Note: There are two Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette Series I No. 4 dated 24-4-2025 as follows:-

1. Extraordinary dated 28-4-2025 from pages 131 to 134 regarding The Goa VAT (Amendment) Rules, 2025 from Department of

Finance.

2. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 29-4-2025 from pages 135 to 140 regarding The Goa Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment)

Act, 2025 from Department of Law.

INDEX

Department

Type

Subject

Page No

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24-25/ Part file1/311

Special grants

142

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24-25/ Part file1/312

Scheme to provide Special Financial Grants

for organizing Cultural Events

143

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24 -25/ Part file1/313

Financial Assistance to Revive, Preserve

and Protect Goan Maand Culture, 2018

143

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24 -25/ Part file1/314

Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi

144

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24 -25/ Part file1/315

D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship

Scheme

144

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24 -25/ Part file1/316

Scheme to provide assistance to students

seeking education outside Goa in any field

of Art & Culture

145

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24 -25/ Part file1/317

Scheme to provide Financial Assistance in

the form of Grant in Aid to the Bhajani /

Choir / Cultural Group / Institution for

purchase of Musical Instruments

145

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24-25/ Part file1/318

Kala Sanman Scheme

146

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24 -25/ Part file1/319

Goa State Cultural Awards

146

10.

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24 -25/ Part file1/320

Kala Gaurav Puraskar Scheme

147

11.

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24 -25/ Part file1/321

Scheme to provide financial assistance to

the publishers for publishing books of Goan

Authors

147

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

141

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RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Panaji, 02nd May, 2025 (Vaisakha 12, 1947)

SERIES I No. 5

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

12.

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24 -25/ Part file1/322

Yuva Srujan Puraskar

148

13.

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24 -25/Part file1/323

State Cultural Award for institution for

outstanding performance in the field of Art

& Culture

148

14.

Art & Culture

Not.- DAC/COMPCELL/10-SCHEM

ES/24 -25/ Part file1/324

Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi

Rangabhumi of Goa

149

15.

Civil Supplies and

Consumer Affairs

Ord.- DCS/ENF/Solvent/17-09/2024-

25/268

Goa Solvent, Raffinate and Slop (Licensing)

Order 2025

149

16.

Cooperation

Add.- 1-30-2013-14/PLG/RCS/12/29

Financial Incentives to the Primary

Agricultural Credit/

Consumer/Taluka/Farmers/Processing and

Marketing Coop Societies

159

17.

Home

Not.- 9/15/2024-HD(G)/1094

The Goa Prisons (First Amendment) Rules,

2025.

159

18.

Home

Not.- 10/3/2021-HD(F&CD)/(CEP)/P

art/152

The Goa (Abolition of Proprietorships,

Titles and Grants of Lands) (Second

Amendment) Rules, 2025.

160

19.

Industries

Not.- 3/10/2017-IND/Vol.I/93

Extension of The Goa State Incentives to

Encourage Investments Scheme, 2017

161

20.

Information and

Publicity

Not.- DI/INF/Goa Film Shooting Rul

es/2023

Goa (Regulation of Film Shooting) (First

Amendment) Rules, 2025.

162

21.

Social Welfare

Not.- 61-22-2017-BC-DSW/PART/15

Partial modification in the scheme Atal Asra

Yojana

170

22.

Transport

Not.- D.Tpt/EST/3212/2024/1112

Goa Road Safety Policy 2025

172

23.

Women and Child

Development

Not.- 2-103(73)2024/DWCD/843

Guidelines for the state of Goa with respect

to the support persons under section 39 of

the POCSO Act, 2012.

177

24.

Goa State Research

Foundation

Ame.- GSRF/Notifications/16/2025-2

6/18

Amendments of schemes of Goa State

Research Foundation

187

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Directorate of Art & Culture

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “Scheme to provide Special Financial Grants for organizing Cultural Events” published

in Official Gazette, Series I No. 22 dated 31-08-2006, Series I No. 13 dated 28-06-2012,

Series I No. 18 dated 31-07-2014, Series I No. 15 dated 09-07-2015, Series I No. 3 dated

21-04-2016 & Series I No. 2 dated 13-04-2017.

Whereas the Government has notified a “Scheme to provide Special Financial Grants for

organizing Cultural Events” vide notification dated 25-08-2006 & 08-06-2012, and published in the

Government Gazette, Series I No. 22 dated 31-08-2006, Series I No. 13 dated 28-06-2012, Series I

No. 18 dated 31-07-2014, Series I No. 15 dated 09-07-2015, Series I No. 3 dated 21-04-2016 & Series I

No. 2 dated 13-04-2017.

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And whereas Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “Scheme to provide Special Financial

Grants for organizing Cultural Events” in public interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “Scheme to provide Special Financial Grants for organizing

Cultural Events” is amended to read as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture & ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “Scheme to provide Grant in aid to Cultural Organization” published in Official Gazette,

Series I No. 5 dated 02-05-2008, Series I No. 18 dated 31-07-2014, Series I No. 15

dated 09-07-2015, Series I No. 3 dated 21-04-2016 & Series I No. 2 dated 13-04-2017.

Whereas, the Government has notified a “Scheme to provide Grant in aid to Cultural Organization” vide

notification dated 15-04-2008, and published in the Government Gazette, Series I No. 5 dated 02-05-2008,

Series I No. 18 dated 31-07-2014, Series I No. 15 dated 09-07-2015, Series I No. 3 dated 21-04-2016, Series I

No. 2 dated 13-04-2017.

And whereas, Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “Scheme to provide Grant in aid to

Cultural Organization” in public interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “Scheme to provide Grant in aid to Cultural Organization” is

amended to read as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “Financial Assistance to Revive, Preserve and Protect Goan Maand Culture, 2018” published

in Official Gazette, Series I No. 51 dated 22-03-2018.

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Date: 23-Apr-2025

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Date: 23-Apr-2025

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02ND MAY, 2025

Whereas the Government has notified a “Financial Assistance to Revive, Preserve and Protect Goan

Maand Culture, 2018” vide notification dated 22-03-2018, and published in the Government Gazette, Series I

No. 51 dated 22-03-2018.

And whereas Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “Financial Assistance to Revive, Preserve

and Protect Goan Maand Culture, 2018” in public interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “Financial Assistance to Revive, Preserve and Protect Goan Maand

Culture” is amended to read as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture & ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi” published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 43 dated

22-01-2009, Series I No. 18 dated 31-07-2014, Series I No. 15 dated 09-07-2015,

Series I No. 3 dated 21-04-2016 & Series I No. 2 dated 13-04-2017.

Whereas, the Government has notified a “Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi” vide notification dated 14-01-2009,

and published in the Government Gazette, Series I No. 43 dated 22-01-2009, Series I No. 18 dated 31-07-2014

& Series I No. 15 dated 09-07-201, Series I No. 3 dated 21-04-2016 & Series I No. 2 dated 13-04-2017.

And whereas, Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi” in public

interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi” Scheme is amended to read as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture & ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme” published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 43

dated 22-01-2009.

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Date: 23-Apr-2025

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02ND MAY, 2025

Whereas, the Government has notified a “D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme” vide notification

dated 14-01-2009 and published in the Government Gazette, Series I No. 43 dated 22-01-2009.

