Goa Gazette, No. 2526-47, 19 February 2026

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

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Panaji, ¹⁹th February, ²⁰²⁶ (Magha ³⁰, ¹⁹⁴⁷) SERIES II No. 47

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

Note: There are five Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series II No. 46 dated 12-2-2026 as follows:-

1. Extraordinary dated 12-2-2026 from pages 1599 to 1600 regarding Notification from Department of Mines and Geology.

2. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 13-2-2026 from pages 1601 to 1604 regarding Order from Department of Finance.

3. Extraordinary (No. 3) dated 16-2-2026 from pages 1605 to 1608 regarding Orders/Notifications from State Election

Commission, Goa.

4. Extraordinary (No. 4) dated 16-2-2026 from pages 1609 to 1628 regarding Orders/Notifications from State Election

Commission, Goa.

5. Extraordinary (No. 5) dated 16-2-2026 from pages 1629 to 1634 regarding Orders from State Election Commission, Goa.

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Agriculture

Directorate of Agriculture

Order

No. 2/17/93/AGRI/2025-26/1726 Date : 01-Jan-2026

On the recommendation of the Departmental Promotion Committee as conveyed by the Goa Public Service Commission vide their letter under Ref. No. COM/II/11/2(1)/2025/371 dated 17-12-2025, Government is pleased to promote Shri. Nilesh R. Adpaikar, Chemist Grade-I, Group 'C' to the post of Assistant Chemist, Group 'B' Gazetted in the Directorate of Agriculture on regular basis in the Pay Band of Rs. 9300-34800+4600/- Grade Pay at Pay Matrix level-7 of 7th Pay Commission, with immediate effect.

On promotion, Shri. Nilesh R. Adpaikar is posted at Bio-Fertilizers and Organic Fertilizers Quality Control Laboratory at Durga Farm under the control of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (South), Margao-Goa, against newly created post as Chemist (Fertilizer) published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 29 dated 19-10-2018 further re-designated as Assistant Chemist, published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 15 dated 13-07-2023.

Shri. Adpaikar shall draw his pay and other allowances under the Budget Head: 2415—Agricultural Research & Education, 004—Research, 02—Agri-Horticultural Research Station & Chemistry Section, 01—Salaries.

He shall be on probation for a period of two years from the date of his joining and shall submit his Annual Assessment Report during the probation period.

He shall exercise his option for fixation of pay in promotional grade within a month in terms of F.R. 22(I) (A) (1).

Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected] 1635OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 19TH FEBRUARY, 2026 This is issued with approval of Government vide entry No. 9672/F dated 23-12-2025.

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

Sandeep B. Fol Dessai, Director of Agriculture & ex officio Jt. Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem.

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Order

No. 1/8/15/2025-26/D.Agri/1894 Date : 30-Jan-2026

Government is pleased to depute Shri. Kirtiraj K. Naik Gaonkar, Zonal Agriculture Officer, ZAO, Quepem to the post of Secretary of the Goa Agricultural Produce and Live Stock Marketing Board, Arlem, Margao on superannuation of Shri. Satyavan K. Dessai on 31-01-2026.

The deputation of Shri. Kirtiraj K. Naik Gaonkar against the post of the Secretary of the Goa Agriculture Produce and Live Stock Marketing Board shall initially be for a period of two years with effect from the date of taking over the charge and shall be governed by standard terms of deputation as contained in the O.M. No. 13/4/74-PER dated 12-02-1999 and amended from time to time.

He shall also hold the charge of the post of Zonal Agriculture Officer, ZAO, Quepem in addition to his own duties, the post presently handled by him until further order or till 31-03-2026.

He shall join his new place of posting with immediate effect.

This is issued with the concurrence of the Government.

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

Sandeep B. Fol Dessai, Director of Agriculture & ex officio Jt. Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem.

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Corrigendum

No. 2/17/93/AGRI/2025-26/1989 Date : 13-Feb-2026

Read: Order No. 2/17/93/AGRI/2025-26/1726 dated 01-01-2026.

The Budget Head mentioned in the above referred Order at para '3' shall be read as 2415—Agriculture Research and Education, 01—Crop Husbandry, 004—Research, 02—Agri-Horticulture Research Station and Chemistry Section (Non-Plan), 00—General, 01—Salaries.

The rest of the contents of the said Order remains unchanged.

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

Sandeep B. Fol Dessai, Director of Agriculture & ex officio Jt. Secretary.

