Panaji, 21st December, 2023 (Agrahayana 30, 1945)

SERIES I No. 38

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 are two Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 37 dated 14-12-2023, namely:—

(1) Extraordinary dated 14-12-2023 from pages 2515 to 2516, Notification from Department of Finance regarding

Market Borrowing Programme.

(2) Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 20-12-2023 from pages 2517 to 2518, Notification from Department of Law regarding

Goa Motor Vehicles Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023.

INDEX

Department

Not./Office Memorandum/Ord./Cor.

Subject

Pages

1. a. Finance

Not.- 2/6/2013-Fin(DMU)/551

Chief Minister’s Rojgar Yojana (CMRY)-2023.

2520

b. —do—

O.M.- 12/1/2023-Fin(DMU)/555

Voluntary Retirement Scheme.

2526

c. Office of the

Not.- CCT/1-22(A)/2022-23/3093

Equal Opportunity Policy for PwD.

2527

Commissioner

of Commercial

Taxes

2. a. Goa Gazetteer

Ord.- 1/6/2023-24/GAZ-844

Final Sanctioned Strength.

2528

b. —do—

Ord.- 1/6/2023-24/GAZ-845

Creation of Posts.

2529

Home

Not.- 1/8/2023-HD (G)/Mandrem

Declaration of Jurisdiction of Mandrem

2529

P.S./3276

Police Station.

Personnel

Not.- 1/2/2010-PER

Recruitment (Amendment) Rules of Directorate

2530

of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services.

—do—

Not.- 1/10/2017-PER

RRs.— Directorate of Agriculture.

2530

—do—

Not.- 1/9/2020-PER

RRs.— Goa Dental College and Hospital.

2535

7. a. Public Works

Not.- 10-5/PWD/PCE-EO/2023-24/

Policy on Median Plantation for Roads in

2538

Department

/186

the State of Goa–2023.

b. —do—

Not.- 10-5/PWD/PCE-EO/2023-24/

Policy on Roads Signboards and Road

2539

/187

Markings for Roads in the State of Goa–2023.

c. —do—

Not.- 10-5/PWD/PCE-EO/2023-24/

Policy for speed breakers on Roads in the

2541

/188

State of Goa.

d. —do—

Not.- 10-5/PWD/PCE-EO/2023-24/

Policy on imposition of speed limit on roads

2543

/189

in the State of Goa as Road Safety Assurance,

2023.

Social Welfare

Cor.- 82/7/07-08/SDB/partII/6483

—

2546

2519

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Department of Finance

Debt Management Division

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Notification

2/6/2013-Fin(DMU)/551

Government of Goa is pleased to notify the “Chief Minister’s Rojgar Yojana” (CMRY-2023)

Scheme. The eligibility criteria and the operational guidelines in respect of the said scheme

are transcribed here overleaf for the ready reference of the general public. The scheme shall

be effective from 01-04-2023 to 31-03-2026.

Chief Minister’s Rojgar Yojana (CMRY)-2023

Purpose of Loan

To provide self-employment (rojgar) opportunities to Goan

youth by way of financial assistance to new as well as

expansion of existing units for setting up projects for eligible

activities.

ELIGIBILITY

a. Age

18 years to 50 years (Relaxable by 5 years in case of widow,

disabled person, scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, other

backward class person).

The loan repayment period should not exceed 60 years of the

age of the borrower.

b. Educational Qualification

VIIIth passed; (Relaxable in deserving cases). Preference will

be given to those who have technical/professional

qualifications. These will include candidates trained by

GHRSSIDC, Agriculture Department, Forest Department or

under any other Government Training Scheme.

c. Family Income

No income ceiling.

d. Residence Proof

Permanent resident of the area for at least 15 years. Documents

required-Residential Certificate or School Leaving Certificate

or Passing Certificate from Goa Board/Goa University or any

document to the satisfaction of the sanctioning authority.

Those who do not fulfill the domicile condition, but are

married to a person of Goan origin, and whose spouse is a

resident of Goa for atleast 15 years, shall also be eligible for

assistance, provided he/she is settled in Goa for a minimum

period of one year.

e. Defaulter/Non Eligibility

Should not be a defaulter to any nationalized bank/financial

institution/cooperative bank.

Further, a person already assisted under other subsidy linked

scheme will not be eligible under this scheme, unless

otherwise relaxed/specified.

ACTIVITIES COVERED

All economically viable/legal activities except dealing in

alcohol & tobacco. The scheme shall cover the following

activities:

• CSC-VLE (Common Service Centres – Village Level

Enterprises)

• Start-ups (for fixed assets only)

• Homestay, Bed and Breakfast (for fixed assets only)

• Civil/Electrical Contractors (for fixed assets only)

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LOAN ASSISTANCE

a. Project Cost

Professional degree/diploma/I.T.I.,

Maximum

including those undergoing special

Rs. 25.00 Lakhs

training programmes conducted by

authorised Government Departments/

/Corporations.

Others

Maximum

Rs. 20.00 Lakhs

DITC Share Capital

General (Men)

50% of Project Cost

DITC Share

Women /OBC/

50% of Project Cost

Capital

/Disabled

SC/ST

80% of Project Cost

EDC Term Loan

: General (Men)

40% of Project Cost

EDC Term Loan Women/OBC/

45% of Project Cost

/Disabled

SC/ST

15% of Project Cost

Promoter’s Contribution

General (Men)

10% of Project Cost

Promoter’s

Women/OBC/

5% of Project Cost

Contribution

/Disabled

SC/ST

5% of Project Cost

Interest Rate

Both EDC Term loan & DITC Share Capital @ 8% p.a.

Penal Interest

Penal interest @ 2% p.a. on the defaulted amount for the

defaulted period of EDC Term loan & DITC share capital shall

be charged.

Margin for Loan

General (Men)

10%

Women/OBC/

/Disabled/SC/ST

Moratorium period

Maximum one year (at the discretion of the Task Force

Committee)

Security

First charge of mortgage/hypothecation of fixed/current

assets.

Collateral

1) Loans upto Rs. 2.00 lakhs:

Personal guarantee by the applicant & spouse, as a

Confirming Party, in case of married person and of parent/

/relative, in case of unmarried person and also for non

transport loans, where minimum 75% (50% incase of SC/ST

applicant) of the loan amount is secured by way of

hypothecation/mortgage of the fixed, assets being financed.

2) Loans above Rs. 2.00 lakhs & upto Rs. 6.00 lakhs:

The applicant has to provide third party personal guarantee

of one or more guarantors depending upon the loan amount

in addition to the guarantee of the spouse in case of married

person and parent/relative in case of unmarried person.

Such a guarantor could be one of the following:-

(a) An employee of the Government of Goa/Corporations of

Government of Goa/Autonomous Body/Government Aided and

other Institutions controlled by the Government of Goa;

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(b) Any other person with taxable income of minimum

Rs. 5.00 lakhs for preceding 3 years with take-home salary

commensurate to the EMI of the loan;

of the TFC provided they are regular employees working for

more than 10 years;

(d) A person owning an unencumbered immovable property

in Goa, the value of which should commensurate to the loan

amount;

3) For other loans above Rs. 6.00 lakhs:

Notarised copy of ownership documents of the unencumbered

immovable property owned by the guarantor/s, commensurate

to the loan amount to be produced.

The guarantor should not be a defaulter with any financial

institution/bank and shall have suitable capacity to service

the loan being extended.

Loans upto Rs. 1.00 lakh

The Task Force Committee could consider proposals upto

Rs. 1.00 lakh depending upon genuineness of the applicant

and the project, based on an affidavit of self declaration of

having obtained/in the process of obtaining all clearances

from competent authorities, as applicable to their proposed

venture.

The Joint Managing Director, EDC Limited or in his absence

General Manager, EDC Limited (Link Officer) is authorized

to sanction CMRY loans upto Rs. 2.00 lakhs and vehicle

loans up to Rs. 6.00 lakhs.

Disbursement

Disbursement of loan is made to the suppliers on the basis

of proforma invoice in respect of machinery, furniture and

furnishing, working capital, vehicle etc.