And whereas, Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship

Scheme” in public interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme” is amended to read

as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “Scheme to provide assistance to students seeking education outside Goa in any field of Art

& Culture” published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 5 dated 02-05-2008, Series I No. 18

dated 31-7-2014 & Series I No. 15 dated 09-07-2015.

Whereas, the Government has notified a “Scheme to provide Scholarship to students seeking education

outside Goa in any field of Art & Culture” vide notification dated 15-04-2008, and published in the

Government Gazette, Series I No. 5 dated 02-05-2008 & Series I No. 18 dated 31-7-2014 & Series I No. 15

dated 09-07-2015.

And whereas, Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “Scheme to provide assistance to

students seeking education outside Goa in any field of Art & Culture” in public interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “Scheme to provide assistance to students seeking education

outside Goa in any field of Art & Culture” is amended to read as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture & ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “Scheme to provide Financial Assistance in the form of Grant in Aid to the Bhajani/

/Choir/Cultural Group/Institution for purchase of Musical Instruments” published in Official

Gazette, Series I No. 51 dated 19-03-2009.

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Date: 23-Apr-2025

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Date: 23-Apr-2025

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02ND MAY, 2025

Whereas, the Government has notified a “Scheme to provide Financial Assistance in the form of Grant in

Aid to the Bhajani/Choir/Cultural Group/Institution for purchase of Musical Instruments” vide notification

dated 24-02-2019, and published in the Government Gazette, Series I No. 43 dated 22-01-2009, Series I

No. 18 dated 31-07-2014 & Series I No. 15 dated 19-03-2009.

And whereas, Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “Scheme to provide Financial Assistance

in the form of Grant in Aid to the Bhajani/Choir/Cultural Group/Institution for purchase of Musical

Instruments” in public interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “Scheme to provide Financial Assistance in the form of Grant in

Aid to the Bhajani/Choir/Cultural Group/Institution for purchase of Musical Instruments” is amended to read

as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture & ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “Kala Sanman Scheme, 2006” published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 5 dated 02-05-2008 &

Series I No. 18 dated 31-07-2014 & Series I No. 15 dated 09-07-2015 & Series I No. 07 dated

19-05-2016.

Whereas, the Government has notified a “Kala Sanman Scheme, 2006” vide notification dated

15-04-2008, and published in the Official Gazette, Series I No. 5 dated 02-05-2008 & Series I No. 18

dated 31-07-2014 & Series I No. 15 dated 09-07-2015 & Series I No. 07 dated 19-05-2016.

And whereas, Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “Kala Samman Scheme” in public

interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “Kala Samman Scheme” is amended to read as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture & ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “Goa State Cultural Awards” published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 22 dated

31-08-2006, Series II No. 27 dated 01-10-2009 & Series I No. 13 dated 28-06-2012.

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Date: 23-Apr-2025

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Date: 23-Apr-2025

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02ND MAY, 2025

Whereas, the Government has notified a “Goa State Cultural Awards” vide notification dated 25-08-2006,

18-09-2009 & 08-06-2012 and published in the Government Gazette, Series I No. 22 dated 31-08-2006,

Series II No. 27 dated 01-10-2009 & Series I No. 13 dated 28-06-2012.

And whereas, Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “Goa State Cultural Awards” in public

interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “Goa State Cultural Awards” is amended to read as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture & ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “Kala Gaurav Puraskar Scheme” published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 22 dated

31-08-2006, Series I No. 5 dated 02-05-2008 & Series I No. 13 dated 28-06-2012.

Whereas, the Government has notified a “Kala Gaurav Puraskar Scheme” vide notification dated

25-08-2006, 15-03-2008 & 08-06-2012 and published in the Government Gazette, Series I No. 22 dated

31-08-2006, Series I No. 5 dated 02-05-2008 & Series I No. 13 dated 28-06-2012.

And whereas, Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “Kala Gaurav Puraskar Scheme” in

public interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “Kala Gaurav Puraskar Scheme” is amended to read as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture & ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “Scheme to provide financial assistance to the publishers for publishing books of Goan

Authors” published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 5 dated 02-05-2008 & Series I No. 18

dated 31-07-2014.

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Date: 23-Apr-2025

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Date: 23-Apr-2025

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02ND MAY, 2025

Whereas, the Government has notified a “Scheme to provide financial assistance to Goan Authors and

Publishers” vide notification dated 15-04-2008, and published in the Government Gazette, Series I No. 5 dated

02-05-2008 & Series I No. 18 dated 31-07-2014.

And whereas, Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “Scheme to provide financial assistance

to the publishers for publishing books of Goan Authors” in public interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “Scheme to provide financial assistance to the publishers for

publishing books of Goan Authors” is amended to read as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture & ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “Yuva Srujan Puraskar” published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 5 dated 02-05-2008 &

Series I No. 33 dated 15-11-2012.

Whereas, the Government has notified a “Yuva Srujan Puraskar” vide notification dated 15-04-2008 &

12-11-2012 and published in the Government Gazette, Series I No. 5 dated 02-05-2008 & Series I No. 33

dated 15-11-2012.

And whereas, Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “Yuva Srujan Puraskar” in public

interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “Yuva Srujan Puraskar” is amended to read as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture & ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “State Cultural Award for institution for outstanding performance in the field of Art &

Culture” published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 22 dated 31-08-2006, Series II No. 27

dated 01-10-2009 & Series I No. 13 dated 28-06-2012.

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Date: 23-Apr-2025

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Date: 23-Apr-2025

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Whereas, the Government has notified a “State Cultural Award for institution for outstanding

performance in the field of Art & Culture” vide notification dated 25-08-2006, 18-09-2009 & 08-06-2012, and

published in the Government Gazette, Series I No. 22 dated 31-08-2006, Series II No. 27 dated 01-10-2009 &

Series I No. 13 dated 28-06-2012.

And whereas, Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “State Cultural Award for institution for

outstanding performance in the field of Art & Culture” in public interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “State Cultural Award for institution for outstanding performance

in the field of Art & Culture” is amended to read as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture & ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆

Notification

Sub.: Amendment to the Scheme

1. Read: “Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa” published in Official Gazette,

Series I No. 06 dated 10-05-2018.

Whereas, the Government has notified a “Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa” vide

notification dated 10-05-2018 and published in the Government Gazette, Series I No. 6 dated 10-05-2018.

And whereas, Government desires to amend Clause 1 (ii) of the “Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi

Rangabhumi of Goa” in public interest.

Now therefore the Clause 1 (ii) of the “Scheme for Upliftment of Utsavi Rangabhumi of Goa” is

amended to read as under:

“1 (ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall

remain in force upto 31^st March, 2028”.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sagun R. Velip, Director of Art & Culture & ex officio Joint Secretary.

..................................................................................

◆◆◆

Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs

Order

Whereas, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas vide GSR 519(E) issued vide Notification dated

05-06-2000 while exercising the power conferred by Section 3 of Essential Commodities Act, 1955 has

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Date: 23-Apr-2025

DCS/ENF/Solvent/17-09/2024-25/268

Date: 22-Apr-2025

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02ND MAY, 2025

made an Order namely the “Solvent, Raffinate and Slop (Acquisition, Sale, Storage and Prevention of Use

in Automobiles) Order, 2000”.

