Panaji, 28th December, 2023 (Pausa 7, 1945)

SERIES I No. 39

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 an Extraordinary issue to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 38 dated 21-12-2023, namely:—

Extraordinary dated 21-12-2023 from pages 2547 to 2548, Notification from Department of Finance regarding Market

Borrowing Programme.

INDEX

Department

Notification/Corrigendum

Subject

Pages

Archives

Not.- 4/1/2016/DAA-1670

Appointment of Nodal Officer for the

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implementation of the Goa Public Records.

Home

Not.- 9/10/2022-HD(G)/3287

The Goa Prisons (First Amendment) Rules, 2023.

2550

3. a. Environment &

Not.- 15-15-2020/DIR/ENVT/1312

Scheme to Provide Grant in Aid for students

2551

Climate Change

of High Schools and Higher Secondary

Schools for the ST Community.

b. —do—

Corr.- 11-2/GSWA/2023-2024/

The Goa State Wetland Authority

2555

Pub./254/1296

c. —do—

Corr.- 11-2/GSWA/2023-2024/

—

2555

Pub./258/1297

d. —do—

Corr.- 11-2/GSWA/2023-2024/

—

2556

Pub./258/1298

b. —do—

Corr.- 11-2/GSWA/2023-2024/

—

2556

Pub./263/1299

Public Works

Not.- 24-17/PWD/PCE-EO/2023-24/

The Goa Provision of Water Supply Rules, 2023.

2557

/181

Transport

Not.- D.Tpt/EST/KTCL/3118/2023

Proposal of Road Transport Service.

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(Part)/3344

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GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Archives

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Notification

4/1/2016/DAA/1670

Government is pleased to declare the Annex

office of the Department of Archives situated

at Old I.P.H.B. Building, Altinho as Public

Records Office under the control of Director,

Department of Archives. All the public

records consulted regularly by the general

public related to Birth, Baptism, Death and

Marriage prior to 1914 available in this

Department shall be made available at the

Public Records Office at Altinho. The records

pertaining to the Extracts of Birth, Marriage

and Death of 1914-1970 alongwith the travel

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document and captain of ports records and

any other public record as decided by the

Government from time to time which is

available in this Department shall be made

available for public from the Public Records

Office at Altinho. This will be the Nodal office

for the implementation of the Goa Public

Records Act, 2023 (Goa Act 39 of 2023).

This is issued with the approval of

the Government vide U. O. No. 157 dated

15-12-2023.

Shri. Rohit A. Kadam, Director of Archives

& ex officio Joint Secretary.

Ribander, 18th December, 2023.

———ttt———

Department of Home

Home—General Division

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Notification

9/10/2022-HD(G)/3287

In exercise of the powers conferred by

section 59 of the Prisons Act, 1894 (Central

Act 9 of 1894), as in force in the State of

Goa, and all other powers enabling it in this

behalf, the Government of Goa hereby makes

the following rules, so as to amend the Goa

Prisons Rules, 2021, namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1)

These rules may be called the Goa Prisons

(First Amendment) Rules, 2023.

(2) They shall come into force on the date

of their publication in the Official Gazette.

(i) Amendment of rule 1080.— In rule

1080 of the Goa Prisons Rules, 2021,—

the existing provision shall be numbered

as sub-rule (1) thereof;

(ii) after sub-rule (1) so numbered the

following sub-rules shall be inserted,

namely:—

“(2) Compensation shall not be

admissible in case of natural death

including due to illness;

(3) Compensation shall not be

admissible in the following cases of

unnatural deaths:—

(i) if the death occurs during escape

from jail or from lawful custody

outside the jail;

(ii) if death occurs due to any

natural disaster/calamity.

(4) Compensation shall be paid to the

next of kin or legal heirs of deceased

prisoner on account of unnatural deaths,

as specified in ‘TABLE’ below:

TABLE

(i)

death by suicide

– Rs. 3.00 lakhs

(ii) death due to injury by

– Rs. 4.00 lakhs

other prisoners

(iii) death due to injury by self – Rs. 3.00 lakhs

(iv) death due to injury by any – Rs. 5.00 lakhs

correctional home employee

(v) death due to medical

– Rs. 5.00 lakhs

negligence

(vi) death due to any other

–

Rs. 3.00 lakhs

reason

(5) The Superintendent of Jail

concerned shall send detailed report

alongwith copy of the magisterial

enquiry report, postmortem report, final

cause of death, medical history at the

time of admission in jail and details of

medical treatment, if any, given to the

prisoner prior to his custodial death, to

the Inspector General of Prisons, Goa,

for

onward

submission

the

Government for grant of appropriate

compensation, as per sub-rule (3).

(6) Secretary/Special Secretary (Home)

may

sanction

the

above

said

compensation after approval of the

Government.

By order and in the name of the Governor

of Goa.

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

Porvorim, 14th December, 2023.

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Department of Environment

& Climate Change

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Notification

15-15-2020/DIR/ENVT/1312

Scheme to provide Grant-in-Aid for

students of High Schools and Higher

Secondary Schools for ST Community in the

State of Goa.

The Government of Goa is pleased to frame

the scheme to provide Grant in Aid for

students of High Schools and Higher

Secondary Schools in the State of Goa to

enable them to attend and participate in

Environment Seminars and Workshops in

India.

1. Short title and commencement.— (i) This

scheme may be called as “Scheme to provide

Grant in Aid for students of High Schools and

Higher Secondary Schools in the State of

Goa.” (hereinafter called as the scheme).

(ii) It shall come into force with immediate

effect.

(iii) The scheme shall be implemented by

Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB).

(iv) The scheme shall promote the goal of

the Department through students of High

Schools and Higher Secondary Schools in the

State of Goa, by deputing them for various

exhibitions, seminars, visit to reputed

Institutions related to field in conservation

of environment/climate change/ecology/

/pollution/and awareness programmes in

India.

2. Introduction of the scheme.— (i) This

scheme may be called as “Scheme to promote

Environmental & Climate Change Awareness

by conducting workshops/exhibitions as also

providing assistance for participation in

seminars/workshops in India by providing

financial support to students of High Schools

and Higher Secondary Schools in the State of

Goa.

3) Objectives of the scheme.— (i) The

scheme is formulated with the objectives:—

(a) To promote and popularize ecology,

environmental

climate

change

awareness, amongst students of High

School and Higher Secondary in the State

of Goa by deputing them to various

exhibitions, seminars, workshops and

awareness

programmes

environment in India, and visits to

Institutions, which are related to protection

of environment and issues concerning

climate change and provides financial

assistance for attending these events.

(ii) To inculcate the scientific temper in the

minds of students in Environment/Science

and Engineering streams.

4. Scope of the scheme.— (i) The scope

of the scheme is to provide annual

financial assistance to students of High

Schools and Higher Secondary Schools, to

facilitate them to attend seminars, workshops

and awareness programmes related to

environment in India with a condition that

every team visiting these events shall contain

atleast 40 percent members from ST

community.

(ii) Project Review Committee

A Project Review Committee (PRC)

comprising as below:

1. Hon’ble Minister for Environment

(Chairman),

2. Principal Secretar y/Secretar y

Environment (Member),

3. Director of Environment and Climate

Change (Member) and

4. Member Secretary of Goa State

Bio-Diversity Board (Member).

5. Representatives of Goa University/

/Representative of Goa Engineering

College/Environment Engineer of

Goa State Pollution Control Board

(Expert Member), will review the

proposals received and upon the

recommendation of the committee,

the grants will be released.

The proposal will be appraised by the

committee by conducting a meeting or by

circulation.

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Alternately the project could be appraised

through Goa State Biodiversity Board or

experts of various institution.

(iii)

The

Director,

Department

Environment & Climate Change shall maintain

a database record of Students of High Schools

and Higher Secondary to whom grants have

already been provided to facilitate them for

attending the seminars, workshops and

awareness

programmes

environment & climate change in India.

(iv) The activities involved under the

programme are to support students to

participate in environment seminars,

workshops and awareness programmes

related to environment and climate change

in India.

(v) Wherever, possible and available

Government accommodation should be used

for the visiting students, teachers etc., and

travel mode shall be rail or road.

5. Eligibility for availing benefits under the

scheme.— (i) Those students of the High

Schools and Higher Secondary Schools of Goa

& students, who have been recommended

by the Principal/Headmaster of Institution are

eligible only once to attend and participate

seminars,

workshops,

awareness

programmes related field in environment in

consultation with the Goa State Biodiversity

Board (GSBB).

(ii) Group of students attending and

participating in seminars, workshops and

awareness programmes shall consist altleast

40 percent students from ST community.

(iii) Group of students of High Schools and

Higher Secondary Schools (maximum of 20

students such group/grantee) will be eligible

to get the grant of Rs. 50,000/- or actual

expenses, whichever is less, per annum for

attending and participating in seminars,

workshops and awareness programmes

related field in environment (proforma for

seeking CIA is in “FORM I”). The institution

could contribute to the additional amount/

/expenses from their own funds.

(v) The students of High Schools and

Higher Secondary Schools will be eligible for

seeking grant, only once a year for attending

and participating in seminars, workshops and

awareness programmes related field in

environment.

6. Quantum of financial assistance under

the scheme.— (i) An amount of Rs. 50,000/- to

each such group of students/teacher (i.e. one

teacher for five students) shall be provided

per annum to the eligible 20 Nos. of grantees

directly on case to case basis to promote

scientific temper among the students.