The supplier will have to furnish an undertaking in the

prescribed format stating that the items/vehicle will be

delivered as specified in proforma invoice.

Physical verification of the assets acquired and valuation of

the furniture/furnishing will be carried out.

Repayment Schedule

Vehicle

5 years

Other 5 to 7 years

activities

Repayment schedule includes the moratorium period of maximum

1 year in monthly EMIs.

Default in repayment

If the borrower fails to repay the loan amount including

interest thereon as per repayment schedule, the same shall

be recovered from the borrower/guarantor under provisions

of the Goa Public Monies (Recovery of dues) Act, 1986 (PMRA)/

/Land Revenue Code (LRC) and/or section 29, 30 & 31 of

SFC’s Act, or SARFAESI Act or Recovery of Debts Due to Bank

Act (DRT) and/or any other provisions of Law.

Application form/fees

Application form

Eligible persons shall apply

in prescribed application form

priced at Rs. 100/- giving details

of their project along with requisite

documents.

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Processing Fees

Duly completed application form

shall be submitted to EDC Ltd.,

non-refundable processing fee of:

Rs. 500/- (plus GST applicable) for

loans up to Rs. 5.00 lakhs;

Rs. 5,000/- (plus GST applicable)

for loans above Rs. 5.00 lakhs.

(50% to be paid on submission of

the form and 50% to be paid after

sanction of the loan).

However, SC/ST applicant will be

charged application fee of Rs. 200/-

(plus GST applicable) irrespective

of loan amount.

Subsidy

Interest rebate 75% (@ 6% p.a.) of EDC Term loan and DITC

share capital shall be credited to the loan account of the

beneficiary as subsidy, subject to fulfilling terms and

conditions for availing the said subsidy. This subsidy shall

be subject to entitlement and reimbursement of the amount

by the Government as per the laid down norms.

This subsidy shall be eligible on all the fixed assets and

current assets.

This subsidy shall be released to borrowers who pay EMIs

regularly & the unit being fully operational.

Training

The scheme envisages compulsory entrepreneurship training

of upto 3 days for the beneficiary after the loan is sanctioned

but before disbursement of the loan.

This may be exempted and made optional based on recomm-

endations of Task Force Committee on case to case basis.

10.

Other terms & conditions

• Projects without fixed assets are not eligible, working

capital will be restricted to 40% of the project cost.

• Cost of land cannot be covered under project cost.

• Existing units and the units that have already availed any

Government Subsidy (under PMRY, REGP, PMEGP, CMEGP

or any other schemes of Government of India or State

Government) are not eligible.

• CMRY Loan will be restricted to one loan (existing/new)

per family.

• For financial assistance of Rs. 10.00 lakhs or more the

Applicant shall submit a project report.

• No takeover of existing loans will be considered.

• TFC and EDC management shall decide on all matters

related to interpretation/implementation/operation of the

scheme and it will be referred to the Government only if

required.

• In case the unit is found ineligible on account of mis-

representation/miscalculation, the amount of interest

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rebate shall be repayable forthwith by the unit/party if

not shall become recoverable as arrears of Land Revenue.

11.

Task Force Committee

A Task Force Committee (TFC) comprising of the following

will scrutinize and sanction applications under the scheme:

Vice Chairman of EDC or any other

Chairman

Director of EDC, as approved by

the Government

Director - EDC Board

Member

Representative of Directorate of Indus-

Member

tries, Trade & Commerce (not below

the rank of GM-DITC)

Representative of Finance Department

Member

(not below the rank of Under Secretary)

Technical person (Govt. Nominee)

Member

Professional in the field - Chartered

Member

Accountant

Jt. M D. - EDC Limited

Member

12.

Validity

The scheme shall be valid for a period of 3 years w.e.f

01-04-2023 to 31-03-2026.

Operational Guidelines for implementing the

Chief Minister’s Rojgar Yojana (CMRY-2023) Scheme

The CMRY 2023 Scheme shall become operational for the period from 01-04-2023 to

31-03-2026.

All the applications being sanctioned after 01-04-2023 shall be considered as per the

provisions of the CMRY-2023 Scheme.

1. Project cost.— Normally the size of the projects to be considered for financing under the

scheme, should be within the prescribed limits of Rs. 25.00 lakhs for professionals and

technically qualified persons and Rs. 20.00 lakhs for others.

The maximum amount considered under the scheme for financing purchase of premises

would be to the extent of 70% (for professionals and technically qualified persons) and 50%

(for others) of the maximum eligible project cost limits, respectively. However, the applicant

in such cases would have to self fund the entire cost, beyond the respective scheme limits

of the project on their own, as additional promoter’s contribution, in addition to raising

normal promoter’s contribution, as per the scheme.

For financial assistance of Rs. 10.00 lakhs or more the applicant shall submit a project

report.

Financial assistance towards commercial vehicles shall be considered only for self driven

vehicles by the applicant.

Projects without Capital Expenditure are not eligible.

Working capital will be restricted to 40% of the project cost.

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Cost of land cannot be covered under

project cost.

CMRY Loan will be restricted to one loan

(existing/new) per family.

2. Collateral.— In case of loans above

Rs. 6.00 lakhs, the notarized copy of property

documents of the immovable property owned

by the guarantor or borrower/spouse/parent

could be accepted.

The guarantor to be considered shall have

adequate earnings and/or assets so as to

adequately service the credit facility in case

of default. EDC shall scrutinize and accept

only guarantors having servicing capacity

commensurate to the loan extended.

3. Moratorium period.— Initial moratorium

period to be extended shall be three months

normally. TFC shall have the discretion to

extend any period beyond three months upto

a maximum of 12 months as recommended

by the EDC Appraisal officer.

4. Repayment Schedule.— The maximum

repayment period could be 5/7 years.

However, the Task Force Committee may

restrict the repayment period of certain

specified activities based on past experience

of financing such activities or of specific

proposals based on the connected documents

submitted by the applicant.

5. Interest rebate shall be extended to all

the loan accounts which are sanctioned under

the scheme subject to terms and conditions

as below:

a) Should have satisfactory dealing with

EDC.

b) Should avail the disbursement of

sanctioned amount within 1 year from the

date of sanction of loan.

c) Verification report of unit being in

operation from recovery department. The

interest rebate shall be extended to the

regular units which are in operation. In

case the units are found to be out of

operation, the interest rebate extended to

the beneficiary shall be reversed and

debited to the loan account.

d) Interest rebate will be calculated on

the disbursed amount.

e) In case the beneficiary pre-closes the

loan account within 3 years from the first

date of disbursement of loan, then the

interest rebate extended to the beneficiary

shall be reversed and debited to the loan

account.

f) In case of misrepresentation or

miscalculation, the amount of interest

rebate extended shall be repayable,

forthwith, by the borrower and the same

shall be recovered as arrears of land

revenue.

6. Misrepresentation/falsification.— If an

applicant is found to have submitted false/

/fraudulent/forged information/documents or

misrepresented or found ineligible to be

fulfilling any of the provisions of the scheme,

the entire loan along with the disbursed DITC

share capital shall be repayable immediately

at the highest interest rate charged by EDC

for its term loan scheme during the loan

period. In case of non-payment EDC shall

recover this amount along with interest and

other charges from the borrower/guarantors

under the Goa Public Monies (recovery of

dues) Act, 1986 (PMRA)/Land Revenue Code

(LRC) and/or section 29, 30 and 31 of SFC’s

Act, or SARFAESI Act or Recovery of Debt

due to Bank Act (DRT) and/or any other

provisions of law.

7. EDC shall report annually the

performance and status of the scheme at the

end of the financial year to the Government

after placing the same before its Board of

Directors.

8. EDC reserves the right to carry out any

modifications for effective and efficient

operation of the scheme.

9. In case of any grievances arising out of

the claims of the beneficiaries concerning the

scheme, the same shall be referred to the

Task Force Committee (TFC) appointed by the

Government for suitable decision.

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10. TFC and EDC management shall be

authorized to decide on all matters related to

interpretation/implementation/operation of

the scheme and it will be referred to the

Government only if required.