Whereas, Clause 3, 4 & 5 of the said order provides as under:

“3. Restriction on sale and use of solvents, raffinates and slops and other product:— (1) No person shall

either acquire, store or sell solvents included in the Schedule, without a licence issued by the State

Government or the District Magistrate or any other Officer authorised by the Central or the State Government:

Provided that no such licence shall be required for consumption of 50 kilo litres per month or less and

stock at a given time of 20 kilo litres or less of solvents listed in the Schedule combined.

(2) No person shall either use or help in any manner the use of solvents, raffinates, slops or their

equivalent or other product except Motor Spirit and high speed diesel, in any automobile;

Provided that nothing in this Order shall preclude the use of such products for research purposes on

automobiles.

(3) Any person whosoever is engaged in the sale or trading of solvents, raffinates, slops or their

equivalent and other product, either imported or indigenous, for any purpose, whatsoever, shall file end-use

certificates from consumers to whom he sells and furnish customer-wise sales to the District Magistrate or to

the State Civil Supplies Authorities, on a quarterly basis.

(4) Any person whosoever is engaged in use of solvents, raffinates, slops or their equivalent and other

product, either imported or indigenous for manufacture of any petrochemicals or any other purpose shall file

end-use certificates to the District Magistrate or the State Civil Supplies Authorities, on a quarterly basis.

Provided that the provisions of sub-clauses 1, 3 and 4 shall not be applicable to the following companies,

namely:-

(i)

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).

(ii)

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).

(iii)

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).

(iv)

IBP Co. Limited.

(v)

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC).

(vi)

Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL).

(vii)

Oil India Limited (OIL).

(viii)

Kochi Refineries Limited (KRL).

(ix)

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL).

(x)

Bongaigaon Refinery and Petro-chemicals Limited (BRPL).

(xi)

Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL).

(xii)

Lubrizol India Limited (LIL).

(xiii)

Biecco Lawrie and Co. Limited.

(xiv)

Indian Additives Limited (Subsidiary of CPCL).

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(xv)

Indian Oil Blending Limited (Subsidiary of IOC).

(xvi)

ONGC Videsh Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of ONGC).

(xvii)

Balmer Lawrie and Co. Limited.

(xviii)

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (subsidiary of ONGC).

(xix)

Essar Oil Limited (EOL).

(xx)

Reliance Industries Limited.

(5) The Central Government may, by order, notify the form required for making application and the

format in which license shall be issued under sub-clause (1), and issue guidelines as may be necessary for

giving effect to the provisions of this order.

4. Power of search and seizure.— (1) Any gazetted officer of the Central or the State Government or any

Police Officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police duly authorised, by general or special

Order by the Central or the State Government or any officer of a Government Oil Company or any other oil

Company authorised by the Central Government, not below the rank of Sales Officer may, with a view to

securing compliance with the provisions of this Order, or for the purpose of satisfying himself that this Order

or any Order made thereunder has been complied with—

(a) enter and search any place or premises being used or suspected to be used in the business of the

dealer, transporter, consumer or any other person who is an employee or agent of such dealer, transporter,

consumer with respect to which there is reason to believe that the provisions of this Order have been or are

being or are about to be contravened;

(b) stop and search any person or vehicle or receptacle used or intended to be used for the movement of

the product or using or receiving the product in contravention of this Order;

used in the business of the dealer, transporter, consumer or any other person suspected to be an employee or

agent of the dealer, transporter or consumer;

(d) take samples of the product and seize any of the stocks of the product which the officer has reason to

believe has been or is being or is about to be used in contravention of this Order and thereafter take or

authorise the taking of all measures necessary for securing the production of stocks or items so seized

before the Collector having jurisdiction under the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and

for their safe custody pending such production.

(2) While exercising the power of seizure provided under sub-clause (d) of clause (1), the authorised

Officer shall record in writing the reasons for doing so, a copy of which shall be given to the dealer,

transporter, consumer or any other concerned person.

(3) The provisions of Section 100 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), relating to search

and seizure shall, as far as may be, apply to searches and seizures under this Order.

5. Sampling of Product.— (1) The officer authorised in Clause 4 shall draw the sample from the tank,

nozzle, vehicle or receptacle as the case may be, to check whether the provisions of this Order are being or

likely to be contravened.

(2) The officer authorised in Clause 4 shall take, sign and seal three samples of 750 ml. to 1 litre each of

the product, one to be given to the concerned person under acknowledgement with instructions to preserve the

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sample in his safe custody till the testing and investigations are complete, the second sample to be kept by the

concerned oil company or Department and the third to be used for laboratory analysis.

(3) The samples shall be taken in clean glass or aluminum containers and no plastic containers shall be

used for drawing samples.

(4) The sample label should be jointly signed by the officer who has drawn the sample, and the concerned

person or his representative and the label shall contain information as regards the product, place of seizure,

quantity of sample, date, name and signature of the concerned person or his representative.

(5) The authorised officer shall send the third sample of the product taken under sub-clause (2), within a

period of ten days, to any of the laboratories specified in Schedule III of the Motor Spirit and High Speed

Diesel (Regulation of Supply and Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order, 1998 for the purpose of

analysis of samples to check the product.”

Whereas, Clause 6 of the Solvent, Raffinate and Slop (Acquisition, Sale, Storage and Prevention of use in

Automobiles) Order, 2000 further provides that the State Government may from time to time by general or

special Order issue to any person such directions as it considers necessary regarding storage, sale,

transportation, disposal and use of product;

Whereas, the Department of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs vide Government Notification No.

1/13/2000-CSD dated 7-9-2000 & 1/14/2000-CSD (Solvent) dated 8-10-2002, has designated officers under

Clause 3 & 4 of the Solvent, Raffinate and Slop (Acquisition, Sale, Storage and Prevention of use in

Automobile) Order, 2000;

Now therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955,

and in pursuance of the provisions of the sub-clause (1) of Clause 3 of the Solvent, Raffinate and Slop

(Acquisition, Sale, Storage and Prevention of Use in automobiles) Order, 2000 and of all other powers

enabling in this behalf, and in addition to all previous Orders passed in this behalf, the Government hereby

notifies the following order, namely:—

1. Short title, extent and commencement.— (1) This Order may be called the Goa Solvent, Raffinate and

Slop (Licensing) Order, 2025.

(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Goa.

(3) It shall come into force at once.

2. Issue of license.— (1) Under sub-clause (i) of Clause 3 of the Solvent, Raffinate and Slop (Acquisition,

Sale, Storage and Prevention of use in Automobile) Order, 2000 the Director, Civil Supplies and Consumer

Affairs or any other authority appointed by Government in this behalf shall exercise the powers and functions

as Licensing authority. The licensing authority shall issue the license on the recommendations of the

inspection report subject to fulfilling of following conditions:

a) Every license shall be issued in the prescribed form given under Solvent, Raffinate and Slop

(Acquisition, Sale, Storage and Prevention of use in Automobile) Order, 2000 (appended as

schedule II of this Order);

b) The applicant must possess all the clearance Certificate of Government dues, if any;

c) Installation of Fire Fighting equipments and NOC from the Fire and Emergency Department.

