INDEX

Department

Type

Subject

Page No

Animal Husbandry &

Veterinary Services

Not.- 1-1(23)/AHVS/Gopal Ratna/25-

26/2536

Gopal Ratna Award Scheme (Amended

2025)

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Education

Not.- DE/PLG/Counselling/Misc./201

0-11/Vol.I/Pt.II

The Mukhyamantri Samupadeshan Yojana.

550

Environment & Climate

Change

Ord.- 85-1-2023-ENVT&CC/Part-III/

537

Creation of posts.

554

General Administration

Not.- 7/2/2024-GAD-II/3190

Opinion Poll Day

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Home

Ord.- 24/14/2024-HD(G)/1947

Creation of thirteen (13) posts of Public

Prosecutor under the Directorate of

Prosecution.

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Home

Not.- 2/32/2025-HD(G)/e-Sakshya/e-

Summons/1908

The Goa eSakshya Management Rules,

2025.

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Home

Not.- 2-32-2025-HD(G)/e-Sakshya/e-

Summons/1909

The Goa Electronic Processes (Issuance,

Service and Execution) Rules, 2025.

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Personnel

Not.- 1/16/2023-PER

RRs.- Directorate of Settlement and Land

Records.

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GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services

Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services

Notification

Read: No. 1-1(23)/AHVS/Gopal Ratna/16-17/903 dated 02-06-2016.

“GOPAL RATNA AWARD SCHEME (AMENDED 2025)”

Introduction

The Government of Goa has designed this Scheme in order to honour the eminent personalities in the

field of Dairy Farming. This Scheme intends to appreciate the achievement of 3 highest milk producing Dairy

1-1(23)/AHVS/Gopal Ratna/25-26/2536

Date: 15-Jul-2025

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

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Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Panaji, 24th July, 2025 (Sravana 2, 1947)

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PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

Farmers for highest individual milk production by undertaking scientific dairy Farming in the State of Goa and

encourage youth to take up Dairy Business.

Objectives

1. To honour the eminent personalities in the field of Dairy Farming.

2. To felicitate and appreciate the Dairy Farmers for achieving highest milk production by undertaking

scientific dairy Farming in the State.

3. To encourage the dairy farmers to undertake Dairy activities as a Business.

4. To make State self sufficient in milk production.

Eligibility

1. Any individual dairy farmer, who has given extra ordinary contribution in the field of dairy farming

by achieving highest milk production in the State, shall be eligible to receive “Gopal Ratna Award” under

this Scheme.

2. The scheme applies to dairy farmers from Goa who shall be the member of Dairy Co-operative

society/Bachat Gat, registered with the concerned Department.

3. The Individual Goan dairy farmer has to register his dairy farm with the Department of Animal

Husbandry and Veterinary Services through the respective area officers of Veterinary Dispensary/Hospital.

4. The dairy farmer shall maintain and submit the record showing details of number of animals, stage

of lactation of each animal, milk yield, date of calving, address of cattle shed etc.

5. He should be a bonafide resident of Goa for at least preceding fifteen years, own cattle shed with

milch animals in the State of Goa.

6. Any dairy Farmer intending to apply for the Gopal Ratna Award shall produce evidence of his

membership from a registered Dairy Co-operative Society/Bachat Gat, as required by the Department of

Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services.

7. No Award shall be presented posthumously under this Scheme. However if death of the applicant

occurs after submission of the application and if he/she qualifies for the award then the award may be

considered for posthumous presentation to his/her legal heir.

8. He shall produce and pour minimum 1 lakh litres of milk in the preceding year (April to March) with

minimum average of 250 litre of milk per day, to the Dairy Co-operative Society/Bachat Gat.

Nature of Assistance:—

The eligible selected 3 highest milk producing Dairy farmers shall be honoured as below based on the

quantity of milk produced for the year under consideration.

First Prize: “Gopal Ratna Award-First Highest” constituting a Certificate of appreciation, Memento and

prize of Rs. 1 Lakh only.

Second Prize: “Gopal Ratna Award-Second Highest” constituting a Certificate of appreciation,

Memento and prize of Rs. 50 Thousand only.

Third Prize: “Gopal Ratna Award-Third Highest” constituting a Certificate of appreciation, Memento

and prize of Rs. 25 Thousand only.

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The winner of the first prize and his/her family members shall not be eligible for any award under this

scheme for the next Three years.

