Panaji, 14th December, 2023 (Agrahayana 23, 1945)

SERIES I No. 37

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

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

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

NOTE

There is one Supplement and an Extraordinary issue to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 36 dated 7-12-2023, namely:—

Supplement dated 7-12-2023 from pages 2403 to 2482, Notification from Department of Industries regarding Goa

Industrial Development Corporation (Allotment, Transfer and Sublease) Regulations, 2023.

Extraordinary dated 12-12-2023 from pages 2483 to 2490, Notification from Department of Law regarding the Goa

Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes Category (Regulation of Issuance and Verification of

Caste Certificate) Act, 2023.

INDEX

Department

Notification

Subject

Pages

Animal Husbandry

Not.- 22-1(Projects24x7)/

Mukhyamantri Pashuseva Yojana with 24x7

2491

/2023-24/5279

Animal Ambulance Scheme.

Information and

Not.- DI/INF/GOA FILM

The Goa (Regulation of Film Shooting)

2496

Publicity

SHOOTING RULES/2023

Rules, 2023.

Tourism

Not.- 3/9(33)/Homestay/2023-DT

Homestay and Bed & Breakfast Policy.

2502

2491

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Animal Husbandry

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Notification

22-1(Projects24x7)/2023-24/5279

Mukhyamantri Pashuseva Yojana with

24x7 Animal Ambulance Scheme

Livestock is an important productive asset

and source of income for about two-thirds of

India’s farm households. The productive

potential of animals mainly depends on quality

of nutrition, genetic material and animal health

system. Hence, livestock service delivery is

an important area for optimizing livestock

production and productivity. In order to

support its large number of livestock farmers,

the Government of Goa through the

Department of Animal Husbandry &

Veterinary Services is striving hard towards

moving all livestock services to farmers’

doorstep.

Now, therefore the Government of Goa is

hereby pleased to announce the Scheme

“Mukhyamantri Pashuseva Yojana with 24x7

Animal Ambulance” with a Toll-Free

Number. The scheme will be read as

follows:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1)

This Scheme may be called “Mukhyamantri

Pashuseva Yojana with 24x7 Animal

Ambulance”.

(2) It shall come into force with effect from

the date of its publication in the Official

Gazette.

(3) The operations will be outsourced to a

private agency to manage, for which the

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grants-in-aid will be provided by the

Government of Goa.

2. Introduction.— The Government of Goa

is concerned about the Livestock Service

delivery in the State of Goa and would take

the initiative to reach out to the doorsteps

and provide the emergency veterinary

services by partnering with NGOs and “Not

for Profit Organizations” under PPP model.

The Directorate of Animal Husbandry &

Veterinary Services, Government of Goa

provides Veterinary Services to the farmers

through its field establishments i.e. 5

Veterinary Hospitals and 25 Veterinary

Dispensaries besides 48 Sub Centres across

the State.

Facilitation of the emergency services

round the clock could be done by induction

of Mobile Veterinary Ambulatory clinics with

hydraulic lift facility and Two-Wheeler

Emergency Vehicles.

To bridge the gap and to reach out to the

livestock owners of the State in case of any

emergency requiring urgent attention, with

veterinary aid, at their door step, the

Government felt a need to have a centralized

call center with a toll-free help-line which

will help all the livestock owners and stray

animals spread all over Goa to get the needed

veterinary aid at their door step and also

necessary medical guidance and directions

over the phone through the Help-Line.

It is also envisaged that strategically placed

Animal Emergency Bike/Ambulance will

provide

outreach

services

including

medication (veterinary disposition). In order

to ensure right treatment at the right place

and in right time, a comprehensive data base

of all levels of veterinary care institutions;

manpower competencies (both in public and

private sector) shall be mapped and

maintained within the animal emergency

response center on a dynamic basis to enable

destination determination, relevant referral

and advisory care for the animals.

3. Objectives.— i) To cater to the livestock

and stray animals, emergency treatment on

24x7 basis.

ii) To provide treatment facility beyond

normal working hours of Hospitals and

dispensaries.

iii) To facilitate shifting of the injured/ailing

animal to appropriate institution/organization

for further follow up and/or care.

iv) To provide treatment and rescue of stray

animals and if required to shift to the nearest

Animal Welfare Organisation, infirmary,

pinjrapole etc.

4. Definitions.— For the purpose of

implementation of this scheme;

“Agency” means the institution which will

be operating “Mukhyamantri Pashuseva

Yojana with 24x7 Animal Ambulance” in the

State of Goa.

“Director” means the Director of Animal

Husbandry and Veterinary Services.

“Livestock” will include all farm animals

and other domesticated animals.

“Livestock Owner” is the person raising

or having possession of livestock.

“Stray Animals” are domestic animals that

roam freely and fend for themselves without

human assistance.

“Scheme”

means

“Mukhyamantri

Pashuseva Yojana with 24x7 Animal

Ambulance”.

5. Critical components.— (a) Exclusive

emergency response centre with 2 seats in

the First Phase.

(b) Exclusive unified emergency number,

for call center.

closed loop communication between distress

caller, emergency response officer at the

center and veterinary officer in field.

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(d) Animal emergency bike/scooter/

/ambulances equipped with medicines/

/diagnostics, lifting/moving of livestock’s/

/pets/other animals.

(e) Trained veterinary professionals.

(f) Pre-arrival communication and referral

protocol.

(g) Follow up after 48 hours.

(h) On line dash board to Directorate of

Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services.

(i) Periodic review.

(j) Recruitment and training.

(k) Data base of veterinary manpower and

institutions throughout the State (with

dynamic updates periodically).

(l) Analytics and Management Information

System Reports (MIS Reports).

(m) Monitoring and review.

6. Procedure.— a) Sense:

1) Emergency Call Centre with dedicated

toll free number will work on 24x7.

2) Owner of ailing livestock or any person

in case of stray animal shall call Toll Free

Emergency Number and provide the requisite

information about the ailment.

3) Initially Call centre executive will record

request from the Livestock owner and

forward to doctors desk in call centre. trained

call

centre

executive

himself/

/herself can forward call to Mobile Veterinary

Bike (MVB)/Mobile Veterinary Ambulatory

Clinic (MVAC).

Doctors will be available over phone

to advise on the cases and decide on sending

MVB/MVAC.

5) Doctor will take call on escalation from

call executives or Para Vet for online advice.

b) Reach & Care:

1) Depending on the type and severity of

the emergency reported, distance from the

vehicle station and accessibility to vehicles,

MVB or MVAC along with Veterinary doctor

will be deployed.

