Goa Gazette, No. 2324-45, 08 February 2024

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410 Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026

Panaji, 8th February, 2024 (Magha 19, 1945) SERIES I No. 45 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

NOTE

There are two Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 44 dated 1-2-2024, namely:—

(1) Extraordinary dated 1-2-2024 from pages 2701 to 2702, Notification from Department of Finance regarding rescission of Government Notification.

(2) Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 2-2-2024 from pages 2703 to 2704, Notification from Department of Legal Metrology regarding the Goa Legal Metrology (Amendment) Rules, 2023.

INDEX

Department Notification/Bill Subject Pages

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1. Archaeology Not.- 8/377/2020/DAA-717 Draft Rules-Goa Annual Ancient Monuments 2705

and Archaeological Sites and Remains.

2. Goa Legislature Bill.- LA/LEGN/2024/3111 The Goa Appropriation Act, 2024. 2706 Secretariat

3. Law & Judiciary Not.- 14-12-2022-LD (Estt.)/241 The Bombay High Court (Fees payable to 2709

Arbitrators) Rules, 2018.

4. Personnel Not.- 1/9/2019-PER RRs.—Science and Technology and Waste 2710

Management.

5. Urban Develop- Not.- 1/RERA/Regulations of Goa Real Estate Regulatory Authority 2715 ment GRERA/2020/09 (Recruitment and Conditions of Service

of Employees) Regulations, 2024.

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Archaeology ––– Notification

8/377/2020/DAA–717

all the persons likely to be affected thereby and notice is hereby given that the said draft rules will be taken into consideration by the Government after expiry of a period of 30 days from the date of publication of this Notification in the Official Gazette.

All objections and/or suggestions to the said draft rules may be forwarded to the Director, Department of Archaeology, Ourem Road, Mala, Panaji, Goa before the expiry of the said period of 30 days so that they may be taken into consideration at the time of finalization of the said draft rules.

DRAFT RULES

The following draf t rules which the Government of Goa proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 37 of the Goa Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1978 (Act No. 1 of 1979), so as to further amend the Goa Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1980 are hereby pre-published as required by sub-section (1) of section 37 of the said Act for information of

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 37 of the2705 Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: dir–[email protected] OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 45 8TH FEBRUARY, 2024 Goa Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1978 (Act No. 1 of 1979) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Government of Goa hereby makes the following rules so as to further amend the Goa Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1980, namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Goa Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Rules, 2024.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Amendment of rule 6.— In rule 6 of the Goa Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Rules, 1980 (hereinafter referred to as the "principal Rules"), for the words "fifty paise", the words "rupees fifty" shall be substituted.

3. Amendment of rule 40.— In rule 40 of the principal Rules, for sub-rule (1), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:—

"(1) On receipt of an application under rule 39 and upon, the Director may grant a license in Form X if he is satisfied that the proposed operation will not adversely affect the protected monument or part thereof.

Payment of fees as specified below:—

(a) For filming at the Protected Monuments/sites owned by the Government– fee of Rs. 25000/- per day with Rs. 10000/- refundable security deposit;

(b) For filming at other Protected Monuments fee of Rs. 10000/- per day with Rs. 2000/- refundable security deposit:

Provided that the Director may, by order direct that on such occasion and for such period as may be specified in the order, no licence will be granted for undertaking any filming operation at a protected monument or part thereof".

4. Substitution of rule 44.— For rule 44 of the principal Rules, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:—

"44. Penalty.— Whoever copies or films any protected monument or does other act in contravention of any provision of this chapter or of any permission or licence granted thereunder shall be liable to pay fine of Rs. 50,000.00 for such act at Protected Monuments/sites owned by the Government and Rs. 20,000.00 at other Protected Monuments".

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Dr. Nilesh B. Fal Dessai, Director,

Archaeology & ex officio Joint Secretary.

Panaji, 25th January, 2024.

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Goa Legislature Secretariat –––

LA/LEGN/2024/3111

The following bill which was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa on 5th Februar y, 2024 is hereby published for general information in pursuance of Rule–138 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of the Goa Legislative Assembly.