This supersedes all Notifications issued

earlier in this regard.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Pranab G. Bhat, Under Secretary, Finance

(Budget-II).

Porvorim, 8th December, 2023.

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Office Memorandum

12/1/2023-Fin(DMU)/555

At present, Government employees

covered under CCS Pension Rules are

permitted to retire from service voluntarily at

any time after completing 15 years of

qualifying service as per Office Memorandum

No. 12-1-89-Fin(R&C) dated 29-11-1989.

Employees retiring on such a scheme are

given, proportionate gratuity and pension.

The employees covered under NPS regime

are eligible for voluntary retirement after

completion of 20 years of qualifying service

who are entitled for retirement gratuity and

other benefits as per exit withdrawal policy

as per NPS rules in force.

2. It has been decided to introduce the

Voluntary Retirement Scheme for the benefit

of Group ‘C’ Government employees with the

following criteria:

i) A permanent Government employee

who have attained the age of 45 years may

seek voluntary retirement by a written

request to the Appointing Authority.

ii) A permanent Government employee

as mentioned at (i) above and wish to opt

to avail the benefit of the scheme shall be

entitled for additional weightage of up to 5

years for reckoning minimum qualifying

service of 20 years for the purpose of

retirement gratuity only.

iii) All the posts falling vacant on account

of VRS shall be abolished permanently

except for teaching/health related technical

posts.

3. All decisions regarding acceptance or

refusal of an application for VRS, abolition of

the post, etc., will be recommended by a two-

member Committee comprising of Head of

Department and Senior-most officer of

Department after Head of Department as

decided by Head of Department who can be

either Director (Admn.)/Dy. Director (Admn.)/

any other officer.

4. The scheme shall be open for a period of

four months from the date of publication of

the scheme in the Official Gazette.

5. The Head of Department after accepting

all the application within stipulated duration

of 4 months, shall make one single

consolidated proposal pertaining to their

respective department indicating the number

of applications and clear recommendation for

each application and forward the same to

Finance Department within the next two

months for consideration of same.

6. Finance Department shall be the final

authority to decide on the acceptance/

/rejection of the applications received.

7. The terminal payment available to an

employee who seeks voluntary retirement

would be:

I. For employees under CCS Pension Rules,

1972 (now 2021):

a) The balance in his/her provident fund

account payable as per the existing rules.

b) Cash equivalent of accumulated

earned leave as per existing rules.

c) Pension as per rule 44 of CCS Pension

Rules, 2021.

d)Gratuity as per rule 45 of CCS Pension

Rules, 2021.

II. For Employees under New Pension

System:

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a) The benefits as per PFRDA (Exits and

Withdrawals under National Pension

System) Regulations, 2015.

b) Cash equivalent of accumulated

earned leave as per existing rules.

c) Retirement Gratuity as per rule 45 of

CCS Pension Rules, 2021.

III. In addition to above, the employee

would be entitled for the below compensation

for service left for attaining the age of

superannuation as follows:

a) Additional Benefits: For number of

years of service left, two months’ salary

for each year of service left till

superannuation subject to maximum of 20%

balance non incremental salary receivable

based on the Basic Pay drawn as on the

intended date of voluntary retirement.

Note: The term “salary” would include Basic Pay

plus Dearness Allowance.

8. In case of any departmental/judicial

enquiries pending against Government

Employees opting for Voluntary Retirement

Scheme, the Committee member may accept

the application subject to satisfaction of other

terms and conditions. However, in such cases,

pending completion of the enquiries, certain

retirement benefits including the additional

benefits shall be withheld.

9. The Notice period shall be counted from

the date of sanction of application by the

Finance Department.

10. Whenever any doubt arises as to the

interpretation of the provisions of this Office

Memorandum, it shall be referred to Finance

Department (Debt Management Unit)

Division, Government of Goa, for decision.

Pranab Gajanan Bhat, Under Secretary

(Finance).

Porvorim, 12th December, 2023.

Office of the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes

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Notification

CCT/1-22(A)/2022-23/3093

In pursuance of section 21 of the Rights of

Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 committed

to (Central Act No. 49 of 2016) the Equal

Opportunity Policy is hereby notified detailing

the measures to be taken for empowering

the Persons with Disabilities.

1. Provide equal and fair opportunities for

employment to all eligible applicants.

2. The Commercial Tax Department will not

discriminate against any persons with

disabilities in the matter relating to

employment.

3. Maintain a healthy work environment,

free from harassment based on age, colour,

disability, marital status, parental status,

ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or

gender identity.

4. Adhere to applicable Law pertaining to

equal employment opportunities and fair

employment practice.

5. Provide appropriate assistive devices,

barrier-free accessibility and other provisions

for persons with disabilities.

6. No promotion shall be denied to a person

merely on the ground of disability.

7. The Department will eliminate all forms

of unlawful discrimination, which includes

direct & indirect discrimination, bullying and

harassment of people with disabilities.

8. The Department will protect and

safeguard the rights and interests of persons

with disabilities and that no opportunity is

denied to persons with disabilities merely on

ground of disability.

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Commercial Tax Department is

committed to take necessary measures for

disabled friendly environment considering all

the disabilities.

10. Persons with Disabilities employed in

the Department shall be provided with

necessary aids and appliances upon their

request within economic capacity of the

Department.

11. All the PwD employees will be enrolled

UDID number.

12. Special Casual Leave, Double TA

Allowance/TA on Dearness Allowance as

may be eligible under Rules shall be provided

to the PwD employees.

13. 4% reservation in direct recruitment and

promotion as well as separate Roster for

Persons with Disabilities will be maintained.

14. The Commercial Tax Department has

appointed Grievance Redressal Officers under

the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act,

2016 for redressal of grievances of Persons

with Disabilities pertaining to respective

ward offices. Also, the State Tax Officer (HQ)

Panaji incharge is appointed as Grievance

Redressal Officer under the Rights of Persons

with Disabilities Act, 2016 at Head Office vide

Order No. CCT/1-22(A)/2020-21/43 dated

09-04-2021.

15. The Commercial Tax Department

appointed Office Superintendent and Head

Clerk as a Liaison Officer for verification/

/recasting/correction or any other work

related to Roster vide order No. CCT/1-22/

/2021-22/1132 dated 18-06-2022.

16. Any persons having any grievance

regarding the content of the policy or its

implementation may file complaint with the

Grievance Redressal Officer.

S. S. Gill, IAS, Commissioner of State Tax.

Altinho-Panaji, 13th December, 2023.

Department of Goa Gazetteer and

Historical Records

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Order

1/6/2023-24/GAZ-844

Consequent upon the assessment of

manpower of the Department of Goa Gazetteer

and Historical Records following table

indicate the final sanctioned strength:

Sr.

Designation of

Pay Scale

No. of

No.

the post

posts

created

Non Ministerial (Non Lapsable) Posts

Executive Editor

Pay Matrix

Level-11

Research Office

Pay Matrix

Level-7

Assistant Research

Pay Matrix

Officer

Level-6

Senior Portuguese

Pay Matrix

Translator

Level-6

Research Officer

Pay Matrix

Level-5

Translator

Pay Matrix

Level-5

Ministerial (Lapsable) Posts

Head Clerk

Pay Matrix

Level-6

Upper Division Clerk Pay Matrix

Level-4

Junior Stenographer

Pay Matrix

Level-4

Lower Division Clerk Pay Matrix

Level-2

Multi-Tasking Staff

Pay Matrix

Level-1

Final Sanctioned Strength

This is issued with the approval of

Administrative Reforms Department vide

U. O. No. 2972/F dated 08-07-2023. The same

has been approved by the Personnel

Department vide U. O. No. 4801/F dated

26-08-2023 and Finance Department vide

6171/F dated 14-10-2023. This is with

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the concurrence of the Council of Minister

in the XXXVth Meeting held on 15th

November, 2023.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Shri. Prasad Lolayekar, IAS, Secretary, Goa

Gazetteer.

Panaji, 15th December, 2023.

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Order

1/6/2023-24/GAZ/845

Sanction of the Government is hereby

accorded for creation of following posts as

per the details given below:-

Sr.

