EXTRAORDINARY
No. 5
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Urban Development
(Municipal Administration)
Order
Whereas, the General Elections to the six Municipal Councils, namely, the Municipal Councils of
Bicholim, Curchorem-Cacora, Canacona, Pernem, Cuncolim and Valpoi is to be held in the month of
March, 2026.
And whereas, the term of the abovesaid six Municipal Councils is expiring as mentioned below:
1. The term of Municipal Councils of Bicholim, Curchorem-Cacora, Canacona and Pernem is expiring
on 31-03-2026.
2. The term of Municipal Councils of Cuncolim and Valpoi is expiring on 05-04-2026 and 08-04-2026
respectively.
And whereas, the Government has approved the proposal of the Goa State Election Commission to
hold the election of above Municipal Councils in the month of May, 2026.
And whereas, in view of above, a situation has arisen whereby the administration of the said six
Municipal Councils cannot be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Goa Municipalities Act,
1968 (Act 7 of 1969).
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (d) of sub-section (1) of Section 298 of
the Goa Municipalities Act, 1968 (Act 7 of 1969), the Government of Goa hereby appoints the officers
specified in Column (2) of the Table below as the Municipal Administrators of the Municipal Councils
specified against the corresponding entries in Column (3) of the Table below with effect from dates
mentioned in Column (4), in addition to their own duties until further orders.
No. 10/1043/2026-DMA/Appointment of Administrator/4621
Date : 31-Mar-2026
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]
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Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 31st March, 2026 (Chaitra 10, 1948)
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