––––––––

The Goa Appropriation Bill, 2024

(Bill No. 1 of 2024)

BILL

to authorise payment and appropriation of certain further sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa for the services and purposes of the financial year 2023-24.

Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of Goa in the Seventy-fifth Year of the Repub- lic of India, as follows:—

1. Short title.— This Act may be called

the Goa Appropriation Act, 2024.

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2. Issue of Rs. 961,37,49,000/- out of the Consolidated Fund

of the State of Goa for the financial year 2023-24.— From and

out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa, there may be

paid and applied sums not exceeding those specified in column

(5) of the Schedule hereto amounting in the aggregate to the

sums of nine hundred sixty one crore thirty seven lakh forty nine

thousand rupees towards defraying the several charges which

will come in the course of payment during the financial year

2023-24 in respect of the services and for purposes specified in

column (2) of the said Schedule.

3. Appropriation.— The sums authorised to be paid and

applied from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of

Goa under this Act, shall be appropriated for the services and

purposes expressed in the said Schedule to this Act in relation

to the said financial year.

SCHEDULE

(See sections 2 and 3)

(Rs. in lakhs)

Sums not exceeding

Demand Voted by Charged on the Total

No. Services and purposes Assembly Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa

(1) (2)

(3) (4) (5)

07 Settlement and Land Records 0.17 — 0.17

08 Treasury and Accounts 27437.67 — 27437.67

Administration, North Goa

17 Police 750.00 — 750.00

21 Public Works 24500.00 — 24500.00

23 Home

0.02 — 0.02

29 Public Grievances 0.10 — 0.10

30 Small Savings and Lotteries 100.00 — 100.00

31 Panchayats 0.03 — 0.03

33 Revenue 0.02 — 0.02

34 School Education 0.03 — 0.03

36 Technical Education 4485.00 — 4485.00

42 Sports and Youth Affairs 8721.01 — 8721.01

47 Goa Medical College 0.07 — 0.07

48 Health Services 0.08 — 0.08

52 Labour 0.03 — 0.03

56 Information and Publicity 3914.01 — 3914.01

57 Social Welfare 0.03 — 0.032707 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 45 8TH FEBRUARY, 2024 (1) (2)

(3) (4) (5)

58 Women and Child Development 18.76 — 18.76

62 Law 0.01 — 0.01

66 Fisheries 400.00 — 400.00

67 Ports Administration 400.00 — 400.00

68 Forests 0.01 — 0.01

70 Civil Supplies 310.10 — 310.10

73 State Election Commission 0.02 — 0.02

74 Water Resources 0.03 — 0.03

76 Electricity 20000.00 — 20000.00

78 Tourism 5000.00 — 5000.00

79 Goa Gazetteer 0.10 — 0.10

80 Legal Metrology 100.00 — 100.00

81 Department of Tribal Welfare 0.02 — 0.02

85 Department of Rural 0.15 — 0.15

Development

87 Department of Archaeology 0.02 — 0.02

TOTAL 96137.49 — 96137.49

Statement of Objects and Reasons

The Supplementary Demands for Grants for the year 2023-2024 (Second Batch) was presented to the Legislative Assembly. This Bill is introduced in pursuance of Article 204 read with Article 205 of the Constitution of India to provide for appropriation of certain further sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Goa, to meet the expenditure on certain services, granted by the Legislative Assembly for those services, during the financial year 2023-2024.

Porvorim, Goa. DR. PRAMOD SAWANT 5th February, 2024. Finance Minister/Chief Minister.

Secretary to the

Assembly Hall, NAMRATA ULMAN Porvorim, Goa. 5th February, 2024. Legislative Assembly of Goa.

_________

Governor's Recommendation under Article 207

of the Constitution of India

In pursuance of Article 207 of the Constitution of India, I, P. S. Sreedharan Pillai, Governor of Goa, hereby recommend the introduction and consideration of the Goa Appropriation Bill, 2024, by the Legislative Assembly of Goa.