2) The MVB/MVAC team shall assess the

ailment/injury and provide necessary

treatment. However, if the animal requires

further treatment/surgery which requires the

animal to be shifted to nearest Hospital, the

MVAC team will carry the animal to the

nearest Veterinary Hospital duly utilizing the

Hydraulic Equipment provided in the MVAC.

In case of stray animal, the injured animal

shall be taken to the animal welfare

organization/pinjarapole/infirmary.

3) Each and every case attended by

Veterinary Bike/Mobile clinic will be giving

closure report immediately after service is

rendered and return to base location. This

will close the call cycle.

c) Follow up:

Call Centre feedback cum quality team will

give call to all Livestock owners/incidence

reporters to take feedback about quality of

service provided and record the same in the

system.

7. Release of grants & other provisions.—

a) The scheme is worked out on the basis of

100% Grants-in-aid which will be provided

for the operations of this scheme and will be

paid in advance in 4 equal installments.

b) The grants shall be utilized for the

purpose for which it is sanctioned.

c) The capital grants remaining unutilized

shall be refunded back to the Government

within 3 months from the end of the financial

year.

d) The amount remaining unspent out of

the operational grants-in-aid shall be carried

forward to the next financial year and shall

be utilized only for the purpose for which it

is sanctioned. Once the activity for which the

grants are sanctioned is completed the

balance shall be returned back to the

Government treasury by challan within 03

months from the close of the financial year.

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e) The equipments purchased with the aid of Grants shall vest with the Government. The

Agency shall maintain the records as per GFR-19 of the permanent and semi-permanent

assets created of the Government Grants.

f) Performance cum achievement report specifying in detail the achievements made in the

service provision should be furnished to the Director, Directorate of Animal Husbandry &

Veterinary Services every month.

g) Utilization Certificates as required under the existing administrative, legal and financial

regulations shall be submitted to the Department by the implementing agency as per the

GFR.

h) The scheme shall be Audited by Government recognized Auditor and the Reports shall

be submitted to the department within 6 months from the close of the Financial Year. The

books of accounts shall be open for test check by the Comptroller and Auditor General of

India at his discretion.

1. Pattern of assistance:— The scheme shall be implemented initially with three Mobile

Ambulatory Clinics, one in North Goa, one in South Goa and one in the Central place. The

set up would comprise of 2 seater Centralized Call Centre, 3 Mobile Veterinary Clinics and

3 Veterinary First Responder Bikes, strategically placed to cover the State and to reach out

to the Veterinary Emergencies across Goa. The fleet of ambulances shall be increased based

on further assessment and need.

Particulars

Pattern of Assistance

No.

Total Cost (Rs.)

Purchase of Mobile

a) Rs. 23 lakhs per ambulance or

69,00,000/-

Veterinary Ambulances/

actual whichever is less

/Clinic with equipments

b) Equipments @ Rs. 3.31 lakh or

9,93,000/-

on board

actual whichever is less (one

time grant)

The rates shall be verified by

Directorate of Animal Husbandry &

Veterinary Services and Certified

during the procurement of Equipments

and Consumables. Purchase committee

shall be notified for the same by

Directorate of Animal Husbandry &

Veterinary Services.

The Procurement of ambulances

shall be through GeM Portal only.

Purchase of Bike

At the rate of Rs. 90 thousand per

3,15,000/-

Ambulances with

bike & fabrication cost of Rs. 15

equipments on board

thousand for the saddle box for

equipments and consumables

or the actual whichever is less

(One time grant).

The Procurement of bike ambulances

shall be through GeM Portal only.

Expenditure towards

Rs. 21 lakhs for 02 seater call center or

21,00,000/-

establishment of call

the actual whichever is less

center

(One time grant)

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IT Infrastructure/

Any additional IT infrastructure and/or

/Emergency Response

ERC set up required for upgradation

Centre Set-up.

shall be pre approved from the

Government with respect to

reasonability of cost etc., and reimbursed

on actual basis to the agency.

The reasonability of cost and actual

requirement will be assessed by Govt.

in consultation with DOIT.

Running Cost (Opera-

Rs.198 lakhs (for full year) or the actual

1,98,00,000/-

tional Expenses) on

cost incurred whichever is less (10%

salaries of staff engaged

increase on running cost is allowable

including Veterinary

for the next year subject to actual

Doctors, Para-Vets, repairs

(recurring grant)

& maintenance, fuel

cost, telephone, vehicle

insurance, administrative,

software upgrades,

marketing, IEC activity,

apportionment cost etc.

Add on Ambulances.

Operational expense in proportion

shall be allowed for any ambulance

added to the existing fleet (recurring

grant)

Re-Furbishment of

Rs. 2 lakhs per ambulance which has

Ambulances.

crossed running of 1.5 lakh kms. (one

time grant)

Training of Veterinary

At the rate of Rs. 75 thousand as induction

4,50,000/-

Doctors and Para-Vets

cost of training before they are put for job.

The training period will be 6 days.

Add on Bike Ambulances

The operational expenses in proportion

shall be allowed for any ambulance

added to the existing fleet (Recurring

grant).

9. Implementing Agencies.— The Agency selected to operate the scheme will be

responsible for implementation of the scheme and will be overlooked by the Directorate of

Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Patto, Panaji, Goa. The implementing agency shall

sign MOU with the Government.

10. Service charge.— The implementing Agency shall charge Rs. 200/- as service charge

per animal attended (Farm Animals) and Rs. 500/- as charge per animal attended (Pet animals).

Services rendered to the stray animals shall be free of cost.

11. Remittance of the service charges collected.— The service charge collected shall be

deposited in the treasury bank under the following Head of Accounts:—

0403 — Animal Husbandry;

00 — ;

501 — Service and Service Fees;

01 — Service and Service Fees;

00 — .

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12. Executive Committee:— The scheme

shall be reviewed and monitored periodically

preferable every six months by the Executive

Committee.

The Executive Committee shall consist of

following officials:—

a) The Secretary (AH&VS).

b) Director, Directorate of Animal

Husbandry and Veterinary Services.

c) The operations head of the agency

managing the scheme.

d) One representative from the farmers

in the State of Goa.

e) One representative from the animal

welfare organizations.

This Committee shall be monitoring the

performance of the agency. The Committee

shall suggest amendment if any, as and when

required.