(2) Every application for a License or renewal thereof shall be so made to the Licensing Authority in

prescribed format (appended as Scheduled II of this Order) for issue of License under the Solvent, Raffinate &

Slops Acquisition, Sale, Storage and Prevention of use in Automobiles Order, 2000 along with such

information/documents as may be required by the Licensing Authority showing truthfully the particular asked

for and following documents must be attached with the Application Form:

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a) Details of Explosive License duly issued by the Competent Authority;

b) Details of Industrial License duly issued by the Competent Authority;

c) Details of Storage;

d) GST registration details;

e) Pollution Clearance Certificate from the State Pollution Control Board;

f) License to work a factory;

g) Site Plan;

h) NOC/License issued by Planning Authority;

i) Previous license (in case of renewal).

After the receipt of application by the Licensing Authority following supporting documents may be

obtained from the Applicant;

1) Memorandum of Article of the firm;

2) List of Board of Directors/Partners;

3) Proof of Solo Proprietor/Partners/Directors.

(3) Proper storage facility and proper safety measure:

a) The Dealer shall certify that he possesses proper and safe storage facility just outside the limits of

residential areas and install all required safety apparatus/measures there;

b) The Dealer should possess proper transport facilities to safeguard any untoward incident.

(4) Under sub-clause (3) and (4) of Clause 3 of the Solvent, Raffinates and Slop (Acquisition, Sale,

Storage and Prevention of use in Automobile) Order, 2000, the end-use certificates and the particulars

regarding customer-wise sales shall be filed/furnished to the Director, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs

every quarter.

(5) On receipt of the Application Form as prescribed in Schedule II accompanying the requisite

renewal/issuance fee as prescribed in Schedule I as attached with this Order, the Licensing Authority will refer

the same for inspection. The concerned official will submit the inspection report along with all the documents

with specific recommendations to the Licensing Authority.

(6) The inspection may be conducted by any of the below officials:

a) Director, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs;

b) Deputy Director, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs;

c) Assistant Director, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs;

d) Inspector, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs.

The concerned officials shall submit their report within 15 days after proper examination of the

documents submitted with the Application Form and making of such enquiries as it may deem fit having due

regard to:-

1) The suitability of the premises for which license has been applied for; and

2) The need for license in a particular area/locality; and

3) Any other relevant factor.

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(7) The Licensing Authority on receipt of the inspection report will dispose of the application and issue or

renew license on the prescribed form or reject the application within reasonable time.

(8) Every licensee who desires to get his License renewed shall apply for the renewal thereof in

prescribed form along with payment of fees as prescribed, not less than 2 month before the date of its expiry.

(9) License granted under this Order shall be valid for the period of two years from the date of issue and

shall be renewed from time to time for a period of two years and on payment of such fees and on such

conditions as prescribed.

3. Failure to renew license in time.— (1) Every application for the renewal of a license made after the

period mentioned in sub-clause 8 of Clause 2 shall be charged a late fee of Rs. 20 per day for the delayed

period.

(2) Every application for the renewal of a license made after the expiry of license shall be charged with a

fine of Rs. 100 per day in addition to the late fees for the delayed period.

4. Sampling of Product.— (1) In pursuance to Clause 6 of the Solvent, Raffinate and Slop (Acquisition,

Sale, Storage and Prevention of use in Automobile) Order, 2000 the officer authorized shall draw the sample

from the tank, nozzle, vehicle or receptacle, as the case may be, to check whether the provisions of this Order

are being or likely to be contravened.

(2) The officer authorized shall take, sign and seal three samples of 750 ml. to 1 litre each of the product,

one to be given to the concerned person under acknowledgement with instructions to preserve the sample in

his safe custody till the testing and investigations are complete, the second sample shall be kept by the

concerned oil company or Department and the third to be used for laboratory analysis.

(3) The samples shall be taken in clean glass or aluminum containers and no plastic containers shall be

used for drawing samples.

(4) The sample label should be jointly signed by the officer who has drawn the sample and the concerned

person or his representative and the label shall contain information as regards to the product, place of seizure,

and quantity of sample, date, name and signature of the concerned person or his representative.

(5) The authorized officer shall send the third sample of the product taken under sub-clause (2), within a

period of ten days to any of the laboratories specified in Schedule III of the Motor Spirit and High Speed

Diesel (Regulation of Supply and Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order, 2005 or any other such

laboratory duly recognised by the Government in this regard for the purpose of analysis of samples to check

the product.

(6) The laboratory shall furnish the test report to the authorised officer within twenty days of receipt of

the sample at the laboratory.

(7) The authorised officer shall communicate the test result to the applicant/licensee and the licensing

authority within five days of receipt of test results from the laboratory for appropriate action.

5. Compensation for damages to property/Live Stock etc.— If there is any damage caused by leakages,

wrong storages, and fires during transportation or loading/unloading, the losses incurred to both property and

biotic component shall be borne by company/agency or his agents besides legal actions punishments as

provided under law.

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6. Security Deposit.— Every person who applies for license or renewal under this Order, shall before a

license is issued to him, deposit Rs. 50,000/- as security with the Director, Civil Supplies and Consumer

Affairs, refundable without any interest.

7. Power to refuse grant of license or its renewal.— On receipt of an application for license under this

Order, the Licensing Authority, may after making such enquiries as it may deem fit, issue, renew or refuse to

issue or renew a license having due regard to:

a) The suitability of the premises for which license has been applied for and/or

b) The need for license in a particular area/locality and/or

c) Any other relevant factor.

8. Prohibition against acquisition, storage, sale, storage for sale or consumption without license.— (1)

No person shall acquire, store, sell, or consume Solvent, Raffinate and Slop, included in schedule I of the

Solvent, Raffinate and Slop (Acquisition, Sale, Storage and Prevention of Use in Automobiles) Order, 2000

except under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a license issued in this behalf by the licensing

Authority.

(2) No person shall import in the State of Goa, Solvent, Raffinate and Slop, included in schedule I of the

Solvent, Raffinate and Slop (Acquisition, Sale, Storage and Prevention of Use in Automobiles) Order, 2000

either from other state or country unless he has obtained a license for its acquisition, storage, sale, storage for

sale or consumption under this order.

(3) No person shall either acquire Solvent, Raffinate and Slop except from an oil company or a licensee

or sell Solvent, Raffinate and Slop to any person except a licensee.

(4) No person shall either use or help in any manner, the use of Solvent, Raffinate and Slop in any

automobile.

(5) No person shall either use or help in any manner adulterating of Motor Spirit or High Speed Diesel

with Solvent, Raffinate and Slop.

(6) No person, a licensee, an Oil Company or otherwise shall sell Solvent, Raffinate and Slop included in

schedule I of the Solvent, Raffinate and Slop (Acquisition, Sale, Storage and Prevention of Use in

Automobiles) Order, 2000 to any person other than a licensee.

9. Contravention of the terms and conditions of license.— If any licensee or his agent or his servant or

any other person acting on his behalf contravenes any of the terms and conditions or directions or any

provisions of this Order then without resorting to any other action that may be taken against the licensee

according to law, his license can be suspended or cancelled in writing by the Licensing Authority;

Provided that no such Order shall be passed until the appeal if any filed against such Order is dismissed

and where no such appeal is filed until the period of limitation for filling an appeal expires;

Further, provided that no order shall be made under this clause unless the licensee or the registered

consumer has been given a reasonable opportunity for stating his case against the proposed cancellation or

suspension.