Designation of

Pay Scale

No. of

No.

the post

posts

created

Non Ministerial (Non Lapsable) Posts

Assistant Research

Pay Matrix

Officer

Level-6

Senior Portuguese

Pay Matrix

Translator

Level-6

Ministerial (Lapsable) Posts

Head Clerk

Pay Matrix

Level-6

The expenditure on the creation of above posts

would be met from the below mentioned Budget

Head:

Demand No: 79

3454— Census, Surveys and Statistics;

02— Survey and Statistics;

110— Gazetteer and Statistical Memoirs;

02— Gazetteer Unit;

01— Salaries.

This is issued with the approval of

Administrative Reforms Department vide

U. O. No. 2972/F dated 08-07-2023. The same

has been approved by the Personnel

Department vide U. O. No. 4801/F dated

26-08-2023 and Finance Department vide

6171/F dated 14-10-2023. This is with

the concurrence of the Council of Minister

in the XXXVth Meeting held on 15th

November, 2023.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Shri. Prasad Lolayekar, IAS, Secretary, Goa

Gazetteer.

Panaji, 15th December, 2023.

Department of Home

Home—General Division

___

Notification

1/8/2023-HD (G)/Mandrem P.S./3276

Read: Government Notification No. HD-34-

-1410/1966-A dated 05th October,

1996, published in the Official

Gazette, Series I No. 29 dated 20th

October, 1966.

In exercise of the powers conferred by

clause (s) of section 2 of the Code of Criminal

Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974), the

Government of Goa hereby declares the place

Junaswada at Mandrem to be a Mandrem

Police Station with Jurisdiction over the local

areas of villages specified below:—

Keri

Terekhol

Paliye

Kiranpani

Harambal

Mandrem

Morjim

Agarwada

Chopade

10.

Parse

11.

Tuye

2. The Government of Goa further declares

that the areas now brought within the

jurisdiction of Mandrem Police Station shall

cease to be within the jurisdiction of Pernem

Police Station, as the case may be.

3. This Notification shall come into force

with immediate effect.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Vivek K. Naik, Under Secretary (Home-I).

Porvorim, 15th December, 2023.

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Department of Personnel

___

Notification

1/2/2010-PER

In exercise of the powers conferred by the

proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of

India, read with section 21 of the General

Clauses Act, 1897 (Central Act 10 of 1897),

the Governor of Goa hereby makes the

following rules so as to amend the

Government of Goa, Directorate of Animal

Husbandry

and

Veterinary

Services,

Group

‘A’,

and

‘B’,

Non-Ministerial,

Gazetted posts, Recruitment Rules, 2021,

published vide Notification No. 1/2/2010-PER

dated

12-10-2021,

the

Official

Gazette, Series I No. 32 dated 05-11-2021,

as follows, namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1)

These rules may be called the Government

of Goa, Directorate of Animal Husbandry and

Veterinary Services, Group ‘A’, and ‘B’, Non-

Ministerial, Gazetted posts, Recruitment

(Amendment) Rules, 2023.

(2) They shall come into force with effect

from 05-11-2021.

2. Amendment to Schedule.— In the

Government of Goa, Directorate of Animal

Husbandry

and

Veterinary

Services,

Group ‘A’, and ‘B’, Non-Ministerial, Gazetted

posts, Recruitment Rules, 2021, in the

schedule, against the posts of “Deputy

Director”, “Assistant Director” and “Assistant

Director (Diseases Investigation)” at

Serial Nos. 2, 3 and 4, in column 9, for

the existing entries, the following entry

shall be substituted, namely:— “N.A.”.

These rules are issued in consultation with

the Goa Public Service Commission conveyed

vide it’s letter No. COM/II/13/3(1)/2021/1558

dated 17-11-2023.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Eshant V. Sawant, Under Secretary

(Personnel-I).

Porvorim, 11th December, 2023.

———

Notification

1/10/2017-PER

In exercise of the powers conferred by the

proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of

India and in supersession of the existing

recruitment rules for the relevant posts

specified herein below, the Governor of Goa

hereby makes the following rules to regulate

the recruitment to the Group ‘A’ and Group

‘B’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts, in the

Directorate of Agriculture, Government of

Goa, namely:—

1. Short title, application and commence-

ment.— (1) These rules may be called the

Government

Goa,

Directorate

Agriculture, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’,

Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts, Recruitment

Rules, 2023.

(2) They shall apply to the posts specified

in column (2) of the Schedule to these rules

(hereinafter called as the “said Schedule”).

(3) They shall come into force on the date

of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Number, classification and level in the

pay matrix.— The number of posts,

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classification of the said posts and level in

the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as

specified in columns (3) to (5) of the said

Schedule:

Provided that the Government may vary

the number of posts specified in column (3)

of the said Schedule from time to time subject

to exigencies of work.

3. Method of recruitment, age limit and

other qualifications.— The method of

recruitment to the said posts, age limit,

qualifications and other matters connected

therewith shall be as specified in columns

(6) to (14) of the said Schedule.

4. Disqualification.— No person who

has entered into or contracted a marriage

with a person having a spouse living or

who, having a spouse living, has entered into

or contracted a marriage with any person,

shall be eligible for appointment to

the service:

Provided that the Government may, if

satisfied that such marriage is permissible

under the personal law applicable to such

person and the other party to the marriage

and that there are other grounds for so doing,

exempt any person from the operation of this

rule.

5. Power to relax.— Where the Government

is of the opinion that it is necessary or

expedient so to do, it may, by order, for

reasons to be recorded in writing and in

consultation with the Goa Public Service

Commission, relax any of the provisions of

these rules with respect to any class or

category of persons.

6. Saving.— Nothing in these rules

shall affect reservation, relaxation of age

limit and other concessions required

to be provided for Scheduled Castes,

Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes,

Ex-servicemen and other special categories

of persons in accordance with the orders

issued by the Government from time to time

in that regard.

7. These rules are issued in supersession of

the existing Recruitment Rules.— (i)

published in the Official Gazette, Series I

No. 14 dated 04-07-1996, for the post

of Director of Agriculture vide Notifica-

tion No. 1/47/2/76-PER (Vol. I) dated

29-05-1996;

(ii) published in the Official Gazette,

Series I No. 42 dated 17-01-1974, for the post

of Subject Matter Specialist (Agricultural

Engineering & Water Management) vide

Notification No. OSD/RRVS/47/73-III dated

12-12-1973; and

(iii) published in the Official Gazette,

Series I No. 2 dated 10-04-1997, for the

post of Mechanical Cultivation Officer

vide Notification No. 1/47(2)/76-PER (Vol. II)

Pt. II dated 07-12-1997.

These rules are issued in consultation

with the Goa Public Service Commission

conveyed

vide

its

letters

bearing

No.

COM/II/13/2/(2)/89/1630

dated

30-11-2023,

COM/II/13/2/(1)/2023/1636

dated 30-11-2023 and COM/II/13/2/(2)/95/

/1635 dated 30-11-2023.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Eshant V. Sawant, Under Secretary

(Personnel-I).

Porvorim, 13th December, 2023.

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Essential:

(1) Master’s Degree in

Agriculture/

/Horticulture from

a University

recognized by the

Indian Council of

Agricultural

Research.

(2) Twelve years

experience in

Agricultural

Research/Exten-

sion/Development

work.

(3) Knowledge of

Konkani.

Note: In case of non-avai-

lability of suitable

candidate with

knowledge of Kon-

kani for the post,

the Goa Public

Service Commi-

ssion may

recommend a

candidate if

otherwise found fit

and this require-

ment can be relaxed

by the Government

SCHEDULE

Age

limit

for

direct

recruits

Period

proba-

tion, if

any

Method of

recruitment,

whether by

direct recruit-

ment or

by promotion

or by deputation/

/absorption and

percentage

of the vacancies

to be filled by

various methods

In case of

recruit-

ment by

promotion/

/deputation/

/transfer,

grades

from which

promotion/

/deputation/

/absorption

is to be made

Educational

and other

qualifica-

tions

required for

direct

recruits

Classifi-

cation

Whether age & educational

qualifications prescribed for

the direct recruits will apply

in the case of promotees

Level

in the

Pay

Matrix

If a

D.P.C.

exists,

what is

its

compo-

sition

Circum-

stances in

which the

Goa Public

Service

Commis-

-sion is to

be consul-

ted in

making

recruitment

Whether

selection

post or

non-

selection

post

Name/

Desig-

nation

of the

posts

Number

posts

Serial No.