The winner of the second prize and his/her family members shall not be eligible for second and third

prize award under this scheme for the next Three years.

The winner of the third prize and his/her family members shall not be eligible for third prize award

under this scheme for the next Three years.

Procedure:—

1. The eligible applicant shall apply for the award through the concerned Area Officer of the

Department in prescribed format of application.

2. On verification of the content, the Area Officer shall recommend the same to the Director of AH &

VS, Panaji-Goa for further necessary action.

3. On receipt of the applications from the eligible applicants they will be scrutinized by the Task Force

Committee constituted for the purpose by the Government.

4. After scrutiny of the applications, the Committee shall visit the selected applicants and also at the

related Dairy Co-operative Society/Bachat Gat, for the necessary confirmation of the records.

5. The Task Force Committee, after complete scrutiny and confirmation of the information given by the

applicants shall recommend the name of the Awardees for necessary approval by the Department.

6. On approval from the Department of AH & VS the Gopal Ratna Awards will be declared and

conferred upon the selected beneficiaries on Goa Liberation Day i.e. 19th December at the hands of

Honourable Chief Minister of the State.

Committee:—

For better implementation of the Scheme the Government shall constitute a Committee of the members

which shall meet as and when required and shall consider the recommendation received from the field Area

Officer of the Department.

Felicitation of Eligible Awardees:—

1. Once recommendation is received from the Committee the Director of Animal Husbandry &

Veterinary Services shall obtain the acceptance of the concerned Milk Producers to receive the “Gopal

Ratna Award”

2. After obtaining such acceptance from the respective milk producers the Department shall obtain due

approval of the State Government for awarding the said Awardees at the hands of Hon’ble Chief Minister of

the State on Goa Liberation Day i.e. 19th December.

Framing of Guidelines:—

For better implementation of the Scheme Government may change guidelines from time to time if

required.

Relaxation

The Government is empowered to relax all or any of the clause provided in the scheme, if found deemed

fit for reason to be recorded.

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Interpretation

If any question arises regarding interpretation of clause, word expression on entire scheme, then the

decision about the Interpretation shall be with the Government.

Redressal of Grievances and Dispute

If any grievances arise out of implementation of this scheme the Secretary for Animal Husbandry shall

hear and decide such matter and the decision of the Secretary for Animal Husbandry in this regard shall be

final.

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Application Form for Gopal Ratna Award Scheme (Amended 2025)

ANNEXURE – I

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & VETERINARY SERVICES

PATTO, PANAJI–GOA

“GOPAL RATNA AWARD (Amended 2025)”

Full name of the applicant:

……………………………………………………………………………..…

(IN BLOCK LETTERS) Surname First name Father’s/Husband’s name

Male/Female

Age

Permanent address: a) House No. ………………………….. b) Ward ……………….………….

c) Village …………………………………… d) Taluka ……………………………………….

e) Constituency ……………………………………………………………………………………

f) Telephone No. ………………………………… Mobile No. …………………………………

Names and address of Farm;

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Category: OBC/ST/SC/General (In case of SC/ST - Certificate to be produced)

Educational Qualification …………………………………………………………………………

Bank Name ………………………………………………… Branch ……………………………

Account No. …………………………………………………………………….…………………

MICR No. ……………………………………… IFSC No. ……………………………………..

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Information of existing milch animals:-

Type of animals

Adult

Heifers

Young Female Calves

Cow

Buffalo

Cow

Buffalo

Cow

Buffalo

Cross Bred Cow/ Imp.

She Buff.

Local/ N.D.

10) Type of Cattle Shed (Pucca/Kaccha) and its capacity ……………………………………………

11) Name of the Dairy Co-op. Society & Membership No.: …………………………………………

12) Detail of milk production for the year ……………………………………………………………

Sr. No.

Month/Year

Milk production

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

January

February

March

Total milk production

for the year

DECLARATION

Annexure to be attached

I …………………………………………………. do hereby declare that I shall comply to all the

requirements of norms of Award for the year …………….. and further declare that, if it is found that I am

granted benefits upon giving any false information, the awarding authority shall withdraw the Award and

certificate and recover the entire amount of Award besides any other action that may be taken against me as

per the law enforced indulging penal action.

Date:

Signature of the Applicant

Full Name

Address

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Documents enclosed with the application

1. Residence Certificate minimum Fifteen years from Mamlatdar.

2. Certified copy of Adhar Card.

3. 2 passport size photograph of the applicant.