Tonca-Caranzalem.

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Department of Co-operation

Office of the Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies

Notification

No. 5-2132-2025/ARSZ/HSG/2000 Date : 07-Nov-2025

In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "The Jehovah Nissi Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Limited.", Opp. M. Boyers House, Santimol, Raia, Salcete-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSSZ2025260182.

Monal Manerikar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, South Zone.

Margao.

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

"The Jehovah Nissi Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Limited.", Opp. M. Boyers House, Santimol, Raia, Salcete-Goa.-Goa has been registered on 07-11-2025 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSSZ2025260182 and its classified as Co-operative Housing Society under sub-classification No. 7-(d)-Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.

Monal Manerikar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, South Zone.

Margao.

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Department of Finance

Directorate of Accounts

Order

No. DA/Admn/45-4/2025-26/TR-336/405 Date : 12-Feb-2026

On the recommendation of the Departmental Promotion Committee as conveyed by the Goa Public Service Commission vide its letter No. COM/II/11/1(2)/2024/390 dated 06/01/2026, the Government is pleased to promote the following Deputy Director of Accounts/Accounts Officers under the Common Accounts Cadre of the Directorate of Accounts to the post of Joint Director of Accounts (Group "A" Gazetted) in Level 11 of the Pay Matrix (i.e. Pay Band PB-3 Rs. 15600-39100 Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/- pre-revised), on regular basis, with effect from the date of taking over the charge of the post:

The Government is further pleased to order the posting of the aforesaid Joint Director of Accounts under the Common Accounts Cadre in the Departments shown against their names:

The deputation period of the Officers at Sr. No. 3 and 5 at the present place of posting shall stand curtailed. However, they shall continue to hold additional charge of the post of Deputy Director of Accounts held by them prior to their promotion until further orders.

Further, the Government is also pleased to order transfer of the following Joint Director of Accounts under the Common Accounts Cadre in the Department as shown against their name in public interest:

The deputation period of the Officers at Sr. No. 6, 7 and 8 at the present place of posting shall stand curtailed.

The Officers mentioned above shall stand relieved from their present place of posting from the date of issue of transfer order and shall report to their new place of posting on transfer as the post of Joint Director of Accounts with immediate effect.

The posting of Officers at Sr. No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 will be on deputation basis, initially for a period of one year from the date of taking over the charge. They shall be governed as per the standard terms of deputation issued by the Government of Goa from time to time. The Organization/Agency shall be liable to pay to the Government Leave Salary and Pension Contribution in respect of the said Officers at the prescribed rates. On expiry of the deputation period, the Officers shall report back to the parent Department, unless the deputation period is extended by the competent authority. In the event the Officers overstays for any reason whatsoever, they will be liable for disciplinary action and other adverse civil/service consequences.

The newly promoted Officers may exercise an option for fixation of pay under F.R. 22(1)(a)(i) within one month from the date of promotion.

On joining their promotional/new post, the Officers shall send their CTC/Joining Reports immediately to this Directorate.

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

Thereza Fernandes, Director of Accounts & ex officio Joint Secretary.

Porvorim.

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Order

No. DA/Admn/45-4/2025-26/TR-337/406 Date : 12-Feb-2026

On the recommendation of the Departmental Promotion Committee as conveyed by the Goa Public Service Commission vide its letter No. COM/II/11/1(2)/2024/390 dated 06-01-2026, the Government is pleased to promote the following Deputy Director of Accounts/Accounts Officer under the Common Accounts Cadre of the Directorate of Accounts to the post of Joint Director of Accounts (Group "A" Gazetted) in Level 11 of the Pay Matrix (i.e. Pay Band PB-3 Rs. 15600-39100 Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/- pre-revised), on officiating basis, with effect from the date of taking over charge of the post:

On promotion, on officiating basis, to the post of Joint Director of Accounts under the Common Accounts Cadre, the Government is pleased to order the posting of above Officer in the Department shown against his name as below:

The Officer mentioned above shall stand relieved from his present place of posting from the date of issue of promotion cum posting order and shall report to his new place of posting on promotion to the post of Joint Director of Accounts with immediate effect.

The Officer shall however continue to hold additional charge of the post of Deputy Director of Accounts held by him prior to his promotion until further orders.