(ii) The office of the Goa State Biodiversity

Board (GSBB) shall maintain a database

record of the students of High Schools and

Higher Secondary Schools to whom grants

have already been provided with the details

of the subject/theme of the seminars,

workshops and awareness programmes

related field in environment.

(iii) Government reserves the right to stop

future grants and also modify the financial

quantum, so also the conditions of the

scheme, depending upon the budgetary

provisions. Government also reserves the

right to sanction the grant to the GSBB as

also to hold in abeyance or suspend or cancel

the scheme, at any point of time, and no claim

or appeal or challenge shall lie with any

authority or tribunal or court, in respect of

this decision of the Government.

7. Pattern of Assistance of the scheme.—

(i) The grants shall be disbursed as single

installment to participating group of students.

(ii) The grantee shall be entitled to receive

Government grants based on the estimate

approved by the Government in the Budget

Estimate during that financial year for the

scheme and will be sanctioned as per the

terms and conditions laid by the Government.

(iii) The entire amount of the grants

approved within the same financial year,

should be utilized before the month of March

of the subsequent year and should be used

only for the purpose for which it is sanctioned.

Any portion of the grant which is not

ultimately required for the purpose for which

it is sanctioned will be refunded to the

Government Treasury. After ‘utilizing/

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/refunding’ the sanctioned amount, an

Utilization Certificate should be furnished to

the sanctioning authority as required under

Form GFR-19A.

(iv) The account of the grantee in respect

of this grants should be audited by the

Government approved Auditor/Chartered

Accountant and countersigned by Principal

of Institution as the case may be. Such

certificate shall be submitted alongwith

detailed report. The accounts of the grants

shall be maintained separately and properly

from its normal activities.

(v) The audited statement of accounts

showing the expenditure incurred by the

grantee from the grants should be furnished

to the Government within a period of one

year from the date of sanction and should

certify that expenditure incurred is only for

the purpose for which it was sanctioned.

(vi) A performance-cum-achievement

report

specifying

detail

the

achievements made by the grantee with the

Government grants/amount for which it is

sanctioned should be furnished to the

Department of Environment and Climate

Change, Government of Goa.

(vii) The grantee Institution must exercise

reasonable economy, observe all financial

proprietary and the financial rules as issued

by the Government from time to time while

incurring the expenditure.

(viii) In case of portion of grants being

utilized for the purpose for which it is not

sanctioned, the amount so utilized shall be

recovered from the grantee in a manner as

decided by the Government and in terms of

the provisions and in accordance with the

laws in force. The Government shall also

initiate appropriate criminal proceedings

against the perpetrators and institution will

be red listed and will not be considered in

future.

(ix) The amount remaining unspent out of

this grant on or before the month of

September of the subsequent year of grants,

shall be refunded back to the Government

Treasury by challan within 03 (three) months

from the date of submission of report.

(x) The grantee shall duly acknowledge the

grant provided by the department in its

report as well as any publications of such

report for which the department has provided

grant.

(xi) The grantee shall ensure that no

unlawful activities, propaganda inconsistent

with the Government Policy, Rules and

Regulations should be undertaken.

8. Relaxation of the provisions of the

scheme.— The Government shall be

empowered to relax any or all of the clauses

or conditions of this scheme on case to case

basis for sanction of the grant.

9. Interpretation of the provisions of this

scheme.— If any question arises regarding

interpretation of any clause, word, expression

of the scheme, the decision about the

interpretation shall lie with the Government,

which shall be final and binding on all

concerned.

10. Redressal of grievances and dispute.—

Grievances or disputes if any, arising out of

implementation of this scheme, shall be

referred to the Principal Secretary/Secretary

Environment of Government of Goa who shall

hear and decide such matters and the

decision of the Principal Secretary/Secretary

Environment to the Government in this

regard shall be final and binding on all

concerned.

Provided no grievance or dispute regarding

the decision of the Government under

clause 7 (iii) above shall lie with any authority

or tribunal or court, in respect of the decision.

11. This scheme has been issued with

the concurrence of the Finance (Exp.)

Department vide their U. O. No. 1400092384

dated 28-11-2023 and administrative approval

of the Government under U. O. No. 19 dated

27-04-2023.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Dr. Sneha S. Gitte, Director of Environment

& C C. & Jt. Secretary.

Panaji, 21st December, 2023.

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FORM I

PROFORMA FOR SEEKING GRANT IN AID UNDER SCHEME FOR STUDENTS PURSUING EDUCATION

IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STREAMS UPON COMPLETION OF HSSC OF THE STATE OF GOA

Sr. No.

Particulars

whether in Goa

Number of Students

or Outside Goa

Name of the Institutions seeking Grants in Aid to

attend seminars/workshops/awareness programmes

Name of the Science/Engineering seminars, work-

shops and awareness programmes to be attended

Total No. of Science/Engineering seminars, work-

shops and awareness programmes attended earlier

How many people expected for Science/Engineering

seminars, workshops and awareness programmes

Time duration of the Science/Engineering seminars,

workshops and awareness programmes

Dates of the Science/Engineering seminars,

workshops and awareness programmes

Venue of the Science/Engineering seminars,

workshops and awareness programmes

Title of the Science/Engineering seminars, workshops

and awareness programmes

Total No. of Students from ST Category (i.e. 40% of the

batch)

10.

Whether Grants in Aid was provided for any other

project to the institutions earlier Yes/No

11.

If yes, names, total amount sought and the time

duration of the Science/Engineering seminars,

workshops and awareness programmes

12.

Whether settlement of earlier accounts complied

Yes/No

13.

Travel charges to be paid to the students

14.

Honorarium to be paid to the students

15.

Total expenditure for publicity, advertisement,

handouts

16.

Whether any other institution has sponsored

students for Science/Engineering seminars,

workshops and awareness programmes on the

subject for which Grants in Aid is sought. Y/N

if yes the title and name of the Institution

17.

Any other costs

DECLARATION

I____________________ hereby state that I am working as ___________________ in ______________

Institution, since___________________ and have not sought Funds from the State Government or any

other source/agency for organising the seminar/awareness programme. It is further stated that no additional

grants/funds shall be sought/claim from any other agency/organization for the said purpose.

Countersign by Head Master/Principal,

Signature of Project Incharge

Seal of Institution

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Corrigendum

11-2/GSWA/2023-2024/Pub./254/1296

Read: Draft Notification No. 11-2/GSWA/

/2023-2024/Pub./805 dated 28-09-2023.

The draft of the notification, which the Goa

State Wetland Authority (GSWA) proposes to

issue in exercise of the powers conferred

under rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation

and Management) Rules, 2017, and section

25 read with sub-section (1) sub-section (3)

of section 3 and section 23 of the

Environment Protection Act, 1986, is hereby

published for the information of the persons

likely to be concerned or affected thereby;

and notice is hereby given that the said draft

notification shall be taken into consideration

on or after the expiry of a period of sixty

days from the date on which copies of the

Official Gazette containing this notification are

made available to the public;

In pursuance to above draft notification

regarding Vodle Dhakte Lake in Mormugao

Taluka has been extended of time for the

period of 15 days from the date on which

copies of the Official Gazette containing this

notification are made available to the public.

Any person interested in making any

objection or suggestion, on the proposals

contained in the draft notification may

forward the same in writing, for consideration

of the Government of Goa within the period

so specified to the Member Secretary, Goa

State Biodiversity Board, Head of Nodal

Agency, Goa State Wetland Authority, or at

the email address [email protected].

By order and in the name of the Governor

of Goa.

Dr. Sneha S. Gitte, Director (Environment

& C C).

Panaji, 21st December, 2023.

Corrigendum

11-2/GSWA/2023-2024/Pub./258/1297

Read: Draft Notification No. 11-2/GSWA/

/2023-2024/Pub./800 dated 28-09-2023.

The draft of the notification, which the Goa

State Wetland Authority (GSWA) proposes to

issue in exercise of the powers conferred

under rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation

and Management) Rules, 2017, and section

25 read with sub-section (1) sub-section (3)

of section 3 and section 23 of the

Environment Protection Act, 1986, is hereby

published for the information of the persons

likely to be concerned or affected thereby;

and notice is hereby given that the said draft

notification shall be taken into consideration

on or after the expiry of a period of sixty

days from the date on which copies of the

Official Gazette containing this notification are

made available to the public;

In pursuance to above draft notification

regarding Bebki Lake in Raia of Salcete Taluka

has been extended of time for the period of

15 days from the date on which copies of the

Official Gazette containing this notification are

made available to the public.

Any person interested in making any

objection or suggestion, on the proposals

contained in the draft notification may

forward the same in writing, for consideration

of the Government of Goa within the period

so specified to the Member Secretary, Goa

State Biodiversity Board, Head of Nodal

Agency, Goa State Wetland Authority, or at

the email address [email protected].

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Dr. Sneha S. Gitte, Director (Environment

& C C).

Panaji, 21st December, 2023.

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Corrigendum

11-2/GSWA/2023-2024/Pub./258/1298

Read: Draft Notification No. 11-2/GSWA/

/2023-2024/Pub./799 dated 28-09-2023.

The draft of the notification, which the Goa

State Wetland Authority (GSWA) proposes to

issue in exercise of the powers conferred

under rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation

and Management) Rules, 2017, and section

25 read with sub-section (1) sub-section (3)

of section 3 and section 23 of the

Environment Protection Act, 1986, is hereby

published for the information of the persons

likely to be concerned or affected thereby;

and notice is hereby given that the said draft

notification shall be taken into consideration

on or after the expiry of a period of sixty

days from the date on which copies of the

Official Gazette containing this notification are

made available to the public;

In pursuance to above draft notification

regarding Bacbhatt Lake in village Raia of

Salcete Taluka has been extended of time for

the period of 15 days from the date on which

copies of the Official Gazette containing this

notification are made available to the public.

