of the short gestation period for vegetable projects and greater profitability. iv) To insulate all vegetable cultivators from exploitation by middle men. v) To establish market linkages for green house vegetable cultivators besides others. vi) To provide Goan consumers, quality vegetables and fruits produced through lower/lesser fertilizer as well as pesticide use.

And whereas, under the scheme the procurement rate is fixed at 150% of average cost of production for the crops such as Brinjal, Bhendi, Cluster bean, Green Chillies, And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar Regulations, 2016, the Department through its implementing Agency is, required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Department through its implementing agency shall226 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:—

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

227 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

———

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/5/ /2022 23/D.Agri/72

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Desilting and Revitalization of Ponds and Tanks (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, i) assist the individuals, Users groups/village organizations/ NGOs to restore water bodies like ponds and tanks to make them functional and productive, for irrigation. ii) reviving village infrastructure for irrigation and creating a micro climate conducive to better agriculture growth. iii) to tap the available natural resources to supplement Government efforts for increasing irrigation facilities in agriculture and help in case of contingencies.

And whereas, under the scheme financial assistance 100% of the actual cost of the work restricted to @Rs. 70,000/- per hectare of command area of pond (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to individual Farmer/ Self Help Group/User's Group/Non- Government organizations with Krishi card having minimum 0.1 ha area in the State of Goa either as sole owner, co-owner, tenant, co-tenant, lessee or on contract basis (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries) to undertake the work of desilting and revitalization of ponds/tanks.

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

228 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

_______

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/6/ /2022 23/D.Agri/73

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called 50% Assistance for Hybrid Coconut Seedlings (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, i) to increase the area under coconut hybrids to get higher production and productivity and to bring prosperity to the coconut cultivators. ii) to replace old and senile trees with hybrid coconut seedlings. iii) to overcome the difficulty of climbing tall trees for plucking coconuts.

And whereas, under the scheme assistance is provided @ 50% of the Standard Cost restricted to Rs. 150 per seedling (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to all farmers willing to cultivate hybrid coconut (hereinafter referred to as beneficiaries).

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

its implementing Agency is, required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Department through its implementing agency shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:—

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the Scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar Enrol-

ment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar Regulations, 2016, the Department through • Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

2. In order to provide benefits to the beneficiaries under the scheme conveniently,230 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 the Department through its implementing Agency shall make all the required arrangements to ensure that wide publicity through the media shall be given to the beneficiaries to make them aware of the said requirement.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

———

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/7/ /2022-23/D.Agri/74

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Assured Price for Agricultural Produce (hereinafter referred to as the Scheme) to, i) assure the farmer of minimum rate in advance so as to encourage them to venture into investments in agriculture with full confidence. ii) to help maintain traditional plantation that support rural economy of Goa. iii) to generate employment in rural Goa. iv) to attract younger generation to agriculture as an economical viable activity.

And whereas, under the scheme i) pattern of assistance for Arecanut–Supari Khoka, Lal minimum rate assured Rs. 170 per kg. with maximum support of Rs. 20 per kg. and Khoka, Vench minimum rate assured Rs. 120 per kg,with maximum support of Rs. 10 per kg. Maximum admissible quantity is 6400 kg per farmer. ii) pattern of assistance for coconut Benefit of assured price shall be provided to the coconut231 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 sold to registered trader to the extent of difference between assured rate of Rs. 12/- per nut and the price received per nut by the farmers. Benefits shall be limited to 50000 nuts per beneficiary for a maximum area of 5 ha with 800 bearing coconut trees. Minimum no. of coconuts sold shall not be less than 500 nos. to avail the benefit under the scheme. iii) pattern of assistance for Cashew—Benefit of assured price of Rs. 125/- per kg shall be provided to raw cashewnut sold by farmers to the extent of difference between Rs. 125/- per kg and the price received per kg by the farmer. The benefit of the scheme shall be provided to the maximum of 2000 kg for individual cultivator considering maximum area of 5 ha with 1000 bearing cashew trees. The minimum quantity that would be considered to availed benefit shall not be less than 50 kgs. iv) pattern of assistance for Paddy—the difference between the assured price of Rs. 20/- per kg and actual price received by the farmer for sale of paddy to the authorised Paddy purchase agencies. The farmer will be entitled for assistance for maximum of 7500 kgs. per season for production @5000 kg per ha. Farmers cultivating paddy in both seasons will be entitled for assistance for both the seasons limited to 7500 kgs. per season. Minimum quantity required to be sold by farmer to avail benefit shall not be less than 100 kgs.

v) pattern of assistance for Sugarcane— Assured price of Rs. 3000/- per ton exclusive of harvesting charges and transport cost shall be provided to sugarcane growers towards sugarcane, sold to Sanjeevani Sahakari Sakhar Kharkana Ltd. (SSSK). The difference between Rs. 3000/- and the price per tonne announced by SSSK shall be paid by Department of Agriculture directly to the farmers for the produce sold to SSSK Ltd.

vi) pattern of assistance for Alasando— Benefit of assured price of Rs. 100 per kg. of Alsando shall be provided to Alsando sold by the grower to the extent of difference between Rs. 100/- per kg. and actual price received per kg. by farmers from sale to Co-operative Societies. A maximum of 800 kgs. from one hectare of area shall be provided with the benefit. Minimum quantity to be sold by farmer to avail benefit shall not be less than 50 kgs.

vii) pattern of assistance for Oilpalm— Benefit of assured price of Rs. 9000/- per ton of oil palm fruit shall be provided to the growers for sale of produce to M/s. Godrej Agrovet Ltd., Sattari. The difference between Rs. 9000/- and the price per tonne notified by Goa Oil Palm Project Management Committee shall be paid by Department of Agriculture directly to the farmers under this scheme.

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar Regulations, 2016, the Department through its implementing Agency is, required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Department through its implementing agency shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the232 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:—

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

c) In all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessar y arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department through its implementing agency.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

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Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/8/ /2022-23/D.Agri/75

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Assistance for Protected Cultivation for Growing Flowers and Vegetables (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to i) overcome adverse climatic conditions and association risks. ii) promote off-season cultivation of crops to meet market demand. iii) maintain stable supply of vegetables and flowers in market. iv) make agriculture activity more reliable and economically more remunerative.

And whereas, under the scheme assistance is provided @ 50% for all Category farmers on standard cost as approved from time to time or actual cost whichever is less (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to individual farmer/local entrepreneur/local Self Help Group (hereinafter referred to as beneficiary).

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or234 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 • Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

———

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/9/ /2022-23/D.Agri/76

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Development of Kitchen Gardens (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, i) inoculate the interest in agriculture to the family including school going children. ii) expose the children to actual cultivation of vegetables rather than reading it in the books thereby creating interest in Agriculture and add to their knowledge of cultivating vegetables/farming. iii) increase the production of vegetables in235 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 the sate reducing the dependency on neighbouring states.

And whereas, under the scheme kitchen garden vegetables kit restricted to Rs. 5000/- per kit (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to any school/college/educational institutions having area of cultivation with available fresh water (hereinafter referred to as beneficiary).

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of236 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/10/ /2022-23/D.Agri/77

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Development of Mango Orchards on Commercial Lines (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, i) make maximum use of limited land resources. ii) maximum net returns from farming enterprise. iii) promote bring in cultivable fallow lands under cultivation of Mango. iv) enhance employment and livelihood of rural people. v) insulate the farmer from the effects of climate change and market risk. vi) promote value addition and profitability in Agriculture. vii) enable farmers and their families to have farm based livelihood the whole year around.