2708 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 45 8TH FEBRUARY, 2024

Department of Law & Judiciary

Law (Establishment) Division

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Notification

14-12-2022-LD (Estt.)/241

The Notification No. P-0703/2019 dated 03-05-2019 which have been issued by the Registrar General, High Court of Judicature at Bombay, is hereby published for general information of the public.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Amir Y. Parab, Under Secretary, Law (Estt.).

Porvorim, 29th January, 2024.

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Notification of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay

(For insertion in the Goa Government Gazette)

No. P. 0703/2019— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (14) of section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Central Act 26 of 1996) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the High Court of Judicature at Bombay hereby makes the following rules, namely:—

RULES

1. Short title, commencement and application.— (1) These rules may be called the Bombay High Court (Fee Payable to Arbitrators) Rules, 2018.

(2) They shall come into force on the date

of its publication in the Gazette.

(3) They shall apply to all the arbitrations under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, in which the Arbitral Tribunal is appointed by the Bombay High Court.

2. Fees of Arbitral Tribunal.— (1) The fees payable to an Arbitral Tribunal shall be in accordance with the scales specified in the "Schedule".

(2) Where the dispute includes both the claim and counter claim, for the purposes of computing the fees of Arbitral Tribunal the 'Sum in dispute" shall be total sum of both claim and counter claim in dispute, before Arbitral Tribunal.

3. Sharing of fees.— Subject to section 38 (2) proviso thereto, the Arbitrator's fees payable under these rules shall be initially shared equally by the parties to the Arbitration, subject to the cost of the Arbitration as may be finally determined by the Arbitral Tribunal.

Where the proceedings are terminated on account of mutual settlement of dispute by the parties, the fees payable to the arbitrators shall be determined as under:

(i) 40% of the fees if the pleadings are

complete.

(ii) 60% of the fees if the hearing has

commenced.

(iii) 80% of the fees if the hearing is concluded but the award is yet to be passed.

Schedule of Fees of Arbitral Tribunal

Sum in Dispute Fees

Upto Rs. 5,00,000 Rs. 45,000/-.

Above Rs. 5,00,000 and Rs. 45,000 plus 3.5 per- upto Rs. 20,00,000/- cent of the claim amount

over and above Rs. 5,00,000/-.

Above Rs. 20,00,000 and Rs. 97,500 plus 3 percent upto Rs. 1,00,00,000/- of the claim amount over and above Rs. 20,00,000/-.

Above Rs. 1,00,00,000/- Rs. 3,37,500 plus 1 per- and upto Rs. 10,00,00,000/- cent of the claim amount over and above Rs. 1,00,00,000/-.

Above Rs. 10,00,00,000/- Rs. 12,37,500 plus 0.75 and upto Rs. 20,00,00,000/- percent of the claim amount over and above Rs. 10,00,00,000/-.

Above Rs. 20,00,00,000/- Rs. 19,87,500 plus 0.5 percent of the claim amount over and above Rs. 20,00,00,000 with a ceiling of Rs. 30,00,000/-.

2709 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 45 8TH FEBRUARY, 2024

Note: In the event, the arbitral tribunal is a sole arbitrator, he shall be entitled to an additional amount of twenty-five percent on the fee as per the Table set out above."

Date: May, 2019. Surendra P. Tavade

Registrar General

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Department of Personnel ___

Notification

1/9/2019-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 relevant posts, published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 25 dated 22-09-2022, vide Government Notification No. 1/9/2019-PER dated 12-09-2022, the Governor of Goa hereby makes the following rules to regulate the recruitment to the Group 'A', Gazetted, Non- Ministerial posts, in the Department of Science and Technology and Waste Management, Government of Goa, namely:—

1. Short title, application and commence- ment.— (1) These rules may be called the Government of Goa, Department of Science and Technology and Waste Management, Group 'A', Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts, Recruitment Rules, 2024.

(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 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.

These rules are issued in consultation with the Goa Public Service Commission conveyed vide their letters COM/II/13/80 (1)/2022/1895 dated 15-01-2024, COM/II/13/80 (2)/2022/ 1896 dated 15-01-2024 and COM/II/13/80 (4)/ /2022/1897 dated 15-01-2024.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Eshant V. Sawant, Under Secretar y

(Personnel-I).