10. Forfeiture of Security Deposit.— (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of Clause 9, if the Licensing

Authority is satisfied that the licensee has contravened any of the terms and conditions of the license or the

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directions and forfeiture of his security deposit is called for, he may after giving the licensee a reasonable

opportunity stating his case against the forfeiture by an Order forfeit the whole or a part of the security

deposited by him and shall forward a copy of the Order to the licensee.

(2) The licensee shall, if the amount of security at any time falls short of the amount specified in clause 6,

forthwith deposit further security to make up the deficiency on being required by the Licensing Authority so to

do.

(3) Upon the compliance by the licensee with all obligations under the license, the amount of security or

such part thereof which is not forfeited as aforesaid shall be returned to the licensee following an application

by the license for that purpose after the termination or cancellation of the license along with the copies of the

receipts/challans of the deposit paid.

11. Penalty.— Without prejudice to the provisions of Clause 9 and Clause 10, if the Licensing Authority

is satisfied that any person, a licensee or a registered consumer or otherwise has contravened any of the

provisions of this order or has not complied any of the directions or instructions issued by the Government or

Licensing Authority, the concerned person after being given a reasonable opportunity for stating his case, shall

be charged a fine upto 100% of the value of seizure or that of the products/items as regards to which the

violation has taken place.

12. Filing of end use Certificate.— (1) Every person whosoever is engaged in the sale or trading of

Solvent, Raffinate, Slop or their equivalent and other product, either imported or indigenous, for any purpose,

whatsoever, shall file end use certificates from consumers to whom he sells and also furnish customer wise

sales to the Licensing Authority, on a quarterly basis.

(2) Every person whosoever is engaged in use of Solvent, Raffinate, Slop, or their equivalent and other

product, either imported or indigenous for any purpose, whatsoever, shall file end-use certificates to the

Licensing Authority, on a quarterly basis.

(3) Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-clause (1) or (2) above, shall be liable for action

under clause 10 & 11 of this order as may be deemed fit. Such action shall be without prejudice to any other

action that may be taken against him under Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

13. Appeal.— A person aggrieved by an Order of the Licensing Authority in respect of refusing to grant

or renew a license, suspending or cancelling a license or forfeiting the security deposited by him, may prefer

an appeal in writing before the Secretary, within thirty days of the receipt of such Order;

Provided that the Secretary may entertain an appeal after the said period of thirty days if he is satisfied

that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from filing an appeal within the specified time of thirty

days;

Provided further that the amount of security forfeited if any, shall be deposited before filing the appeal.

SCHEDULED I

The fee prescribed below shall be chargeable in respect of each license, namely:—

a) For issue of license : Rs. 500/-

b) For renewal of license : Rs. 250/-

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SCHEDULED II

APPLICATION FORM

(For issue/renewal of license for Solvent, Raffinate and Slop under sub-clause (1) of Clause 3 of the Solvent,

Raffinate and Slop (Acquisition, Sale, Storage and Prevention of Use in Automobiles) Order, 2000)

To,

The Director,

Department of Civil Supplies and

Consumer Affairs, Panaji-Goa.

1. Name of the applicant:

2. Type of firm (strike out whichever is not applicable)

2a. Public Limited Company/Private Limited Company/Partnership firm/Proprietorship firm/others

2b. Trader/Processor/Manufacturer/Consumer/Others

3. Addresses:

За. Registered office:

3b. Storage point(s):

4. Names, addresses telephone numbers of Directors/Partners/Proprietor(S)

Sr.

No.

Name

Office

Residence

Address

Telephone

Address

Telephone

5. Industry Registration/Licence Details

Registration/License

Number

Date of issue

Valid upto

Issuing Authority

6. Goods and Service Tax Registration Details

Registration

Number

Date of Issue

Valid upto

Issuing Authority

7. Explosives Licence Details

License

Number

Date of Issue

Valid upto

Storage capacity Licensed

(in kilometers)

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8. Details of Storage

Location

Solvent/Raffinate/Slop

Tank

Number

Capacity (in kilolitres)

9. Use of Solvent/Raffinate/Slop for which the license is required

1._____________________________________________________

2._____________________________________________________

3._____________________________________________________

4._____________________________________________________

5._____________________________________________________

10a. Quantities of Solvent/Raffinate/Slop for which Licence is applied for

Solvent/Raffinate/Slop

Quantity (in kilolitres)

10b. Material balance for which Solvent/Raffinate/Slop is/are required

Process (attach details) __________________________________

____________________________________________________

II.

Material balance of each unit of Solvent/Raffinate/Slop consumed

(To be given for each separately)

End Products &Wastage

Production (%)

Total

DECLARATION

I certify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and the information as

annexure and statements accompanying this application are correct, complete and truly stated, and if any

statement made herein is found to be incorrect, I shall be liable for action under the provisions of law.

Date:__________________ Signature:___________________

Place:__________________ Name:______________________

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Jayant G. Tari, Director & ex officio Jt. Secretary, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs.

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Department of Cooperation

Office of the Registrar of Co-operative Societies

Addendum

Read: 1) Notification No. 1-30-2013-14/PLG/RCS/709 dated 11-10-2013 published in the Official

Gazette, Series I No. 29 dated 17-10-2013.

2) Addendum No. 1-30-2013-14/PLG/RCS/122 dated 17-06-2016 published in the Official

Gazette, Series I No. 26 dated 29-09-2016.

3) Addendum No. 1-30-2013-14/PLG/RCS/156/2305 dated 06-09-2017 published in the

Official Gazette, Series I No. 24 dated 14-09-2017.

4) Addendum No. 1-30-2013-14/PLG/RCS/180/4410 dated 20-12-2019 published in the

Official Gazette, Series I No. 39 dated 26-12-2019.

Approval of the Government is hereby conveyed to continue the scheme called “Financial Incentives to

the Primary Agricultural Credit/Consumer/Taluka Farmers/Processing and Marketing Cooperative Societies

for their development/smooth functioning of business and other allied activities” for further period of five

years i.e. up to 31-03-2030.

This has been issued with the concurrence of Finance (Expenditure) Department vide their U.O. No.

1400107429 dated 19-03-2025.

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

Kabir K. Shirgaonkar, Registrar of Cooperative Societies & ex officio Addl. Secretary (Cooperation).

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Department of Home

Home - General Division

Notification

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 59 of the Prisons Act, 1894 (Central Act 9 of 1894) and all

other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Government of Goa hereby makes the following rules so as to

amend the Goa Prisons Rules, 2021 as follows, namely:-

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Goa Prisons (First Amendment)

Rules, 2025.

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

2. Amendment of rule 2.— In the Goa Prisons Rules, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the “principal

Rules”), in sub-rule (1), for clause (aa), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:—

1-30-2013-14/PLG/RCS/12/295

Date: 29-Apr-2025

9/15/2024-HD(G)/1094

Date: 23-Apr-2025

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(aa) “Habitual Offender” means a person who during any continuous period of five years, has been

convicted and sentenced to imprisonment on more than two occasions on account of any one or more of the

offences committed on different occasions and not constituting parts of same transaction, such sentence not

having been reversed in appeal or review.

Provided that in computing the continuous period of five years referred to above, any period spent in jail

either under sentence of imprisonment or under detention shall not be taken into account.”

3. Insertion of new rule 302-A.— In the principal Rules, after rule 302, the following rule shall be

inserted, namely:—

“302-A. Prohibition of caste-based discrimination in Prisons and Correctional Institutions.— (1) It shall

be strictly ensured that there is no discrimination/classification/segregation of prisoners on the basis of their

caste.