And whereas, under the scheme assistance limited to Rs. 2.00 lakh per ha. on standard cost or whichever is less (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to farmers having Krishi Card (hereinafter referred to as beneficiary).

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

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Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or • Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

c) In all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary238 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department through its implementing agency.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

of plants especially medicinal, fruit and forest trees and to explore their use for commercial purpose, to conserve and use biodiversity and implement component such as 1) Basic activities, 2) production programmes and 3) conservation programmes.

And whereas, under the scheme financial assistance @ 50% to 100% for all categories of farmers on standard cost as approved from time to time or actual cost whichever is less (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to Farmers/Self Help Group/User's Group/ Farmer's Club/Societies/Non-Government Organization from five Western Ghat Talukas i.e. Sattari, Dharbandora, Sanguem, Quepem and Cancona (hereinafter referred to as beneficiaries).

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

———

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/11/ /2022-23/D.Agri/78

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Western Ghat Development Programme (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to i) develop soil and water conservation system. ii) create sustainable employment opportunities for landless. iii) impart new technologies in the field of agriculture to the farming community. iv) encourage cultivation of different species 1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar Regulations, 2016, the Department through its implementing Agency is, required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective239 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Department through its implementing agency shall provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of UIDAI or by becoming a UIDAI Registrar themselves:

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

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Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/12/ /2022-23/D.Agri/79

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Government Intervention for Control of Price Rise scheme (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, i) to subsidise the supply of essential food commodities and agricultural produce to the residence of Goa in a bid to ease off the inflationary pressures which the market exerts on the Goan Consumers due to insufficiency of locally grown agricultural produce and the over–dependence on agricultural products imported from outside the State. ii) The scheme envisages providing subsidy at the hands of the Goan consumer who is a resident of Goa. Directly at the time of purchase/procurement through the outlets managed by Goa State Horticultural Corporation Ltd. for the purchases of agricultural/horticultural produce. Further, the scheme envisages providing subsidized quantity of certain food commodities, as per the select list, to Goan consumers at the specified outlets which could be availed on production of ration cards by the consumer.

And whereas, under the scheme commodities such as i) Tur dal, white peas, green grams, wheat flour and sugar 2 kg. per month per card. ii) Vegetables such as Bhendi, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Cluster beans, French beans, Green Chillies, onion potato and tomato assistance is provided (hereinafter referred to benefit) for all category residents of Goa (hereinafter referred to beneficiary) is given through the Goa State Horticultural Corporation Ltd.

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the Scheme who does not possess the Aadhaar number or has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhar enrolment before registering for the scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or241 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 • Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

———

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/13/ /2022-23/D.Agri/80

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is242 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 implementing the scheme called Development of Horticulture (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to increase the area and productivity of horticultural crops. ii) boost floriculture activity. iii) increase production of quality vegetables. iv) promote cultivation of fruits, flowers and spices on a large scale to meet the growing demand in the state. v) promote agriculture among students. vi) promote greening of Goa in an economically viable and sustainable manner by implementing components such as 1) Assiatance for coconut area expansion 2) Assistance for cultivation of Banana/ pineapple/Papaya. 3) Assistance for cultivation of flowers. 4) Assistance for cultivation of fruits/spices. 5) Assistance for purchase of vegetable seeds. 6) Assistance for distribution of fruit plants for homestead garden. 7) Local Vegetables seed production programme. 8) Assistance for plastic mulching.

And whereas, under the scheme assistance @ 50 to 75% for all category farmers on standard cost approved from time to time or whichever is less for above mentioned components (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to Farmers having Krishi Card (hereinafter referred to as beneficiary).

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of Goa.

make application for Aadhar enrolment before registering for the scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the scheme who does not possess the Aadhaar number or has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to • Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or243 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 • Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

———

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/14/ /2022-23/D.Agri/81

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Development of Jalkund (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, i) use stored water judiciously for newly planted crops. ii) raise erly crops or protect late crops by pot watering or gravity drip as per local situation. iii) safeguard the crop during dry spells in monsoon.

And whereas, under the scheme assistance @ 100% for all categories of farmers on standard cost as approved from time to time or actual cost whichever is less (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to individual farmers having Krishi Card/Self Help Groups/ NGO's/Farmers Clubs/Societies (hereinafter referred to as beneficiaries).

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And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of state of Goa.

Now, therefore, in pursuance of section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Government of Goa hereby notifies the following namely:—

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

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b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

seamless manner by obviating the need to produce multiple documents to prove one's identity.

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Assistance for Construction of Retaining Wall for Soil Conservation (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, i) save the field/soil from erosion. ii) encourage the cultivation of fallow lands and to restore degraded cultivable lands. iii) encourage soil and moisture conservation for cultivation of rabi crops like Alsando, Cowpea, Groundnut etc. after the harvest of Kharif paddy. iv) improve the economic viability of farming enterprises.

And whereas, under the scheme financial assistance @ 50% for all categories of farmers on standard cost as approved from time to time or actual cost whichever is less (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to individual farmers having Krishi Card (hereinafter referred to as beneficiaries).

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

———

Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/15// 2022-23/D.Agri/82

Whereas, the use of Aadhar as an identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, bring in transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and (2) Any individual desirous of availing benefits under the scheme who does not possess the Aadhaar number or has not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, shall be required to make application for Aadhar enrolment before registering for the scheme provided that he is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act, and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

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Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:—

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or

• Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason,

the following remedial mechanisms shall be

adopted, namely:—

a) in case of poor fingerprint quality, iris

scan or face authentication facility shall be

adopted for authentication, thereby the

Department through its implementing

agency shall make provisions for iris

scanners or face authentication along with

finger-print authentication for delivery of

benefits in seamless manner.

b) In case the biometric authentication

through fingerprints or iris scan or face

authentication is not successful, wherever

feasible and admissible authentication by

Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based

One-Time Password with limited time

validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

c) In all other cases where biometric or

Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-

based One-Time Password authentication

is not possible, benefits under the scheme

may be given on the basis of physical

Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be

verified through the Quick Response code

printed on the Aadhaar letter and the

necessary arrangement of Quick Response

code reader shall be provided at the

convenient locations by the Department

through its implementing agency.

4. In addition to the above, in order to

ensure that no bonafide beneficiary under the247 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 scheme is deprived of his due benefits, the

Department through its implementing agency

shall follow the exception handling

mechanism as outlined in the Office

memorandum of DBT Mission, Cabinet

Secretariat, Government of India dated 19th

December, 2017.

5. This notification shall come into effect

from the date of its publication in the Official

Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

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Notification

3/3/Hort/SSS/Aadhaar Act section 7/16/ /2022-23/D.Agri/83

And whereas, the Directorate of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the Department) is implementing the scheme called Assistance for Land Levelling (hereinafter referred to as the scheme) to, i) level the land to make it suitable for cultivation of crops. ii) bring more area under cultivation. iii) facilitate use of machinery for agricultural operations.

And whereas, under the scheme financial assistance @ 50 % for all categories of farmers on standard cost as approved from time to time or actual cost whichever is less (hereinafter referred to as benefit) is given to individual farmers having Krishi Card (hereinafter referred to as beneficiaries).