4. Mandate form/copy of bank passbook

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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Remarks and recommendation of Area Veterinary Officer /Asst. Director ………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Date:

Signature of Assistant Director/

Veterinary Officer

Official Seal

The Amended scheme shall come into force with effect from the date of publication in the Official

Gazette.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Dr. Veena S. Kumar, Director (AH) & ex officio Joint Secretary.

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Department of Education

Notification

The Government of Goa is pleased to introduce the following Scheme:—

THE MUKHYAMANTRI SAMUPADESHAN YOJANA

1. Introduction.— Career burnout has turned into a common phenomenon in recent times. Blame it on

hectic lifestyle, tough deadlines, multitasking, rat race or cut-throat competition. Many bright prospect have

fallen victims to career burnout syndrome. The basic reason is that every profession is susceptible to

exhaustion and mental strain.

The diverse socio-economic and cultural level of the students and the increased competition at school for

achieving higher academic grading plays havoc with the young minds more so with the vulnerable sections of

the society thereby falling prey to addictions of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and at times gambling. The fear of

failure also makes the mind lose self-confidence and leads to psychological imbalance and leading to incidents

of suicides amongst the susceptible youth.

DE/PLG/Counselling/Misc./2010-11/Vol.I/Pt.II

Date: 22-Jul-2025

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The Government of Goa therefore with thoughtful concern endeavored to take due care of the students

and as immediate response:—

A. Implementation of the “Scheme for providing counselling to the students in the Government and

Government Aided Institutions (Secondary and Higher Secondary)” from the year 2013. The said scheme

was published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 51 dated 23rd March, 2017. Under the said Scheme,

expert counsellors were engaged in schools to help the young students cope up with the emotional and

psychological stress related to education and also socio-economic and cultural environment.

B. The said scheme is being successfully implemented in the state till date. However, with the passage

of time, the scheme needs to be revised as per the budget assurance in the budget speech 2024-25.

2. Short title and commencement.— (I) This scheme shall be called “The Mukhyamantri Samupadeshan

Yojana” and shall replace the existing scheme “Scheme for providing counselling to the students in the

Government and Government Aided Institutions (Secondary and Higher Secondary)”, and shall be

implemented from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

(II) The scheme will be implemented through Goa Education Development Corporation (GEDC) wherein

the Grant-in-Aid to provide remuneration to eligible Counsellors, Supervisors and remuneration to clerical

staff etc. for implementation of the scheme will be provided by the Government.

(III) The Directorate of Education shall be the Administrative Department for implementation of this

scheme.

3. Objectives.— The objectives of the scheme are to spot the students undergoing mental, physical stress

and provide solace, safe vents to release their stress, anguish, grievance, guilt or feeling of unrest/complain of

neglect, confidential space through specialized Counsellors in a supportive and purposeful manner and assist

the distressed students to think more clearly and positively and develop the skills to find their ways forward.

The scheme shall provide youth friendly counselling services in Secondary and Higher Secondary

schools delivered by appointed school counsellors.

The specific objectives of this scheme are:—

To recruit school Counsellors with specific skills.

To recruit Supervisors to provide supervision to the Counsellors.

To train the appointed Counsellors on counseling skills.

To implement model of continuing supervision and support of the trained school Counsellors in the

schools through supervision and mentoring by the Supervisors aided by the Counselling Cell constituted by

the Board of Directors GEDC.

4. Scope.— The scheme shall cover the students studying in Government and Government Aided

Secondary and Higher Secondary Institutions in the State of Goa.

The Counsellors shall discuss and assist the students in various arrays of concerns and provide guidance

with regards to the issues related to:—

1. Stress Management.

2. Adjusting to school environment.

3. Life transition and changes.

4. Difficulties in family relationship.

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5. Depression.

6. Anxiety, Anger.

7. Physical, sexual, emotional abuse.

8. Thoughts of suicide.

9. Trauma.

10. Other feelings that cause discomfort.

5. Eligibility Criteria.—

A. Counsellor Profile:- 150 posts

Nature of Employment:- Purely on contract basis for 11 months.

Essential:- Regular Master’s degree in Clinical/Counselling Psychology/Wellness Counselling/Child

Psychology or MSW (Masters in Social Work) with specialization in medical and psychiatric from a

recognized University.