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Goa Real Estate Regulatory Authority

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Notification

1/RERA/Regulations of GRERA/2020/09

Goa Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Employees) Regulation, 2024

In exercise of the powers conferred on it under sub-sections (1) and clause (i) of sub-section (2) of section 85 read with section 28 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 and Rule 11 of the Goa Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (Regulatory Authority, Chairperson, Members, officers and others, employees Appointment and Ser vices Conditions), Rules, 2017 there off, and of all other powers enabling it in that behalf, the Goa Real Estate Regulatory Authority, hereby makes the following Regulations:—

CHAPTER-I

Preliminary

1. Short title, extent and commence- ment.— (1) These regulations may be called

the Goa Real Estate Regulatory Authority

(Recruitment and Conditions of Service of

Employees) Regulations, 2024.

(2) They shall come into force on the date

of its notification in the Official Gazette.

(3) These Regulations shall be applicable

to all employees of the Goa Real Estate

Regulatory Authority appointed under section

28 of the Real Estate (Regulation and

Development) Act, 2016.

2. Definitions.— (a) "Act" means the Real

Estate (Regulation and Development) Act,

2016 as amended from time to time;

(b) "Appendix" means A to C appendix of

these Regulations;

Regulatory Authority;

(d) "Chairperson" means the Chairperson

of the Authority;

(e) "Competent Authority" means the

Chairperson or such other officer of the

Authority designated for the purpose by the

Authority, in accordance with these

Regulations;

(f) "Employees" include all persons

appointed as officers or staff on deputation,

contract, in accordance with these

Regulations;

(g) "Functions" means and includes all

works relating to the activities of the

Authority;

(h) "Member" means a Member of the

Authority;

(i) "Officer" means an Employee of the

Authority in the category of 'officer' in

accordance with these Regulations;

(j) "Secretary" means the Secretary of the

Authority;

(k) "Service" means the service by officers

and staff of the Authority;

(l) "Staff" means an Employee of the

Authority in the categor y of 'staff ' in

accordance with these Regulations;

(m) "Year" means Calendar year;

(n) "Government" or "State Government"

means the Government of Goa;

(2) Words or expressions occurring in

these Regulations and not defined herein but

defined in the Act shall have the meanings

assigned in the Act and/or the rules and regulations made thereunder.

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APPENDIX - 'A'

Category of employees, sanctioned strength, pay scales and duties

Sr. No. Designation of post Pay Matrix Pay Band Sanctioned strength

1. Secretary Level 11 15,600-39,100 01

2 Technical Officer–Executive Engineer Level 11 15,600-39,100 01

3. Accounts Officer Level 10 15,600-39,100 01

4. Legal Assistant Level 6 9,300-34,800 01

5. Planning Assistant Level 6 9,300-34,800 01

6. Head Clerk Level 6 9,300-34,800 01

7. Accountant Level 6 9,300-34,800 01

8. Junior Stenographer Level 4 5,200-20,200 01

9. LDC Level 2 5,200-20,200 03

10. Multi-Tasking Staff Level 1 5,200-20,200 02

Total

APPENDIX 'B'

Educational qualifications, experience and other conditions for recruitment on deputation or on contract

1. Secretary.— Recruitment to the post of

Secretary shall be:—

(i) By deputation of a person from

Government of Goa equivalent to the post of

Joint Secretary to the Government of Goa,

failing which appointment on contract from

retired employees of Government of Goa/

Autonomous Bodies in the same rank.

(ii) Duties: Overall Supervision of Technical,

Judicial and Administrative matters of the

Authority. Responsible for smooth functioning

of the Authority.

2. Technical Officer–Executive Engineer.—

Recruitment to the post of Technical Officer

shall be:

(i) By appointment on deputation of

Executive Engineer from Public Works

Department under Government of Goa, failing

which, appointment on contract from retired employees of Government of Goa/ /Autonomous Bodies in the same rank.

(ii) Duties: Scrutiny of all cases of Registration of Real Estate Projects, agents, complaints handling, monitoring progress of projects, preparation of reports, judicial matters.