(2023)

(Subject

to varia-

tion de-

pendent

on work-

load).

L-12.

Goa Gen-

eral Ser-

vice, Group

‘A’, Gazet-

ted, Non-

Ministe-

rial.

Two

years

(for

direct

re-

cruits).

Director

of Agri-

culture.

Age: No.

Educa-

tional

qualifi-

cations:

To the

extent as

indicated

in Column

(12).

Not excee-

ding 50

years

(Relaxable

for Govern-

ment serv-

ants upto

five years

in accor-

dance with

the instruc-

tions or or-

ders issued

by the

Government

from time

to time).

Consulta-

tion with

the

Goa

Public Ser-

vice Com-

mission is

necessary

for making

direct re-

cruitment,

promotion,

confirma-

tion, select-

ing an of-

ficer for ap-

pointment

by deputa-

tion and for

amending/

/ r e l a x i n g

any of the

provisions

these

rules.

Selec-

tion.

By promo-

tion, failing

which, by

deputation,

failing both,

by direct re-

cruitment.

Promotion:

Deputy

Director of

Agriculture

with five

years

regular

service in

the grade or

with combi-

ned ten years

regular

service in

the grade of

Deputy

Director of

Agriculture

and Assis-

tant Director

of Agricul-

ture, poss-

essing

Bachelor’s

Degree in

Agriculture/

/Horticul-

ture from a

University

recognized

by the Indian

Council of

Agricultural

Research.

Group ‘A’,

D.P.C.

consisting

of:-

(1) Chair-

man/

/Member

of Goa

Public

Service

Commis-

sion-Chair-

man.

(2) Chief

Secretary

or his

niminee-

Member.

(3) Admin-

istrative

Secretary/

/Head of

Depart-

ment

Member.

(For

promotion

and

confirma-

tion).

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2533

on the recommen-

dation of the Goa

Public Service

Commission, if the

Government is of

the opinion that it

is necessary or

expedient so to do.

Desirable:

Knowledge of Marathi.

Deputation:

O f f i c i a l

h o l d i n g

analogous

post in the

C e n t r a l /

/ S t a t e /

/Union Ter-

ritory Gov-

ernment.

Essential:

(1) Degree in Agricul-

ture Engineering

from a University

recognized by the

Indian Council of

Agricultural

Research.

(2) Five years

experience in

maintenance and

repair of machines

used in Agricultural

operations.

(3) Knowledge of

Konkani.

Note: In case of non avai-

lability of suitable

candidate with

knowledge of Kon-

kani for the post,

the Goa Public

Service Commission

may recommend a

candidate if other-

wise found fit and

this requirement

can be relaxed by the

Government on the

recommendation of

the Goa Public

Service Commission

if the Government

is of the opinion that

it is necessary or

expedient so to do.

Desirable:

Knowledge of

Marathi.

(2023)

(Subject

to varia-

tion de-

pendent

on work-

load).

L-10.

Goa Gen-

eral Ser-

vice, Group

‘A’, Gaze-

tted, Non-

Ministe-

rial.

Two

years.

Assis-

tant

Director

(Agricul-

ture

Enginee-

ring).

Age: No.

E d u c a -

t i o n a l

qualifi-

cations:

As stated

in Column

No. (12).

Not excee-

ding 45

years

(Relaxable

for Govern-

ment serv-

ants upto

five years

in accord-

ance with

the instruc-

tions or or-

ders issued

by the

Government

from time

to time).

Selec-

tion.

By promo-

tion, failing

which, by

direct re-

cruitment.

Promotion:

Mechanical

Cultivation

Officer with

three years

regular ser-

vice in the

grade pos-

sessing De-

gree in Agri-

cultural En-

gineering/

Degree in

Mechanical

Engineering

from a recog-

nized Uni-

versity or

equivalent.

Group ‘A’,

D.P.C.

consisting

of:-

(1) Chair-

man/

/Member

of Goa

Public

Service

Commis-

sion-Chair-

man.

(2) Chief

Secretary

or his

nominee-

Member.

(3) Admin-

i s t r a t i v e

Secretary/

/Head of

D e p a r t -

ment–Mem-

ber.

Consulta-

tion with

the Goa

Public

Service

Commis-

sion is

necessary

for making

direct

recruitment,

promotion,

confirma-

tion, and for

amending/

/relaxing

any of the

provisions

of these

rules.

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(2023)

(Subject

to varia-

tion de-

pendent

on work-

load).

L-7

Goa Gen-

eral Ser-

vice, Group

‘B’, Gazet-

ted, Non-

Ministe-

rial.

Two

years.

Mecha-

nical

Culti-

vation

Officer.

Age: No.

Educa-

tional

qualifi-

cations:

To the

extent

indicated

Column

(12).

Not excee-

ding 45

years

(Relaxable

for Govern-

ment serv-

ants upto

five years

in accord-

ance with

the instruc-

tions or or-

ders issued

by the

Government

from time

to time).

Consulta-

tion with

the Goa

Public

Service

Commis-

sion is

necessary

for making

direct

recruit-

ment,

promotion,

confirma-

tion, and

for

amending/

/relaxing

any of the

provisions

of these

rules.

Selec-

tion.

By promo-

tion, failing

which, by

by direct re-

cruitment.

Promotion:

Technical

Assistant

with five

years of

regular

service in

the grade

from

Degree

holders

and with

eight years

of regular

service in

the grade

from

Diploma

holders.

Group

‘B’, D.P.C.

consist-

ing of:-

(1)

Chair-

man/

/Member

of Goa

Public

Service

Commis-

sion–

Chairman.

(2) Chief

Secretary

or his

nominee-

Member.

(3) Admi-

nistrative

Secretary/

/Head of

Depart-

ment–

Member.

(For

promo-

tion and

confirma-

tion).

Essential:

(1) Degree in

Agriculture

Engineering from

a University

recognized by the

Indian Council of

Agricultural

Research.

(2) Four years

experience in

maintenance of

heavy machinery/

/Agricultural

implements.

(3) Knowledge of

Konkani.

Note: In case of non avai-

lability of suitable

candidate with

knowledge of Kon-

kani for the post,

the Goa Public

Service Commission

may recommend a

candidate if other-

wise found fit

and this require-

ment can be relaxed

by the Government

on the recommenda-

tion of the Goa

Public Service

Commission, if

the Government is

of the opinion that

it is necessary or

expedient so to do.

Desirable:

Knowledge of Marathi.

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Notification

1/9/2020-PER

In exercise of the powers conferred by

the

proviso

Article

309

the

Constitution of India, the Governor of Goa

hereby makes the following rules to regulate

the

recruitment

the

Group

‘C’,

Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted posts in

the Goa Dental College and Hospital,

Government of Goa, namely:—

1. Short title, application and commence-

ment.— (1) These rules may be called

the Government of Goa, Goa Dental

College and Hospital, Group ‘C’, Non-

Ministerial, Non-Gazetted posts, Recruitment

Rules, 2023.

(2) They shall apply to the posts specified

in column (2) of the Schedule to these

rules (hereinafter called as the “said

Schedule”).

(3) They shall come into force on the

date of their publication in the Official

Gazette.

2. Number, classification and level in

the pay matrix.— The number of posts,

classification of the said posts and level in

the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as

specified in columns (3) to (5) of the said

Schedule:

Provided that the Government may

vary the number of posts as specified

in column (3) of the said Schedule from

time to time subject to exigencies of work.

3. Method of recruitment, age limit and

other qualifications.— The method of

recruitment to the said posts, age limit,

qualifications and other matters connected

therewith shall be as specified in columns

(6) to (14) of the said Schedule.