Graduation in psychology (6 units)/Social work/Home Science (HR) from recognized University and

Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from recognized University.

(1) Minimum 6 months’ experience in working with adolescents.

(2) Knowledge of Konkani.

(3) 15 years’ residence certificate from Goa issued by competent authority.

Desirable:-

(1) Knowledge of Marathi.

Age limits:- 45 years.

B. Supervisors Profile:- 25 posts

Nature of Employment:- Purely on contract basis for 11 months.

Essential: -

(1) Regular Master’s degree in Clinical/Counselling Psychology/Wellness Counselling/Child Psychology

OR MSW (Masters in Social Work) with specialization in medical and psychiatric from the recognized

university.

(2) Minimum 2 yrs. experience in working with adolescents.

(3) Experience of conducting trainings and workshops.

(4) Knowledge of Konkani.

(5) 15 years’ residence certificate from Goa issued by competent authority.

Desirable: -

(1) Knowledge of Marathi.

(2) Diploma in Guidance and Counselling from recognized institution.

(3) MPhil/Ph.D. in Psychology.

(4) Experience of being a counsellor in a school.

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Age limit:- 45 years.

C. Clerk cum Data Entry Operators: 2 posts

Nature of Employment:- Purely on contract basis for 11 months.

Selection Method: Clerk cum Data Entry Operators shall be appointed as per the Government guidelines

and Recruitment Rules issued for the post of LDC in the Department of Education as published/revised from

time to time.

D. Volunteers: The Goa Education Development Corporation may appoint volunteers without any pay or

remuneration possessing the qualifications mentioned under clause 5 (A) or (B) of this scheme. They should

work for a minimum period of 6 months to be eligible for an experience certificate from the Corporation. The

period for which the volunteers have worked shall be counted as experience when they apply for post of

counsellors or supervisor under the scheme.

6. Appointment pattern.— In all 150 Counsellors, 25 Supervisors and 2 Clerk cum Data Entry Operators

shall be appointed on contract basis for a period of 11 months. GEDC may renew their contracts after a short

break strictly based on their performance which will be assessed by the Counselling Cell constituted by the

Board of GEDC.

The Counselling Cell shall conduct skill test for the selection of Counsellors and Supervisors and the

shortlisted candidates will then have to answer a written test of 100 marks.

7. Funding Pattern.— The remuneration to the Counsellors, Supervisors and Clerk cum Data Entry

Operators shall paid as under:

Supervisors: ₹ 35,000/- per month.

Counsellors: ₹ 30,000/- per month.

Clerk cum Data Entry Operators: Shall be paid a monthly remuneration as per the Government guidelines

issued by the Department of Personnel, Government of Goa vide O.M. No. 10/1/77-PER dated 24-06-2015

and further amended from time to time.

The Goa Education Development Corporation will be reimbursed at five percent (5%) cost towards

overhead and other expenses.

8. Monitoring & Evaluation.— Plan for Integrating the Initiative within the School System.

The school is a system where the focus is on holistic development of a child, as opposed to a narrower

focus only on academic outcomes. To integrate this initiative within the school system, the scheme aims to

optimize existing resources in the following ways:—

Structural: The Super School Complex will serve as the main office for the Counsellor. These

institutions provide ideal conditions for achieving the purpose of counselling as they are specifically

equipped to cater to this need.

Human Resources: The Counsellor is an important human resource within the school setting to cater to

the needs of emotional wellbeing of students. Through training and supervision, the Counsellor’s capacities

will be enhanced to provide efficient and effective counselling for the students.

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Stakeholders: This program will simultaneously work with consultation with the various stakeholders

such as teachers, students, parents & school officials etc. to generate awareness about the program.

Secondary Referral centres: The Counsellors will work with the Principals, Headmasters and ADEI

officers of all talukas to network with Secondary referral centres for counselling within the region. This will

lead to the sustainability of this programme.

09. Budget head and budget provision.— The expenditure for implementation of this scheme shall be

debited under the budget head:- 2202—General Education; 01—Elementary Education; 800—Under

Expenditure; 24—Students Counselling (P); 50—Other Charges.

The budget provision of ₹ 500.00 lakh is made for this scheme.

10. Relaxation.—

A. The Government shall be empowered to relax any or all clauses or conditions of the scheme in

genuine cases for which the reasons shall be recorded in writing.