The Government shall have power to relax

the terms and conditions as and when

required.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Prasad Volvoikar, Director & ex officio Jt.

Secretary (AH).

Panaji, 11th December, 2023.

———ttt———

Department of Informartion and Publicity

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Notification

DI/INF/GOA FILM SHOOTING

RULES/2023

In exercise of the powers conferred by

section 11 of the Goa (Regulation of Film

Shooting) Act, 2021 (Goa Act 29 of 2021), and

all other powers enabling it in this behalf,

the Government of Goa hereby makes the

following rules, namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1)

These rules may be called the Goa (Regulation

of Film Shooting) Rules, 2023.

(2) They shall come into force on the date

of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Definitions.— (1) In these rules, unless

the context otherwise requires,— (a) “Act”

means the Goa (Regulation of Film Shooting)

Act, 2021 (Goa Act 29 of 2021);

(b) “authority” means and includes any

Government Department, public authority,

body, institution, Village Panchayat, Municipal

Council and Corporation of the City of Panaji;

person authorized by the producer to apply

for permission for film shooting on his behalf

and to do all the legal documentation on his

behalf;

(d) “Form” means the form appended to

these rules;

(e) “Line Producer” means producer who

is resident of State of Goa for a period of 15

years and who is registered with the

Entertainment Society of Goa, after successful

completion of 15 days training of Line

Production at Entertainment Society of Goa;

(f) “producer” means a person who

oversees film production, either employed by

production

company

working

independently;

(g) “Schedule” means the Schedule

appended to these rules;

(h) “section” means the section of the Act.

(2) The words and expressions used in

these rules, but not defined, shall have the

same meaning & as are respectively assigned

to them in the Act.

3. Application form.— Every application

under sub-section (3) of section 3 shall be

made in Form-I hereto and duly signed by

the producer or his authorized representative

or the line producer.

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4. Undertaking.— An undertaking in

Form-II hereto signed by the producer or his

authorized representative or line producer

before the Notary Public, shall be submitted

along with the application made under

sub-section (3) of section 3.

5. Manner of granting permission.— (1) Up

on receipt of the application under sub-

section (3) of section 3 along with processing

fee specified in the schedule hereto and an

Undertaking, the competent authority shall

forward the application through the

electronic media to the Sub-Divisional Police

Officer/Officers and other authorities within

who’s jurisdiction film shooting is proposed

to be carried out.

(2) The concerned authorities to whom the

application is forwarded under sub-rule (1)

shall send their say within five working days

to the competent authority. In case no reply

is received from the concerned authorities,

it shall be deemed that the concerned

authority has no objection for the proposed

film shooting.

(3) In case any authority has any objection

to the proposed film shooting in the area

within his jurisdiction or suggests change in

date or time with justification, the competent

authority shall take the reasoned decision

after considering the merits and demerits of

the case.

(4) In all the cases where permission is to

be granted or not to be granted, the decision

shall be taken by the competent authority

within seven working days after expiry of

period specified in sub-rule (2).

(5) The permission for the film shooting

shall be granted in Form-III hereto after

payment of fee specified in Schedule hereto

and in case application is to be rejected, the

same shall be communicated to the applicant

by a speaking order within a period specified

in sub-rule (4).

6. Processing fee and other fees.— (1) Every

application under sub-section (3) of section 3

shall be accompanied by processing fees as

specified in the Schedule hereto.

(2) In case, after granting the permission,

the producer or his authorized representative

or line producer cancels the film shooting,

then the applicant shall not be entitled for

refund of any fees paid by him and also for

rescheduling the film shooting.

(3) In case due to natural calamity or for

any other reason beyond the control of the

producer or his authorized representative or

his line producer, the film shooting cannot

be carried out, the applicant shall have the

option of rescheduling the film shooting.

7. Manner for compensating concerned

authorities.— Where any authority is

deprived of fees on account of issue of

permission for the film shooting under these

Rules, the competent authority shall deposit

the amount of fees collected other than the

processing fee to the account of the

concerned authority before the last day of

the month on which the film shooting

permission is given.

8. Procedure for seizure of the material

used for film shooting in the event of

violation of the provisions of the Act.— (1)

The Competent Authority or such other officer

as referred in sub-section (5) of section 3 on

receiving information that the film shooting

is being carried out in violation of the

provisions of the Act of these Rules, shall after

verification of the facts issue an order to stop

the film shooting.

(2) The Competent Authority or such officer

shall attach and seize the material used for

film shooting by drawing a panchanama in

the presence of two witnesses.

(3) After such attachment, the competent

authority or such officer, as the case may be,

shall immediately remove the film shooting

material from the site and hand it over to

the concerned Police Station, alongwith a

certificate of attachment.

Dipak M. Bandekar, Director, Information &

Publicity & ex officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji, 7th December, 2023.

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Form -I

Government of Goa

Department of Information and Publicity

Application for permission of film shooting

(See rule 3)

To,

The Competent Authority,

Subject: Application for permission of film shooting in the State of Goa.

Sir,

We desire to carry out film shooting in the State of Goa. Detailed particulars are as given below:-

Production House Details

1. Name of Production House/Company Producer

2. Address of Producer

3. Name of Director

4. Name of the Film

5. Cast Details

6. Type of Shooting

Line Producer/Authorised Representative Details

7. Name of Line Producer/Authorised Representative

8. Address of Line Producer/Authorised Representative

State/District/Taluka/Village/Area

Postal

e-mail

Contact No.

Mobile number

9. Name of Director

10. Name of the Film

11. Cast Details

12. Type of Shooting

Film, Ad film, web series, photo shoot, TV series

13. Defence installation involved?

Yes/No

Film Shooting Details (Option to add multiple locations)

14. Location Category

15. Location

16. Location Area

17. Taluka

18. Village/Town

19. Film Shooting Date(s)

20. Shoot Time Slot

21. From/To Time

22. Is security required for Film Shooting Location?

if yes, requirement of number of Police personnel

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Additional Details

a. Are foreign artists part of crew?

Yes/No

b. Will drone be used for shooting?

Yes/No

c. Will there be onsite food preparations?

Yes/No

d. Will temporary structure be installed?

Yes/No

e. Whether shooting in private property?

Yes/No

f. Whether any place is under Government

Yes/No

of India?

** Based on the above checklist the applicant will be asked to upload supporting documents alongwith

the mandatory documents.

(if the application is signed by other than producer a proper authorisation (Power of Attorney) to be

attached.)