And whereas, the aforesaid scheme involves recurring expenditure incurred from the consolidated fund of State of Goa.

1. (1) An individual eligible for receiving the benefits under the scheme shall hereby be required to furnish proof of possession of the Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

Provided that till the time Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits under the scheme shall be given to such individual, subject to the production of the following documents, namely:—

a) If he has enrolled, his Aadhaar

Enrolment identification slip; and

b) Any one of the following documents,

namely:

• Bank or Post Office passbook with

photo; or248 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 • Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Card; or

• Passport; or

• Ration card; or

• Voter Identity Card; or

• MGNREGA card; or

• Kisan Photo passbook; or

• Driving license issued by the Licensing Authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

• Certificate of identity having photo of such person issued by a Gazetted Officer or a Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

• Any other document as specified by

the Department.

Provided further that the above documents may be checked by an Officer specifically designated by the Department for that purpose.

3. In all cases, where Aadhaar authentication fails due to poor biometrics of the beneficiaries or due to any other reason, the following remedial mechanisms shall be adopted, namely:—

b) In case the biometric authentication through fingerprints or iris scan or face authentication is not successful, wherever feasible and admissible authentication by Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password with limited time validity, as the case may be shall be offered.

c) In all other cases where biometric or Aadhaar One Time Password or Time-based One-Time Password authentication is not possible, benefits under the scheme may be given on the basis of physical Aadhaar letter whose authenticity can be verified through the Quick Response code printed on the Aadhaar letter and the necessary arrangement of Quick Response code reader shall be provided at the convenient locations by the Department through its implementing agency.

5. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Nevil Alphonso, Director of Agriculture &

ex officio Joint Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem, 29th April, 2022.

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Department of Finance

Revenue & Control –– Office Memorandum

12/3/82-Fin(R&C)/Vol.I/278

The Office Memorandum No. 42/7/2022- P&PW(D) dated 05-04-2022 transcribed below regarding Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family249 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 pensioners—Revised rate effective from 01-01-2022 issued by the Government of India, Ministr y of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare, New Delhi has been adopted by the State Government.

The Dearness Relief @ 34% is to be paid to the pensioners alongwith with arrears from 01-01-2022 to 30-04-2022 alongwith the pension for the month of May, 2022.

Pranab G. Bhat, Under Secretary, Finance

(R&C).

Porvorim, 29th April, 2022.

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F. No. 42/07/2022-P&PW(D)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioner's Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi - 110003 Date: 5th April, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners- Revised rate effective from 01-01-2022.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM No. 42/7/2021-P&PW(D) dated 27-10-2021 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief admissible to Central Government pensioners/ family pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 31% to 34% w.e.f. 01-01-2022.

2. These rates of DR will be applicable to

the following categories:—

i. Civilian Central Government Pensioners/ Family Pensioners including Central Government absorbee pensioners in PSU/ Autonomous Bodies in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Depar tment's OM No. 4/34/2002- P&PW(D)VoI.II dated 23-06-2017 for restoration of full pension after expiry of commutation period of 15 years,

ii. The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates,

iii. All India Service Pensioners,

iv. Railway Pensioners/family pensioners,

v. Pensioners who are in receipt of

provisional pension,

vi. The Burma Civilian pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced Government pensioners from Burma/Pakistan, in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department's O.M. No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 11-09-2017.

3. The payment of Dearness Relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

4. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department's O.M. No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dated 2-7-1999 as amended from time to time. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.

5. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.

6. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

7. The offices of Accountant General and authorised Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioners etc. on the basis, of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA,II/34-80-II dated 23-04-1981 of the Comptroller and250 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.

8. In so far as the persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148 (5) of the Constitution of India.

9. This issues in accordance with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure's O.M. No. 1/2/2022-E.II(B) dated 31-03-2022.

Hindi version will follow.

sd/- (Charanjit Taneja) Under Secretary to the Government of India.

——— Office Memorandum

12/4/2021-FIN(R&C)/285

The New Restructured Defined Contribution Pension System is implemented from 05-08-2005 by Government of Goa. The Office Memorandum No. 57/04/2019-P&PW(B) dated 17-2-2020 regarding Coverage under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, in place of National Pension System has been adopted by the State Government for those employees who were declared successful in recruitment results declared on or before 04-08-2005 against vacancies occurring before 05-08-2005 and are covered under the National Pension Scheme on joining service on or after 05-08-2005 by giving an one-time option to be covered under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. This option shall be exercised by the concerned Government servants latest by 31-08-2022.

The cases of those Government servants who fulfil the conditions stated in the O. M. mentioned above and who exercise option to switch over to the pension scheme under CCS (Pension) Rules may be settled by the administrative Ministries/Departments in accordance with these orders. Accordingly necessary Order in this regards shall be issued latest by 30-11-2022. The NPS account of such Government servants shall, consequently, be closed w.e.f. 01-02-2023.

The O. M., referred above is available on the Directorate of Accounts website www.accounts.gov.in.

Pranab G. Bhat, Under Secretary, Finance

(R&C).

Porvorim, 4th May, 2022.

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Department of Home

Home—General Division __

Notification

5/1/2021-HD(G)/PSA/6403

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 25 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (Central Act 29 of 2005) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, and in supersession of the Goa Private Security Agencies Rules, 2008, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Government of Goa, hereby makes the following Rules, namely:

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Goa Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Rules, 2022.

(2) They shall come into force on the date

of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Definitions.— In these rules, unless the

context otherwise requires,-

(a) "Act" means the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (Central Act 29 of 2005);

(b) "Agency " means the Private

Security Agency;

(c) "Controlling Authority" means an officer duly designated to be the Controlling Authority by the Government251 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Act;

(d) "Form" means, a Form appended

to these rules;

(e) "Licence" means a licence granted

under the Act;

(f) "State" means the State of Goa;

(g) "Government" means the

Government of Goa;

(h) "Supervisor" means a person engaged by an agency to supervise the performance of private security guards;

(i) Words and expressions not defined in these rules but defined in the Act, shall have the same meaning respectively assigned to them in the Act.

3. Application for grant of licence.— (1) Every agency while making an application in Form I hereto to the Controlling Authority for the grant of licence shall also enclose the Form II hereto for verification of his antecedents.

(2) If the applicant is a company, a firm or an association of persons, the application in Form I shall be accompanied by Form II for every proprietor or majority shareholder, partner or director of the company, as if they were also the applicants. In addition, applicant shall submit an Affidavit in Form III hereto as required by sub-section (2) of section 7 of the Act.

(3) On receipt of Form I, Form II and Form III, the Controlling Authority shall make such inquiries, as it considers necessary to verify the contents of the application and the particulars of the applicant.

(4) The Controlling Authority shall utilize electronic databases of crime and criminals like the Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems (CCTNS), Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) for the purpose of verification of antecedents of the applicant.

(5) Wherever any applicant's antecedents have been verified in any other State earlier and licence is granted, it shall not be necessary for the Controlling Authority to verify the antecedents afresh provided that the licence for which antecedents are verified is under period of validity.

(6) Form I shall be accompanied by a demand draf t or banker's cheque or electronic evidence showing the payment of fees as specified in sub-section (3) of section 7 of the Act, payable to the Controlling Authority of the State concerned where the application is being made.

(7) The application referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be either personally delivered to the Controlling Authority or sent to him by registered post or through electronic means.