3. Accounts Officer.— Recruitment to the

post of Accounts Officer shall be:

(i) By appointment on deputation from Directorate of Accounts, Government of Goa, failing which appointment on contract from retired employees from Directorate of Accounts, Government of Goa and Autonomous Bodies.

(ii) Duties: Control, supervision, monitoring

of accounts, budget, audit.

4. Legal Assistant.— Recruitment to the

post of Legal Assistant, shall be:

(i) By appointment on contract from retired employees of Government of Goa who possesses Degree in Law and have experience in legal matters or appointment on contract from Goa Human Resource Development Corporation.

(ii) Duties: To handle cour t cases at Appellate Tribunal and other courts, legal advice.

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5. Planning Assistant.— Recruitment to the

post of Planning Assistant, shall be:

(i) By appointment on deputation from Town and Country Planning Department of Government of Goa, failing which, by appointment on contract from retired employees of Government of Goa including Autonomous Bodies.

(ii) Duties: To scrutinize all documents pertaining to registration of real estate projects, agents, and to assist Technical Officer.

6. Head Clerk (H.C.).— Recruitment to the

post of H.C. shall be:

(i) By appointment on deputation from Government of Goa, failing which by appointment on contract from retired employees of Government of Goa, Central Government including Autonomous Bodies.

(ii) Duties: Supervision of works of all LDCs, Stenographers, Drivers, DEOs, and to assist Administrative Officer.

7. Accountant.— Recruitment to the post

of Accountant shall be:

(iii) By appointment on deputation from Directorate of Accounts, Government of Goa, failing which by appointment on contract from retired employees of Government of Goa, Central Government including Autonomous Bodies.

(iv) Duties: Managing accounts and to

assist Accounts Officer.

8. Junior Stenographer.— Recruitment to

the post of Stenographer shall be:

(i) By appointment on contract from retired employees of Government of Goa, Central Government including Autonomous Bodies/ Goa Human Resource Development Corporation.

(ii) Duties: Personal branch works of Chairperson, Members of the Authority, assisting in fixing hearing matters, typing work of Authority Orders, etc.

9. Lower Division Clerk (L.D.C).—

Recruitment to the post of L.D.C. shall be:

(i) By appointment on contract from retired employees of Government of Goa, Central Government including Autonomous Bodies.

(ii) Duties: Office work, typing, etc.

10. Multi-Tasking Staff.— Recruitment to

the post of Multi-Tasking shall be:

(i) By appointment on contract from Goa Human Resource Development Corporation or Goa Recruitment and Employment Society failing which retired staff on contract.

(ii) Duties: Opening and closing of office, physical maintenance of records, photocopying, carrying of files, delivering of dak, etc.

APPENDIX 'C'

CHAPTER I

Procedure for Recruitment and Appointment

1. Appointing Authority.— All appoint- ments of Officers and Staff shall be made by the Authority.

2. Announcement of vacancies.— Except as provided in these Regulations, the vacancies to be filled in by deputation referred to the Personnel Department of Government of Goa, failing which, the vacancies will be filled from the category of persons retired on superannuation from the Government of Goa, Central Government for appointment in the service of the authority on contract basis.

3. Eligibility.— The educational qualification for the posts shall be as stipulated in Appendix 'B'.

4. Age limit.— (1) The age limit for appointments to the posts on deputation shall not be applicable. The maximum age limit for persons retired on superannuation from the Government is upto 65 years. Persons retired on superannuation shall be eligible for appointment in the service of the Authority on a contract basis only.

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5. Appointment on deputation.— (i) The vacancies of Officers and Staff shall be filled in by deputation of employees from a Government Department. The Authority shall refers to the Personnel Depar tment of Government of Goa, Town and Country Planning, Public Works Department, Accounts Department for vacancies to be filled up by transfer on deputation.

(ii) The period of deputation is as per

Government norms:

Provided that the period of deputation may be extended by mutual consent between the Authority, the individual concerned and the concerned Government department/ /Authority.

(iii) If the Authority decides that the services of the person on deputation are no longer required, the incumbent shall be repatriated to his parent organization even before the completion of the normal period of his deputation.