Signature of the producer/his authorized representative/line producer

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Form-II

Undertaking

(See rule 4)

(To be signed before notary public)

I _______________________ s/o____________________ Age_______ r/o_______________, the producer/

/authorised representative of the producer, (Name) / line producer, do hereby undertake that during

the course of film shooting/filming allied activities, if any public property which is used for film shooting/

/filming allied activities is damaged by any act of my team or any person, the same will be restored at our cost

within a period of 7 days from the date of such damage.

I am also aware that defacement of property in public view is a cognizable offence under section 6 of the

Goa Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1988 (Goa Act No. 5 of 1990) and I shall be liable for the same.

Place :

(Name and Signature)

Date :

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Form-III

Permission for film shooting

[See rule 5 (5)]

Read:—

1) Application dated ____________ of Shri ___________________ (Film producer/Authorised Representative/

/Line Producer)

2) Undertaking dated _____________ given by the (Film producer/Authorised Representative/Line

Producer)

3) N.O.C. from Government of India for film shooting______________________________________________

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4) Payment Receipt No. ________ dated ___________

5) N.O.C. from _____________ (Name of the department if any involved)

Permission of Competent Authority is hereby convey for shooting of film __________(Name of the film) to

film producer Shri __________________ under sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Goa (Regulation of Film

Shooting) Act, 2021 (Act No. 29 of 2021) on the following places as per time schedule given below:—

Sr. No.

Name of place

Date

Time

Terms and conditions:—

(1) It shall be ensured that while film shooting, no nuisance, disturbance or obstructions are caused

to the general public at the various tourists places and other suburbs.

(2) No film shooting shall be done in the prohibited/restricted areas.

(3) Only static loudspeakers (box type) shall be used and their volume kept low by using minimum

decibel (audio) of music, so as to prevent noise pollution.

(4) The Competent Authority may withdraw the permission granted, in case of violations of any of the

conditions and undertaking mentioned above and also in case the content of the script violates the State

rules/code of conduct or defames the State position in any manner.

(5) If film shooting is done outside the permissible area, the competent authority or the officer authorised

by the Government shall have the power to stop the film shooting and seize the film shooting material

immediately from the spot.

(6) The Police protection may be made available to the film producer or to his authorised representative

or line producer at the shooting site on payment of charges as notified by the Government from time to

time, by the Director General of Police.

(7) The premises shall not be littered and no garbage/material shall be dumped at the permissible area/

/river/nallah/drains. The site should be kept clean after the shooting is over. Any garbage accumulated

at the site during the process of shooting shall be disposed off by the film producer or his authorised

representative or the line producer.

(8) All other guidelines of Government Departments shall be followed while carrying out shooting.

(Competent Authority)

Copy for information:—

1) The Director General of Police, Police H.Q. Panaji-Goa.

2) The District Magistrate North/South Goa.

3) The S. P. North/South Goa.

4) (Head of the Department concerned).

5) The S. P. Traffic ———————————————

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SCHEDULE

(See rule 6)

Sr. No.

Details

Fees

ESG Processing Fees (Non-refundable)

Rs. 25,000/- plus taxes per day.

Fees for permission by Government Departments

Rs. 20,000/- plus taxes per day (this

excludes rent of the premises).

Fees for permission by Government Departments/

As levied by the concerned Department/

/Autonomous Bodies for use of premises/venues

/Autonomous Body/Authority.

Fees for permission by Panchayats/local bodies/

As levied by the concerned Authority

/Municipalties

not exceeding Rs. 25,000/- (Plus taxes

as applicable).

Fees for permission by Corporation of City

As levied by the concerned Authority

of Panaji

not exceeding Rs. 1,00,000/- (Plus

taxes as applicable).

Fees for permission for Goan Producers/

60% of the total fees applicable plus

/Production Houses

taxes.

Fees for permission for registered Line

50% of the total fees applicable plus

Producers with ESG

taxes.

Non-commercial film shooting, which is

Nil.

proposed to be carried out exclusively for

promoting local culture of the State of Goa

by the State Government of Goa and its

allied Government Departments

Government of Goa

Department of Information & Publicity

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Notification

No. .................................

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Goa (Regulation of Film

Shooting) Act, 2021 (Goa Act 29 of 2021), the Government of Goa hereby designates the Chief Executive

Officer of the Entertainment Society of Goa as a Competent Authority.

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

Director & ex officio Joint Secretary, Information and Publicity Department, Goverment of Goa.

Panaji,

Dated:

_____

Government of Goa

Department of Information & Publicity

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Notification

No. .................................

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 8 of the Goa (Regulation of Film

Shooting) Act, 2021 (Goa Act 29 of 2021), the Government of Goa hereby designates all the Deputy

Collectors within the limits of their respective jurisdiction to compound offences punishable under the

said Act and Rules made thereunder.

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

Director & ex officio Joint Secretary, Information and Publicity Department, Goverment of Goa.

Panaji,

Dated:

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Department of Tourism

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Notification

3/9(33)/Homestay/2023-DT

Government of Goa is hereby pleased to notify the “Homestay and Bed and Breakfast

Policy” in order to standardize services to the tourists through homestays and B&Bs, also to

supplement the availability of accommodation options of the State.

Homestay and Bed & Breakfast Policy

1. Definitions.—

GoG or Government

State Government of Goa.

DOT

Department of Tourism, Government of Goa shall be responsible

for the implementation of the policy.

MOT

Ministry of Tourism.

GOI

Government of India.

GEL

Goa Electronics Limited.

Homestay

The classification for Homestay Establishment will be given

only in those cases where the owner/promoter of the

establishment along with his/her family is physically residing

in the same establishment and letting out minimum 2 (two)

rooms and maximum 6 (six) rooms (12 beds) subject to non-

violation of the respective applicable Rules & Acts or occupancy.

Bed and Breakfast (B&B) :

The classification for Bed & Breakfast Establishment will be

given only in those cases where the owner/promoter of the

establishment does not reside at the establishment himself/

/herself, but an agent or operator, so designated by him/her

resides in the establishment premises for providing the

necessary services to the visitors/guests. The establishment

would have a minimum of 2(two) lettable rooms and a maximum

of 6 (six) lettable rooms (12 beds) subject to non-violation of the

respective applicable Rules & Acts or occupancy.

Owner

The owner is someone who legally owns a homestay/B&B

establishment.

Promoter

Any individual who is duly authorized to act on behalf of the

owner through a valid Power of Attorney.