4. Disqualification.— No person who has

entered into or contracted a marriage with a

person having a spouse living or who, having

a spouse living, has entered into or contracted

a marriage with any person, shall be eligible

for appointment to the service:

Provided that the Government may, if

satisfied that such marriage is permissible

under the personal law applicable to such

person and the other party to the marriage

and that there are other grounds for so doing,

exempt any person from the operation of this

rule.

5. Power to relax.— Where the Government

is of the opinion that it is necessary or

expedient so to do, it may, by order, for

reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any

of the provisions of these rules with respect

to any class or category of persons.

6. Saving.— Nothing in these rules shall

affect reservation, relaxation of age

limit and other concessions required to

be provided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled

Tribes,

Other

Backward

Classes,

Ex-servicemen and Other Special Categories

of persons in accordance with the

orders issued by the Government from

time to time in that regard.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Eshant V. Sawant, Under Secretary

(Personnel-I).

Porvorim, 12th December, 2023.

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SCHEDULE

Age

limit

for

direct

recruits

Period

proba-

tion, if

any

Method of

recruitment,

whether by direct

recruitment or

by promotion

or by deputation/

/transfer and

percentage

of the vacancies

to be filled by

various methods

In case of

recruit-

ment by

promotion/

/deputation/

/transfer,

grades

from which

promotion/

/deputation/

/transfer is

to be made

Educational

and other

qualifica-

tions

required for

direct

recruits

Classifi-

cation

Whether age & educational

qualifications prescribed for

the direct recruits will apply

in the case of promotees

Level

in the

Pay

Matrix

If a

D.S.C./

/D.P.C.

exists,

what is

its

compo-

sition

Circum-

stances in

which the

Goa Public

Service

Commis-

-sion is to

be consul-

ted in

making

recruitment

Whether

selection

post or

non-

selection

post

Name

the

post

Number

posts

Serial No.

(2023)

(Subject

to varia-

tion de-

pendent

on work-

load).

L-5.

Group ‘C’,

Non-

Ministe-

rial,

Non-Gaze-

tted.

Essential:

(i) Degree/Diploma

in Biomedical

Engineering/Medi-

cal Electronics from

a recognized Univer-

sity/Institution.

(ii) Two years

experience in the

relevant field.

(iii) Knowledge of

Konkani.

Desirable:

Knowledge of Marathi.

Two

years.

Biomedical

Engineer.

N.A.

Not excee-

ding 45

years.

(Relaxable

for Govern-

ment serv-

ants upto

five years

in accord-

ance with

the instruc-

tions or or-

ders issued

by the

Government

from time

to time).

N.A.

By direct

recruit-

ment.

N.A.

Group

‘ C ’ ,

D.S.C.

(2023)

(Subject

to varia-

tion de-

pendent

on work-

load).

L-4.

G r o u p

‘C’, Non-

Ministe-

rial, Non-

G a z e t -

ted.

Two

years.

Electro-

cardio-

gram

(ECG)

Technician.

N.A.

By direct

recruit-

ment.

N.A.

Group

‘ C ’ ,

D.S.C.

Essential:

(i) Secondary School

Certificate Examina-

tion from a recog-

nized Board/Institu-

tion.

(ii) Certificate in

Medical Electronics

Course from a

recognized

Industrial Training

Institute.

Not excee-

ding 45

years.

(Relaxable

for Govern-

ment serv-

ants upto

five years

in accor-

dance with

the instruc-

tions or or-

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Diploma in Medical

Electronics from a

recognized Board/

/Institute.

Diploma in

Electrocardiogram

(ECG) Technology

from a recognized

Board/Institute.

(iii) Knowledge of

Konkani.

Desirable:

(i) Experience in ECG

work in hospital or

in handling Electro-

nic Equipments

dealing with ECG

work.

(ii) Knowledge of

Marathi.

ders issued

by the

Government

from time

to time).

(2023)

(Subject

to varia-

tion de-

pendent

on work-

load).

L-4.

Group ‘C’,

Non-Gaze-

tted, Non-

Ministe-

rial.

Essential:

(i) Post Graduate

Diploma in Clinical

Genetics and

Medical Laboratory

Techniques.

(ii) Knowledge of

Konkani.

Desirable:

(i) Experience in the

relevant field.

(ii) Knowledge of

Marathi.

Two

years.

Junior

Technician/

/Blood

Investi-

gator.

N.A.

Not excee-

ding 45

years.

(Relaxable

for Govern-

ment serv-

ants upto

five years

in accord-

ance with

the instruc-

tions or or-

ders issued

by the

Government

from time

to time).

N.A.

By direct

recruit-

ment.

N.A.

Group

‘ C ’ ,

D.S.C.

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Department of Public Works

___

Notification

10-5/PWD/PCE-EO/2023-24/186

Policy on Median Plantation for Roads in

the State of Goa-2023

1. Introduction.— The Government of Goa

recognizes the importance of environmental

conservation and beautification of our road

infrastructure. Median is provided primarily

to separate opposing traffic streams.

Plantation in medians of roads not only

enhances the aesthetics but also contributes

to air quality improvement, biodiversity

conservation, and overall quality of life for

the citizens.

To develop eco friendly roads with

participation of the community, NGOs, private

sector, institutions, Government agencies and

the Forest Department for economic growth

and development in a sustainable manner,

this policy outlines the guidelines and

principles for plantation in medians of roads

within the State, building upon the “Green

Highway Policy-2015” guidelines.

2. Objectives.— The objectives of this policy

are as follows:

a) To ensure safety and reduce glare for

drivers through proper plantation.

b)To promote the plantation of suitable

native and eco-friendly species in the

medians of roads to enhance green cover.

c) Goa being the most visited tourist

destination by domestic as well as foreign

tourist enhancement of aesthetics is on

priority.

d) To contribute to air quality

improvement

and

climate

change

mitigation.

e) To support biodiversity conservation

efforts within the State.

3. Selection of plant species.— The selection

of plant species for median plantation shall

be based on the following criteria:

i. Plant species selected shall not be

cattle friendly.

ii. Native species shall be preferred to

maintain ecological balance.

iii. Drought-resistant and low main-

tenance species shall be chosen to reduce

irrigation and upkeep costs.

iv. Species with minimal litter or

nuisance value shall be preferred to avoid

road hazards.

v. Plant species shall be selected

considering local soil and climatic

conditions.

4. Plantation design and maintenance.— i.

Median plantation shall be designed with

consideration for the safety of road users. It

should not obstruct visibility or impede traffic

flow.

ii. Adequate irrigation facilities shall be

provided for the initial establishment of plants.

iii. Maintenance of median plantation,

including watering, pruning and pest control,

shall be the responsibility of the State’s

relevant authorities or contracted agencies.

iv. Regular audits shall be conducted to

assess the health and growth of the planted

vegetation. Replacement of unhealthy plants

shall be carried out promptly.

5. Funding.— Funding for median

plantation projects may be sourced through

various means, including Government

budgets, corporate social responsibility (CSR)

initiatives, public-private partnerships (PPP),

and grants. The proposals for plantation in

median on CSR & PPP Model shall be

evaluated considering the rights for

advertisements in limited way restricted to

display of Name & Logo in accordance with

State Government policies, road safety aspects

underlined therein & relevant IRC guidelines.

The Public Works Department shall

coordinate with Social Forestry Division of the

Forest Department, to finalize mutually agreed

terms and conditions including satisfactory

monitoring and evaluation systems.

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6. Compliance and enforcement.— In

accordance with Bio-diversity principles,

IRC:SP:21 “Guidelines on Landscaping and

Tree Plantation”, all roads within the State

shall adhere to the stipulated landscaping

and tree plantation standards. For National

Highways passing through the State,

IRC:SP:21 along with the guidelines issued

by the Ministry of Road, Transport and

Highways (MoRTH) shall be strictly followed

as updated by MoRTH from time to time.

Road development and construction

agencies,

well

maintenance

contractors, shall comply with the provisions

of this policy during the planning, execution,

and maintenance phases.