Any person interested in making any

objection or suggestion, on the proposals

contained in the draft notification may

forward the same in writing, for consideration

of the Government of Goa within the period

so specified to the Member Secretary, Goa

State Biodiversity Board, Head of Nodal

Agency, Goa State Wetland Authority, or at

the email address [email protected].

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Dr. Sneha S. Gitte, Director (Environment

& C C).

Panaji, 21st December, 2023.

Corrigendum

11-2/GSWA/2023-2024/Pub./263/1299

Read: Draft Notification No. 11-2/GSWA/

/2023-2024/Pub./797 dated 28-09-2023.

The draft of the notification, which the Goa

State Wetland Authority (GSWA) proposes to

issue in exercise of the powers conferred

under rule 7 of the Wetlands (Conservation

and Management) Rules, 2017, and section

25 read with sub-section (1) sub-section (3)

of section 3 and section 23 of the

Environment Protection Act, 1986, is hereby

published for the information of the persons

likely to be concerned or affected thereby;

and notice is hereby given that the said draft

notification shall be taken into consideration

on or after the expiry of a period of sixty

days from the date on which copies of the

Official Gazette containing this notification are

made available to the public;

In pursuance to above draft notification

regarding Mailollem Lake in town of Vasco in

Murmogao Taluka has been extended of time

for the period of 30 days from the date on

which copies of the Official Gazette containing

this notification are made available to the

public.

Any person interested in making any

objection or suggestion, on the proposals

contained in the draft notification may

forward the same in writing, for consideration

of the Government of Goa within the period

so specified to the Member Secretary, Goa

State Biodiversity Board, Head of Nodal

Agency, Goa State Wetland Authority, or at

the email address [email protected].

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Dr. Sneha S. Gitte, Director (Environment

& C C).

Panaji, 21st December, 2023.

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Department of Public Works

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Notification

24-17/PWD/PCE-EO/2023-24/181

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-

-sections (1) and (2) of section 8 of the Goa

Provision of Water Supply Act, 2003 (Goa Act

28 of 2003), the Government of Goa hereby

makes the following rules, namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These

rules may be called the Goa Provision of

Water Supply Rules, 2023.

(2) They shall come into force on the date

of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Definitions.— In these rules, unless the

context otherwise requires,—

(a) “Act” means the Goa Provision of

Water Supply Act, 2003 (Goa Act 28 of

2003);

(b) “building/premises” includes a

house, outhouse, hotels, concert halls,

hospitals, shops, clinics, theaters, stables,

cattle sheds, hut, poultries and other

enclosure or structure whether of masonry,

bricks, wood, mud, metal, cement concrete

of any other material whatsoever, including

verandahs, fixed platforms, plinths, door

steps, walls including compound wall,

fencing, tents, vans and any other such

structures used for human dwelling and

habitation, sports, and recreational

purpose, offices, commercial and industrial

purpose, for cattle and pet animals and

birds;

potable water;

(d) “form” means form appended to these

rules;

(e) “land” means any land or part of land

adjoining to the building and public places

defined herein and any fittings affixed

thereon for more beneficial enjoyment

thereof;

(f) “public places” shall mean places for

public use such as roads, lanes, pathways,

bus stands, railway stations, markets,

hospitals, clinic, health institutions,

educational institutions, libraries, court

buildings,

recreational

and

sports

complexes, places of worship, religious

institutions, dairies, slaughter houses,

dhobhi ghat, hotels, theatres, auditorium,

concert halls, public offices where the

general public have free access and

roadside eating places;

(g) “person” shall include consumer,

applicant, occupier, developer and owner;

(h) “Head of Department” means

Principal Chief Engineer, Public Works

Department (P.W.D.);

(i) “water” means, potable water unless

otherwise specified;

(j) “water supply system” means the

system of natural sources of surface water,

ground water, wells of all types, river,

reservoirs, pumping systems, pipelines with

all appurtenances, bridges carrying water

supply pipes, underwater supporting

structures with pipes or ducts, water

treatment plants, service reservoirs,

measuring devices and any other

components used for supply of water to all

types of consumers;

(k) “service lines” means the pipeline

laid for the purpose of supplying water from

distribution network of water supply

system up to and including the water

meter as well as connecting specials;

(l) “Engineer” means the engineer of

appropriate

rank

Public

Works

Department as the context provides;

(m) “Chief Engineer” means the Chief

Engineer-I, PHE, of water supply sector of

the Public Works Department;

(n) “Dispute Resolution Officer” means

Superintending Engineer, Circle V and

Circle VIII of Public Works Department.

(2) Words and expressions used herein but

not defined shall have the same meaning as

assigned to them in the Act.

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Procedure

for

obtaining

water

connection.— (1) Any person intending to

obtain metered water through service line

and from water supply system under domestic

or semi-domestic category shall make an

application in Form I hereto to the concerned

Assistant Engineer of the PWD with the

following documents, namely:—

(a) location sketch/plan with landmarks

in the vicinity of applicants’ building/

/premises along with photograph of the

building/premises.

(b) site plan showing boundaries, layout

of the building/premises, water supply

installations, meter box with piping

arrangement as required for supplying

potable water and pipeline layout from the

water supply distribution pipeline up to the

meter box, duly certified by the plumber

holding a valid registration/license issued

by Public Works Department.

residing in the building/premises.

(d) proof of ownership and occupancy

certificate issued by the Municipal

Corporation/Municipal Council/Village

Panchayat in respect of building/premises

for which metered water supply service

connection is required.

(e) Aadhaar number and name as per

Aadhaar Card of the applicant in case of

individual metered water supply service

connection. In case of common connection

to flats/duplexes/row villas, etc., Aadhaar

numbers and names as per Aadhaar Card

of all the co-owners.

(f) contract signed between the

consumer and PWD before release of

metered water supply.

(2) For release of metered water supply

service connection under non-domestic

category, the applicant shall make an

application in Form II hereto to the concerned

Assistant Engineer of the PWD with the

following documents, namely:—

(a) location sketch/plan with landmarks

in the vicinity of applicants’ building/

/premises along with photograph of

building/premises.

(b) site plan showing boundaries, layout

of the building/premises, water supply

installations, meter box with piping

arrangement as required for supplying

potable water and pipeline layout from the

water supply distribution pipeline up to the

meter box, duly certified by the plumber

holding a valid registration/license issued

by PWD.

residing in the building/premises.

(d) proof of ownership and occupancy

certificate of building/premises for which

metered water supply service connection

is required.

(e) Proof of Authorization in the name of

the applicant for submitting the duly filled

in application form along with permanent

address, address to which the metered

water supply service connection is to be

released.

(f) contract to be signed between the

consumer and PWD before release of

metered water supply.

(3) In case of metered water supply service

connection to State/Central Government

Departments/Corporations/Autonomous

Bodies/PSUs etc., only the duly filled in

application shall be submitted to the

concerned Assistant Engineer along with a

certificate issued by the Head of Department

indicating purpose for which water supply

connection is sought.

4. Category of consumers.— (1) Domestic

Category: Consumers with potable water

supply service connection lawfully obtained

from water supply system controlled by

PWD viz., Residential Units, Student

Hostels/Dispensaries, Government Buildings,

Educational Institutions and Charitable Trust

Institutions.

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(2) Semi-Domestic Category: Consumers

with potable water supply service connection

lawfully obtained from water supply system

controlled by PWD utilizing potable water for

extended rental dwelling units not having

separate house numbers.

(3) Non-Domestic Category: Consumers

with potable water supply service connection

lawfully obtained from water supply system

controlled by PWD other than Domestic and

Semi-Domestic Category.

(4) Special Category: Consumers with

potable water supply service connection

lawfully obtained from water supply system

controlled by PWD under special agreement

and water tariff with the approval of the

Government.

5. Procedure for water supply service

connection.— Every application for water

supply service connection irrespective of

category shall be disposed off by PWD within

a period of 30 days from the date of receipt

of application by the concerned Assistant

Engineer and as per provisions of the Goa

(Right of Citizens to Time Bound Delivery of

Public Services) Act, 2013 subject to the

production of valid requisite documents and

as per technical feasibility.

6. Control of water supply system by

PWD.— (1) PWD shall control any water

supply system developed by Water Resources

Department, Municipal Councils, Village

Panchayats, Corporation, autonomous bodies,

Industrial estates, Government undertakings,

private developers; if the Government so

desires.

(2) The consumer shall allow and facilitate

PWD for inspection of the water meter.

(3) Release of water by the concerned

Assistant Engineer for individual connection

shall be through 15mm/20mm dia service

pipeline.

(4) For common connection with more than

1 (one) unit/flats/duplexes/villas etc.,

requiring pipeline of more than 20 mm. dia

size, the concerned Assistant Engineer shall

consider such request with the reasons

recorded in writing with prior approval of

the concerned Executive Engineer.

(5) Only one domestic individual water

connection shall be provided to each

residential unit with sufficient hydraulic

pressure. The consumer shall be responsible

for providing water storage capacity of

minimum three days water requirement. The

sump shall be provided at lowest elevation

at least one meter below the water meter

level and away from soak-pit/septic tank. In

case there is requirement of additional water

connections due to allotment of additional

house number(s), then the new applicant has

to apply for fresh water connection and

submit the relevant documents. Separate

pipeline network and plumbing arrangement

with

meter

box,

separate

storage

arrangement with no interconnection

arrangement and with minimum storage

capacity of three times the daily requirement,

shall be provided.