Lettable room

Lettable room is a room in a homestay that is equipped with all

the necessary facilities specified in this policy.

2. Background.— 2.1. Goa is a renowned tourist destination in the world, owing to its

picturesque territory ensconced between the fertile coastal strip of the Arabian Sea and the

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breathtaking mountain ranges of the Western

Ghats. Due to its natural setting, the State is

bestowed with scenic beauty, lush green

surroundings, splendid mountains, pristine

rivers, and enchanting beaches. With over

104 km. of vast coastline and six major rivers,

the landscape of Goa is very diverse, ranging

from sandy seafronts to lush green

hinterlands, from estuaries to mangrove

fringed creeks, from river islands to

traditional Khazan lands. Goa’s rural

landscape complimented by its colonial

heritage, gives the State an inherent cultural

strength, making it an ideal homestay

destination.

Goa has recently developed the tourism

master plan and policy, which focuses on

reinventing itself as a year-round responsible

tourism destination. Also, as part of the

strategy Goa also wishes to showcase its

pristine hinterlands, backwaters and rich

biodiversity of the western ghats along with

its already world-renowned beaches. Goa is

revered as the most preferred beach

destination among Indians, and it is one of

the most popular Indian destinations among

international tourists. Goa witnessed around

7.1 million Domestic Tourists and nearly a

million Foreign Tourists in the year 2019.

In addition to the strong dynamism and

vibrance that Goan coastline exhibits, the

hinterland of the State equally boasts a State

of perpetual calmness and rich authenticity.

In addition, the influence of Portuguese

colonization is evident in the Heritage

Houses with Indo-Portuguese architecture.

Homestays and B&Bs are realized as the best

tools to harness the tourism potential of the

hinterlands of the State. The Government of

Goa is keen to develop, promote and regulate

homestays and B&Bs in the State. Hence, the

Department of Tourism, Government of Goa

has come up with the “Homestay and B&B

Policy” to standardize services to the tourists

through homestays and B&Bs, also to

supplement the availability of accommodation

options of the State.

3. Objectives.— 3.1. The key objectives of

this Policy are:

• To streamline the registration and to

regulate the operation of homestays

and B&Bs in the State.

•

To augment the supply of accommoda-

tion units to cater to the growing

demand in the State.

•

To enhance the livelihood opportunities,

up-skill and create self-employment

opportunities for rural residents

and communities with high tourism

potential in the hinterlands of the

State.

•

To improve the service delivery

standards and ensure best quality of

services and facilities for tourists.

•

To preserve Goa’s cultural ethos,

natural landscape, cuisine, historical

heritage, and traditional activities and

introduce the same to the tourists.

• To preserve the old houses and

mansions

with

unique

Goan

architectural blend.

•

To create a market for locally sourced

goods and services.

•

To attract the responsible tourists and

promote unique experiences through

hinterland tourism in Goa.

Applicability of the Policy

3.2. The policy shall be applicable to

all the homestay/B&B establishments

in the State of Goa falling within the

purview of the existing Occupancy Rules,

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Acts & Byelaws. However, the primary focus

of the policy is to promote tourism in

the hinterlands of the State, hence,

currently the fiscal incentives (as per the

clause 7.1) shall only be applicable to all

existing or upcoming homestay and

B&B establishments in the following

talukas of Goa:

3.2.1. Sattari

3.2.2. Dharbandora

3.2.3. Sanguem

3.2.4. Bicholim

3.2.5. Ponda

3.2.6. Quepem

3.2.7. Canacona

3.3. Department of Tourism, Government

of Goa, at its discretion and upon review of

the extant situation from time to time, for the

purposes of promotion or furthering the

objectives of this policy, may suitably extend

the applicability of this policy and

consequently the incentives to any additional

Village/Taluka in the State that are beyond

the list as specified in clause 4.1.

3.4. The policy is valid for a period of 5

years from the date of notification in the

Official Gazette and can be further extended

as per the discretion of the Department of

Tourism, Government of Goa.

4. Eligibility criteria for registration.— 4.1.

The homestay/B&B establishment should

have a minimum of 2 (two) lettable rooms

and a maximum of 6 (six) lettable rooms.

4.2. The homestay/B&B establishments

should be legally registered with the

competent local authority as a wholly

residential complex/unit.

4.3. The owner/promoter of the homestay

establishment along with his/her family

should be physically residing in the same

establishment.

4.4. The owner/promoter of the B&B

establishment does not reside at the

establishment, but a designated agent/

/operator resides in the establishment

premises for providing the necessary

hospitality services to the guests.

4.5. The Homestay/B&B shall not be

considered for registration, if the same

establishment/s

is/are

located

Co-operative Housing Society as registered

under the Goa Co-operatives Societies

Act, 2001 & Rules, 2003 or any other

Gated Complex, without the mandatory

NOC from the established BoD or Committee

managing this residential Complexes,

keeping in mind the security of the

other residents and continuous entry of

unknown individuals for the purpose

of residence and also considering the

limited infrastructural facilities of the

complex.

4.6. The registration application of any

Homestay/B&B

establishment

the

jurisdiction of Panchayat/Municipal areas,

shall be mandatorily accompanied with the

valid NOC’s from the respective BoD/

/Managing Committee of the complex (not

applicable for personally owned premises),

including a valid Trade License for

commercial activity from the respective

Panchayat/Municipality and any other

health & safety permissions in force.

5. Registration of Homestays and B&Bs.—

5.1. As per “The Goa, Daman and Diu

Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982 and

Rules, 1985” all entities or individuals

undertaking any kind of tourism service in

Goa, shall be required to register with

Department of Tourism, Government of Goa.

Therefore, all existing and upcoming

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homestay/B&Bs establishments shall be

required to register with DOT, GOG prior to

commencement of operations and should be

renewed. The initial period of certification

shall be one year, subsequently, homestays/

/B&B shall be renewed as per extant

prevailing

process

being

specified

Department of Tourism.

5.2. However, apart from the registration

with Department of Tourism, Government of

Goa, all homestay/B&B establishments must

have all necessary licenses/NOCs/from the

relevant local authorities and Housing

Co-operatives and Gated Complexes, as may

be applicable to operate in Goa.

5.3. The homestay/B&B establishments

already registered with Ministry of Tourism,

Government of India shall also be required to

Government of Goa to avail the benefits under

this policy. The same shall be required to be

renewed as per extant prevailing process

being specified Department of Tourism.