(8) On receipt of the application referred to in sub-rule (1), the Controlling Authority shall after noting thereon the date of receipt by him of the application, grant an electronic or digital acknowledgement to the applicant.

(9) The Controlling Authority, after receiving an application in Form I shall grant a licence to the private security agency in Form IV hereto after making such enquiry as it considers necessary, and after compliance with the provisions of the Act:

Provided that if the private security agency has already obtained a licence from the Controlling Authority of any other State then requirement of training of the licensee shall not be necessary.

(10) The Controlling Authority either by itself or through its officer or by any other means shall verify the premises of the private security agency at the address or addresses provided by the agency.

(11) The Controlling Authority shall cause a physical copy of the licence to be delivered by post within fifteen days of issue to the principal office of the private security agency in the State as mentioned in the application for grant of licence which the private security agency shall be bound to display at its place of business.

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(12) In case of rejection of the application for grant of licence, no order of refusal shall be made unless,-

(a) the applicant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard; and

(b) the grounds on which licence is

refused is mentioned in the order.

(13) The Controlling Authority shall pass an order on Form I within sixty days from the date of receipt of it complete in all respects.

4. Conditions for grant of licence.— (1) The licensee shall successfully undergo a training relating to the private security as specified by the Controlling Authority within the time frame fixed by it.

(2) The Controlling Authority shall frame the detailed training syllabus required for training the licensee.

(3) The training shall be for a minimum period of six working days. The training shall broadly include the following subjects, namely:—

(i) Present security scenario:

(a) VIP Security

(b) Internal Security

(ii) Role and Functioning of Private Security

Agencies:

(a) Fire Fighting

(b) Disaster/Emergency Management

protocol

(d) Checking of various documents

(e) Information security

(f) Access Control

(g) Explosives, IEDs

(h) Anti Sabotage Checks (ASC)

(i) Security related equipments

(j) Communication Equipments

(k) Patrolling

(l) Post duties

(iii) Legal provisions:

(a) The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (Central Act 29 of 2005) and Rules framed there under,

(b) Relevant Labour Laws.

(iv) Management of Security Agencies:

(a) Uniform

(b) Training of personnel of private

security agencies

maintained by the licensee

(d) Data Sharing Protocol

(v) Interface with public, Police and other

departments:

(a) Interface with Public

(b) Liaison with police and other concerned Government Departments

(vi) Private Security Personnel–DO's and

DON'Ts (Conduct Rules).

(4) The licensee shall intimate the name, parentage, date of birth, permanent address, address for correspondence and the principal profession of each person forming the Agency within fifteen days of receipt of the licence to the Controlling Authority.

(5) The licensee shall inform the Controlling Authority regarding any change in the address of persons forming the Agency or change of management within thirty days of such change.

(6) The licensee shall immediately intimate to the Controlling Authority about any criminal charge framed against the persons forming the Agency or against a private security guard or supervisor engaged or employed by the Agency, in the course of performance of duties as private security agency. A copy of such communication shall also be sent to the officer in charge of the police station where the person charged against resides.

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(7) Every licensee shall abide by the requirements of physical standards for the private security guards and their training as prescribed in these rules as the condition on which the licence is granted.

(8) Save as provided in these rules, the fees paid for the grant of licence shall be non- refundable.

(9) The licensee shall commence its

activities within six months of obtaining the

licence.

(10) Commencement of activities shall

include establishment of office premises and

engagement of supervisors as provided under sub-section (3) of section 9 of the Act in

accordance with rule10.

5. Renewal of licence.— (1) Every Agency

shall apply to the Controlling Authority for

renewal of the licence in Form I along with

Form II and Form III not less than forty-five

days before the date of expiry of the period

of validity thereof and after complying all

other conditions as specified in section 8 of

the Act.

(2) If the applicant is a company, a firm or

an association of persons, the application in

Form I shall be accompanied by Form II for

every proprietor or majority shareholder,

partner or director of the company, as if they

were also the applicants.

(3) The Controlling Authority shall verify

the antecedents of the applicant in the same manner as mentioned in sub-rule (4) of rule

(4) The Controlling Authority, af ter

receiving an application in Form I shall grant

a renewal of licence in Form IV after making

such enquiry as it considers necessary and

after compliance with the provisions of the

Act.

(5) In case of non-receipt of the application

for renewal of licence within the period mentioned in sub-rule (1), the agency shall

be treated as un-licensed agency after the

expiry of licence.

(6) After expiry of period for applying for

renewal of licence, the Agency may apply

for fresh licence as per section 7 of the Act.

(7) The fees chargeable for renewal of the

licence shall be the same as for the grant of licence as mentioned in sub-rule (6) of rule 3.

(8) Applications received after the period stipulated in sub-rule (1) and before the

expiry of licence shall not be processed for

renewal of licence.

(9) The Controlling Authority shall pass an

order on application for renewal of licence in

Form I within thirty days from the date of

receipt of application complete in all respects.

(10) The validity of renewed licence shall

be counted from the date of expiry of the

previous licence and shall be upto a period

of five years irrespective of its date of renewal.

In case the application is decided by the

controlling authority after expiry of the

existing licence, the intervening period shall

deem to be under valid licence.

(11) The Controlling Authority and the

Private Security Agencies shall not be liable

for delays occurring by reason of

circumstances beyond human control,

including but not limited to acts of civil or

military authority, national emergencies, riot,

acts of God.

6. Conditions for renewal of licence.— The

renewal of the licence shall be granted

subject to the following conditions, namely:— (i) The applicant continues to maintain his

principal place of business in the jurisdiction

of the Controlling Authority;

(ii) The applicant continues to ensure the

availability of the training for its private

security guards and supervisors required under sub-rule (2) of rule 8 of these rules;

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(iii) The applicant continues to adhere to

the licence conditions;

(iv) The applicant has no criminal antecedents as may be verified from a database of crime and criminals.

7. Verification of character and antecedents of the private security guard and supervisor. — (1) Before any person is employed or engaged as a security guard or supervisor, the Agency shall satisfy itself about the character and antecedents of such person in any one or more of the following manner, namely:—

(a) by relying upon the character and antecedents verification certificate produced by the person: Provided that the character and antecedent certificate shall be valid if the Agency does not have any adverse report regarding the person's character and antecedents from any other source;

(b) by accessing electronic databases of crime and criminal like the Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems (CCTNS), Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) for verification of the character and antecedents through the Controlling Authority or the Police.

(2) The person desirous of getting employed or engaged as security guard or supervisor shall submit Form V hereto to the Agency. In addition, he shall submit an Affidavit in Form VI hereto incorporating the details in relation to the provisions contained in sub-section (2) of section 10 of the Act.

(3) In case the Agency decides to send the Form V to the District Superintendent of Police for availing the service of character and antecedent verification by police, the agency shall deposit fee of Rs. 100/- or such fee as may be fixed by the Government from time to time, through demand draft or bankers' cheque or electronic evidence showing payment of fees.

(4) The authority to which the application is made shall ensure that character and antecedent verification report is issued within fifteen days of the receipt of the character and antecedent form.

(5) Character and antecedents' verification report once issued shall remain valid for five years irrespective of the change in employer status.

(6) On the basis of character and antecedents' verification, the Agency shall issue in Form VII hereto a character and antecedent's certificate and this certificate shall not be taken back by such Agency even if the person ceases to be the employee of that Agency.