B. If any question arises regarding interpretation of any clause, word, expression, the decision about the

interpretation shall lie with the Government which shall be final and binding on all concerned.

The Pattern of Assistance to release the grant-in-aid has been approved by the Finance (Expenditure)

Department vide U.O. No. 1400105675 dated 27-03-2025.

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

Shailesh R. Sinai Zingde, Director & ex officio Jt. Secretary (Education).

Dated: 22-07-2025.

Place: Porvorim–Goa.

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Department of Environment & Climate Change

Order

Sanction of the Government is hereby accorded for creation of the following posts as per the details

shown below:

Sr. No.

Designation of the post

Pay scale

(Pre-revised

VIth Pay)

No. of post

created

Jr. Law Officer Non-Ministerial (Non-Lapsable) posts

(Level-6)

Accountant Non-Ministerial (Non-Lapsable) posts

(Level-6)

Technical Assistant (Contract Basis)

(Level-6)

85-1-2023-ENVT&CC/Part-III/537

Date: 18-Jul-2025

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Network Engineer (Contract Basis)

(Level-6)

Head Clerk (Ministerial (Lapsable) posts)

(Level-6)

Driver (Outsourced from GHRDC)

(Level-2)

Multi-Tasking Staff/Peon (Outsourced from GHRDC)

(Level-1)

The post of Technical Assistant and Network Engineer to be filled by Infotech Corporation of Goa Ltd.

on contract basis initially for the period of one year/till formation of IT cadre.

The post of Accountant to be filled from Directorate of Accounts.

The post of Multi-Tasking Staff/Peon and Driver to be filled from Goa Human Resource Development

Corporation.

The expenditure on the creation of above posts would be met from the budget Head mentioned against

the posts:

Demand No. 24

3435 — Ecology and Environment;

60 — Others;

800 — Other Expenditure;

01 — Environmental programme including control of Air & Water Pollution (Plan);

00 — General;

01 — Salaries.

This is issue with approval of Administrative Reforms Department vide their U.O. No. 425/F dated

15-02-2025, Personnel Department vide their U.O. No. 729/F dated 21-03-2025 and with concurrence of

Finance Department vide their U.O. No. 1400107295 dated 01-06-2025.

This is issued with approval of the Council of Minister in its LXXIVthcabinet meeting held on 09-07-2025 at

Table Item No. 28 conveyed by General Administrative Department vide their letter No. 1/14/2025-GAD-II

dated 16-07-2025.

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

Sachin S. Desai, Director & ex officio, Jt. Secretary (Environment & Climate Change).

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Department of General Administration

Notification

The Government of Goa is pleased to notify Opinion Poll Day as a State-level Government function

which shall be observed on 16th January every year, starting from the financial year 2025–2026.

7/2/2024-GAD-II/3190

Date: 22-Jul-2025

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The Directorate of Official Language shall be the Nodal Department and shall be responsible for making

all necessary arrangements for the celebration.

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

Shreyas Dsilva, Under Secretary (GA-II).

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Department of Home

Home-General Division

Order

Sanction of the Government is hereby accorded for creation of the thirteen (13) posts of Public

Prosecutor, Non Ministerial (Non Lapsable) posts in the pay scale of level-11 of CCS (Revised pay) Rules

2016, under the Directorate of Prosecution.

The expenditure on the pay and allowances shall be debited from the Budget Head: 2014—Admn. of

Justice; 00—; 114—Legal Advisors & Counsels; 01—Public Prosecutors (North Goa); 02—Public Prosecutors

(South Goa); 01—Salaries, under Demand No. 05.

This issues with the approval of the Administrative Reforms Department vide their U. O. No. 10368/F

dated 02-04-2025, Personnel Department vide their U. O. No. 1050/F dated 10-05-2025 and concurrence of

Finance (R&C) Department vide their U. O. No. 1400104731 dated 26-05-2025 and approval of the Council

of Ministers in its LXXIVth Cabinet meeting held on 09-07-2025.

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

Manthan Manoj Naik, Under Secretary (Home-II).

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Notification

In pursuance of the provisions contained in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 2 and Sections 105,

173, 176, 180, 185 and 497 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 46 of 2023), in

its application to the State of Goa, the Government of Goa, after consultation with the High Court of Bombay

conveyed vide letter No. HCB/GOA/AR-190/2025/266 dated 26-06-2025, hereby makes the following rules,

namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Goa eSakshya Management Rules,

2025.