5.4. The homestay/B&B owners as defined

below, who legally own an establishment

shall register the homestays under this policy:

• Single owner applicant: If a property

belongs to a sole owner, then such

person may apply for the registration.

• Joint owner applicant: If there is more

than one owner for the establishment,

then any one owner or all owners may

jointly apply under the policy with No

Objection Certificate (NOC) from the

other Joint owner(s).

5.5. Registration Process:

a) The applicant can apply for

registration with Department of Tourism,

Government of Goa through the following

modes:

• Offline Mode: Submitting the hard

copy of the requisite documents at,

1st floor, Registration Desk, Paryatan

Bhavan, Patto, Panajim, 403001.

• Online

Mode:

Uploading

and

submitting the scanned copy of

the

requisite

documents

www.goaonline.gov.in.

b) Based on the order No. N5/3(865)/

/2022-DT/126 issued by the Department of

Tourism, Government of Goa with the

simplified procedure for registration and

renewal of tourism trades, the following

mandatory documents shall be submitted

along with the application form:

• Registration Form as per the Goa

Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982

and Rules, 1985.

• Ownership documents for Homestay

Establishments – Title deeds like Gift

deeds or Sale deeds or Form I & XIV

or House tax receipt.

• Ownership documents for B&B

Establishments – Title deeds like Gift

deeds or Sale deeds or Form I & XIV

or House tax receipt (in case if the

premises is owned) OR Lease and

License Agreement (if leased)

OR Notarized copy of NOC from

owner of the premises and NOC from

Co-operative Housing Societies

& Gated Complexes registered

under the Goa Co-operative Societies

Act, 2001 and Rules, 2003 or similar

authority.

• Apart from registration with the

Department of Tourism, Government

of Goa, the operator of a homestay or

B&B shall be required to take the

following tentative permissions from

the respective local bodies in Goa

(However, actual permissions may

vary on specific case basis):

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Tentative list of NOCs/licenses/approvals

Department

Trade License/NOC of the Gram Panchayat/

Respective Municipal Council/Village

/Municipal Council to run the premises as

Panchayat.

Homestay/B&B.

Electricity Department for Electrical

Electricity Department.

connection

Public works Department for water connection

Public Works Department.

Goa coastal Zone Management Authority for

Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority.

approval of plans (if applicable)

Foods and Drugs (if applicable)

Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration.

Bar License/Excise license for sale of foreign/

Department of Excise.

Indian liquor (if applicable)

Health NOC (for Septic tank/soak pit etc.)

Health Department, Urban Health Center/

(if applicable)

/Primary Health Center.

Fire Safety NOC (if applicable)

Directorate of Fire and Emergency

Services.

Pollution NOC (if applicable)

Goa State Pollution Control Board.

• All the B&Bs are required to obtain the license from Food and Drug Administration

(FDA). In case of homestays, it is desirable that home-cooked food is served to the

tourist to promote the culinary traditions of the State. In such case, the homestay may

request an exemption in license from FDA from the respective authority.

• KYC document (Aadhar card/Driving License/Passport/PAN Card).

• Annual Registration fee of INR 1000/- (the fee may be revised by Department of

Tourism, Government of Goa).

c) The Homestay/B&B establishments already registered with Ministry of Tourism,

Government of India, shall only be required to submit the following documents to get

themselves registered with DOT and avail the benefits under this policy.

• Registration Certificate with Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

• KYC document (Aadhar card/Driving License/Passport/PAN Card).

• No registration fee shall be charged for such homestay establishments.

d) The registration form provided in The Goa Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982 and

Rules, 1985 should be complete in all respects and free from all deficiencies, being made

online, and offline confirmation of receipt of application fee. Applications that are incomplete

in any respect or any deviation found during the inspection, shall be liable to be summarily

rejected by the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa.

e) Post applying for registration, the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa may

conduct an inspection of the respective Homestay/B&B establishments.

5.6. Classification of Homestay/B&B Establishments:

a) The homestay/B&B establishment shall be classified in the following categories based

on the checklist of service offerings provided in Annexure-II:

• Gold

• Silver

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b) In case of reclassification, the

homestay/B&B owner shall re-submit the

application within 3 months before the

expiry of the previous classification.

c) In case of dissatisfaction with the

decision

the

categorization

classification, the unit may appeal to the

Department of Tourism, Government of

Goa within 30 days of receiving the

communication regarding classification. No

requests shall be entertained beyond this

period.

d) Any changes in the facilities of the

homestay/B&B establishment, which may

have material changes in the classification

should be informed to the DOT, within 30

days of such change.

e) If any violation comes to the notice of

the Department of Tourism, then the

classification shall stand withdrawn/

terminated.

6. Incentives for Homestays and B&Bs.—

Fiscal Benefits.— 6.1. The first 100

(hundred) homestays and first 100 (hundred)

B&B establishments (as per the clause 4.1 of

this policy), that are registered with the

Department of Tourism, and have completed

01 (one) year of operations shall be eligible

for the following financial incentives:

a) Reimbursement of registration fee of

INR 1,000 (one thousand) for the first year

of the policy tenure. The homestays already

registered with Department of Tourism

prior to the term of the policy, shall avail

the reimbursement on the renewal fee.

b) Reimbursement of expenditure on

furniture and furnishings up to a maximum

of INR 2,00,000 (Rupees two lakh only),

purchased from the vendors empaneled

with the Department of Handicraft, Textiles

and Coir, Government of Goa.

c) Free participation of one homestay and

one B&B establishment at a maximum of 1

(one) Domestic Trade Shows in a calendar

year and reimbursement of 50%, up to a

maximum of INR 50,000 (fifty thousand) of

expenditure

towards

travel

and

accommodation.

The above-mentioned fiscal incentives shall

be applicable only for the purposes stated

above during the tenure of this policy.

Department of Tourism, Government of Goa,

at its discretion and upon review of the extant

situation from time to time, may suitably alter

the proposed limit of beneficiaries as specified

in clause 7.1. or extend the tenure of the

policy or both, as the case may be, for the

purposes of promotion or furthering the

objectives of this policy and depending on

the extant rules, regulations and market

scenario.