(6) Water Availability Certificate for projects

with more than 30 dwelling units inclusive of

commercial units shall require prior approval

of the competent authority. All such proposals

shall be submitted by the applicant to the

concerned Assistant Engineer as per Form

III hereto. However, for water connection to

such projects upon completion, the concerned

Assistant Engineer shall review the technical

feasibility before release of water.

In case prior approval is not obtained for

any project the special water tariff as

mentioned in the water tariff notification shall

be applied.

(7) No Objection Certificate from the PWD

shall be obtained for laying of water pipeline

while development of plots/building/

/complexes.

(8) Where the developer desires laying of

water supply pipelines at their own cost

through which the individual water

connection for plots and building complexes

are to be released then,—

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(a) Detailed estimate with specifications

shall be prepared by the concerned

Assistant Engineer after inspection.

(b) Sanction such estimate with 15%

supervision charges and 10% maintenance

charges on the total cost as worked out by

the concerned Assistant Engineer to be

deposited by the developer in advance with

the PWD as intimated by the concerned

Assistant

Engineer

before

the

commencement of the work.

execute the work then he shall do so by

appointing a contractor duly registered with

PWD as per the estimated cost worked out

by the concerned Assistant Engineer.

(d) The water supply pipeline laid by the

developer, shall be handed over to the PWD

for future maintenance.

(9) In case the water connection is not

released within a period of 30 days, then the

Assistant Engineer shall duly record the

reasons for not releasing the water connection

and shall also inform the applicant and the

likely time frame by which the water

connection could be released by PWD or the

action required to be taken up by the

applicant for release of water connection.

7. Specification of water meter.— (a) The

potable water shall be supplied through water

meters duly sealed, installed by the PWD. The

meter box shall as per the standard

specification given by the PWD. The water

meter box with locking arrangement shall

invariably be constructed at the entrance of

the building/premises (i.e front side) or

adjoining to the compound wall by the

consumer so as to facilitate the smooth access

for meter reading by meter readers and for

maintenance work,

(b) The water meter shall be supplied and

installed by the PWD for which monthly rent

charges shall be applicable. The water meter

shall be at a location easily accessible for

reading, repairs and replacement; if so

warranted. The installing, placing and

replacement of the water meter shall be done

exclusively by the PWD. A full way valve/

/ball valve/stop cock shall be placed prior to

the water meter through which the consumer

may stop the flow of water especially in case

of damages;

provide the water meter, then the applicant/

/consumer shall procure the same at his cost.

The water meter so procured shall be as per

standard specification and shall carry

manufacturers test certificate. If required, the

Assistant Engineer may perform additional

confirmatory test for satisfactory functioning

of the meter and in such cases the consumer

shall be exempted from payment of meter rent

charges from the monthly bills;

(d) The water meter shall be under the

immediate supervision of the respective

consumer. No sooner it is noticed that, the

water meter ceases to supply water or it

supplies water without marking it or if it

marks with exaggeration/deficiency or if the

seals are open/broken or if it presents any

other defect the consumer shall inform the

PWD;

(e) The consumer shall be held responsible

for any damage or loss of the water meter. In

case of theft, an FIR shall be registered with

the local Police Station and the concerned

Assistant Engineer shall be intimated

immediately with a copy of FIR;

(f) The consumer shall also be held

responsible for any inconveniences or frauds,

consequence of tampering, resulting in

malfunctioning or false marking of the water

meter.

8. Procedure for change in name of

consumer.— (1) In case of change of name of

consumer in the register maintained by PWD,

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due to change in ownership of building/

/premises or death of registered consumer

then the applicant shall make an application

in Form IV hereto directly to the concerned

Assistant Engineer with the following

documents:—

(a) Copy of latest Water Bill, that is duly

paid.

(b) Proof of ownership or House Tax

Receipt in the name of the person in whose

name connection is to be changed or

occupancy certificate of building/premises

to which metered water supply service

connection is to be released by PWD; for

both domestic and non domestic category.

the applicant for submitting the duly filled

in application form along with permanent

address, address to which the metered

water supply service connection is to be

released and other documents as required

for change of name such as registration of

partnership, public or private limited

company, etc.

(d) Contract to be signed between the

consumer and PWD before release of

metered water supply service connection.

Provided that in case of release of water

under the Goa Public Health Act, 1985 and

rules, 1987 framed thereunder, such water

supply service connection shall not be

transferable in the name of another person.

9. System of supply.— The distribution

network/water supply pipeline supplying

potable water are classified into two parts

i.e. external pipeline which is under the

control of PWD and internal pipeline which

is under the control of the consumer.

(a) All public water supply pipelines laid

by the Department shall be external and

shall be maintained by Public Works

Department and shall also be taken up for

replacement after it has served its useful

life as per the type of pipes in a phased

manner.

(b) All the internal piping system

including the service connection pipeline

shall be maintained exclusively by the

consumer which shall be conforming to the

relevant BIS specifications and IS Codes

779/1994 as revised from time to time.

through the plumber registered by PWD

shall be the responsibility of the consumer.

Utmost care is to be taken while laying

internal and service connection pipelines

to avoid contamination of potable water

through any means.

(d) The service connection pipeline from

the water meter up to the distribution

network shall be laid at the cost of the

consumer under supervision of PWD and

the connection shall be released by

connecting the service connection to the

distribution network by PWD. In case road

cutting is involved, permission shall be

obtained by the applicant from the

respective roads maintaining authorities.

For all such cases, a casing pipe of suitable

diameter shall be provided across the road

with minimum depth of 60 cm. below the

road surface for passing the service

connection pipeline.

(e) If more than one water supply

connection is to be laid in one property or

premises, then a general trunk shall be

taken and branching off shall be done in

such a way that supply of water can be

easily stopped for one consumer without

prejudice to others. In case of any damage

to the general trunk, the occupants shall

immediately notify the concerned Assistant

Engineer to stop flow of water till it is

repaired.

(f) All service connection pipeline shall

be replaced at the cost of the consumer,

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when the PWD takes up replacement of

external water supply pipelines which have

outlived its useful life as per the directions

of the PWD in that area or alternatively in

case the consumer fails to undertake the

replacement of the service connection

pipeline within 07 days of intimation to the

consumer by PWD, then the same shall be

undertaken by PWD and the cost incurred

towards the same shall be recovered from

the consumer in 24 installments in order

to avoid the physical losses through these

service connections.

(g) The piping system proposed to be

connected with the service connection to

external pipeline, shall be compatible with

the hydraulic pressure, levels at the location

and modifications if warranted, shall be as

per the advice of the concerned Assistant

Engineer.

The execution of installation of internal

pipeline shall be subject to supervision of

the PWD who shall verify if the work is

carried out in accordance with the

approved plan.

(h) The internal pipeline excluding the

internal plumbing network, laid by the

consumer shall vest with the Government

and the PWD shall be entitled to use it for

public water supply system and releasing

of subsequent service connection if the

need arises.

(i) Water supply connection shall also be

released after receiving order passed by

the authorities as specified in section 94 A

of the Goa Public Health Act, 1985 (Act

No. 25 of 1985). The pipeline in all such

cases, shall be laid subject to technical

feasibility ascertained by the Assistant

Engineer at the risk and cost of consumer.

In case water connection is not technically

feasible, then the Assistant Engineer shall

duly record the remarks in writing about

the reasons for not releasing the

connection.

(j)

Where

there

unavoidable

interference with existing cultivation or

construction, the PWD shall notify the land

owner on the registered address requesting

to be present at the site in order that an

agreement may be reached regarding the

most suitable alignment for the laying of

water supply pipeline. PWD shall take due

consideration of any request for further

deviation of the pipeline in case of any

construction or utilization of the plot which

is obstructed by the water supply pipeline

which is already laid.

(k) Due precautions shall be taken by

the Assistant Engineer to lay the water

supply pipeline at least 1.0 metre below

the ground level, and not to harm any

existing cultivation or structures. In case

this is unavoidable or otherwise if the area

is utilized for the purpose of laying of water

supply pipeline, an amount shall be fixed

by the Department after calculation of

licensee fee as per standard norms as

adopted by PWD which shall be paid in

advance by the applicant to the land owner

for an initial period of 10 years and to be

renewed after 10 years. However, if no

agreement is reached regarding the

acceptance of the amount by the land

owner or any difficulties arising for laying

of water supply pipeline, the matter shall

be decided by the concerned Dispute

Resolution Officer whose decision shall be

final and binding.

PWD or the consumer who has been

provided with the water connection shall

not have any ownership rights over such

land or premises. However, PWD has the

right to enter into the property for

inspection,

repairs,

operation

and

maintenance of the system. The land owner

shall also not acquire any other right over

the pipeline with appurtenances other

than use of the land without causing

damage to the pipeline laid or to the system

connected to it.

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10.

Water supply by tankers.— On

account of non-availability of piped water due

to any fault in piping system or interruption

in power supply to the pumping unit or for

any other reason, water shall be supplied to

the consumers by water tankers in following

manner.

(a) A demand register shall be maintained

at sub division office or at designated

location by the Assistant Engineer where

the consumer shall submit his request for

water tanker giving his full address,

telephone number and consumer code.

(b) Tanker supply charges shall be levied

as per applicable rates in force for

supplying full water tanker as demanded

by the consumer. The Assistant Engineer

may provide water tanker in areas where

there is less or no water supply due to

fault in water supply system and entry shall

be made in the demand register by the

Assistant Engineer in this respect noting

down the reason for less or no water

supply. The same shall be submitted to the

division office for verification at the time of

billing of water tankers.

the

Hotels/Restaurants/Commercial

establishment shall not be made except

with prior permission of the Executive

Engineer in writing.