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

of Goa.

2. Definitions.— (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,—

24/14/2024-HD(G)/1947

Date: 21-Jul-2025

2/32/2025-HD(G)/e-Sakshya/e-Summons/1908

Date: 16-Jul-2025

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(a) “CCTNS” means Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems, a system software used by

the Police for the collection of data and execution of instructions;

(b) “CIS” means Case Information System, a system software used by the District Judiciary and High

Courts for the collection of data and execution of instructions and includes any other system software as

may be authorized by the High Court;

Application. eSakshya consists of video recording(s), photograph(s), photograph(s) of witness(s) and

photograph of the investigating/recording officer;

(d) “eSign” means authentication of any electronic record by a subscriber or court by means of the

electronic technique specified in the Second Schedule of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of

2000) and includes digital signature;

(e) “High Court” means the High Court of Bombay at Goa;

(f) “ICJS” shall mean Inter-operable Criminal Justice System, a software presently in operation for

transfer of information among various pillars of criminal justice system, which includes investigating

agencies, courts, correctional homes, forensic laboratories, prosecution; and any other stakeholder as

notified by the central government;

(g) “Investigating Officer” means any police officer or any other person authorized by a competent

authority or empowered to undertake investigation for any offence;

(h) “Suraksha Sanhita” means the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 46 of

2023);

(2) Words and expressions used, but not defined in these rules shall have the same meaning as assigned to

them in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 46 of 2023); the Bharatiya Nyaya

Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 45 of 2023); the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Central Act No. 47 of

2023) and the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act No. 21 of 2000).

3. Collection of evidence.— (1) Every Investigating Officer shall record every video and photo evidence

as required under Sections 105, 173, 176, 180, 185 and 497 of the Suraksha Sanhita through the eSakshya

Mobile Application.

(2) All evidence recorded through eSakshya Mobile Application shall generate a secure packet of the

event (hereinafter referred to as “eSakshya Packet) with a unique ID called SID, a unique 16 digit ID(SID)

with opening, closing time stamp and geo-location. Each SID and its contents shall have unique hash value to

ensure integrity. eSakshya shall be stored in immutable storage;

4. Certification of eSakshya.— (1) Investigating Officer shall generate a certificate under clause (c) of

sub-section (4) of Section 63 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Central Act No. 47 of 2023) through

the eSakshya Mobile Application. Every Certificate shall be eSigned.

(2) Investigating Officer shall link SID with the concerned FIR number/GD number generated through

CCTNS.

(3) The eSakshya uploaded to immutable storage shall be construed to be forwarded to Magistrate as

required under Sections 105 and 185 of the Suraksha Sanhita.

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(4) When a process or report generated in electronic form is authenticated by means of electronic

signature, it shall be deemed to be authenticated by signature of the person who affixed the electronic

signature.

5. Access, Retrieval and Sharing of eSakshya.— (1) The courts can view and manage all eSakshya

concerning to their jurisdiction in the CIS application/eSakshya portal on ICJS.

(2) The court may permit sharing of Sakshya with accused and the victim (if represented by an advocate)

as per the provisions of Section 230 of the Suraksha Sanhita.

(3) The Court shall have the overriding power to verify meaningful access of eSakshya being given to the

accused in consonance with the provision of Suraksha Sanhita or any other relevant enactment.

(4) eSakshya packet shall be archived after completion of trial and shall be moved to Archival mode.

6. Right of accused.— Nothing in these rules shall deprive the accused from challenging the authenticity,

admissibility, etc., of eSakshya at the relevant stage of trial.

7. Audit of eSakshya data.— The Government shall carry out independent third party audit of the safety

and security of the data of eSakshya stored to rule out its tampering.

8. Archival.— These rules shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any other law or rules for time

being in force for accepting and managing Sakshya by the Court in terms of the provisions of Bharatiya

Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Central Act No. 47 of 2023).

9. These rules shall be subject to the rules, if any, framed by the High Court from time to time.

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

Manesh Hari Kedar, Under Secretary (Home-I).

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Notification

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 63, 64, 173, 193 and clause (i) of Section 530 and other

enabling provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 46 of 2023), in its

application to the State of Goa, the Government of Goa, after consultation with the High Court of Bombay

conveyed vide letter No. HCB/GOA/AR-190/2025/266 dated 26-06-2025, hereby makes the following rules,

namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Goa Electronic Processes

(Issuance, Service and Execution) Rules, 2025.