8. Security Training.— (1) The Controlling Authority shall frame the detailed training syllabus required for training the security guards in accordance with National Skill Qualification Framework. For entry level, this training shall be for a minimum period of hundred hours of classroom instruction and sixty hours of field training, spread over at least twenty working days. The ex- servicemen and former police personnel shall however be required to attend a condensed course only, of minimum forty hours of classroom instructions and sixteen hours of field training spread over at least seven working days.

(2) The training shall include the following

subjects, namely:—

(a) conduct in Public and correct

wearing of uniform;

(b) physical fitness training;

(c) physical security, security of the assets, security of the building/apartment, personnel security, household security;

(d) fire fighting;

(e) crowd control;

(f) examining identification papers including identity cards, passports and smart cards;

(g) should be able to read and understand English alphabets and Arabic numerals as normally encountered in the255 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 identification documents, arms licence, travel documents and security inspection sheet;

(h) identification of improvised explosive

devices;

(i) first-Aid;

(j) crisis response and disasters

management;

(k) defensive driving (compulsory for the driver of Armoured vehicle and optional for others);

(l) handling and operation of non- prohibited weapons and firearms (optional);

(m) rudimentary knowledge of Indian Penal Code, right to private defense, procedure for lodging first information report in the police station, Arms Act (only operative sections); Explosives Act (operative sections);

(n) badges of rank in police and military

forces;

(o) identification of different types of arms

in use in Public and Police;

(p) use of security equipments and devices (for example; security alarms and screening equipments); and

(q) Leadership and management (for

supervisors only).

(3) The security guard shall have to successfully undergo the training specified by the Controlling Authority.

(4) On completion of the training each successful trainee shall be awarded a certificate in Form VIII hereto by the training institute.

(5) The training certificates issued to the guards/supervisors from Training Institutes in one State shall be accepted in other State also.

(6) The Controlling Authority shall inspect the functioning of training facility from time to time either by itself or through its own officers. Normally such inspection shall be conducted at least two times every year.

(7) All the training agencies shall submit a list of successful trainees to the Controlling Authority in the manner specified by it.

(8) Based on training completed and requirement of the job, private security agency may have their own designations provided that no agency shall adopt any of the ranks of the armed forces, paramilitary forces or State Police Forces.

(9) The Controlling Authority either by itself or through its officers may verify the training and skills imparted to the private security guards and super visors of any private training agency.

(10) The Controlling Authority may review the continuation or otherwise of licence of such security agencies which may not have adhered to the conditions of trained personnel on its rolls.

9. Standard of physical fitness for security guards.— (1) A person shall be eligible for being engaged or employed as security guard if he fulfills the standards of physical fitness as specified below:—

(i) Height, 160 cms (Female 150 cms), weight according to standard table of height and weight, chest 80 cms with an expansion of 4 cms (for females no minimum requirement for chest measurement).

(ii) eye sight: Far sight vision 6/6, near vision 0.6/0.6 with or without correction, free from color blindness, should be able to identify and distinguish color display in security equipments and read and understand display in English alphabets and Arabic numerals.

(iii) Free from knock knee and flat foot and should be able to run one kilometer in six minutes.

(iv) Hearing: Free from defect; should be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and the alarms generated by security equipments.

(v) The candidate should have dexterity and strength to perform searches, handle256 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 objects and use force for restraining the individuals in case of need.

(2) A candidate should be free from evidence of any contagious or infectious disease. He should not be suffering from any disease which is likely to be aggravated by service or is likely to render him unfit for service or endanger the health of the public.

(3) Agency shall ensure that every private security guard working for it undergoes a medical examination after every twelve months from his last such examination so as to ensure his continued maintenance of physical standard as prescribed for the entry level.

10. Provision for Supervisors.— (1) There shall be one supervisor to supervise the work of not more than fifteen private security guards.

(2) In case the private security guards are on security duty in different premises and it is not practical to supervise their work by one supervisor, the agency shall depute more number of supervisors so that at least for every six private security guards there is one supervisor available for assistance, advice and supervision.

11. Appeals and procedure.— Every appeal under sub-section (1) of section 14 of the Act shall be preferred in Form IX hereto signed by the aggrieved person or his authorized advocate and presented to the Secretary to the Government in Home Department in person or in electronic or digital form or sent to him by registered post.

12. Register to be maintained by the Agency.—The register required to be maintained under the Act by the Agency shall be maintained electronically in Form X hereto.

13. Photo identity card.— (1) Every photo identity card issued by the Agency under sub- section (2) of section 17 of the Act shall be in Form XI hereto.

(2) The photo identity card shall convey a full-face image in color, full name of the private security guard, name of the Agency and the employee number of the individual to whom the photo identity card is issued.

(3) The photo identity card shall clearly indicate the individual's position in the Agency and the date up to which the photo- identity card is valid.

(4) The photo identity card shall be maintained up to date and any change in the particulars shall be entered therein.

(5) The photo identity card issued to the private security guard shall be returned to the Agency issuing it, once the private security guard is no longer engaged or employed by it.

(6) Any loss or theft of photo identity card shall be immediately brought to the notice of the Agency that issued it.

14. Other conditions.— (1) Notwithstanding whether the Agency mandates its private security guards to put on uniform while on duty or not, every private security agency shall issue and make it obligatory for its security guards to put on:

(a) an arm badge distinguishing the

Agency;

(b) shoulder or chest badge to indicate

his position in the organization;

and to be kept in the left pocket;

(d) shoes with eyelet and laces:

(e) a headgear which may also carry the

distinguishing mark of the Agency.

(2) The clothes wear by the private security guard while on active duty shall be such that they do not hamper in his efficient performance. In particular they shall neither be too tight nor too loose as to obstruct movement or bending of limbs.

(3) Every private security guard shall carry a notebook and a writing instrument with him.

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

Girish Sawant, Under Secretary (Home-II).

Porvorim, 29th April, 2022.

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Form I

(See rule 3, 5)

APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF LICENCE/RENEWAL OF LICENCE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCY

The Controlling Authority

_______________________

The undersigned hereby applies for obtaining a licence to run the business of operating services in the area of Private Security Agencies

1. Full name of the applicant:

2. Nationality of the applicant:

3. Son/wife/daughter of:

4. Residential Address:

5. Address, where the applicant desires to start his Agency:

6. Name of the Private Security Agency:

7. Additional details of the Private Security Agency (if applicable):

(a) CIN No…………………………

(b) ESI No……………………………

(d) Labour Licence No…………………….

(e) Labour Registration No…………………..

(f) GST No…………………………………

(g) Any other information………

(h) Whether the Agency has FDI? (Yes/No)……..

If Yes, Give the following information;

(i) Country of FDI:…………………………………

(ii) Name of foreign shareholder:………………….

(iii) Address of foreign shareholder:……………….

(iv) Year of investment:……………………………..

(v) No. of shares:……………………………………….

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(vi) Percentage of foreign shareholding:………………

(vii) Approval details of FDI:……………………………….

(Please attach the relevant document of FDI approval.)

8. Name and addresses of Proprietor, Partner, Majority shareholder, Director and Chairman of the Agency:

S.No. Management Type Name Address DIN No. (if held) ID Proof with

No. (Proprietor/Partner/Majority shareholder/Director/Chairman)

9. Name and extent of facilities available:

10. (a) Does the applicant possesses the training facility in its own or will get it on outsourcing basis?..............…… (b) If the applicant has own training facility, please provide the following information: Name of training agency: Address of Training agency:

Recognition details of Training agency:………………………………………….