(2) It shall be strictly ensured that there is no discrimination of prisoners in allotment of any duty/work in

prisons on the basis of their caste.

(3) The provisions of ‘the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act,

2013’ (Central Act 25 of 2013) shall have a binding effect even in Prisons and Correctional Institutions.

Manual scavenging or hazardous cleaning of a sewer or a septic tank inside a prison shall not be permitted.”

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

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

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Foreigners and Citizenship Division

Notification

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 23 of the Goa (Abolition of

Proprietorships, Titles and Grants of Lands) Act, 2014 (Goa Act 8 of 2014), the Government of Goa hereby

makes the following rules so as to further amend the Goa (Abolition of Proprietorships, Titles and Grants of

Lands) Rules, 2015, namely:—

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

Titles and Grants of Lands) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2025.

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

2. Amendment of rule 7.— In rule 7 of the Goa (Abolition of Proprietorships, Titles and Grants of Lands)

Rules, 2015,

(i) for sub-rule (2), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:—

“(2) The person applying under sub-rule (1) shall submit Form I and XIV specified under the Goa,

Daman and Diu Land Revenue (Records of Rights and Register of Cultivators) Rules, 1969, in which

name of the applicant appears in the column of cultivators/tenants to prove that he is cultivating and is in

continuous possession of the land.”

10/3/2021-HD(F&CD)/(CEP)/Part/152

Date: 25-Apr-2025

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(ii) after sub-rule (2), the following sub-rules shall be inserted, namely:—

“(3) In case the applicant name does not appear in Form I and XIV than the applicant shall

produce/submit any of the following documents, namely:—

(I)

Lease agreement between landlord and tenant;

(II)

Declaration of crops grown issued by the concerned Talathi;

(III) Receipt of rent paid to the landlord by the applicant;

(IV) Proof of cultivations of land; or

(V)

Notice issued by erstwhile Custodian of Evacuee Property/Government of Goa.

(4) In case if the applicant has submitted Form I and XIV under sub-rule (2) than the applicant is entitled

for an area as mentioned on Form I and XIV but not exceeding five thousand square meters.

(5) In case applicant’s name is not appearing in Form I and XIV and the applicant has submitted

documents as specified under sub-rule (3) to the satisfaction of the concerned District Collector than the

applicant is entitled for an area as reported by the concerned Mamlatdar in its report but not exceeding

five thousand square meters.

(6) Such grant of land for agricultural purposes only under the Act shall be subject to verification of the

documents by the concerned District Collector:

Provided that, in exceptional circumstances, if the applicant produces any document specified under sub-

rule (3) wherein the extent of cultivation or possession is specifically recorded, the applicant may be

entitled to such area subject to verification of the said documents by the concerned District Collector.

(7) Where multiple applications are received from the members of the same family under clause (b) of

sub-section (1) of Section 4 or Section 8 of the Act due to expiry of the person whose name is reflected in

Form I and XIV, the concerned District Collector shall decide such applications from the family for the

benefit under these rules by considering Succession Deed of that family.”

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

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

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Department of Industries

Notification

Read: 1. Notification No. 3/10/2017-IND dated 28-03-2018, published in the Official Gazette,

Government of Goa, Series I No. 1 dated 5-04-2018.

2. Notification No. 3/10/2017-IND/32 dated 02-02-2023 2023, published in the Official

Gazette, Government of Goa, Series I No. 45 dated 09-02-2023.

3/10/2017-IND/Vol.I/93

Date: 23-Apr-2025

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3. Notification No. 3/10/2017-IND/68 dated 23-03-2023, published in the Official Gazette,

Government of Goa, Series I No. 52 dated 30-03-2023.

4. Notification No. 3/10/2017-IND/272 dated 01-12-2023, published in the Official Gazette,

Government of Goa, Series I No. 36 dated 07-12-2023.

5. Notification No. 3/10/2017-IND/Vol.I/162 dated 11-06-2024, published in the Official

Gazette, Government of Goa, Series I No. 12 dated 20-06-2024.

Sub.: “The Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme, 2017”.

The validity of the “The Goa State Incentives to Encourage Investments Scheme, 2017” notified

vide Government Notification read in preamble is hereby extended for further period of one year i.e.

w.e.f. 01-04-2025 to 31-03-2026.

This has been issued with the concurrence of Finance (Expenditure) Department vide U. O. No.

1400097609 dated 04-04-2025.

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

Amalia O. F. Pinto, Under Secretary (Industries).

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Department of Information and Publicity

Notification

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 11 of the Goa (Regulation of Film Shooting) Act, 2021

(Goa Act 29 of 2021) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Government of Goa hereby makes the

following rules, so as to amend the Goa (Regulation of Film Shooting) Rules, 2023, namely:-

1. Short title and commencement.–– (1) These rules may be called the Goa (Regulation of Film Shooting)

(First Amendment) Rules, 2025.

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

2. Amendment of rule 2.— In rule 2 of the Goa (Regulation of Film Shooting) Rules, 2023 (hereinafter

referred to as the “principal Rules”), after clause (d), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:-

“(dd) “Goan producer” means a film producer registered under the Goa Scheme of Financial Assistance

for Films, 2016;”.

3. Amendment of rule 3.— In rule 3 of the principal Rules, after the words “or the line producer”, the

words “or a Goan producer” shall be inserted.

4. Amendment of rule 4.— In rule 4 of the principal Rules, after the words “or the line producer”, the

words “or a Goan producer” shall be inserted.

5. Amendment of rule 5.— In rule 5 of the principal Rules,—

(i) in sub-rule (2), for the words “five working days”, the words “three working days” shall be

substituted;

DI/INF/Goa Film Shooting Rules/2023

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(ii) in sub-rule (4), for the words “seven working days”, the words “two working days” shall be

substituted;

(iii) after sub-rule (5), the following sub-rules shall be inserted, namely:—

“(6) In the event the recipient of the permission under Section 3 desires to extend the validity period of

such permission, he shall make an application in Form-IA hereto duly signed by the producer or his authorized

representative or the line producer or the Goan producer. The Competent Authority may extend the validity

period of such permission for such duration as he deems fit, subject to the following conditions, namely:—

(a) such application shall be made before expiry of five days of the permission granted under sub-section

(3) of Section 3;

(b) no other activity should have been scheduled/permitted at the location on the dates such extension is

sought.

(7) The manner of granting permission as prescribed in sub-rules (1) to (5) shall mutatis mutandis apply

for granting extension of the validity period of permission under sub-rule (6).”.

6. Substitution of rule 6.— For rule 6 of the principal Rules, the following rule shall be substituted,

namely:

“6. Processing fee and other fees.— (1) Every application made under sub-section (3) of Section 3 or

sub-rule (6) of rule 5 shall be accompanied with a processing fee and other applicable fees as specified in the

Schedule hereto.

(2) In case, after granting the permission, the producer or his authorized representative or line producer or

Goan producer does not carry out the film shooting, then the applicant shall not be entitled for refund of any

fees paid by him.

(3) The Entertainment Society of Goa processing fee shall be submitted along with the application under

sub-section (1) of Section 3 or sub- rule (6) of rule 5.

(4) If the applicant fails to pay the other applicable fees within a period of 24 hours from the grant of

permission, the application under sub-section (1) of Section 3 shall be deemed to be rejected.”.