11. Billing and payments.— (1) Billing for

all metered water supply service water

connections shall commence from the date

of installation of meter.

(2) All consumers provided with a metered

water supply service connection shall pay

the applicable fees for water charges and

other applicable charges as per the

notification in force.

In case there is no consumption during the

month, minimum consumption charges shall

be applicable.

(3) The water supply bills shall be clubbed

with the bills for other services provided by

PWD. It shall be treated as one bill for all the

purposes of payments, recovery, penalty and

fine imposed under the Act and the billing

should commence from the immediate billing

cycle including sewerage charges wherever

applicable.

(4) The bill shall be issued normally every

month or as per periodic billing cycle and

shall be paid within a due date specified

therein, failing which, it shall attract delayed

payment charges to be levied and a

subsequent action entailing fines, penalties

and costs, as the case may be.

(5) The Assistant Engineer shall be the

competent authority to approve change in

category of the consumer to appropriate

category at the request of the consumer or

during verification/survey as the case may

be.

(6) The bills to be issued as per the billing

cycle and the consumers watch the timely

receipt. If the bills are not received within a

period of seven days from normal date of

issue, the consumer shall, in his own interest

enquire about it from the local office of the

Assistant Engineer in whose office the bills

are prepared. The fact that the consumer has

not received the bill will not absolve his

liability from payment of charges and other

payments due from the consumer for the

services availed. Duplicate bill shall be

obtained from the Assistant Engineer in case

of non-receipt of bill.

(7) If the consumption is less than the

minimum consumption, minimum consumption

units charges shall be applicable. If meter

reading is not accessible due to any reason

or due to malfunction/non functioning of the

water meter, the average reading recorded

during the last three months shall be charged

till the replacement of the meter or free access

is made available by the consumer for meter

reading wherever applicable.

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12. Disconnection and Reconnection of

metered water supply connection.— (1) Non-

payment of water supply bills beyond two

months shall be liable for disconnection.

Immediately after disconnection of water

supply, the concerned Assistant Engineer

shall forward such cases to the Executive

Engineer for recovery of dues being the

Recovery Officer to exercise and perform all

the powers and functions of a Collector under

the Goa [Public Moneys] (Recovery of Dues)

Act, 1986 (Act 10 of 1987).

(2) The Executive Engineer shall take up

the matter on the last working day of every

month between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and the

concerned Assistant Engineer (Revenue) shall

assist the Executive Engineer for this purpose.

(3) Disconnection of service connection

shall be effected,

(i) At the request of the consumer, if the

consumer does not require water supply

for more than three months or for the period

mentioned in his application, provided that

there are no outstanding dues. Re-

connection shall be effected on payment of

applicable charges and on receiving the

request any time from the date of

disconnection.

(ii) If the consumer is found violating any

provisions of the Act and rules made

thereunder.

(iii) If consumer who is having water

connection in domestic category is found

using the water for non domestic purposes.

(iv) When there are damages or work to

be carried out in the piping system and in

all cases of force majeure.

(v) If the water is found to be contaminated

or un-hygienic or if there is heavy loss of

water caused by a particular service

connection or in a localized area.

(vi) When entry is refused for inspection

of piping system and meter reading

verification, substitution or removal of the

water meter.

(4) The intermittent supply of water does

not exempt the consumer from payment of

minimum consumption charges fixed and the

charges of the meter in case it is not removed.

(5) When the disconnection is permanent,

the additional payment if any after adjusting

the security deposit shall be payable by the

consumer and any balance amount shall be

refunded to the consumer.

(6) Restoration of water supply service shall

be effected only after the removal of the

cause for disconnection to the satisfaction of

the officer who has disconnected water

supply with or without serving the notice as

aforesaid, and after payment of specified

charges, penalties or fines as the case may

be.

(7) All the disconnected water supply

connections shall have the facility of

reconnection of water supply connection after

clearing all the dues and if applied for

reconnection

paying

applicable

reconnection charges.

(8) The water supply bills may be paid

through various platforms as made available

by PWD for the convenience of the

consumers.

(9) The Assistant Engineer (Revenue) who

has issued the bill shall correct the bill only

on getting written complaint or request from

the consumer quoting consumer ID and

enclosing bill in dispute. After due verification

of records, meters and inspection of site if

necessary, the Assistant Engineer (Revenue)

is authorized to effect necessary correction

in the bill only in respect of clerical or

arithmetical errors arising out of wrong meter

reading or arrears shown wrongly. The

Assistant Engineer (Revenue) shall correct

all other kinds of bills where errors are

attributable to any other reasons including

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meter found faulty after testing and reported

on receiving first wrong bill, subject to the

condition that net financial implication of such

bill is not exceeding Rs. 15000/-. The Assistant

Engineer (Revenue) shall allow not more than

three installments for payment without any

delayed payment charges. The Executive

Engineer shall have the power for effecting

corrections of similar bill beyond the amount

stated above.

(10) The Assistant Engineer (Revenue) shall

scrutinize the bill and in case the meter is

required to be tested necessary testing

charges shall be paid by the consumer.

Testing charges shall not be applicable if the

testing is done within one year of installation/

/replacement of water meter supplied by the

Department. Correction in the bill if

necessary shall be done as stated above based

on the average consumption for last three

months. The corrected bill shall be issued

after taking approval from the competent

authority.

(11) In case the consumer has paid the

water supply bill in excess, the excess

charges be adjusted in the subsequent bill(s).

13. Issue of plumbing license to undertake

plumbing works.— (1) All the work of water

supply installations, plumbing and sanitary

works shall be executed by the licensed

plumber registered with PWD. The person

seeking plumbing license shall apply to the

Executive Engineer-III (PHE), PWD, Panaji

and the Executive Engineer DIV-IX (PHE),

PWD, Margao with the following documents

viz., i) Certificate issued by Industrial Training

Institute in Plumbing trade with experience

certificate of minimum one year issued by

PWD registered contractor and registration

fees of Rs. 1000.00 in Form V hereto.

(2) The applicant has to pass successfully

practical test conducted by the Department

and upon successful passing of the practical

test, the license shall be issued by Public

Works Department through Executive

Engineer, Div-III (PHE), PWD, Panaji and the

Executive Engineer DIV-IX (PHE), PWD,

Margao to undertake all plumbing works. The

license shall be valid for a period of 5 years

and shall be renewed after every 5 years on

payment of Rs. 500.00 per renewal by the

registered plumber.

(3) The license of the plumber or agency

who have been found guilty or violating the

terms and conditions of licence shall be

cancelled for a minimum period of one year

and if found guilty or violating twice will lead

to permanent cancellation of license.

14. Procedure for redressal of disputes.— (1)

The disputes pertaining to billing or water

supply connection shall be referred to Dispute

Resolution Officer.

(2) The concerned Executive Engineers-III,

IX, XVII, XX and XXIV, Public Works

Department shall assist the Dispute

Resolution Officer.

(3) The Dispute Resolution Officer, on

receiving the reference of dispute by the

aggrieved person in writing along with fee of

Rs. 100/-, shall immediately issue notice to

the parties and instruct them to appear before

him in person or through the authorized

representative on a specified date, time and

venue.

(4) Every dispute shall be heard as

expeditiously as possible and endeavor shall

be made to decide the same within a period

of six months from the date of receipt of notice

by opposite party.

(5) The Dispute Resolution Officer shall not

hear any reference made after expiry of 180

days from arising of dispute and the Orders

passed by the Officer shall be final and

binding on the party.

By order and in the name of the Governor

of Goa.

U. P. Parsekar, Principal Chief Engineer,

Public Works Department & ex officio Addl.

Secretary.

Panaji, 13th December, 2023.

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FORM I

[See rule 3(1)]

APPLICATION FOR RELEASE OF WATER CONNECTION FOR

DOMESTIC/SEMI-DOMESTIC, CATEGORY

(1)

Name of the person in whose name connection

is to be released (Name as per Aadhar Card)

(2)

Father’s/Husband’s Name

(3)

Category of consumer-Domestic/Semi-Domestic

(4)

Full Address of the premises

______________________________________

Mobile No.: ___________________________

e-mail id: _____________________________

Ward No.: ______

Village/Municipal Area: _________________

Village Panchayat: _____________________

(For Rural areas only)

Taluka ____________ District ____________

(5)

Category (Gen/SC/ST/OBC) & whether

APL/BPL

(6)

Details of premises

Plot Area __sq. m, Survey No. __ & Sub Division

No. __/Chalta No. __ P.T. Sheet No. __

(7)

Name of the person as on Aadhar Card and

Name ________________________________

Aadhaar Card Number

Aadhaar No. __________________________

(Pls. mention name as per Aadhaar Card only)

(8)

No. of family members

(9)

Number of vehicles in the house/building

Vehicles ____ Nos.

and rooms given on rent

Rooms on rent ____ Nos.

