PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
EXTRAORDINARY
No. 4
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Finance
Revenue and Control Division
Notification
2/2/2022-Fin(R&C)(B)/28840 Date: 29-Jul-2025
In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 5 and 8 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 (Act 5 of 1964) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), the Government of Goa hereby prescribes that, notwithstanding anything contained in the Government Notifications No. 2/6/2014-Fin(R&C)(A)/1386 dated 28-8-2014 and No. 2/6/2014-Fin(R&C)(B)/1389 dated 28-8-2014 both published in the Official Gazette, Sr. II No. 22 dated 28/8/2014, no liquor shall be transported from one place to another within the areas under jurisdiction of Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arambol, Taluka Pernem, North Goa District and Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Durbhat, Taluka Ponda, South Goa District in the State of Goa during the period from 1st August, 2025, 2nd August, 2025 and 4th August, 2025 on account of Polling Day and Counting of Votes for Bye- Election to Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arambol, Taluka Pernem, North Goa District and Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Durbhat, Taluka Ponda, South Goa District in the State of Goa.
The following shall be the maximum quantity of liquor which can be possessed by any person within the areas under jurisdiction of Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arambol, Taluka Pernem, North Goa District, and Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Durbhat, Taluka Ponda, South Goa District without permit issued in accordance with the provisions of the said Act and the rules made thereunder on 01/08/2025, 02/08/2025 and 04/08/2025, in view of Polling Day and Counting of Votes, for Bye-Election to elect members for Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arambol, Taluka Pernem, North Goa District and Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Durbhat, Taluka Ponda, South Goa District.
(a) Three quart bottles of Indian made foreign liquor or foreign liquor other than beer and six bottles of beer of 650 ml. for any person including his family.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 17 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 4) 29TH JULY, 2025 This Notification shall remain in force on 01/08/2025, 02/08/2025 & 04/08/2025 in view of Polling Day and Counting of Votes for Bye-Election to Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arambol, Taluka Pernem and Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Durbhat, Taluka Ponda, South Goa District.By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Naresh Gaude, Under Secretary, Finance (R&C).
Porvorim.
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Notification
2/2/2022-Fin(R&C)(A)/28841 Date: 29-Jul-2025
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (4) of Rule 99 of the Goa Excise Duty Rules, 1964, the Government of Goa, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest, hereby directs that all licensed premises "for the sale of liquor" shall be closed on 01/08/2025, 02/08/2025 and 04/08/2025 within the areas under jurisdiction of Ward No. IV of Village Panchayat Arambol, Taluka Pernem, North Goa District, and Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Durbhat, Taluka Ponda, South Goa District on account of Polling Day and Counting of Votes for the Bye-Elections to the Village Panchayat Arambol, Taluka Pernem, North Goa District, and Ward No. II of Village Panchayat Durbhat, Taluka Ponda, South Goa District.
However, the licensed premises having licence for "Bar and Restaurant" may be allowed to keep the restaurant open for serving food only and the Bar counter shall be closed and no liquor shall be allowed to be served on the above mentioned days. The owners of the licensed premises having "Bar & Restaurant" shall also display a board in the premises stating that no liquor will be served and that only the restaurant is open for serving food.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Naresh Gaude, Under Secretary, Finance (R&C).
Porvorim.