11. Equipments which will be used for Security services

(a) Door Framed Metal Detector (DFMD) (b) Hand Held Metal Detector (HHMD) (c) Mine Detector (d) Other Equipments

(i) Wireless Telephones (ii) Alarm Devices (iii) Armoured Vehicles (iv) Arms

12. The particulars of the uniform including color. (Please attach color photo of uniforms). 13. Does the applicant intends to operate in more than one districts? If so the name of the Districts 1._______2._______3._______4._______ 5._______

14. Does the applicant intend to operate in the entire state? Yes/No

Signature Name of the applicant Address of the applicant Telephone number of the applicant Date of application Enclosure:

1. Photo of the premises of the Agency. 2. ID Proof of all Management personnel. 3. Recognition details of training agency (if applicable). 4. Colour photo of uniforms. 5. Documents (if applicable) under the agency details given in Para 7 above. 6. Copy of current Income tax Clearance Certificate. 7. Affidavit as prescribed in Section 7 sub-section (2) of the Act. 8. Other enclosures.

——— Form II

(See rule 3 and 5)

Form for verification of Antecedents of Applicant

NOTE: If the applicant is a company, a firm or an association of persons, this form shall be filled up by every proprietor or majority shareholder, partner or director of the company, as if they are also the259 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 applicants.

Signature of the Applicant......................................................................................................

For official use only

Form number Antecedents verification issued by: Date

Fee Amount Rs. ———————Cash/D.D. ——————Name of Bank —————— D.D No. —————

Date of Issue ———————

Please fill in BLOCK LETTERS: (CAUTION: Please furnish correct information. Furnishing of incorrect information or suppression of any factual information in the form will render the candidate unsuitable for grant of licence)

1. Name of applicant (Initials not allowed)

First name ..................................................... Middle name_____________ Last Name___________ 2. If you have ever changed your name, please indicate the previous name(s) in full

....................................................................................................................................................................................

3. Sex (male/female). —

4. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY): ————————————

5. Aadhaar No.

6. PAN No.

7. Place of Birth: Village/Town ———————————

District —————————————State and Country ———————————————

8. Father's Full Name/Legal Guardian's Full Name (including surname, if any): (Initials not allowed)—

..................................................................................................................................

9. Mother's Full Name (including surname, if any): (Initials not allowed)

.......................................................................................................................................................

10. If married, Full Name of Spouse (including surname, if any). (Initials not allowed)

....................................................................................................................................................................................

11. Present Residential Address, including Street No./police station, village and District (with PIN code)

.....................................................................................................................................................................................................

....................................................................................................................................

Telephone No./Mobile No...........................................................................

12. Please give the date since residing at the above-mentioned address:(DD/MM/YYYY).........................

...................................................................................................

13. Permanent Address including Street No./police station, village and District (with PIN code)........

.....................................................................................................................................................................................................

14. If you have not resided at the address given at COLUMN (11) continuously for the last five years, please furnish the other address (addresses) with duration(s) resided.

From…………….To.…………… ` Address

__________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________

15. In case of stay abroad particulars of all places where you have resided for more than one year after attaining the age of twenty-one years.

16. Other Details:

(a) Educational Qualifications.:

(b) Previous positions held if any along with name and address of employers:

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(d) Visible Distinguishing Mark:

(e) Last 3 years IT Return:

S.No. Assessment Year Copy of ITR enclosed (Yes/No)

1. .……………....... …………………….

2. ……………........ ……………………..

3. ………………… ………………………..

(f) Affidavit incorporating the provisions of Section 6 of the Act enclosed: Yes/No

17. Did you earlier operated any Private Security Agency or were its partner, majority shareholder or Director? If yes then furnish the name, address of the Agency and its licence particulars.

…………………………………………………………………..

18. Are you a citizen of India by: Birth/ Descent/Registration/ Naturalisation: If you have ever possessed any other citizenship, please indicate previous citizenship……………………….

19. Have you at any time been convicted by a court in India for any criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment? If so, give name of the court, case number and offence. (Attach copy of judgment) ……………………………………………………………………………

20. Is/Are any criminal proceeding(s) pending against you before a court in India? If so, give name of court, case number and offence

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

21. Self-Declaration:

The information given by me in this form and enclosures is true and I am solely responsible for accuracy.

(Signature of applicant) Date………….

Place …………

Enclosures:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

(Signature of applicant)

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Form-III

[See rule 3(2)/rule 5(1)]

Affidavit

I…………………..................…………S/o / D/o / W/o Mr./Ms. ……………..................................………..resident of ……………………………..is a Proprietor/Partner/Director of M/s.......................(Name of firm/agency/company) at (Address of firm/agency/company). I do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That the deponent is a citizen of India. 2. That the deponent has attained the age of 18 years. 3. That the details of the Proprietor/Partners/Directors (Please indicate the details of all the Partners/Directors) are as under:

S. No. Name of the Proprietor/Partners/ Designations in Residential Address Directors

the firm/agency/company

(Proprietor/Partner/Director)

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4. That the deponent or any of the Proprietor/Partner/Director has not been convicted of any offence in connection with promotion, formation or management of a company (any fraud or misfeasance committed by him in relation to the firm/agency/company), including an undischarged insolvent.

5. That the deponent or any of the Proprietor/Partner/Director has not been convicted by a competent court for an offence, the prescribed punishment for which is imprisonment of not less than two years.

6. That the deponent or any of the Proprietor/Partner/ Director has not been—

(a) keeping links with any organisation or association which is banned under any law on account of their activities which pose threat to national security or public order; or

(b) indulging in activities which are prejudicial to national security or public order.

7. That the deponent or any of the Proprietor/Partner/Director has not been dismissed or removed from Government service on grounds of misconduct or moral turpitude.

8. That the firm/agency/company is registered in India and does not have a proprietor or a majority share holder, partner or director, who is not a citizen of India.

9. That the deponent and all the Partner/Director of the firm/agency/company shall comply with the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (29 of 2005) by ensuring availability/imparting of such training and skills to its private security guards and supervisors as prescribed.

10. That the deponent and all the Partner/Director of the firm/agency/company shall fulfill the following conditions of licence as per section 11 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (29 of 2005).

(i) prescribed training which the licensee is to undergo; (ii) details of the person or persons forming the agency; (iii) obligation as to the information to be provided from time to time to the Controlling Authority regarding any change in their address, change of management;

(iv) Obligation as to the information to be provided from time to time to the Controlling Authority about any criminal charge made against them in the course of their performance of duties of the private security agency or as the case may be, a private security guard employed or engaged by them.

(v) Competent authority in the Government may verify about imparting of required training by the private security agency under sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Act and may review continuation or otherwise of licence of the private security agency if the agency have not adhered to the condition of ensuring the required training.

11. That there are no cases registered with police or pending in court of law against the deponent.

That there are cases registered with police or pending in court of law against the deponent. (Details shall be enclosed)

12. That the deponent and all the Partner/Director of the firm/agency/company will comply, conditions of licence and in letter and spirit, with the provisions of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (29 of 2005) and the relevant rules notified by the State Government under the Act and also comply with the instructions issued from time to time by the Controlling Authority appointed under the Act, while managing private security agency with the name and title M/s……………………………………..