7. Substitution of Form I.— For Form I appended to the principal Rules, the following Form shall be

substituted, namely:-

“FORM - I

Government of Goa

Department of Information and Publicity

Application for permission of film shooting

(See rule 3)

To,

The Competent Authority,

Subject: Application for permission of film shooting in the State of Goa

Sir,

We desire to carry out film shooting in the State of Goa. Detailed particulars are as given below:-

Production House Details

Name of Production House/Company Producer

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Address of Producer

Name of Director

Name of the Film

Cast Details

Type of Shooting

______________________________________________________________________________

Line Producer/Goan Producer/Authorised Representative Details

Name of Line Producer/Goan Producer/Authorised Representative:

Address of Line Producer/Goan Producer/Authorised Representative:

State/District/Taluka/Village/Area Postal

e-mail:

Contact No:

Mobile number:

Name of Director:

10. Name of the Film:

11. Cast Details:

12. Type of Shooting

Film, Ad film, web series, photo shoot, TV series:

13. Defence installation involved?

Yes/No

______________________________________________________________________________

Film Shooting Details (Option to add multiple locations)

14. Location Category

15. Location

16. Location Area

17. Taluka

18. Village/Town

19. Film Shooting Date(s)

20. Shoot Time Slot

21. From/To Time

22. Is security required for Film hooting Location? if yes, requirement of number of Police personnel

______________________________________________________________________________

Additional Details

a. Are foreign artists part of crew?

Yes/No

b. Will drone be used for shooting?

Yes/No

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c. Will there be onsite food preparations?

Yes/No

d. Will temporary structure be installed?

Yes/No

e. Whether shooting in private property?

Yes/No

f. Whether any place is under Government of India

Yes/No

g. Whether any child Artist forms a part of the Crew

Yes/No

** Based on the above checklist the applicant will be asked to upload supporting documents along with

the mandatory documents.

(if the application is signed by other than producer a proper authorisation (Power of Attorney) to be

attached.)

Signature of the producer/his authorized representative/line Producer/Goan Producer

8. Insertion of new form.— In the principal Rules, after Form I, the following Form shall be inserted,

namely:—

“FORM - IA

Government of Goa

Department of Information and Publicity

Application for extension of the film shooting permission

(See rule 5(6))

To,

The Competent Authority,

Subject: Application for permission to extend the validity of the film shooting permission.

Sir,

We desire to extend the validity of the film shooting permission issued to us as under. Detailed particulars

are as given below:-

Details of the permission issued

Date of the permission:

Number of the permission:

Validity of the permission issued:

Reasons for extension of the validity period:

Period for which the extension of the validity of the permission is sought:

Production House Details

Name of Production House/Company Producer:

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Address of Producer:

Name of Director:

Name of the Film:

10. Cast Details:

11. Type of Shooting:

Line Producer/Goan Producer/Authorised Representative Details

12. Name of Line Producer/Goan Producer/Authorised Representative:

13. Address of Line Producer/Goan Producer/Authorised Representative:

State/District/Taluka/Village/Area Postal

14. e-mail:

15. Contact No.:

16. Mobile number:

17. Name of Director:

18. Name of the Film:

19. Cast Details:

20. Type of Shooting

Film, Ad film, web series, photo shoot, TV series:

21. Defence installation involved? Yes/No

Film Shooting Details

22. Locations permitted vide existing permission already granted:

23. If security has been provided by the existing permission, is there a requirement for continued

security presence at the Film Shooting Location? if yes, requirement of number of Police

24. If Security personnel were not granted earlier, is security now required for Film Shooting Location?

if yes, requirement of number of Police personnel

Additional Details

Are foreign artists part of crew? Yes/No

b. Will drone be used for shooting? Yes/No

Will there be onsite food preparations? Yes/No

d. Will temporary structure be installed? Yes/No

Whether shooting in private property? Yes/No

Whether any place is under Government of India Yes/No? if yes, NOC from the Government of India

for the user of the site for the additional period.

g. Whether any child Artist forms a part of the Crew Yes/No

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** Based on the above checklist the applicant will be asked to upload supporting documents along with

the mandatory documents.

(if the application is signed by other than producer a proper authorisation (Power of Attorney) to be

attached.)

Signature of the producer/his authorized representative/line Producer/Goan Producer

9. Substitution of Form II. — For Form II appended to the principal Rules, the following Form shall be

substituted, namely:-

“ Form-II

Undertaking

(See rule 4)

(To be signed before notary public)

I _______________________ s/o____________________ Age_______ r/o_______________, the

producer/authorised representative of the producer, (Name)/line producer/Goan Producer, do hereby undertake

that during the course of film shooting/filming allied activities, if any public property which is used for film

shooting/filming allied activities is damaged by any act of my team or any person, the same will be restored at

our cost within a period of 7 days from the date of such damage.

I undertake that the foreign artists, if any, engaged by me possess the necessary registrations/permissions

and have legally entered into the State of Goa and their residence in the State of Goa is legal.

I am also aware that defacement of property in public view is a cognizable offence under section 6 of the

Goa Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1988 (Goa Act No. 5 of 1990) and I shall be liable for the

same.

Place :

(Name and Signature)

Date :

10. Substitution of Form III. — For Form III appended to the principal Rules, the following Form shall be

substituted, namely:-

“Form-III

Permission for Film shooting

(See rule 5 (5))

Read :-

1) Application

dated

-------------------

Shri

--------------------

(Film

producer/Authorised

Representative/Line Producer/Goan Producer)

2) Undertaking dated --------------- given by the (Film producer/Authorised Representative/Line

Producer/Goan Producer)

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3) N.O.C. from Government of India for film shooting _________________________________

4) Payment Receipt No.------------- dated--------------------------

5) N.O.C. from ---------------------------(Name of the department if any involved)

Permission of Competent Authority is hereby convey for shooting of film------------ (Name of the film) to

film producer Shri--------------------------- under sub-section (3) of Section 3 of the Goa (Regulation of Film

Shooting) Act, 2021( Act No. 29 of 2021) on the following places as per time schedule given below :-

Sr. No.

Name of Place

Date

Time

Terms and conditions:-

(1) It shall be ensured that while film shooting, no nuisance, disturbance or obstructions are caused to the

general public at the various tourists places and other suburbs.

(2) No film shooting shall be done in the prohibited/restricted areas.

(3) Only static loudspeakers (box type) shall be used and their volume kept low by using minimum

decibel (audio) of music, so as to prevent noise pollution.

(4) The Competent Authority may withdraw the permission granted, in case of violations of any of the

conditions and undertaking mentioned above and also in case the content of the script violates the

State rules/code of conduct or defames the State position in any manner.

(5) If film shooting is done outside the permissible area, the competent authority or the officer authorised

by the Government shall have the power to stop the film shooting and seize the film shooting material

immediately from the spot.

(6) The Police protection may be made available to the film producer or to his authorised representative

or line producer or Goan producers at the shooting site on payment of charges as notified by the

Government from time to time, by the Director General of Police.

(7) The premises shall not be littered and no garbage/material shall be dumped at the permissible

area/river/nallah/drains. The site should be kept clean after the shooting is over. Any Garbage

accumulated at the site during the process of shooting shall be disposed off by the film producer or his

authorised representative or the line producer or Goan producers.