7. Amendments and review.— This policy

shall be reviewed periodically, at least once

every five years, to accommodate changes in

technology, environmental considerations,

and community needs. It is important to

involve stakeholders, experts, in the policy

development process for their inputs and

feedback.

8. Conclusion.— This policy for plantation

in medians of roads in the State of Goa aims

to strike a balance between road develop-

ment and environmental conservation. It

encourages sustainable practices in road

infrastructure development, aligning with the

principles outlined in the “Green Highway

policy-2015” guidelines.

This issues with the approval of the

Government dated 17-11-2023.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

U. P. Parsekar, Principal Chief Engineer,

(PWD) ex officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji, 15th December, 2023.

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Notification

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Policy on Roads Signboards and Road

markings for Roads in the State of

Goa–2023

1. Introduction.— This policy outlines the

guidelines and specifications for the design,

placement, and maintenance of road sign

boards

along

with

application,

and

maintenance of road markings on roads

within the State of Goa. The policy is in

accordance with the Indian Road Congress

(IRC) publication IRC 67-2022 and IRC

35-2015 or latest edition: Guidelines for the

Design and Location of Road Traffic Signs and

road markings respectively.

2. Objective.— The primary objective of this

policy is to ensure standardize and effective

road signboards consistent, clear, and

effective along with road markings that

enhance

road

safety,

provide

clear

information to road users, and contribute to

better traffic management in the State of Goa.

3. Applicability.— This policy applies to all

types of roads within the geographical

boundaries of Goa, including national

highways, state highways, district roads,

urban/semi-urban roads and village roads

within the jurisdiction of Public Works

Department, Goa.

A. Road signboard guidelines as per IRC

67.— 1. Design Guidelines: Road signboards

shall follow the design specifications outlined

in IRC 67-2022 or latest edition, including

colors, shapes, sizes, and fonts. Standardized

symbols and pictograms shall be used to

convey

information

comprehensively,

irrespective of language barriers.

2. Placement guidelines.— Signboards shall

be placed at appropriate distances and

heights to ensure visibility, readability, and

legibility for road users. Signs shall be placed

well in advance of intersections, turns,

crossings, and hazardous sections to provide

sufficient reaction time.

3. Maintenance and visibility.— Regular

maintenance of signboards is essential to

ensure they remain clean, visible, and

undamaged. Vegetation and obstacles

obstructing the view of signboards shall be

promptly

removed.

The

signboards

maintenance comprises of regular inspection,

painting and repairs if any for period of five

years.

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B. Types of road signboards as per IRC

67.— Mandatory Signs: Mandatory signs shall

convey regulatory instructions that road

users must follow. Examples include speed

limits, no-entry zones, and one-way

indications.

Cautionary/Warning Signs: Warning signs

shall alert road users to potential hazards,

such as sharp turns, pedestrian crossings,

and animal crossings.

Information signs: Information signs shall

provide useful information to road users, such

as directions to landmarks, distances to

destinations, and services available.

Guide Signs: Guide signs shall assist road

users in navigating to specific destinations,

including route markers, exit signs, and

tourist attractions.

C. Types of Road Markings: i. Road

markings shall include center lines, lane lines,

edge lines, pedestrian crossings, stop lines,

and other relevant markings as specified in

IRC 35.

ii. The markings shall conform to the

standards outlined in IRC 35 in terms of

dimensions, colors, and placement.

iii. The design of road markings shall adhere

to the standards outlined in IRC 35, including

line types, widths, and spacings.

iv. Markings shall be designed to provide

clear guidance to road users and to enhance

their visibility under varying lighting

conditions.

v. Road markings shall be applied using

appropriate, durable, and reflective materials

such as thermoplastic paint with glass beads

as per IRC 35, MoRTH specification & relevant

codes latest edition.

vi. Application shall be carried out by

skilled personnel using specialized equipment

to ensure accuracy and uniformity.

4. Implementation and enforcement.— i. All

the categories of roads shall have adequate

number of statutory, mandatory, cautionary

and informatory signboards as required as

per the condition of roads.

ii. All the traffic signboards in terms of

materials, specifications & quality shall

confirm to relevant MoRTH specifications

(latest edition). For NH roads, Guidelines for

provision of signages on Expressways &

National Highways dated 20th July, 2023 shall

be adhered to.

iii. The powers to assess the requirement

and notify the location of road signboards &

road markings shall rest in the concerned

Executive Engineer after due consultation

with the concerned Assistant Engineer &

Traffic Police as per provisions of relevant acts

and rules.

iv. All the signboards shall have minimum

five years maintenance period for structural

elements of sign boards, road markings,

painting of kerbs, road studs, delineators etc.,

and ten years warranty for retro reflective

sheeting from the manufacturer. All the

damaged, missing or worn-out signboards to

be replaced within 72 hours of reporting.

v. All the sign boards erected shall

inventoried on mobile app integrated for

public feedback as an aid for maintenance.

The Public Works Department, Government

of Goa shall be responsible for ensuring the

proper implementation and placement of road

signboards, road markings, painting of kerbs

for medians, islands, roundabout, footpaths,

road studs, delineators etc., through

departmental execution tendering, Corporate

Social Responsibility (CSR) and Public Private

Participation (PPP) by revenue sharing with

rights for display advertisement of size not

more than 400x200 mm. on each such

signboard,

besides

free

erection

maintenance of such signboards as per the

approval of the Government.

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Regular inspections shall be conducted to

verify the adequacy and visibility of sign

boards and road markings.

5. Public awareness and education.— The

Traffic Cell shall initiate public awareness

campaigns to educate road users about the

significance of road signboards and their role

in ensuring road safety and efficient traffic

flow. Education Department shall take up

education initiatives and emphasize the

importance of obeying different types of road

signs and symbols in the education institutes.

6. Periodic review.— The effectiveness of

road signboards in promoting road safety and

improving traffic management shall be

periodically reviewed by the Public Works

Department and relevant stakeholders.

Necessary adjustments to sign placements

and designs shall be made based on changing

road conditions, traffic patterns, and

advancements in signboard technology.

7. Conclusion.— This policy document

establishes a comprehensive framework for

the design, placement, and maintenance of

road sign boards road markings, painting of

kerbs for medians, islands, roundabout,

footpaths, road studs, delineators etc; on

roads in the state of Goa, aligning with IRC

67-2022, IRC35 & MoRTH specifications latest

edition. By adhering to these guidelines, the

state aims to create a safer and more

organized road environment for all road users.

Clear and effective road signage contributes

significantly to road safety and efficient traffic

management, enhancing the overall road user

experience in the State.

This issues with the approval of the

Government dated 17-11-2023.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

U. P. Parsekar, Principal Chief Engineer,

(PWD) & ex officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji, 15th December, 2023.

Notification

10-5/PWD/PCE-EO/2023-24/188

Policy for speed breakers on roads

in the State of Goa–2023

1. Introduction.— This policy outlines the

guidelines and procedures for the construc-

tion of speed breakers on roads within the

State of Goa, in accordance with the Indian

Road Congress (IRC) standard IRC 99:2018.

The policy aims to enhance road safety,

reduce accidents, and ensure consistent

application of road design principles.

There are many speed-breakers already

constructed on various categories of State

roads such as State Highways, Major District

Roads, other village roads and the municipal

roads. Most of the speed breakers constructed

are not maintained continuously in proper

road worthy condition, thereby becoming

cause of accident rather than preventing it.

2. Objective.— The primary objective of this

policy is to establish a standardized

framework for constructing/installing, and

maintaining speed breakers across the State

of Goa while adhering to the specifications

provided in IRC 99:2018. The policy aims to

strike a balance between road safety and

traffic flow efficiency.

3. Material for Construction.— Material

shall strictly be used as per MoRTH

specifications and IRC guidelines.

4. Design Standards & Implementation (As

per IRC 99:2018).— 1. Construction:— i. All

the existing hump speed-breakers which are

not meeting the criteria as per IRC 99-1988

shall be immediately rectified to the exact

trapezoidal shape and profile as per IRC 99-

2018. The total length of such speed breaker

shall be 5.10 meter, consisting of middle 2.50

meter flat portion of 10 centimeter height and

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paint as per the specifications shown in IRC

99-1988 only and shall be integral part of five

years maintenance policy mentioned

hereinafter. The item for rectification &

maintenance of such speed breakers is

introduced in the PWD GSR 2023 for needful.