The posting of the above Officer at the new place of posting will be on deputation basis initially for a period of one year from the date of taking over the charge. He shall be governed as per the terms of deputation issued by the Government of Goa from time to time. The Goa University, Taleigao-Goa, shall be liable to pay to the Government Leave Salary and Pension Contribution in respect of the above Officer at the prescribed rates. On expiry of the deputation period, the Officer shall report back to the parent1639 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 19TH FEBRUARY, 2026 Department, unless the deputation period is extended by the competent authority. Overstayal for any reason whatsoever, shall render him liable for disciplinary action.

The above Officer may exercise an option for fixation of pay under F.R. 22(1)(a)(i) within one month from the date of promotion.

On joining his promotional post, the Officer shall send CTC/Joining Report immediately to this Directorate.

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

Thereza Fernandes, Director of Accounts & ex officio Joint Secretary.

Porvorim.

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Department of Law & Judiciary

Law (Establishment) Division

Order

No. 8/582/2025-LD(Estt.)/481 Date : 17-Feb-2026

Whereas, a complaint dated 18-06-2025 alleging mismanagement and mischief with falsehood by the committees of the "Jamatul Muslimin Shaffi Masjid" before the Inspector General of Societies/District Registrar (South), Margao, Goa;

And whereas, proceedings under Section 20-A of the Societies Registration Act, 1860 as in force in the State of Goa were initiated after issuance of notices and consideration of replies, arguments, audit reports and records;

And whereas, the Inspector General of Societies/District Registrar (South), Margao, by its Judgment and Order dated 12-11-2025, recorded findings of mismanagement by the committee members of the Society and directed to submit report to the Government for appointment of an Administrator;

And whereas, the Inspector General of Societies/District Registrar (South) vide report dated 12-11-2025 and the State Registrar-cum-Head of Notary Services, vide note dated 08-12-2025 recommended appointment of an Administrator;

And whereas, the Government, upon examination of the material on record is satisfied that the conditions specified under Section 20-AA of the Societies Registration Act, 1860 as in force in the State of Goa are fulfilled.

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 20-AA of the Societies Registration Act, 1860 as in force in the State of Goa, the Government of Goa hereby appoints Shri. Pravinjay Pandit, Mamlatdar, Mormugao, as the Administrator of "Jamattul Muslimin Shaffi Masjid".

Functions of the Administrator:

The Administrator shall:

a) Rectify the abnormalities of the financial behavior of the Society and filing of returns;

b) Resolve the membership issue in terms of the records and hold free and fair proper elections as per the bye-laws;

c) Get the financial statements duly approved in the General Body Meeting specially to be convened for this purpose.

This order shall be in force for a period of six (06) months from the date of issue of this Order, unless extended by the Government.

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

Gajanan X. Bhonsle, Under Secretary, Law (Estt.).

Porvorim.

Department of Public Health

Order

No. 13/25/2002-I/PHD/1142 Date : 08-Sep-2025

On the recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission as conveyed vide letter No. COM/II/11/56(2)/07/160 dated 11-08-2025, the Government is pleased to promote following Assistant Chemists (Drugs) to the post of Chemist (Drugs) (Group 'B' Non-Gazetted) in the Directorate of Food & Drugs Administration on regular basis in the Level 6 of Pay Matrix of 7th Pay Commission [PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4200/- (pre-revised)] on regular basis with immediate effect.

1. Smt. Tania A.P. Fernandes e Vales.

2. Shri Satyavan S. Naik.

The above Officers shall be on probation for a period of two years from the date of joining.

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

Dr. Pooja Madkaikar, Under Secretary (Health-II).

Porvorim.

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Department of Revenue

Order

No. 35/03/01/2025-RD/210 Date : 11-Feb-2026

Read: Order No. 35/03/01/2025-RD/2037 dated 05-05-2025.

Whereas, vide letter dated 06-02-2025 the President of Cofre Da Capela De N. Sra Das Angustias, De Palmar Grande, Chinchinim, Salcete, Goa requested for exemption of Stamp Duty on Deed of Sale towards purchase of plot admeasuring of 2,300 sq. mtrs. under Sy. No. 91/10 in Chinchinim Village of Salcete Taluka;

And whereas, the said proposal was processed under Section 9 (1) (a) of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Central Act 2 of 1899), as in force in the State of Goa;

And whereas, after obtaining necessary administrative approval, concurrence of Finance (R&C) Department vide U.O. No. 254/F dated 10/04/2025 and vetting of Law (Legal) Department, an order of even number dated 05/05/2025 was issued by the Revenue Department, Secretariat, Porvorim remitting stamp duty in whole to Cofre Da Capela De N. Sra Das Angustias, De Palmar Grande, Chinchinim, Salcete;