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

of Goa.

2. Definitions.— (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) “CCTNS” means Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems, a system software used by

the Police for the collection of data and execution of instructions;

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(b) “CIS” means Case Information System, a system software used by the District Judiciary and High

Courts for the collection of data and execution of instructions;

used by the person or organisation to send and receive messages over internet, and is shown to be admitted,

or provided by such person or organization either personally or on a website or portal;

(d) “Electronic Communication” as defined in Section 2 (1) (i) of the Suraksha Sanhita;

(e) “eSign” means authentication of any electronic record by a subscriber or Court, by means of the

electronic technique specified in the Second Schedule of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act

No. 21 of 2000) and includes digital signature. Also, when a process or report generated in electronic form

is authenticated by means of electronic signature, it shall be deemed to be authenticated by signature of the

person who affixed the electronic signature;

(f) “High Court” means the High Court of Bombay at Goa;

(g) “Process” includes summons, warrant or any other forms set forth in the Second Schedule of the

Suraksha Sanhita, with such variations as the circumstances of each case may require, issued for the

respective purposes as mentioned in the Suraksha Sanhita;

(h) “Suraksha Sanhita” means the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 46 of

2023);

(i) “Seal” means image of the seal of the Court;

(j) “State” means the State of Goa;

(k) “Summons” means any summons issued under the Suraksha Sanhita;

(l) “Warrant” means a warrant issued under the Suraksha Sanhita and includes bailable warrant and

non-bailable warrant.

(2) Words and expressions used but not defined in these rules shall have the same meaning as assigned to

them in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 46 of 2023); the Bharatiya Nyaya

Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 45 of 2023); the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Central Act No. 47 of

2023) and the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Central Act No. 21 of 2000).

3. The Courts shall generate and issue process in electronic mode through CIS in such forms as set forth

in the Second Schedule of the Suraksha Sanhita, with such variations as the circumstances of each case may

require. The same shall be served by an officer of the Court issuing it.

4. When the Court does not possess required electronic address/contact details of the person to whom

such process is intended to be served or when the process issued as per rule 3 is not served, it may direct the

same to be served by a police officer or other public servant.

5. Every process issued in form of electronic communication under the Suraksha Sanhita must ordinarily

be written in the language of the court and shall be in an encrypted form of electronic communication and

shall bear the image of the seal of the Court and eSign.

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6. Every process issued electronically shall contain eSign in such a manner that the name of the Court and

the capacity in which the signatory or subscriber acts, should be clearly mentioned. The summons generated in

electronic form shall bear image of the seal of the court and eSign of the appropriate officer of the Court or the

Reader or any person authorized in writing in this regard as the case may be. Every warrant of arrest in

electronic form shall be issued by eSign of the Presiding Officer of the Court and shall also bear the seal of the

Court.

7. Where the processes generated in electronic form are received on CCTNS through a secured system, in

an encrypted or any other form of electronic communication, it shall be presumed to be issued by the Court.

Further, any printout of such process shall have the same effect as issued in original for the purpose of its

execution.

8. The Officer-in-charge of the Police Station shall ensure that the verified details relating to address,

disclosed electronic mail address, phone number and messaging application used by the accused or witnesses,

as the case may be, are recorded during arrest, investigation or inquiry and entered in CCTNS. Such details

shall also be entered in the Register maintained at the Police Station in compliance with sub-section (1) of

Section 64 of the Suraksha Sanhita. If any of such details is not available, the Officer-in-charge of the Police

Station shall make an endorsement to that effect in the Register:

Provided that any such details may be amended on the basis of further verification or on the basis of an

application by such person.

9. Where a case is filed on the basis of a private complaint, the complainant shall provide the details

relating to address, disclosed electronic mail address, phone number and messaging application of the accused

and witnesses along with the complaint. If any of such information is not available, the complainant shall

make an endorsement to that effect.

10. The details relating to address, disclosed electronic mail address, phone number and messaging

application shall be transmitted in electronic form and maintained in CIS and may be used for issuance of

process. Such digital information shall form part of the register under Section 64 of the Suraksha Sanhita.

11. The details relating to disclosed electronic mail address, phone number and messaging application of

the victim and witnesses shall not be disclosed to the accused.

