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
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).
No. 2/17/93/AGRI/2025-26/1726
Date : 01-Jan-2026
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]
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RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 19th February, 2026 (Magha 30, 1947)
SERIES II No. 47
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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.
——————
Order
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
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
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.
No. 1/8/15/2025-26/D.Agri/1894
Date : 30-Jan-2026
No. 2/17/93/AGRI/2025-26/1989
Date : 13-Feb-2026
No. 5-2132-2025/ARSZ/HSG/2000
Date : 07-Nov-2025
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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
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:
Sr. No.
Name of the Officers
1.
Shri. Uday C. Wadkar (SC)
2.
Shri. Marcelo Rodrigues
3.
Shri. Devendra Arlekar (SC)
4.
Smt. Jivi S. Jethaji (SC)
5.
Smt. Filomena Lourenco Cruz (ST)
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:
Sr.
No.
Name of the Officers
Present place of posting as Joint Director
of Accounts (Officiating)/Deputy Directors
of Accounts/Accounts Officers
Place of posting on promotion to
the post of Joint Directors of
Accounts
1.
Shri. Uday C. Wadkar (SC)
Directorate
of
Education,
Alto-
Porvorim-Goa, with additional charge
of the post of Joint Director of
Accounts
in
the
Goa
Samaghra
Shiksha
Abhiyan
Society,
Alto
Porvorim-Goa and additional charge of
the post of Deputy Director of
Accounts in the Mormugao Municipal
Council, Mormugao-Goa
Directorate of Education, Alto
Porvorim-Goa.
2.
Shri. Marcelo Rodrigues
Directorate of Accounts, South Branch
Office, Margao-Goa, with additional
charge
in
the
District
Rural
Development Agency, DRDA (South),
Margao-Goa
Goa State Research Foundation,
Alto
Porvorim-Goa
(on
deputation), thereby relieving
Shri. Sarvottam P. Satardekar,
Joint Director of Accounts of
the additional charge.
No. DA/Admn/45-4/2025-26/TR-336/405
Date : 12-Feb-2026
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3.
Shri Devendra Arlekar (SC)
Zilla Panchayat (North), Panaji-Goa
(on deputation), with additional charge
to look after accounts related work in
the Imagine Panaji Smart City Devp.
Ltd., Panaji-Goa
Sports Authority of Goa,
Bambolim-Goa
(on deputation).
4.
Smt. Jivi S. Jethaji (SC)
Directorate of Food & Drugs
Administration, Bambolim-Goa
Goa Handicrafts Rural Small
Scale Industries Development
Corporation, Panaji-Goa (on
deputation), thereby relieving
Smt. Pushpa Rosario Barreto,
Joint Director of Accounts of
the additional charge.
5.
Smt.
Filomena
Lourenco
Cruz (ST)
Goa Samaghra Shiksha Abhiyan
(South), Margao-Goa (on deputation),
with additional charge (on working
arrangement) in the Directorate of
Panchayats, South, Margao-Goa
District
Rural
Development
Agency (North), Panaji-Goa (on
deputation).
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:
Sr.
No.
Name of the Joint Director of
Accounts
Place of present posting
New place of posting
1.
Smt. Rupa J. Gaonkar
Goa University, Taleigao-Goa (on
deputation)
Goa Samaghra Shiksha Abhiyan
Society,
Porvorim-Goa
(on
deputation), thereby relieving
Shri Uday C. Wadkar, Joint
Director of Accounts of the
additional charge.
2.
Smt. Pushpa Rosario Barreto
District Rural Development Agency,
Panaji-Goa
(on
deputation),
with
additional charge of the post of Joint
Director of Accounts in the Goa
Handicrafts
Rural
Small
Scale
Industries Development Corporation,
Panaji-Goa
Directorate
of
Higher
Education, Alto Porvorim-Goa,
thereby relieving Shri. Subraj S.
Kanekar,
Joint
Director
of
Accounts of the additional
charge.
3.
Shri Sarvottam P. Satardekar
Sports Authority of Goa, Bambolim-Goa
(on deputation), with additional charge
of the post of Joint Director of
Accounts in the Goa State Council of
Educational Research and Training,
Alto Porvorim-Goa and additional
charge of the post of Joint Director of
Accounts in the Goa State Research
Foundation, Alto Porvorim-Goa
Goa
State
Council
of
Educational
Research
and
Training, Alto Porvorim-Goa
(on deputation).
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.
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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.
——————
Order
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:
Sr. No.
Name of the Officers
1.
Shri. Naresh S. Mangueshker (ST)
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:
Sr.
No.