All the rumble type speed breakers

wherever notified & constructed also shall

be converted to trapezoidal type speed

breakers as per IRC 99-2018 and shall be

integral part of five years maintenance policy

mention hereinafter. This will not be

applicable on National Highways. However

on National highways, the traffic calming

measures shall be as per IRC 99-2018 along

with signboard indicating the crossing speed

of 25 km./hr. be placed in advance.

v. All the existing/proposed speed breakers

constructed and/or rectified shall have

minimum 5 years maintenance period with

shape and thermoplastic paint marking of

speed-breaker maintained in top road worthy

condition on continuous basis during this

period. Also the four signboards constructed

on these speed breakers shall be fully

maintained during this period on continuous

basis including replacement if required.

vi. The estimates for construction

rectification and maintenance of speed

breakers shall be prepared & tendered district

wise, including all the existing & proposed

speed breakers, incorporating rectification &

maintenance of the existing speed breakers

wherever required for 5 year period and

adequate provision for anticipated number of

new speed breakers for next five years, so

that the new speed-breakers can be

constructed immediately without any delay

once notification is issued.

In order to expedite the construction of

speed breakers in new locations, the powers

to decide upon the necessity & location of

new speed breakers, after consultation and

advice of traffic cell, shall stand vested with

the concerned Executive Engineer of Roads

Division of PWD having relevant jurisdiction.

However, powers to issue notification for the

same shall be as per prevailing acts and rules.

This issues with the approval of the

Government dated 17-11-2023.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

U. P. Parsekar, Principal Chief Engineer

(PWD), & ex officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji, 15th December, 2023.

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Notification

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Policy on imposition of speed limit

on roads in the State of Goa as

Road Safety Assurance, 2023

This policy deals with imposition of Speed

limits on all the roads of the State of Goa

comprising of National Highways, State

Highways, Major District Roads, other district

roads and village roads.

Introduction.— The speed limit is the

maximum speed at which a vehicle is legally

permitted to travel, as within a specific area,

on a certain road, or under given conditions.

The speed limit on any road is one of

the most important and integral part of the

road safety. The density of vehicles plying on

the roads in the State per population and per

square kilometer surpasses national average.

The vehicles used by tourists visiting the State

also add to the traffic woes. The constant

congestion during peak and off peak hours

results in accidents and fatalities.

The one of the main reason of accidents

has been identified as over-speeding on all

types of roads which leads to uncontrollable

situation particularly on narrow and curvy

village roads which are more often used by

tourists. Speed limits on roads in Goa are an

important measure for improving road safety

and reducing accidents and fatalities.

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Objective.— The primary objective of this policy is to enhance road safety, reduce accidents/

fatalities, and improve overall traffic management by establishing appropriate speed limits on

roads in Goa.

Applicability.— The criterion for imposition and implementation of speed limits on the

roads are as follows:

• Classification of roads and No. of lanes.

• Road design and condition.

• Classification of vehicles.

• Safety of surrounding environment/special zones.

• Traffic density.

• Urban vs. rural areas.

The maximum speed limits are decided in a manner to permit a vehicle driver to have

minimum sufficient sight distance in order to stop the vehicle in time & to prevent any

collision taking place with other vehicles, pedestrians or structures. Therefore different roads

and their different site conditions call for different speed limits are required.

MoRTH has recommended following maximum speeds depending upon the classification

of road and vehicle which is reproduced as below:

MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

Notification

New Delhi, the 6th April, 2018

S.O. 1522(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 112 of

the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) and in suppression of the notification of the Government of India

in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways published in the Gazette of India. Extraordinary, Part II,

Section 3, Sub-Section (ii) vide number S.O. 1997(E) dated the 5th August, 2014, excepts as respect things

done or omitted to be done before such supersession. Central Government hereby fixes the maximum

speed in respect of the class of motor vehicles as specified in the table below:

Maximum speed per hour in kilometers for roads in India

Sr. No.

Class of motor vehicle

Expressway with

4 lane and

Roads within

Other roads

access control

above divided

Municipal

carriageway (roads

limits

with median strips/

/dividers)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Motor vehicles used for

120

100

carriage of passengers com-

prising not more than eight

seats in addition to the

driver’s seat (M1 category

vehicles.)

Motor vehicles used for

100

carriage of passengers com-

prising nine or more seats

in addition to driver’s seat

(M2 & M3 category of

vehicles.)

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

More vehicles used for

carriage of goods (all N

categories vehicles)

Motor cycles

80*

Quadricycles

Three wheeled vehicles

*If permitted to ply on Expressway.

National Highways, which are recently constructed are of National Standard for four lanes

and six lanes with adequate geometrics, can sustain much higher safe driving speeds than

those are prescribed presently.

Considering various parameters and recommendations, the following policy on speed limits

are proposed;

Recommendations.—

Prescribed speed limits are as follows:—

Maximum speed per hour in Kilometers for roads in the State of Goa

Sr. No.

Class of Motor vehicle

Expressway with

Four lane and

Roads within

Other roads

access control

above with divided

Municipal

(Mopa link road)

carriageway (roads

limits

with median strips/

/dividers)

Motor vehicles used for

120

carriage of passengers com-

-prising not more than eight

seats including driver’s seat

(M1 category of vehicles.)

Motor vehicles used for

100

carriage of passengers com-

-prising nine or one more seats

in addition to driver’s seat

(M2 & M3 category of

vehicles.)

More vehicles used for

carriage of goods (all N

categories of vehicles.)

Motor cycles

80*

Quadricycles

Three wheeled vehicles

*If permitted to ply on Expressway.

Note: The speed limit on curves shall vary as per the actual design of the curve.

The above maximum speed limits are for standard roads with proper traffic calming measures.

Implementation.— The above speed limits are recommended as general guidance and

implementation. However for special zones such as schools, hospitals, places of worship in

municipal/urban areas etc., the recommended maximum speed limit is 30 Kmph alongwith

all the traffic calming measures.

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If the concerned EE/AE is apprehensive

that the above prescribed speed limits for

particular stretch are on higher side and not

sustainable from traffic safety point of view,

then they shall undertake detailed traffic

survey & elaborate assessment of the

complete condition of road safety from all

possible angles to arrive at stretch-wise

maximum speed limit, after consultation with

all stakeholders.

All the roads of category under NH, SH &

MDR shall be assessed for such speed limits

and shall have continuously displayed speed

limits.

In order to warn fast moving traffic of

impending dangers ahead such as black

spots, accident prone spots, narrow roads,

junctions, sharp curves with unsustainable

speed, inadequate geometrics, in-habitated

and congested areas, speed breakers and

other hindrances, adequate cautionary

signages shall be erected, warning the road

users about such dangerous situations and

prescribing lower speed limits, so that

vehicle is slowed down from the higher

speed limit and is negotiated slowly and safely

through such bottlenecks.

All the speed limits prescribed in the above

manner shall be notified in the Government

Gazette and simultaneously signages as per

IRC 67-2022 shall be erected on the locations,

so as to assist enforcement authorities.

The publication of this policy for imposition

and implementation of speed limits on roads

in the State of Goa, all the existing speed

limits notified shall stand de-notified.

This issues with the approval of the

Government dated 17-11-2023.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

U. P. Parsekar, Principal Chief Engineer,

(PWD) & ex officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji, 15th December, 2023.

———ttt———

Department of Social Welfare

Directorate of Social Welfare

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Corrigendum

82/7/07-08/SDB/partII/6483

Read: Amendment No. 82-7-07-08-SDB dated

08-12-2010.

In the above mentioned amendment the

word ‘Affidavit’ mentioned at point No. 6 may

be read as ‘Self Declaration’.

The other contents of the amendment

remain the same.

Ajit Panchwadkar, Director of Social

Welfare.

Panaji, 15th December, 2023.

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