12. The Officer-in-charge of the Police Station or any Sub-ordinate Officer deputed by him upon receipt

of summons issued in pursuance of rule 4 may forward the summons on the disclosed electronic mail address,

phone number or messaging application of the person summoned.

13. (1) Where summons are served by way of electronic mail, service shall be deemed to have been made

if the service provider generates acknowledgement of the delivery.

(2) When any summon is sent to a person or organization on disclosed electronic mail address, unless the

delivery of the electronic mail is disrupted or bounced back for any reason whatsoever, the delivery shall be

deemed to be effected; and unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to have been effected at the time at which

the electronic mail would be delivered.

14. (1) Where summons are served by way of any other electronic communication including messaging

application, the acknowledgment shall form part of the report of the service and the report shall contain details

including mobile number, messaging application and screenshot/photo of the application reflecting delivery of

the communication.

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(2) Such delivery may be deemed to be due service of summons/process and a copy of such

summons/process along with report of service shall be kept in record as a proof of service of

summons/process.

Explanation— Acknowledgement under this rule include an acknowledgement given by—

(a) any communication by the addressee, automated or otherwise; or

(b) any conduct of the addressee, sufficient to indicate to the originator that the electronic record has

been received.

15. In case verified details of the email address, phone number or messaging application relating to the

person summoned are not available, the officer-in-charge of the police station or any police officer deputed

shall make an entry in that regard and after taking printout in duplicate of the summons issued in electronic

mode, shall execute the same in accordance with procedure prescribed under the Suraksha Sanhita.

16. When summons are not served by an electronic mail or other mode of electronic communication, or

delivery is disrupted and undelivered or bounced back for any other reason, the concerned officer shall prepare

a report in that regard containing all details including mobile number, messaging application and

screenshot/photo of the application confirmation of delivery and may proceed as per applicable process.

17. In case of warrant or any other process required to be served in person is issued in electronic mode,

the officer-in-charge of the police station or any police officer deputed by him shall take a printout of the

warrant or process and execute the same in accordance with the Suraksha Sanhita and rules made therein.

18. Where any process is served or executed other than through electronic mode, the Police Officer while

making service or executing the process shall take acknowledgement of the Recipient and may capture

photograph, which shall form part of the report of the service.

19. Upon due service or non-service of the warrant, the serving officer of the concerned Police Station

shall transmit the service along with relevant documents including bail bonds, photographs, acknowledgment,

if any, to the concerned Court in electronic form through CCTNS/NSTEP.

20. The Court, upon receiving the report in electronic form under rule 19, may act upon such report as

deemed appropriate. Such report or printout of such report shall be deemed to be original for the purpose of

satisfaction as the service/execution of the process.

21. Where any process is issued in cases relating to offences under Sections 64 to 71 of the Bharatiya

Nyaya Sanhita (Central Act No. 45 of 2023) or offences against woman or child or offences under the

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Central Act No. 32 of 2012) and Juvenile Justice

(Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (Central Act No. 2 of 2016) the concerned officer shall ensure that

the identity of the victim is not revealed in any manner in course of service or execution.

22. These rules shall be in addition to and not in derogation of, any other law or rules made by the High

Court to specify for the time being in force for issuance, service and execution of process by the Court.

23. These rules shall be subject to the rules, if any framed by the High Court from time to time.

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

Manesh Hari Kedar, Under Secretary (Home-I).

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Department of Personnel

Notification

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India and in

supersession of the existing recruitment rules for the post of Supervisor notified vide Government Notification

No. 1/10/74-PER (Part) dated 14-02-2003, published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 48 dated 27-02-2003,

the Governor of Goa hereby makes the following rules to regulate the recruitment to the Group ‘B’, Non-

Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post, in the Directorate of Settlement and Land Records, Government of Goa,

namely:—

1. Short title, application and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Government of Goa,

Directorate of Settlement and Land Records, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post, Recruitment

Rules, 2025.

(2) They shall apply to the post specified in column (1) 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 the level in the pay matrix.— The number of posts, classification of the said

post and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the said

Schedule:

Provided that the Government may vary the number of posts as specified in column (2) 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

post, age limit, qualifications and other matters connected therewith shall be as specified in columns (5) to

(13) 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 regards.

These rules are issued in consultation with the Goa Public Service Commission conveyed vide their

letters No. COM/II/13/29(1)/2025/499 dated 07-07-2025.

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

Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).

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