Name of the Officer
Present place of posting as Deputy Director
of Accounts
New place of posting on promotion
to the post of Joint Director of
Accounts
1.
Shri Naresh S. Mangueshker
(ST)
Directorate of Transport, Panaji-Goa
Goa University, Taleigao-Goa
(on deputation).
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 parent
No. DA/Admn/45-4/2025-26/TR-337/406
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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.
———♦♦♦———
Department of Law & Judiciary
Law (Establishment) Division
Order
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.
No. 8/582/2025-LD(Estt.)/481
Date : 17-Feb-2026
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Department of Public Health
Order
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
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 and
No. 13/25/2002-I/PHD/1142
Date : 08-Sep-2025
No. 35/03/01/2025-RD/210
Date : 11-Feb-2026
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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:
Sr.
No.
Name of the e-stamp purchaser
Amount paid as
stamp duty (in Rs.)
Commission allowed
(@1.10%) (in Rs.)
Amount to be
refunded (in Rs.)
1.
Cofre Da Capela De N. Sra
Das Angustias, De Palmar
Grande, Chinchinim, Salcete
6,25,000/-
6,825/-
6,18,125/-
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Agnelo D’souza, Under Secretary (Revenue-I)/Link.
Porvorim.
——————
Order
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
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
(Wildlife & Ecotourism/Territorial Division) of Respective
Jurisdiction
—
Member.
No. 35/03/07/2025-RD/230
Date : 13-Feb-2026
No. DTW/AD (N)/Committees/FRA/2025-26/CSS-408/5644
Date : 02-Feb-2026
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3.
Shri. Mohan Goankar,
Zilla Panchayat member of Sanvordem Constituency
—
Member.
4.
Smt. Anjali Velip,
Zilla Panchayat member of Barcem Constituency
—
Member.
5.
Smt. Rajashree Gaonkar,
Zilla Panchayat member of Rivona Constituency
—
Member.
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
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
Sr.
No.
Name of the
Applicant
Survey No./
Sub Division
No./P.T.
Sheet No./
Chalta No.
Name of
Village and
Taluka
Published land
use as per RPG-
2021/ODP
(Total Area) in
m2
Proposed
land use
Area
proposed
in sq. mts.
Decision of the
Government
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
1.
Willow
Homes LLP
230/4 (Part)
Socorro,
Bardez
Partly
Settlement
(1495 m2),
Settlement
zone
205
Approved
for
change of zone an
area of 205 m2
No. 36/18/39A/Notification (25F)/TCP/2025/109
Date : 18-Feb-2026
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Partly Orchard
with No
Development
Slope (205 m2)
Total Area
(1700)
from
Orchard
with
No
Development
Slope
to
Settlement
Zone
being
within
permissible
gradient.
Secondly,
development shall
be
strictly
permitted
after
obtaining
NOC
from
Forest
Department.
2.
Adven
Lifecare
Pvt. Ltd.
19/1-A
(Part)
Chopdem,
Pernem
Partly Orchard
(1263 m2),
Partly Orchard
with No
Development
Slope (9748
m2),
Partly
Cultivable with
No
Development
Slope and
Irrigation
Command
Area
(4594 m2),
Partly
Settlement
with Irrigation
Command
Area (2330
m2)
Total Area
(17935)
Settlement
zone
15605
Approved
for
change of Zone
an area of 1,263
m2 from Partly
Orchard
to
Settlement zone,
an area of 4,401
m2 from Partly
Orchard with No
Development
Slope
to
Settlement
zone
being
within
permissible
gradient, an area
of 4,269 m2 from
Cultivable
with
No Development
Slope
to
Settlement
with
Irrigation
Command
area
being
within
permissible
gradient and an
area of 325 m2
from
Cultivable
land to Settlement
zone
with
Irrigation
Command
area.
The
secondary
development shall
be
strictly
permitted
only
after
obtaining
NOC from Water
Resources
Department.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
3.
Sunil Malik
Naveet
Malik
248/1 (Part)
Salvador-
do-
Mundo,
Bardez
Partly
Settlement
(1125 m2),
Partly Natural
Cover (25 m2),
Partly Natural
Cover with No
Development
Slope (1000
m2)
Total Area
(2150)
Settlement
Zone
1025
Approved
for
change of zone
for an area of 25
m2 from Natural
Cover
to
Settlement
zone
and an area of
1000
m2
from
Natural
Cover
with
No
Development
Slope
to
Settlement
zone
being
within
permissible
gradient.
Secondary
development shall
be
strictly
permitted
after
obtaining
NOC
from
Forest
Department.
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,
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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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