(iv) The pay, allowances and other benefits and conditions of service of a person on deputation from a Government department shall be governed by the relevant provisions of or such other rules or regulations governing the same as may be in force from time to time.

APPENDIX 'C'

CHAPTER II

Officers and Staff of the Authority

6. Categorization of Posts.— (i) The categories of employees of the Authority, their pay-scales, sanctioned strength has approved by the State Government shall be as shown in the Appendix-A;

(ii) The posts shown at serial numbers 01 to 03 in the Appendix 'A' shall be in the category of 'officers', and the remaining posts shall be in the category of 'staff'.

(iii) The Authority shall have the power to amend the categories of posts from time to time.

7. Qualification, experience and mode of

recruitment and duties.—

(i) The educational qualifications, experience, other conditions and mode of appointment to the posts on the establishment of the Authority shall be as prescribed as in Appendix-'B'.

(ii) The employees shall be appointed by

the Authority either:

(a) on deputation; or

(b) on contract basis.

8. Re-designation of posts.— (i) Without changing the pay-scale of a post, the Authority may, at its discretion, re-designate that post to indicate its functional requirements;

(ii) The Authority may alter, amend or revise the number, categories, pay-scale, qualifications or other provisions contained in Appendix 'A', Appendix 'B' and Appendix 'C' considering its functional requirements with the prior approval of the State Government:

Provided that the Authority shall notify such re-designation of posts or modification to Appendix 'A', Appendix 'B' and Appendix 'C':

Provided further that, the authority may at its discretion relax the qualifications given in Appendix 'B' for such officers/staff who have retired from Government department, and having higher relevant experience for the concerned post.

9. Appointment on contract.— (i) The vacancies of Officers and Staff shall be filled in the event of deputation is not materialized on contract basis, so as to obtain experienced and/or qualified or other wise suitable candidates.

(ii) The maximum duration of appointment

on contract basis shall be five years:

Provided that, the duration of the contract may be initially for 02 years and further renewed by the Authority for a period not exceeding two years at a time, and one more year thereafter.

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(iii) Persons appointed on contract shall be entitled to a consolidated remuneration, which would remain fixed during the contract period:

Provided that, where the period of such contract exceeds one year, the Authority may consider increasing such remuneration, but not more often than once a year:

Provided further that, while determining such remuneration, the pay and other monetary benefits and allowances available to a regular employee in that category or post shall be taken into consideration:

(iv) The remuneration may be revised at the discretion of the Authority when it decides to extend or renew the contract of an employee who was initially appointed on contract:

Provided that, the increase in remuneration at the time of every renewal shall be limited to a maximum of 25% of the original amount.

(v) An employee appointed on a contract basis shall be eligible for earned leave on average pay for thirty days, and casual leave for eight days during a calendar year or part thereof.

(vi) Where an employee has been appointed on a contract basis, then such employee or the Authority shall be entitled to terminate the contract and discontinue the employment by giving thirty day 's clear notice in writing to the other party or by depositing one month's pay in lieu of such notice.

withheld under the orders of the competent authority.

12. Pay Fixation.— (1) The pay of an employee on his first appointment on a regular basis shall be fixed at the minimum stage of pay-scale of the respective cadre.

13. Allowances.— (i) The employees on deputation to the Authority shall be entitled to draw Dearness Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Conveyance Allowance and House Rent Allowance on such scales and subject to such conditions as may be made applicable to Government employees by the State Government from time to time.

(ii) Where any Staff undertakes any special functions, having regard to the multifunctional requirements of the Authority, or any additional functions pertaining to another post, owing either to a vacancy in such other post or to special circumstances resulting in an increase in workload of such other post, then such employee may be granted a special allowance for the additional functions so undertaken:

Provided that, such special allowance shall be paid on a monthly basis on the recommendation of the Secretary and with the prior approval of the Authority:

Provided further that, the amount of such special allowance shall be as determined by the Authority and shall in no event exceed the 25% of basic salary applicable to such other post, payable for such period for which such additional functions were undertaken.