(8) All other guidelines of Government Departments shall be followed while carrying out shooting.

(Competent Authority)

Copy for information:-

1) The Director General of Police, Police H.Q. Panaji Goa

2) The District Magistrate North/South Goa

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3) The S. P. North/South Goa

4) (Head of the Department concerned)

5) The S.P. Traffic ------------------------------

11. Substitution of the Schedule.— For the Schedule appended the principal Rules, the following

Schedule shall be substituted, namely:-

“SCHEDULE

(See rule 6)

Sr. No.

Details

Fees

Entertainment Society of Goa Processing

Fees (Non-refundable)

Rs. 5,000/- plus taxes per application.

Final Entertainment Society of Goa NOC

Fees

Rs. 20,000/- plus taxes per day

Fees

for

permission

Government

Departments

Rs. 25,000/- plus taxes per day

(This excludes rent of the premises.).

Fees

for

permission

Government

Departments/Autonomous Bodies for use of

premises/venues

As levied by the concerned Department/

/Autonomous Body/Authority

Fees for permission by Panchayats/Local

bodies/Municipalities

Rs. 25,000/-.

(Plus taxes as applicable) per day

Fees for permission by Corporation of City

of Panaji

Rs. 1,00,000/-

(Plus taxes as applicable) per day

Fees for permission for Goan Producers

who are registered with the Competent

Authority

10% of the total fees applicable plus taxes to

the exclusion of ESG’s Processing Fee and

the Fees for permission by Government

Departments/Autonomous Bodies for use of

premises/venues

Fees for permission for Line Producer who

are registered with the Competent Authority

50% of the total fees applicable plus taxes to

the exclusion of ESG’s Processing Fee and

the Fees for permission by Government

Departments/Autonomous Bodies for use of

premises/venues

Non-commercial film shooting, which is

proposed to be carried out exclusively for

promoting local culture of the State of Goa

by the Government of Goa and its allied

Government Departments

Nil.

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

Dipak Bandekar, Director, Information & Publicity & ex officio Addl. Secy.

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Directorate of Social Welfare

Notification

Read: (i)

Notification No. 61-22-2017-BC-DSW/3536 dated 21-10-2021.

(ii) Notification No. 61-22-2017-BC-DSW/6752 dated 16-03-2023.

(iii) Notification No. 61-22-2017-BC-DSW/Part/7682 dated 18-02-2025.

In partial modification in the scheme “ATAL ASRA YOJANA”

At 1) Clause 8 (e), 9(v), 9(vi), of notification

2) In point No. 9, 10 & 21 on application and

3) In point No. 4 on affidavit shall be read as under:-

8. Submission of application & procedure for sanctioning amount.

(e) The applicant shall submit the following documents to avail financial assistance along with prescribed

application.

For construction of New

House

For Reconstruction of existing

house

For Repairs for existing house

1. Sanction Order IAY/

/RAY (if any).

2. Detailed Estimate of

the

Registered

Engineer/Architect.

3. Any

Ownership

Documents:- such as

Sale Deed/Form I &

XIV/

Mundkar

Certificate/

NOC

from Land Owner/

/Any other documents

providing ownership.

4. Construction License

issued by Competent

Authority.

5. Income Certificate

6. Bank

Pass

Book

Copy.

7. Mandate Form.

8. Aadhar Card Copy.

9. A declaration stating

that applicant does not

belong to Scheduled

Tribe Category.

10. Affidavit

prescribed proforma.

11. SC/OBC/EWS

Certificate issued by

competent

authority

of State of Goa.

1. Sanction Order under IAY/

RAY (if any).

2. Detailed Estimate of the

Registered

Engineer/

Architect/ Mason/Self/ local

Contractors.

3. Any

Ownership

Documents:- Such as Sale

Deed/ Form I & XIV/

Mundkar Certificate/ NOC

from Land Owner/Any other

documents

providing

ownership.

4. House Tax receipt

5. Re-construction

License

issued

Competent

Authority.

6. Photograph of the existing

house

along

with

the

applicant.

7. Income Certificate

8. Bank Pass Book Copy.

9. Aadhar Card copy.

10. Mandate Form.

11. A declaration stating that

applicant does not belong to

Scheduled Tribe Category.

12. Affidavit

prescribed

proforma.

13. SC/OBC/EWS

Certificate

issued

competent

1. Sanction Order under IAY/ RAY

(if any).

2. Detailed

Estimate

the

Registered

Engineers/

/Architects/Mason/Self/

Local

Contractors.

3. Any Ownership document such

as Sale deed/Form I & XIV/

/Mundkar Certificate/NOC from

Land owner/House Tax receipt.

Or any other documents proving

ownership

(in

case

repair

estimate is prepared by local

mason/local contractor then the

same shall be countersigned by

registered Engineer/Architect or

Contractor).

4. Photograph

the

existing

house along with the applicant.

5. Income Certificate

6. Bank Pass Book Copy

7. Mandate Form.

8. Aadhar card copy.

9. A

declaration

stating

that

applicant does not belong to

Scheduled Tribe Category.

10. Affidavit

prescribed

proforma.

11. SC/OBC/EWS

Certificate

issued by competent authority

of State of Goa.

61-22-2017-BC-DSW/PART/1563

Date: 23-Apr-2025

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12. 15yrs

residence

certificate issued by

competent

authority

of State of Goa.

13. Form I & XIV

authority of State of Goa

14. 15 yrs residence certificate

issued

competent

authority of State of Goa.

15. Form I & XIV.

12. 15 yrs residence certificate

issued by competent authority

of State of Goa.

13. Form I & XIV.

14. If name of the applicant is not

found on form I & XIV it may

be relaxed by, a certificate from

Panchayat

Secretary

stating

that house is registered with the

concerned Panchayat for last

30yrs.

9 Committee for recommendation of proposal.— The following Committee shall recommend the

applications to the sanctioning authority prescribed under this scheme.

(v)

Head Clerk/EOVP of the office of the concerned BDO.......... Member.

(vi) Field Assistant of Social Welfare deployed in the office of the concerned BDO..... Member

Secretary.

Application for availing Financial Assistance under “Atal Asra Yojana”

9. OBC/SC/EWS

10. OBC/SC/EWS Certificate No. & Date

21.

For construction of

New House

For Reconstruction of existing

house

For Repairs for existing house

1. Sanction

Order

IAY/RAY (if any).

2. Detailed Estimate of

the

Registered

Engineer/Architect.

3. Any

Ownership

Documents:- such as

Sale Deed/ Form I &

XIV/

Mundkar

Certificate/

NOC

from

Land

Owner/Any

other

documents providing

ownership.

4. Construction License

issued by Competent

Authority.

5. Income Certificate

6. Bank

Pass

Book

Copy.

7. Mandate Form.

8. Aadhar Card Copy.

9. A declaration stating

that applicant does

not

belong

Scheduled

Tribe

Category.

10. Affidavit

prescribed proforma.

11. SC/OBC/EWS

Certificate issued by

1. Sanction Order under IAY/

RAY (if any).

2. Detailed Estimate of the

Registered

Engineer/

Architect/ Mason/Self/ local

Contractors.

3. Any Ownership Documents:-

Such as Sale Deed/ Form I &

XIV/ Mundkar Certificate/

NOC from Land Owner/Any