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(10) Number of Livestock (animals)

(11) Total Garden/Lawn area

___ m2

(12) For Common Connection (Flat/Duplex)

(a)

No. of Flats/Duplex

(b)

Name of the Society/welfare association

(c)

Name(s) of all owners of Flats/Duplex as per

Aadhaar Name and Aadhaar Number

Note: Following documents are enclosed to the Application Form (Tick whatever applicable/enclosed)

(1)

Location Plan/sketch with landmarks in the vicinity of applicants’

premises along with photograph of premises

(2)

Site plan showing boundaries, layout of the premises, water supply

installations, meter box with piping arrangement for supplying

potable water and pipeline layout from water supply distribution

pipeline up to the meter box, duly certified by the plumber along

with his certificate holding valid registered license issued by PWD

(3)

Proof of ownership and occupancy of premises for which metered

water connection is required

(a)

Occupancy Certificate

(b)

Deed of Sale or

(c)

Any other document as proof of ownership/legal occupancy of

premises

(d)

If (c) specify the type of document __________________

(4)

Contract to the signed between the consumer and PWD before

release of metered water connection

(5)

Road cutting permission if applicable

(6)

Permission from land owner for water supply pipeline crossing

or laying of water supply pipeline through the property of the

land owner

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SELF DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT

(1) I say that I have applied for new water connection for domestic/semi-domestic purpose and I shall

not use water for any other purpose than that mentioned in the agreement.

(2) I say that, I have obtained Occupancy Certificate in respect of the premises issued by ___________

which is enclosed to the application form.

(3) I declare that there is no property dispute and there is no any prohibitary order from any Court of

law against obtaining water connection to the premises.

(4) I further undertake that in case of any dispute about the ownership of the property I shall absolve

PWD from any legal battle in the Court of law.

(5) I further undertake to pay the charges as and when demanded by PWD, and in the event of non-

payment, PWD will be at liberty to disconnect the services being provided by PWD.

(6) I understand that sanction of connection does not acknowledge or confer any title ownership or

occupancy right in favour of the applicant.

(7) I am applying for a water connection on my own and I undertake to make provision for suitable sump

and overhead tank of capacity sufficient to meet the requirement of water for at least 3 days

consumption, in case of no water supply or low pressure. Necessary pump arrangement shall be

invariably made by the applicant to pump water collected in the sump to over head tank. The sump

shall be provided at lowest elevation at least one meter below the water meter level and away from

soak-pit/septic tank. In case of no water supply or water supply with low pressure, I shall not file

claim for any sort of compensation in any Court of law and I shall not insist on water supply by

departmental tankers.

(8) In case connection is found non-feasible on technical ground as per any prevalent policy of PWD,

sanction may be withdrawn and may be disconnected without any notice.

(9) The water supply would be released at the metering point subject to the availability of water (with

minimum supply of water of 16.00 cu.m/month). The service connection released shall not be

connected directly to the internal plumbing network of the proposed building on completion viz.

kitchen toilet, bathroom etc., this office shall not be held responsible for short supply/low pressure

of water at any point of time. The water connection released under domestic category shall not used

for commercial category.

(10) The water meter box with locking arrangement shall invariably be constructed at the entrance of

the building (i.e. front side) or adjoining to the compound wall so as to facilitate the smooth access

for meter reading by meter readers and maintenance work.

(11) Any change in use of intended category of water/change in internal distribution network of

building shall be intimated to this office.

(12) The water connection under the commercial category as well as construction category would not

be released to the proposed commercial cum residential building.

(13) I hereby declare that all the information furnished by me is true to the best of my knowledge and

if any discrepancies are found, I shall be responsible for disconnection of service by the PWD

without any prior notice and any other legal action taken by PWD.

(14) I say that what is stated above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been

concealed or misrepresented.

Place: _______

Signature of the Applicant

Date: _______

Full Name

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Application form of Shri/Smt._________________________________________________ resident of

____________________ under the jurisdiction of _________________, PWD, ___________ - Goa has been

received on ___________ for release of new water connection under __________ category.

Application is allotted reference No. __________ to be used for all future correspondence.

Place: ________

Signature

Date: _________

Full Name

Designation

________

FORM II

[See rule 3(2)]

APPLICATION FOR RELEASE OF WATER CONNECTION UNDER NON DOMESTIC

CATEGORY AND TEMPORARY/CONSTRUCTION CATEGORY

(1)

Name of the person and name of the premises

in whose name connection is to be released

(2)

Father’s/Husband’s Name

(3)

Category of consumer-Non Domestic/Temporary/

/Construction

(4)

Full address of the premises

______________________________________

Mobile No. ____________________________

E-mail id: _____________________________

Ward No. ______

Village/Municipal Area _________________

Village Panchayat _____________________

(For Rural areas only)

Taluka ____________ District ____________

(5)

Details of premises

Plot Area __m2, Survey No. __ & Sub Division

No. __

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(6)

For Common Connection (Units)

(7)

No. of Units

(8)

Name of the Society if located in the

society premises

(9)

Name(s) of all owners of units

(10) Daily and Monthly Quantity of requirement

Daily __m3 and Monthly __m3

of water

Note: Following documents are enclosed to the Application Form (Tick whatever applicable/enclosed)

(1)

Location sketch with landmarks in the vicinity of applicant’s

premises

(2)

Site plan showing boundaries, layout of the premises, water supply

installations, meter box with piping arrangement internal plumbing

lines with taps, water closets, other accessories, cisterns, tanks etc.,

for supplying potable water and pipeline layout from the water supply

distribution pipeline up to the meter box, and sanitation system

duly certified by the plumber along with his certificate holding

valid registered license issued by PWD.

(3)

Proof of ownership and occupancy of premises for which metered

water connection is required.

(a)

Occupancy Certificate

(b)

Deed of Sale

(c)

Any other document as proof of ownership/legal occupancy of

premises

(d)

If (c) specify the type of document __________________

(4)

Contract to be signed between the consumer and PWD before

release of metered water connection

(5)

Road Cutting Permission if applicable

(6)

Permission from land owner for water supply pipeline crossing

or laying of water supply pipeline through the property of the

land owner

SELF DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT

(1) I say that I have applied for new water connection for non domestic/commercial/construction

purpose and I shall not use water for any other purpose than that mentioned in the agreement.

(2) I say that, I have obtained Occupancy Certificate as enclosed to the application form.

(3) I declare that there is no dispute on property and there is no stay from any Court of Law against

obtaining water connection.

(4) I further undertake that in case of any dispute about the ownership of the property I shall absolve

PWD from any legal battle in the Court of law.

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(5) I further undertake to pay the charges as and when demanded by PWD, and in the event of non-

payment, PWD will be at liberty to disconnect the services being provided by PWD.

(6) I understand that sanction of connection does not acknowledge or confer any title ownership or

occupancy right in favour of the applicant.

(7) I undertake to install in my internal plumbing network only through licensed plumber and I shall

use “C” class pipe for water connection.

(8) I understand that the PWD has a policy not to sanction more than one individual connection for each

individual building or for each individual plot. If more than one water connections are required, I

shall surrender my existing individual water connections without any preconditions and apply for

additional water connection.

(9) I am applying for a water connection on my own and I undertake to make provision for suitable sump

and overhead tank of capacity sufficient to meet the requirement of water for at least 3 days

consumption, in case of no water supply or low pressure. Necessary pump arrangement shall be

invariably made by the applicant to pump water collected in the sump to over head tank. The sump

shall be provided at lowest elevation away from soak-pit/septic tank. In case of no water supply or

water supply due low pressure, I shall not file claim for any sort of compensation in any Court of

law and I shall not insist on water supply by departmental tankers.

(10) In case connection is found non-feasible on technical ground as per any prevalent policy of PWD,

sanction may be withdrawn and may be disconnected without any notice.

(11) The water supply would be released at the metering point subject to the availability of water (with

minimum supply of water of 16.00 cu.m/month). The service connection released shall not be

connected directly to the internal plumbing network of the proposed building on completion viz.

kitchen toilet, bathroom etc., this office shall not be held responsible for short supply/low pressure

of water at any point of time.

(12) The water meter box with locking arrangement (of size 1.00X0.45X0.90metre) shall invariable be

constructed near the entrance of the building (i.e front side) adjoining to the compound wall so as

to facilitate the smooth access for meter reading by meter readers and maintenance work.

(13) Any change in use of intended category of water/change in internal distribution network of building

shall be intimated to this office.

(14) The water connection under the commercial category as well as construction category would not

be released to the proposed commercial cum residential building.

(15) I hereby declare that all the information furnished by me is true to the best of my knowledge and

if any discrepancies are found, I shall be responsible for disconnection of service by the PWD

without any prior notice and any other legal action taken by PWD.

(16) I say that what is stated above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been

concealed or misrepresented.

Place: _______

Signature of the Applicant

Date: _______

Full Name

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Application form of Shri/Smt._____________________________________________________ resident of

____________________ under the jurisdiction of _________________, PWD, ___________ - Goa has been

received on ___________ for release of new water connection under __________ category.

Application is allotted reference No. __________ to be used for all future correspondence.

Place: ________

Signature

Date: _________

Full Name

Designation

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FORM III

[See rule 6 (6)]

APPLICATION FORM FOR ISSUE OF WATER AVAILABILITY CERTIFICATE

To,

The Assistant Engineer,

__________________________

Sub:- Request for issue of Water Availability Certificate.

Sir,

I/We have proposed construction of _______________________ under Survey No. ___ of village

____________________ taluka ____________________ in _____ District of State of Goa. The proposed

project consists of ____________ and the daily requirement of water for domestic and non domestic

consumption is _____.

I/We request you to consider our application dated _______ for issue of Water Availability Certificate

for the above proposed project and the same is tentatively scheduled for completion by _______.

I/We kindly inform you that the work of laying of water supply pipeline shall be executed by us

as per your directions and deposit of applicable charges/the work to be executed by PWD and the cost

incurred towards the same shall be recovered from consumer. Maintenance of the pipeline, if any, shall

be recovered through Monthly Bills from the occupants who are served through this pipeline in addition

to the applicable water charges and it shall be our responsibility to intimate these charges to the

occupants or owners well in advance.