Non-fiscal Benefits.— 6.2. Other support for

Homestays in Goa registered with the

Department of Tourism, subject to compliance

with guidelines:

a) The Homestays already registered

with Ministry of Tourism, Government of

India shall be registered with Department

of Tourism, GoG with no additional fee to

avail the benefits under this policy.

b) Payment of electricity and water

charges at domestic/residential tariffs for

sanctioned load.

c) Property tax rates as prescribed for

residential purposes.

d) Subsidized hardware setup for

provision of internet.

e) DoIT shall strive to provide FREE

highspeed internet only for the first year of

operation.

f) Provision of free T.I.M.E and free/

/subsidized software for operation of

homestays.

g)Assistance

for

marketing

and

promotion through various marketing

channels of Goa Tourism, such as website,

app, social media handles, establishments,

outlets, printed material at travel marts and

exhibitions etc.,

h) Homestay establishments, once

registered with the Department of Tourism,

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GoG, shall be duly publicised and subject

to all provisions of the license issued.

i) Promotion of homestays in the event

calendar along with the local fairs and

festivals.

j) Facilitating collaboration with

Experiential Tour operators for promotion

of homestays as a part of Experiential

Tourism Circuits.

k) Recommend to various statutory

authorities in securing the necessary

permissions, NOCs and clearances for

registration and operation of homestays

l) Facilitating creation of Self-Help Groups

for collateral free loans.

m) Free training support from industry

professional including but not limited to

Hospitality, Accounts, Marketing and Tour

Operations.

n) Professional advice by experts for

improvements of the service delivery.

o) Provide priority access for homestays

to the upcoming 24*7 tourism hotline for

assistance with guest queries.

7. Process for availing Incentives.— The

eligible homestay owners shall be required

to apply for availing the incentive/

/reimbursement by submitting the following

hardcopy documents to Department of

Tourism, Government of Goa:

7.1. Reimbursement of registration fee:

Reimbursement

form

per

Annexure-III.

b) Copy of registration certificate with

Department of Tourism, Government of Goa.

c) Cancelled cheque.

7.2. Reimbursement of expenditure on

Furniture and Furnishings:

Reimbursement

form

per

Annexure-III.

b) Copy of registration certificate with

Department of Tourism, Government of Goa.

c) Cancelled cheque.

d) Original payment receipt/invoice for

procurement of Furniture and Furnishings

from the vendors empaneled with the

Department of Handicrafts, Textiles and

Coir.

7.3. Reimbursement of Travel and

Accommodation Expenditure for the Domestic

Tradeshow:

a) Reimbursement form as per Annexure-

III.

b) Copy of registration certificate with

Department of Tourism, Government of Goa.

c) Cancelled cheque.

d) Original Tickets/Boarding Passes

and

Original

payment

receipt

Accommodation.

Department of Tourism, Government of Goa

shall carry out the necessary scrutiny for all

the reimbursement forms received with

respect to the Policy and may undertake

inspection of the homestay establishments

or enquire the applicant for any further

clarifications.

The reimbursement shall be done after a

period of 1 (one) year of operations of the

homestay/B&B facility after due inspection by

officials of the Department of Tourism,

Government of Goa. Also, the Department of

Tourism shall verify that the establishment is

operational after 2 (two) years from the year

of reimbursement of the amount, failing which

the concerned beneficiary shall refund back

the reimbursed amount to the Government.

8. Guidelines for operations of Homestays/

/B&Bs.— For ensuring regulated operation of

homestays, the following guidelines are to be

adhered to all the time:

8.1. The homestay/B&Bs should be

equipped with the necessary facilities as

per Annexure–I & II. Every homestay/B&B

unit needs to maintain the basic

infrastructure and quality standards as per

the classification.

8.2. The owners of the registered

homestays/B&B shall not use the homestay/

/B&B unit for any other commercial purpose

other than accommodation of tourists.

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8.3. The homestay/B&B owners/promoters

should ensure the mandatory use of

“T.I.M.E software” developed by GEL.

8.4. The homestay/B&B owners promoters

should mandatorily submit the C-forms

for all foreign tourists, staying in the

homestay/B&B.

8.5. Every registered homestay/B&B unit

shall maintain the books and upon demand

shall produce the following records:

a) Maintain a registration book and

collect a copy of valid Photo ID for letting

out rooms to every tourist/s, which can

be inspected by the members of the DoT.

b) Suggestion/Complaint records.

c) Bill Book duly numbered in duplicate

and endorsed by the DoT.

8.6. Every registered homestay/B&B unit

should display a notice board for the

tourists with the following information:

a) Name of the homestay/B&B.

b) Signed registration and classifica-

tion certificate issued by the DoT.

c) Check-in & Check-out time.

d) Dining closing time.

e) Guidelines for the tourists.

f) Prohibitions (such as smoking,

drinking, loud music, illegal activities

etc.).

8.7. Homestay/B&B owners/promoters

should deal with the tourists promptly and

courteously with enquiries, requests,

reservations, and complaints amongst

others.

8.8. The homestay/B&B should be

maintained in a good, stable, and safe

condition with proper hygiene for

habitation of tourists and comply with the

prescribed rules respecting standards of

health, safety and security.

8.9. Depending on the geographic

location and cultural ethos of the place,

homestays should have a prospect to offer

a variety of activities and experience to the

tourists, that shall broadly include:

• Nature based activities such as treks,

hikes, bird watching etc., around the

location of the homestay/B&B (Eco/

/Nature-based tourism).

• Heritage and Culture (Ethnic Tourism).

• Religious Value (Pilgrim Tourism).

• Adventure/Sports-based activities

(Adventure Tourism).

• Agrarian Lifestyle (Agro Tourism).

8.10. The Homestays/B&B operator must

display/maintain a list of contacts and

addresses of nearby by emergency

services viz. doctor/s, hospital/s, pharmacy/

/ies, nearby Police Station, Women

Police Cell, Fire Service, preferably a

humanitarian Service NGO, etc., and other

tourism related facilities. It is advised to

provide the nearby facilities for marketing

of local produce, handicrafts, Goan sweets,

festivals, religious houses, tour &

guide facilities, available transportation

and taxi service etc. The same may

be either displayed as a display

signage or maintained as an Album/

/Docket as per convenience.

9. Nuisance and penalties.— 9.1. The

classified units are expected to always

maintain required standards. DOT could

inspect the same at any time without previous

notice. In case of any serious deficiencies,

the Department is free to take any action

against the concerned homestay/B&B

including cancellation of the classification.

9.2. The homestay/B&B establishments

shall be in compliance with any the orders

and

notifications

circulated

the

Department of Tourism in the State from time

to time.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director of Tourism

& ex officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji, November, 2023.