APPENDIX 'C'

CHAPTER III

Pay and Allowances

10. Pay scale.— The scales of pay of the employees shall be such as prescribed in Appendix 'A' or as may be revised by the Authority from time to time to be at par with employees of corresponding grade/pay-scale of the State Government.

11. Increment.— The employees on deputation shall be eligible to draw annual increments as a matter of course unless it is 14. Overtime allowance.— (i) The employees of the Authority shall be entitled to draw overtime allowance on such terms and conditions as may be made applicable to the corresponding grade of the employees of the State Government, from time to time.

(ii) The employees of the Authority shall be entitled to such other allowances as may be made applicable to its employees by the State Government from time to time.

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(ii) The above provisions shall not apply to

employees appointed on contract basis.

APPENDIX 'C'

CHAPTER IV

Other Conditions of Service

16. Working hours.— The Authority shall follow the office timings as notified from time to time by the State Government for its office, in Panaji, Goa unless otherwise decided by the Authority.

17. Holidays.— The employees of the Authority shall be entitled to such public holidays as may be declared by the State Government from time to time:

Provided that, the Authority may direct an employee to work on holidays if the exigencies of service so demand.

18. Leave Travel Concession.— The employees on deputation to the Authority shall be eligible for Leave Travel Concession as per prevailing rules of State Government.

19. Provident Fund.— The provisions of the Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and the Employees' Provident Fund Scheme, 1952, as may be in force from time to time, shall apply to all employees on deputation to the Authority.

20. Leave.— The employees on deputation to the Authority shall be governed by the provisions of Goa Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1981 and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations of the State Government in the matter of admissibility and regulation of leave.

21. Conduct and discipline.— (i) The provisions of the Goa Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1979 and the Goa Civil Ser vices (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1979, as amended from time to time and any other applicable laws, rules and regulations, as applicable to employees of the State Government, shall apply to the employees on deputation to the Authority.

(ii) The appointing authority, disciplinary authority, appellate authority and reviewing authority in respect of the officers and staff of the Authority shall be as specified in Appendix-'D'.

22. Travelling allowance and daily allowance.— The employees on deputation to the Authority shall be governed by the rules applicable to the State Government employees for the purposes of traveling allowance and daily allowance:

Provided that, the daily allowance on tour will be either at the rate prescribed in TA rules or on the basis of actuals, within the limits decided by the Authority, in the event of Government accommodation not being available. The reimbursement of actual expenses shall be subject to production of supporting vouchers.

APPENDIX 'C'

CHAPTER V

Miscellaneous

23. Record of service.— A record of service of all employees shall be maintained as per the format followed for State Government employees.

24. Performance appraisal.— The performance of the regular employees shall be assessed and reviewed annually in the manner and in the form adopted by the State Government.

25. Residential telephone, cell phone and internet facility.— Eligibility and reimburse- ment for residential telephone, cell phone and internet facility to officers and staff shall be as per prevailing norms of the State Government.

26. Training.— The employees may have to undergo such training as may be decided by the Authority.

27. Authority for service matter.— In respect of any service matter not specifically mentioned in these Regulations, the relevant provisions or other dispensation of the State Government in this behalf shall be applicable to the employees of the Authority.

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28. Saving of inherent power of the Authority.— Nothing in these Regulations shall bar the Authority from adopting a procedure which is at variance with any of the provisions of these Regulations. If the Authority, in view of the special circumstances of the matter or class of matters and for reasons to be recorded in writing, deems it necessary or expedient to depart from the procedure prescribed in the Regulations.

29. Power to remove difficulties.— If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of these Regulations the Authority may, by general or special order, do anything not being inconsistent with the provisions of the Act which appears to it to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of removing the difficulties.

APPENDIX 'D'

Competent Authority for the purposes of disciplinary action and appeals

Description Designated Authority Class of Employees

Appointing Authority Chairperson

Officers Staff

Disciplinary Authority Chairperson

Secretary

Secretary, Technical Officer, Accounts Officer and Staff Members

Appellate Authority Authority

Secretary Other Officers & Staff

Reviewing Authority Authority

Officers Staff

S. Kumaraswamy, IAS (Retd.), Chairperson, Goa RERA.

Panjim, 17th January, 2024.

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