It is requested to kindly issue Water Availability Certificate at the earliest.

Signature of the applicant

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FORM IV

[See rule 8(1)]

APPLICATION FORM FOR CHANGE IN NAME OF WATER CONNECTION

(1)

Name of the person in whose name connection

is to be changed

(2)

Consumer ID, Code and Meter Number as

Consumer ID: __________________________

mentioned on Water Supply Bill

Code: _________________________________

Meter No.: _____________________________

(3)

Category of consumer–Domestic/Non-Domestic

(4)

Full Address of the premises

______________________________________

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______________________________________

Mobile No. ____________________________

e-mail id: _____________________________

Ward No. ______

Village/Municipal Area _________________

Village Panchayat _____________________

(For Rural Areas only)

Taluka ____________ District ____________

(5)

Category (Gen/SC/ST/OBC) & whether

APL/BPL

(6)

Name of the original registered water supply

consumer at present

(7)

Name of the person in whose name, connection

Name ________________________________

is to be changed as on Aadhar Card and

Aadhaar Card Number

Aadhaar No. __________________________

(please mention name as per Aadhaar Card only)

(8)

No. of family members

(9)

Number of vehicles in the house/building

Vehicles ____ Nos.

and rooms given on rent

Rooms on Rent ____ Nos.

(10) Number of Livestock (animals)

(11) Total Garden/Lawn area

___ m2

(12) For common connection (Flat/Duplex)

(a)

No. of Flats/Duplex

(b)

Name of the Society

Note: Following documents are enclosed to the Application Form (Tick whatever applicable/enclosed)

(1)

Contract Form duly signed as per Annexure

(2)

Copy of latest paid water Bill

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(3)

Ownership Document (Any One)

(a)

Deed of Sale

(b)

House tax Receipt in the name of the person in whose name

connection is to be changed

(c)

Any other document as proof of ownership/Legal occupancy of

premises.

If (c) specify the type of document __________________

SELF DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT

(1) I say that I am the owner of the above mentioned premises and as a proof of ownership document

I have enclosed ____________ document and I have applied for change of name for water connection.

(2) I say that, I have purchased said house/premises vide ____________ which is executed before the

Registrar of ____________________________ at ________ under registered No. ____ Volume No.

_________ on __________.

(3) I say that, there are no legal heirs having any ownership rights on the said house/premises.

(4) In case of any dispute or litigation which arises due to the said change of name, I fully authorize

the Public Works Department to revert the water supply connection to the previous name or

disconnection of water supply.

(5) I State that the latest water supply bill is paid and I agree to clear any dues/arrears/security if any

against the said water supply connection.

(6) I say that I shall be solely/fully responsible for any objection/claim and further I keep myself binding

to accept/obey all orders of PWD Authorities in connection of such objection/claim raised.

(7) I say that I undertake to provide sump and pumping arrangement if applicable and in case of no

supply or low pressure of water I shall not insist on water supply by Departmental tankers.

(8) I shall not use potable water for any other purpose other than mentioned in this application form.

(9) I shall not hold the Public Works Department or its Official Responsible, if any litigation arises due

to the change in name. I further state that I indemnify the Public Works Department against any

loss/claim/expenses which may be incurred due to the change of name.

(10) I say that what is stated above is true to the best of my knowledge any belief and nothing has been

concealed or misrepresented.

Place: _______

Signature of the Applicant

Date: _______

Full Name

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Application form of Shri/Smt._________________________________ with Consumer No. _______________

under the jurisdiction of _______________________, PWD, _____________ - Goa at present in the name

of ____________________ (Original owner) has been received on ___________ for change of name

to _______________________________ .

Application is allotted reference No. __________ to be used for all future correspondence.

Place: ________

Signature

Date: _________

Full Name

Designation

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FORM V

[See rule 13 (1)]

APPLICATION FORM FOR PLUMBING LICENSE

(1)

Name of the Applicant

(2)

Full Address of the premises

______________________________________

Mobile No. ____________________________

e-mail id: _____________________________

Ward No. ______

Village/Municipal Area _________________

Village Panchayat _____________________

(For Rural Areas only)

Taluka ____________ District ____________

Note: Following documents are enclosed to the Application Form (Tick whatever applicable/enclosed)

(1)

Address Proof (Any one)

1. Voter ID

2. Aadhaar Card

3. PAN Card

(2)

Identity Proof (Any one)

1. Voter ID

2. Aadhaar Card

(3)

I.T.I. Passing Certificate

(4)

No. years of Plumbing Experience

(5)

Attach Proof of Plumbing Experience

SELF DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT

I say what is stated above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been

concealed or misrepresented.

Place: _________

Signature of the Applicant

Date: __________

Full Name

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Department of Transport

Directorate of Transport

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Notification

D.Tpt/EST/KTCL/3118/2023(Part)/3344

Whereas, the Government of Goa is of the opinion that for the purpose of providing an

efficient, adequate, economical and properly co-ordinated road transport service, it is

necessary in the public interest that stage carriage service in relation to the routes, viz. from

Panaji Bus Stand to Miramar, Donapaula, Caranzalem, Bambolim, Goa University, Cujira,

Taleigao, St. Inez, St. Cruz and Altinho, should be run and operated by the Kadamba Transport

Corporation Ltd. (the State Transport Undertaking), to the complete exclusion of other persons/

operators.

And whereas, the Government of Goa has formulated the following proposal/scheme,

which is hereby published for the information of the persons likely to be affected thereby and

notice is hereby given that the said proposal/scheme will be taken into consideration by the

Government on the expiry of thirty days from the date of publication of this Notification in the

Official Gazette.

Any objection to the said proposal/scheme may be forwarded in the manner specified

under rule 312 of the Goa Motor Vehicles Rules, 1991, to the Secretary (Transport) to the

Government of Goa, Secretariat, Porvorim, before the expiry of said period of thirty days from

the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette.

Proposal of Road Transport Service

In accordance with the provisions of section 99 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the

Government of Goa, hereby publishes the scheme of Road Transport service as herein set

out:

(1) Full name of undertaking: Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd.

(2) Address: Paraiso De Goa, Alto Porvorim, Bardez-Goa 403521.

(3) Route/s or area covered by the Scheme: Area covered from Panaji Bus Stand to Miramar,

Dona Paula, Caranzalem, Bambolim, Goa University, Cujira, Taleigao, St. Inez, St. Cruz and

Altinho.

(4) Whether the services are proposed to be operated on the said route/s area covered by

the scheme to the exclusion, complete or partial of other person or otherwise:

The Stage Carriage services on the proposed routes mentioned at Serial No. (3) above, shall

be operated by the Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd., to the complete exclusion of all the

Private Stage Carriage Operators with effect from the date specified subsequently in clause

(12) herein.

(5) The names and addresses of existing permit-holders operating on the routes or in the

area mentioned in (3) above.

Sr. No.

Name & Address

Route

Perpetua D’Souza, H. No. 576, Gujira, St. Cruz-Goa

Bambolim to Panaji via St. Cruz & back

Stanley Braganza, H. No. 1059, Segundo, Bairo,

Bambolim to Panaji via St. Cruz & back

St. Cruz, Ilhas-Goa

Armando Fernandes, H. No. 1241, Segundo, Bairo,

Bambolim to Panaji via St. Cruz & back

St. Cruz-Goa

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Stanley Braganza, H. No. 1059, Segundo, Bairo,

Bambolim to Panaji via St. Cruz & back

St. Cruz, Ilhas-Goa

Mohan Shirvoikar, H. No.117, Curca, Goa Velha,

Bambolim to Panaji via St. Cruz & back

Ilhas-Goa

Prasad Naik, H. No. 529, Near GM Post,

Bambolim to Panaji via St. Cruz & back

Bambolim, Calapur-Goa

Savanna Maria Araujo, H. No.746, St. Agostinho,

Bambolim to Panaji via St. Cruz & back

Calapur, Tiswadi-Goa

Vasudev Virdikar, H. No. 230/2, Uttam Niwas,

Bambolim to Panaji via St. Cruz & back

Corte Real, Oldlem Bhat, St Cruz-Goa

Vithurai B. Aldoncar, H. No. 372, Fondvem,

Bambolim to Panaji via St. Cruz & back

Ribandar-Goa

10.

Chandrakant Pereira, H. No.106, Bandh, Aradi,

Bambolim to Panaji via St. Cruz & back

St. Cruz-Goa

11.

Vasudev Virdikar, H. No. 230/2, Uttam Niwas,

Bambolim to Panaji via St. Cruz & back

Corte Real, Oldlem Bhat, St. Cruz-Goa

12.

Machabee Da Costa, H. No.701, Amral Waddo,

Goa University to Panaji via Bambolim

Taleigao-Goa

Dona Paula, Miramar & back

13.

Maria Lourdes Estrocio, w/o David Dias, H. No. 415

Panaji to GMC, Bambolim via Miramar,

Nr. Old Post Office, Caranzalem, Tiswadi-Goa

Dona Paula & back

14.

Govind D. Murgaonkar, H. No. E8 Kevnem

Panaji to GMC, Bambolim via Miramar,

Taleigao, Tiswadi-Goa

Dona Paula & back

15.

Sylvester Camilo Cardozo, H. No. 479,

Goa University to Panaji via Bambolim

Borchembhat, Caranzalem-Goa

Dona Paula, Miramar & back

16.