And whereas, due to non-availability of seller beyond the date i.e. 15/04/2025, the President of Cofre Da Capela De N. Sra Das Angustias, De Palmar Grande, Chinchinim, Salcete, Goa had executed the sale deed on 15/04/2025 and paid the full stamp duty of Rs. 6,25,000/- towards purchase of plot admeasuring 2,300 sq. mtrs., under Survey No. 91/10 in Chinchinim Village of Salcete Taluka, Goa;

And whereas, vide letter No. Nil dated 18-11-2025 the President of Cofre Da Capela De N. Sra Das Angustias, De Palmar Grande, Chinchinim, Salcete, Goa had informed that, due to non-availability of seller beyond the date i.e. 15-04-2025, the President of Cofre Da Capela De N. Sra Das Angustias, De Palmar Grande, Chinchinim, Salcete, Goa had executed the sale deed on 15-04-2025 and paid the full stamp duty of Rs. 6,25,000/- towards said purchase and hence requested for reimbursement of total amount of Rs. 6,25,000/- paid as stamp duty to Cofre Da Capela De N. Sra Das Angustias, De Palmar Grande, Chinchinim, Salcete;

And whereas, the matter was placed before the Government for considering the request for reimbursement of total amount of Rs. 6,18,125/- (Rupees Six lakh eighteen thousand one hundred twenty five only) (6,25,000 – 6,825 = 6,18,125) (i.e. after deducting 1.10% commission allowed to ACC and1641 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 19TH FEBRUARY, 2026 SHCIL during purchase of e-stamp paper by the purchaser) paid as stamp duty by Cofre Da Capela De N. Sra Das Angustias, De Palmar Grande, Chinchinim, Salcete, who was pleased to approve the same;

Now, therefore, the Government of Goa hereby refunds the stamp duty paid by the Cofre Da Capela De N. Sra Das Angustias, De Palmar Grande, Chinchinim, Salcete, Goa total amounting to Rs. 6,18,125/- (after deducting 1.10% commission allowed during purchase of e-stamp paper) to Cofre Da Capela De N. Sra Das Angustias, De Palmar Grande, Chinchinim, Salcete, which was paid as Stamp Duty on Deed of Sale bearing document serial number 2025-MGO-1948 having registration number MGO-1-1894-2025 dated 15-04-2025 towards purchase of plot admeasuring of 2,300 sq. mtrs. under Sy. No. 91/10 in Chinchinim Village of Salcete Taluka as per the calculation detailed below:

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

Agnelo D'souza, Under Secretary (Revenue-I)/Link.

Porvorim.

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Order

No. 35/03/07/2025-RD/230 Date : 13-Feb-2026

In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 9 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Central Act 2 of 1899), as in force in the State of Goa, the Government of Goa is hereby pleased to exempt stamp duty of Rs. 1,98,00,000/- (Rupees One crore ninety eight lakh only) in respect of Deed of Surrender to be executed between M/s. Meditab Specialities Limited and Goa Industrial Development Corporation pertaining to SEZ land admeasuring 12,32,000 sq. mtrs. at Keri Village, Ponda Taluka on a consideration amount of Rs. 33,00,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty three crores only).

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

Agnelo D'souza, Under Secretary (Revenue-I)/Link.

Porvorim.

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Department of Tribal Welfare

Directorate of Tribal Welfare

Order

No. DTW/AD (N)/Committees/FRA/2025-26/CSS-408/5644 Date : 02-Feb-2026

The Government is pleased to constitute the District Level Committee of Kushavati District of the State of Goa under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 and Rule 7 of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 to consider and finally approve the record of forest rights prepared by the Sub- Divisional Committee. The District Level Committee for Kushavati District shall consist of the following members including three members nominated by the District Panchayat namely:-

1. District Collector, Kushavati — Chairperson.

2. Deputy Conservator of Forest

— Member.

(Wildlife & Ecotourism/Territorial Division) of Respective Jurisdiction1642 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 19TH FEBRUARY, 2026 3. Shri. Mohan Goankar,

— Member.

Zilla Panchayat member of Sanvordem Constituency

4. Smt. Anjali Velip,

— Member.

Zilla Panchayat member of Barcem Constituency

5. Smt. Rajashree Gaonkar,

— Member.