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ANNEXURE-I

Checklist for Homestay/Bed & Breakfast Establishment

S. No.

General

Silver

Gold

Well maintained and well-equipped house and guest rooms with quality

carpets/area rugs/tiles or marble flooring, furniture, fittings etc., in keeping

with the traditional lifestyle.

Sufficient parking with adequate road width.

Guest rooms:

Minimum two lettable room and maximum rooms (12 beds).

All rooms should be clean, airy, pest free, without dampness and with

outside window/ventilation.

Minimum floor area in sq. ft. for each room.

120

Comfortable bed with good quality linen & bedding preferably of Indian

design.

Attached private bathroom with every room along with toiletries. Incase

of silver category homestays only, attached private bathroom shall be

desirable instead of mandatory.

Minimum size of each bathroom in sq. ft.

WC toilet to have a seat and lid, toilet paper

24 hours running hot & cold water with proper sewerage connection.

Incase of silver category homestays only, hot water should be provided

on demand or at fixed timings.

10.

Water saving taps/shower

11.

Well maintained smoke free, clean, hygienic, odour free, pest free kitchen

12.

Dining area serving fresh Continental and/or traditional Indian breakfast.

13.

Good quality cutlery and crockery.

14.

Air-conditioning & heating depending on climatic conditions with room

temp. between 20 to 25 degrees Centigrade in the offered room. Incase

of silver category homestays only, air-conditioning and heating facilities

shall be desirable instead of mandatory.

15.

Iron with iron board on request.

16.

Internet connection.

17.

15 amp earthed power socket in the guest room.

18.

Telephone with extension facility in the room. Incase of silver category

homestays only, telephone with extension facilities shall be desirable

instead of mandatory.

19.

Wardrobe with at least 4 clothes hangers in the guest room.

20.

Shelves or drawer space in the guest rooms.

21.

Complimentary aqua guard/RO/mineral water.

22.

Good quality chairs, working table and other necessary furniture.

23.

Washing machines/dryers in the house with arrangements for laundry/dry

cleaning services.

24.

Refrigerator in the room.

25.

A lounge or seating arrangement in the lobby area.

26.

Heating and cooling to be provided in enclosed public rooms.

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27.

Garbage disposal facilities as per Municipal laws.

28.

Energy Saving Lighting (CFL/LED) in guest rooms and public areas.

29.

Acceptance of cash/cheque/D.D.

30.

Message facilities for guests.

31.

Name, address and telephone number of doctors.

32.

Left luggage facilities

33.

Safe keeping facilities in the room.

34.

Smoke/heat detectors in the house.

35.

Security guard facilities

36.

Fire extinguisher/Fire fighting system

37.

Maintenance of register (physical or electronic format) for guest check-in

and check-out records including passport details in case of foreign

tourists.

* ‘M’ stands for mandatory.

** ‘D’ stands for- desirable.

Note:- The grading in the various categories will depend on the quality of accommodation, facilities and services

provided.

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ANNEXURE-II

Facilities and Services to be provided in Homestays:

a) Guest Room: The following services/facilities shall be provided to all guests which are mandatory:

i) The establishment should be properly cleaned, protected with fire safety equipment and well-

constructed.

ii) A clean change of bed and bath linen daily and between check-in.

iii) Establishment should provide clean, filtered water for consumption of guests.

iv) Chairs shelves/drawer space.

v) Sufficient lighting (1 lamp per bed).

vi) Wastepaper basket.

vii) Opaque curtains or screening at all windows.

viii) A mirror at least half length (3 ft).

ix) Energy saving lighting.

b) Bathrooms: The following services/facilities shall be provided to all guests which are mandatory:

i) All bathrooms have western style WC.

ii) 1 bath towel and 1 hand towel to be provided per guest.

iii) Sanitary bin.

iv) Floors and walls to have non-porous surfaces.

v) Water saving taps and showers.

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vi) Energy saving lighting.

vii) Necessary equipment for cleaning of toilets and waste disposal.

viii) Appropriate water and electric facility with ventilated lighting.

c) Public Area: The following services/facilities shall be provided to all guests which are mandatory:

i) No smoking signages to be displayed in all public areas.

ii) Adequate space should be available in the unit for parking.

d) Guest service: The following services/facilities shall be provided to all guests which are mandatory:

i) Acceptance of all common credit cards and facility/infrastructure for accepting/

/making payments by digital transactions.

ii) Assistance with luggage on request.

iii) Facilities for recording messages for guests to be made available.

iv) Name address and telephone number for emergency services such as Doctor, Fire and Police

should be provided in every room.

e) Safety and Security: The following services/facilities shall be provided to all guests/staff which are

mandatory:

i) First aid kit is mandatory in each establishment.

ii) All doors (room and bathroom) should have functioning locks, which can secure on the inside

and outside.

f) Eco Friendly Practices: The following services/facilities shall be provided which are mandatory:

i) Waste management, including wastes segregation should be followed as per rules issued/

/practices adopted by concerned panchayat/local body. All rooms, common area, toilets to have

waste disposal facilities according to the procedure.

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ANNEXURE-III

Application for Availing Incentives under Homestay and Bed & Breakfast Policy

Sr. No.

Particulars

Details

Registration Number

(As provided by Department of Tourism, Government

of Goa)

Name of the Applicant

Name of the Homestay/B&B Establishment

Contact Number

Email ID

Address

Reimbursement amount on Registration fee

Reimbursement amount on expenditure on

furniture and furnishings

Reimbursement of Travel and Accommodation

Expenditure for the domestic tradeshow

OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA

SERIES I No. 37

14TH DECEMBER, 2023

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Enclosures (whichever is applicable for the specific incentive)

a) Copy of registration certificate with Department of Tourism, Government of Goa

b) Cancelled cheque

c) Original payment receipt/invoice for procurement of furniture and furnishings from the

vendors empaneled with the Department of Handicrafts, Textiles and Coir.

d) Original Tickets/Boarding Passes and Original payment receipt of Accommodation.

Total amount of reimbursement:

INR

10.

Other relevant information:

Note:

1. All the supporting documents related to the details of particulars provided above should be enclosed.

2. All documents/authorizations/approvals/clearances/licenses/NOCs etc. should be in the name of the Applicant

or the Applicant Entity

3. The reimbursement shall be done after a period of 1 (one) year of operations of the homestay/B&B facility

after due inspection by officials of the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa.

4. The Department of Tourism shall also verify that the establishment is operational after 2 (two) years from

the year of reimbursement of the amount, failing which the concerned beneficiary shall refund back the

reimbursed amount to the Government.

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