Fedelis Pereira, H. No. 472, Cabesa, St. Cruz-Goa

Goa University to Panaji via Bambolim

Dona Paula, Miramar & back

17.

Augusto D’Souza, H. No. 233, Borchembhat,

Goa University to Panaji via Bambolim

Caranzalem-Goa

Dona Paula, Miramar & back

18.

David Dias, H. No. 415, Near Old Post Office,

Goa University to Panaji via Bambolim

Caranzalem-Goa

Dona Paula, Miramar & back

19.

Sunil Kunkolkar, H. No. 43, Kevnem, Taleigao-Goa

Goa University to Panaji via Bambolim

Dona Paula, Miramar & back

20.

Gurudas Mayenkar, H. No. 265, Cardoz Waddo,

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Taleigao-Goa

Caranzalem & back

21.

Sonia Mayenkar, H. No. 23/47, F-1, Calvalkar

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Plaza, Cardoz Waddo, Taleigao-Goa

Caranzalem & back

22.

Takshil Shirodkar, H. No. 304/372, Aivio, Bairo,

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Caranzalem-Goa

Caranzalem & back

23.

Caetano Rony Fernandes, H. No. 524, NIO,

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Dona Paula-Goa

Caranzalem & back

24.

Evaristo Dias, H. No. 529, Borchem Bhat,

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Caranzalem-Goa

Caranzalem & back

25.

Manuel Ivano Sequeira, H. No. 227, Mintra

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Bazar, Caranzalem-Goa

Caranzalem & back

26.

Sunil Kunkolkar, H. No. 43, Kevnem, Taleigao-Goa

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Caranzalem & back

27.

Shobha Mayenkar, H. No. 265, Cardoz Wada,

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Taleigao-Goa

Caranzalem & back

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28.

Beatriz Rodrigues, H. No. 161, St. Peluwada,

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Caranzalem-Goa

Caranzalem & back

29.

Pearlisha Gonsalves, Flat No. 2, Mendonca

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Residency, Borchem Bhat, Panaji-Goa

Caranzalem & back

30.

Manohar Naik, H. No. 209, Near Visava Hotel,

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Corlim, Ilhas-Goa

Caranzalem & back

31.

Manohar Naik, H. No. 209, Near Visava Hotel,

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Corlim, Ilhas-Goa

Caranzalem & back

32.

Evaristo Dias, H. No. 529, Borchem Bhat,

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Caranzalem-Goa

Caranzalem & back

33.

Simon Fernandes, Taleigao-Goa

Taleigao Aradi Band to Panaji via

Caranzalem & back

34.

Baburao Shirodkar, H. No. 372, Aivao,

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

Caranzalem-Goa

35.

Namdev Kundaikar, Nagali, Taleigao-Goa

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

36.

Evaristo Dias, Flat No. 3, Borchem Bhat,

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

Caranzalem-Goa

37.

Shivanand Velingkar, H. No. 567, Kevnem,

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

Caranzalem, Taleigao-Goa

38.

Baburao Shirodkar, H. No. 372, Aivao,

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

Caranzalem-Goa

39.

Ivano Manuel Sequeira, H. No. 227, Mintra

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

Bazar, Caranzalem-Goa

40.

Baburao Shirodkar, H. No. 372, Aivao

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

Caranzalem-Goa

41.

Rohidas Shirodkar, H. No. 304/372, Aivao,

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

Dona Paula-Goa

42.

Damodar Naik, H. No. 415, Dempo Bhat,

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

St. Inez, Panaji-Goa

43.

Evaristo Dias, Flat No. 3, Cardoz waddo,

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

Taleigao, Caranzalem-Goa

44.

Bernardo Fernades, H. No. 256, Caranzalem-Goa

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

45.

Devidas Palyekar, H. No. 01, Kevnem,

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

Taleigao-Goa

46.

Suryakant Andrade H. No. 238, Vodlem Bhat

Dona Paula to Panaji & back

Bambolim–Goa

47.

Asha Alais Rasika Gaus, H. No. 54, Gawant,

City Service

Chimbel, Tiswadi-Goa, North Goa, 403001.

48.

Stanley Braganza, H. No. 1059, Segundo,

City Service

Bairo, St. Cruz, Ilhas–Goa

49.

Atul Kavalekar, H. No. 923/43, Socorro,

City Service

Porvorim, Bardez-Goa

50.

Florida Baptista, Ribandar, Tiswadi-Goa

City Service

51.

Fediees Pareira, St. Cruz, Tiswadi-Goa

City Service

52.

Sayyad Bhagewadi, Indiranagar, Chimbel,

City Service

Tiswadi-Goa

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53.

Melvin Gomes, H. No. 75-NR, Ribandar

City Service

Hospital, Tiswadi-Goa

54.

Lau Naik, Kundaim

City Service

55.

Viraj Tari, Chimbel

Carambolim/City Service

56.

Amir Shet, Marjua, Diwar, Tiswadi, North Goa

Carambolim/City Service

57.

Amol Naik H. No. 9/1/1/, Zuwar Wada,

Volvoi/Altinho City Service

Tivrem, Marcel, Ponda-Goa

(6) The nature of the services proposed to be rendered:-

The proposed service will be of operating Stage Carriages by Buses, Mini Buses. The Stage

Carriages will be of different types such as, Luxury Stage Carriages, Semi-Luxury Stage

Carriages {Electric Vehicles}, Electric Buggies in non-motorized roads, etc., with limited

stops or direct from one stop to another.

(7) The maximum number of vehicles which will ply at any one time under the scheme:-

60 Nos.

(8) The minimum number of vehicles it will ply at one time under the scheme are 44 Nos.

and the minimum number of daily vehicle trips are 500 Trips.

(9) Types of vehicles proposed to be used on the service and approximate seating capacity

and not more than are as under vehicles of not less than 14 and not more than 40.

Types of Vehicles:

(a) Mini buses Diesel driven : 30 Seater

(b) Big Buses Electrical : 49 Seater

(d) Micro Bus Electrical : 14 Seater

(e) Buggies Electrical : 11 Seater

(10) No. of trips proposed to be run on each route

Sr. No.

Route

Colour Coding

Total No. of

Trips per day

Panaji B.S.-Paryatan Bhavan- Inter state KTC B.S.,-

Blue

Ferry-Azad Maidan-Kala Academy-Caculo-St. Inez

Circle-Immaculate Church-Patto Circle-Panaji B.S.

Panaji B.S.-Handicraft-St. Cruz Church-GMC-Aldeia

Yellow

108

de Goa- University-NIO-Miramar-Kala Academy-Divja

Circle-Panaji B.S.

Panaji Market-Miramar-Caranzalem-Kamat Supermarket-

Red

NIO-Taleigao-Caculo-Parade Ground

Panaji B.S.-Multi car Parking-Old Secretariat-Doordarshan- Green

108

Joggers Park-Factories & Boilers-St. Inez Circle-Kala

Academy-Divja Circle-Panaji B.S.

Panaji Mkt- Caculo-Madhuban-Bhatlem-St. Cruz

Indigo

102

Church-GMC-Cujira

Panaji B.S-Patto-Handicrafts-Bhatlem-T.B. Hospital-

Purple

St. Inez Circle- Panaji Mkt.-Divja Circle-Panaji B.S.

Panaji B.S-Patto-Handicrafts-Bhatlem-T.B. Hospital-

Orange

Shankar Devasthan-Taleigao-St. Cruz-Mary Immaculate

H.S.-Patto Circle-Panaji B.S.

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28TH DECEMBER, 2023

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(11) Standard rate of fare which it is

proposed to charge:- Rs. 10/- & Rs. 20/-. The

fare rate would be as specified by IPSCDL

and KTCL from time to time.

(12) The date/s from which it is desired to

commence the operation of the service (if

dates are different for various routes or areas,

mention the same):- 19-01-2024.

(13) The name of the Regional Transport

Authorities under whose jurisdiction the

route/s or area or any portion thereof lies:-

(1) State Transport Authority Panaji-Goa,

(2) Regional Transport Authority

Panaji-Goa.

(14) In what manner an efficient, adequate,

economical and properly coordinated road

transport service will be provided by

proposed scheme, and how the approval of

the Scheme is necessary in public interest:

The new Electric vehicles have zero

Tailpipe emissions and are better for the

environment. These EV Buses are under

Smart Cities Mission that will run in Panaji

city thereby enabling the public to board

these AC buses. E-Vehicles will enable clean

and green public transport and provide ITMS

for ease in travel, having low floor buses.

Hence, the running of EV vehicles with well-

structured routes in the city will ensure

smooth running of these buses thus covering

maximum footfall areas in the city. The state

of art Bus shelters and Bus stops will provide

information of operation/routes, Public

Announcement System (PAS) in bus, line

tracking of buses on routes and at Bus shelter.

(15) Any other information:-

In implementation of EV Buses by KTCL in

Imagine Panaji Smart City, Government will

facilitate commuter with QR code ticket,

mobile ticket, cheap and affordable transport

to promote public transport, line tracking of

buses at home and bus stop to plan the

personal schedule.

(16) Any other information the undertaking

desires to submit.

The Government of Goa has entrusted the

management of all the Bus Stands in the State

of Goa to the Kadamba Transport Corporation

Ltd. The Corporation has till now provided

necessary facilities to the passengers in the

form of cloakroom, ticket counters, toilet

facilities, lighting, drinking water, etc., for the

benefit of the commuters. KTCL as a State

Transport Undertaking has developed live

tracking of KTCL Buses by passengers in the

State of Goa.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

P. Pravimal Abhishek, Director of Transport

and ex officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji, 21st December, 2023.

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