Zilla Panchayat member of Rivona Constituency

6. Assistant Director of Tribal Welfare — Member Secretary, Kushavati.

The functions of the District Level Committee are as under:

a. Ensure that the requisite information under Clause (b) of Rule 6 has been provided to the Gram Sabha or Forest Rights Committee;

b. Examine whether all the claims, especially of the primitive tribal groups, pastoralists and nomadic tribes, have been addressed keeping mind the objectives of the Act;

c. Consider finally approved claims and record of forest rights prepared by the Sub-Divisional Committee;

d. Hear petitions from persons aggrieved by the orders of the Sub-Divisional Committee;

e. Co-ordinate with other Districts regarding inter-District claims;

f. Issue directions for incorporation of the forest rights in relevant Government records including record of rights;

g. Ensure publication of record of forest rights may be finalised; and

h. Ensure that a certified copy of the record of forest rights and title under the Act, as specified in Annexure-II & III to these rules is provided to the concerned claimant and the Gram Sabhas respectively.

This order is issued with the approval of the Government vide U. O. No. 109 dated 26-01-2026.

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

Nilesh Dhaigodkar, Director of Tribal Welfare.

Panaji.

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Department of Town and Country Planning

Notification

No. 36/18/39A/Notification (25F)/TCP/2025/109 Date : 18-Feb-2026

Whereas, the Town and Country Planning Department of the Government of Goa received applications under sub-section (1) of Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, 1974 (Act 21 of 1975) for change of zones in the Regional Plan for Goa 2021 in respect of the plots of land as specified in detail in column Nos. (2) to (7) of the Table below (hereinafter referred to as "the said Proposals");

TABLE

And whereas, in terms of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Goa Town and Country Planning (Change of zone of land in the Regional Plan or the Outline Development Plan) Rules, 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the "said Rules"), the Town and Country Planning Department after scrutinizing the said proposals placed such proposals alongwith its scrutiny reports before the Goa Town and Country Planning Board for its recommendations/approval/decision;

And whereas, the Goa Town and Country Planning Board approved the said proposals as specified in column No. 8 of the above Table;

And whereas, notices as required by sub-rule (2) of Rule 4 of the said Rules were published,—

(i) vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification (34)/TCP/2025/602 dated 14-10-2025, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 29 dated 16-10-2025 (as regards proposal at Sr. No. 1);

(ii) vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification(16)/TCP/2025/78 dated 21-01-2025, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 43 dated 23-01-2025 (as regards proposal at Sr. No. 2);

(iii) vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification (33)/TCP/2025/574 dated 08-10-2025, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 28 dated 09-10-2025 (as regards proposal at Sr. No. 3); and suggestions were invited from the public within a period of thirty days from the date of publication to the said Notifications in the Official Gazette.

And whereas, suggestions received from public were placed before the Goa Town and Country Planning Board in terms of sub-rule (3) of Rule 4 for its recommendation/approval and the Goa Town and Country Planning Board after due consideration of the suggestions received from the public recommended the proposals for change of zone as regards to Sr. No. 1 in its 225th Meeting held on 23-12-2025, Sr. No. 2 in its 217th Meeting held on 29-07-2025 and Sr. No. 3 in its 226th Meeting held on 16-01-2026, and directed to take further action as per sub-rule (4) of Rule 4 of the said Rules;

And whereas, as required by sub-rule (4) of Rule 4 of the said Rules, the recommendation/ /approval/decision of the Goa Town and Country Planning Board along with the said proposals were placed before the Government for its decision and the Government has approved the same;

Now, therefore, in view of the recommendation of the Goa Town and Country Planning Board being approved by the Government and in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, 1974 (Act 21 of 1975) read with sub-rule (5) of Rule 4 of the Goa Town and Country Planning (Change of zone of land in the Regional Plan or the Outline Development Plan) Rules,1645 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 47 19TH FEBRUARY, 2026 2024, the Regional Plan and the Outline Development Plan is hereby altered and modified as specified in column No. (8) of above Table and as directed by the Government for carrying out change of zone of land in respect of the plots of land as specified in detail in column Nos. (2) to (7) of above Table.

The alteration and modification of the Regional Plan and the Outline Development Plan as notified in this Notification shall be subject to the outcome of the PIL Writ Petition Nos. 53 of 2024 and 54 of 2024 which are pending final disposal before the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay at Goa.

Vertika Dagur, Chief Town Planner (Planning).

Panaji.

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