EXTRAORDINARY
Department of Finance
Revenue and Control Division
Notification
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 19th, 20th and 22nd December, 2025, within the areas
under jurisdiction of North Goa Zilla Panchayat and South Goa Zilla Panchayat in the State of Goa
excluding Municipal Areas and Corporation of City of Panaji, on account of Polling day and Counting of
votes for the General Election to North Goa Zilla Panchayat and South Goa Zilla Panchayat in the State of
Goa.
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.
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Notification
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. No. II
No. 22 dated 28-8-2014, no liquor shall be transported from one place to another within the areas under
jurisdiction of North Goa Zilla Panchayat and South Goa Zilla Panchayat in the State of Goa excluding
No. 2/2/2022-Fin(R&C) (A)/30209
Date : 11-Dec-2025
No. 2/2/2022-Fin(R&C) (B)/30210
Date : 11-Dec-2025
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]
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Municipal Areas and Corporation of City of Panaji during the period from 19th December, 2025, 20th
December, 2025 and 22nd December, 2025 on account of Polling day and Counting of votes for the General
Election to North Goa Zilla Panchayat and South Goa Zilla Panchayat 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 North Goa Zilla Panchayat and South Goa Zilla Panchayat in the State of
Goa without permit issued in accordance with the provisions of the said Act and the rules made thereunder
on 19th December, 2025, 20th December, 2025 and 22nd December, 2025 in view of Polling day and
Counting of votes for the General Election to North Goa Zilla Panchayat and South Goa Zilla Panchayat in
the State of Goa.
(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.
(b) Three quart bottles of country liquor for any person including his family.
This Notification shall remain in force on 19th December, 2025, 20th December, 2025 & 22nd
December, 2025, in view of Polling day and Counting of votes for the General Election to North Goa Zilla
Panchayat and South Goa Zilla Panchayat in the State of Goa.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Naresh Gaude, Under Secretary, Finance (R&C).
Porvorim.
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Department of Home
Home-General Division
Order
Read: 1) Notification No. 2/9/2022-HD(G)/2799 dated 05-11-2025.
2) Order No. 2/9/2022-HD(G)/2899 dated 17-11-2025.
Government of Goa in exercise of the powers conferred upon it by sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the
Goa Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1988 (Goa Act No. 20 of 1989) and being satisfied that in the
public interest it is necessary so to do, hereby prohibits strike in any form in all establishments engaged in
manufacturing, packaging, distribution and transportation of pharmaceutical products and components
thereof in pharmaceutical sector in the State of Goa with immediate effect.
This Order shall be valid for a period of six months with effect from 17-12-2025.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Manthan Manoj Naik, Under Secretary (Home-I).
Porvorim.
No. 2/7/2022/HD(G)/4055
Date : 11-Dec-2025
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