13. That an efforts have been made/will be made so that at least 50% of security guards and Supervisors employed by the agency are resident of State of Goa for at least five years.

Deponent

Verification:- I,…………………………. hereby solemnly affirm on ………..(date) that the contents of above this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief nothing has been concealed therein.

Deponent262 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 Note: (i) Point No. 4 to 8 relates to compliance of section 6 of the Act.

(ii) Point No. 9 relates to compliance of section 9(2) of the Act. (iii) Point No. 10 and 11 relates to compliance of section 11 of the Act. (iv) Strike the points which are not applicable.

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Form IV

[See rule 3(9)]

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Licence to engage in the business of Private Security Agency

Serial No _________

Date ......................

Name of the Private Security Agency:……………………………….

Shri..................................................................................(name of the Applicant)

S/o.........................................................................................r/o......................................

.........................................................................................................(Full Address).............................................................................. _____________ is granted the licence by the Controlling Officer for the State of Goa

—————— to run the business of Private Security Agency in the district(s) of / State of (strike of the in applicable words) -with office at................................(address of the office)

Place of Issue ————————

Date of issue ....................................

This license is valid upto ....................................

Signature

Name of granting authority

Designation

Official Address

RENEWAL

[See rule 5(4)]

Sl. No. Date of Renewal Date of expiry Signature, Name of renewing Authority

Designation, Office Address 1. 2. 3. 4.

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Form V

[See rule 7(2)]

Form for verification of Character and Antecedents of Security Guard and Supervisor

Signature of the Applicant …………………..

For official use only

Form number Character & antecedents verification issued by: Date

Fee Amount Rs. ———————Cash/D.D. ——————Name of Bank —————— D.D No. —————

Date of Issue ———————

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1. Name of applicant as should appear in the photo-identity card (Initials not allowed) First name__________ Middle name__________Last Name____________

2. If you have ever changed your name, please indicate the previous name(s) in full

____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Sex (male/female). _____________________

4. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY): ______________

5. Aadhaar No. ___________________________________

6. Place of Birth: Village/Town _________________________District________________________ State and Country_________________________________

7. Father's Full Name/Legal Guardian's Full Name (including surname, if any): (Initials not allowed)—

_________________________________________________

8. Mother's Full Name (including surname, if any): (Initials not allowed)

________________________________________________________

9. If married, full name of Spouse (including surname, if any). (Initials not allowed)

________________________________________________________

10. Present Residential Address, including Street No. /police station, village and District (with PIN code)

________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

Telephone No./Mobile No. ......................................................................

11. Please give the date since residing at the above mentioned address: DD/MM/YYYY ________________________________________________________

12. Permanent Address including Street No./police station, village and District (with PIN code)____ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

13. If you have not resided at the address given at COLUMN (10) continuously for the last five years, please furnish the other address (addresses) with duration(s) resided.

From…………….To.…………… ` Address

__________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________

14. In case of stay abroad particulars of all places where you have resided for more than one year after attaining the age of twenty-one years.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

15. Other Details:

(a) Educational Qualifications:……………………………………………………..

(b) Previous posts held along with name and address of employer:………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

(d) Visible Distinguishing Mark on body:…………………………………………………

(e) Height (cms):……………………………………….

(f) Affidavit incorporating the provisions of Section 10 (1) and (2) of the Act enclosed: Yes/No

16. Are you working in Central Government/State Govt/PSU/Statutory Bodies: Yes/No264 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 17. Are you a citizen of India by: Birth/Descent/Registration/Naturalisation: If you have ever possessed any other citizenship, please indicate previous citizenship………………………

18. Have you at any time been convicted by a court in India for any criminal offence & sentenced to imprisonment? If so, give name of the court, case number and offence (Attach copy of judgment) ………………………………………………………………………

19. Is/Are any criminal proceeding(s) pending against you before a court in India? If so, give name of court, case number and offence………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

20. Has any court issued a warrant or summons for appearance or warrant for arrest or an order prohibiting your departure from India? If so, give name of court, case number and offence.………………………………………………………………………………………

21. Self Declaration:

The information given by me in this form and enclosures is true and I am solely responsible for accuracy.

22. Finger Prints:

(Signature of applicant)

Date………….

Place…………

Enclosures:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

(Signature of applicant)

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Form-VI

[See rule 7(2)]

Affidavit

I…………………………… S/o / D/o / W/o Mr./Ms resident of ……………………….. (Residential Address) offer myself for employment as a private security guard/supervisor in the private security agency M/s………………………….….. (Name of firm/agency/company) at …………………………… (Address of firm/ agency/company). I do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That I am a citizen of India.

2. That I have attained the age of 18 years but have not attained the age of 65 years. My date of birth is………………..

3. That I have not been convicted by a competent court.

4. That I have not been dismissed or removed on grounds of misconduct or moral turpitude while serving in any of the armed forces of the Union, State Police Organisations, Central or State Governments or in any private security agency.

Deponent

Deponent265 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 Note: The provisions of section 10(2) of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (29 of 2005) may be printed at the back of affidavit for awareness of deponent as follows:

— Section 10(2) Eligibility to be a private security guard.

(2) No person who has been convicted by a competent court or who has been dismissed or removed on grounds of misconduct or moral turpitude while serving in any of the armed forces of the Union, State Police Organisations, Central or State Governments or in any private security agency shall be employed or engaged as a private security guard or a supervisor.

–––––– FORM VII [See rule 7(6)] CHARACTER AND ANTECEDENT CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Mr./Ms. ………………….. , Son/Daughter of -------------------------------------------------------- whose particulars are given below has good moral character and reputation and that the applicant has been staying at the following address(es) continuously for the last one year ............................................................................................................................................................................................... Date of Birth Place of Birth Education Qualification: Profession: Present Address: Permanent Address: This certificate is issued on the basis of ……………… (Source of certificate) and shall be valid upto a period of five years from its date of issue.

Issuing Authority

Signature

Name

Designation

Address/Tel. No.

Date of Issue

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FORM VIII

[See rule 8(4)]

Training Certificate

Serial number

Name of the Training Agency

Address of the Training agency

Training Agency Recognition No…………

[The recognition of this agency is valid upto………… (date)]

Certified that _____________ son/daughter of ___________ resident of__________________has completed the prescribed training for the engagement or employment as a Private Security Guard/Supervisor confirming to National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) standards from _______till________.

His signature is attested below.

Signature of the Certificate Holder

Signature of issuing authority

Designation

Place of issue Date of issue266 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 FORM IX

(See rule 11)

Form for Appeal

An Appeal under section 14 of the Act

Shri ——————————————

S/o ————————— r/o———— Appellant

Versus

Controlling authority/ —————— Respondent

The above named appellant appeals against the Order dated ———————————— of the Controlling Authority regarding refusal/renewal of licence to run Private Security Agency —————— and sets forth the following grounds of objection to the order appealed against namely

1. ————————————

2. ————————————

3. ————————————

4. ————————————

Enclosed list of documents

......................................

Signature

Name and Designation of the Appellant Date Place

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Form X

(See rule 12)

Register of Particulars

(Register A: Management details)

S.No. Name of Parent's/ Present Permanent Nationality Date of joining/ person(s) Father's address & Address leaving the agency managing name phone No. the Agency

(Register B: Private Security Guards and Supervisor)

Sl. Name of Father's Present Date of Joini- Permanent Photo- Finger Employee Salary with No. Guard/ name address & ng/leaving Address graph Prints No. date, ESI, EPF Supervisor phone No. the Agency

numbers and Bank/Branch through which paid

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(Register C: Customers)

SI. No. Name of the Address of Number and Date of

Date of Customer the place ranks of commencement discontinuation of & phone No. where Security of Services services Security is Guards provided provided

(Register D: Duty Roster)

S. No. Name of Private Address of Whether provided with Date and time of Date and time of Security Guard/ the place any arms/ammunition commencement ending of duty Supervisor of duty

of duty

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Form XI

(See rule 13) Photo Identity card for Private Security Guard/Supervisor

(Name of the Private Security Agency)

Identity Card No…………………..

Name___________________

Official Designation.........................

Colour Photo

Employee No. .…………………..

Blood Group——————

Date of issue---------------------

Valid up to…………………..

Signature of the card holder---------------------

Signature of the issuing authority

Official seal

———ttt———

Department of Tourism

__

Notification

3/13(01)/TGCS/2022-DT

Government of Goa is pleased to frame the following scheme.

"A scheme to offer Tourist Guide Certification Program (basic and advanced modules) to Goan youth in order to increase the number of certified Tourist guides in Goa to a minimum of 1,000 guides in next two years".

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1. Short title and commencement.— (i) The scheme shall be called "Tourist Guide Certification Scheme".

(ii) The scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Introduction.— The tourism industry in the State of Goa has emerged as a major industr y in the State, especially post suspension of the mining activities and is now one of the main sectors of the State economy. A major population of the State directly or indirectly depends on tourism for their livelihood. The State of Goa bestowed with 105 Kms. coastline spanning from North to South with its beautiful palm fringed beaches, its historical temples, churches, age-old ruins, world class cuisine, is a major tourist destination in the world.

Tour guides are among the most influential front-line actors in the tourism industry, their knowledge and interpretation of a destination's tourist attractions plays an important role in creating a brand image of a State. Currently, there are limited number of tourist guides in the State. Hence, training the local youth as tourist guides can help increase the number of tourist guides in the State and provide better service delivery to the tourists, building the entrepreneurial capacity of local youth and widening their opportunities in tourism sector.

3. Scope of the Scheme.— i. Department of Tourism, Goa (DOT) has adopted the "Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (IITF) (Basic) Certification Programme" of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The Basic IITF Certification Programme is divided into various Modules. The first six modules aim to equip the candidate with basic knowledge and skills required by a Tourist Facilitator such as basics about society and nature of India, basics of tourism industry and its terminologies, building rappor t and communication. The last module is related with tourist destinations and experiences of different States of India.

ii. DOT has also developed an Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum. The aim of the advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum is to train the participant in Goan history, heritage, culture, tourist destinations, soft skills and etiquettes, and enhance their employability within a short span of time.

iii. The fee of the IITF (Basic) program will be reimbursed to the candidate and cost of Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum will be sponsored by DOT.

iv. SC/ST category candidates are already exempted from payment or registration fee under IITF certificate program and hence, SC/ ST category candidates shall not apply for reimbursement. These candidates can register for the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum and cost of Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum will be sponsored by DOT.

v. Tourists guides registered with DOT as on date of publication of this Scheme can also register for the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum, and cost of Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum will be sponsored by DOT.

vi. The examination fees of INR 500 for IITF Basic course shall be borne by the candidate.

vii. The spoken language is an optional specialization programme, which a candidate may opt for after completion of Tourist Guide Certification Course. A candidate can also opt for language specialization in more than one language. The course fees of Foreign Language Course shall be borne by the candidate.

viii. On completion of Advanced Tourist Guide Certification Course, DOT shall award tourist guide certificate to the candidate.

4. Eligibility for reimbursement of IITF Certification Program (Basic) Course Fee.— i. The participant must be a person of Goan domicile in the age group between 18 to 40 years.

ii. The participant should have completed 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognized board in India.

5. Procedure for applying for reimbursement of IITF Certification Program (Basic) Course Fee and registration as a Tourist Guide with DOT.— i. Interested participant may approach269 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 6 12TH MAY, 2022 Department of Tourism, Goa to obtain details of the scheme. The interested participants shall be apprised with the details of the Scheme.

ii. The participant has to register for IITF Certification Program (Basic) offered by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The fees of the IITF Basic Course shall be reimbursed on submission of duly completed Application Form by the interested applicant.

iii. The participant shall fill and submit the reimbursement Application Form to DOT along with the following documents for reimbursement of IITF Basic Course fees:

a. Copy of Applicant's Residence

Certificate of Goa.

b. Copy of Applicant's Aadhaar Card.

c. Copy of Passing Certificate of 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognized board in India.

d. Copy of Bank Passbook.

e. Copy of Certificate of Completion of

IITF Certificate (Basic) Program.

f. Fee receipt/Challan of fee submission.

iv. After due verification of the details and cer tificates, the reimbursement of fees towards IITF Basic Course shall be given to the applicant by DOT.

v. Post registration under IlTF Certification Program (Basic), the participant has to register for the Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum offered by institution engaged by DOT.

vi. After completion of the Tourist Guide Certification Scheme (Basic and Advanced Tourist Guide Modules), the participant shall apply for registration under DOT.

vii. The participant shall download the registration form available on www.goatourismgov.in

viii. The participant shall fill and submit the registration form to DOT along with the following documents for registration as a Tourist Guide:

a. Copy of Applicant's Residence

Certificate of Goa.

b. Copy of Applicant's Aadhaar Card .

c. Copy of Passing Certificate of 10+2 or equivalent examination from any recognized board in India.

d. Copy of Bank Passbook.

e. Copy of Certificate of Completion of IITF Certificate (Basic) Program and Advanced Tourist Guide Curriculum.

f. Fee receipt/Challan of fee submission.

ix. After due verification of the details and certificates, the registration as Tourist Guide under DOT shall be awarded to the participant.

x. Post registration under DOT, the participant may opt for foreign language course to improve their competitiveness.

6. Pattern of Assistance.— Financial Assistance will be as per the Pattern of Assistance approved by the Government of Goa.

ii) The expenditure shall be debited to

Budget Head - Demand No. 78

3452 — Tourism;

01 — Tourist Infrastructure;

800 — Other Expenditure;

29 — Tourist Guide Certification

Scheme;

50 — Other Charges.

7. Relaxation.— The Government shall be empowered to relax any or all of the clauses or conditions of this scheme in genuine cases for sanction of the grant.

8. Interpretation of the provisions of this scheme.— If any question arises regarding interpretation of any clause, word, expression of the scheme, the decision about the interpretation shall lie with the Government, which shall be final and binding on all concerned.

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9. Redressal of grievance and dispute.— Grievances or disputes if any, arising out of implementation of this scheme, shall be referred to the Secretar y (Tourism) Government of Goa, who shall hear and decide such matters and the decision of the Secretary (Tourism) Government of Goa in this regard shall be final and binding on all concerned.

The scheme has been issued with the approval of the Government and concurrence of the Finance Department (Expenditure) vide U.O. No. 1400083052 dated 05-11-2021 and administrative approval of the Government under U. O. No. 9519 dated 29-09-2021.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Menino D'Souza, IAS, Director of Tourism

& ex officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji, 9th May, 2022.

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