Note: There are two Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette Series I No. 6 dated 8-5-2025 as follows:-

1. Extraordinary dated 12-5-2025 from pages 213 to 214 regarding The Goa Research Foundation (Amendment) Act, 2025 from

Department of Law.

2. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 13-5-2025 from pages 215 to 216 regarding rescinding of Government Notification from Department

of Finance.

INDEX

Department

Type

Subject

Page No

Agriculture

Not.- 3/Crops & PP/41/Sp.Asst.Sugar

cane/25-26/D.Agri/134

State Sector Scheme for Sugarcane growers

as "Assistance towards Sugarcane supplied

by the Sugarcane Growers" for the year

2025-26 .

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Empowerment of

Persons with

Disabilities

Not.- 1/85/2024-25/DEPwD/Sch/DN

Y/151

Scheme to provide financial assistance to

registered Organizations/Government

Organization/Non-Government

Organizations/Institutions for running

residential facilities/half way homes for

Persons with Disabilities

219

Empowerment of

Persons with

Disabilities

Not.- 1/90/2024-25/DEPwD/Sch/HS

N/153

Scheme for Persons with Benchmark

Disability Requiring High Support

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Finance

Not.- 5/4/2025-Fin(DMU)

Open Market Borrowing Programme

231

Home

Not.- No. 2/24/2025-HD(G)/sec.330

(2)-BNSS/1232

Section 330 of the Bharatiya Nagarik

Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

232

Home

Not.- 2/26/2025-HD(G)/sec.176(2)-B

NSS/1245

The Procedure for investigation to be

followed by an officer in-charge of Police

Station Rules, 2025.

233

Mines

Not.- DMG/34/Auction cell/Dump Po

licy/2023/407

Amendment of Policy for regulating iron

ore dump handling in the State of Goa.

234

Personnel

Not.- 1/4/2024-PER

Framing of Recruitment Rules for the post

of Millwright Foreman in the Directorate of

Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

235

Tourism

Not.- N5/3(1249)2025-DT/405

Demarcation of Additional Area for

Sightseeing- South Goa beaches.

238

10.

Transport

Not.- D.Tpt/EST/3218/2025-26/1208

Mhaji Bus Scheme 2025

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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, 15th May, 2025 (Vaisakha 25, 1947)

SERIES I No. 7

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Agriculture

Directorate of Agriculture

Notification

Government of Goa pleased to introduce State Sector Scheme for Sugarcane growers as “Assistance

towards Sugarcane supplied by the Sugarcane Growers” for the year 2025-26 onwards.

1. Short title & commencement.—

The Scheme shall be called as State Sector Scheme “Assistance towards Sugarcane supplied by the

Sugarcane Growers”.

II. The scheme shall come into force from year 2025-26 and shall remain in force till 2026-27 (Two

years)

2. Objective.—

To assist the Sugarcane Growers to take up sugarcane cultivation in the State of Goa.

3. Eligibility.—

All the farmers who are cultivating sugarcane in the State of Goa shall be considered under the

scheme.

ii. Farmers shall possess valid Krishi Card issued by the Directorate of Agriculture.

iii. The Sugarcane area shall be verified by the representatives of Zonal Agriculture Office of respective

Taluka alongwith the Fieldman of SSSKL and accordingly area certificate shall be issued to the

Farmers.

iv. The harvested cane shall be inspected by the Fieldman of SSSKL or any representative of

Agriculture Department & the respective Farmer.

v. The harvested cane shall be loaded and brought to Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana,

Dayanandnagar Dharbandora by the farmer on his own cost.

4. Assistance.—

Sugarcane cultivated by Farmers/Cultivators will be supplied at SSSKL, Dayanandnagar and will be

weighed there and provided/paid financial assistance as per Fair & Remunerative Price (FRP) fixed by the

National Federation of Co-operative Sugar Factories Ltd., New Delhi, from time to time under the scheme

“Assistance towards Sugarcane supplied by Sugarcane Growers” for the year 2025-26 and 2026-27.

5. Procedure and Guidelines:

The financial assistance will be provided to the farmers cultivating sugarcane in the State of Goa.

ii)

SSSKL shall register the farmers cultivating sugarcane in the month of May, 2025.

iii)

Farmers will be paid based on actual tonnage of canes weighed at Sugar factory weighbridge.

iv)

The farmers will harvest and supply the sugarcane on their own to SSSKL.

The Government or SSSKL will not take any responsibility to harvest and transport the sugarcane.

vi)

Procurement will be done by the Government or Agency appointed by the State Government.

3/Crops & PP/41/Sp.Asst.Sugarcane/25-26/D.Agri/134

Date: 02-May-2025

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vii) The SSSKL shall submit the details of farmer who have supplied cane to SSSKL along with weigh

slips and duly signed GAR 32 of the farmer to the respective Zonal Agricultural Office.

viii) The Zonal Agricultural Officer shall verify the same and forward the list with recommendation to

respective District Agricultural Office.

ix)

The District Agricultural Officer shall verify the claims and issue the Sanction Order after

verification.

The assistance shall be drawn and disbursed to farmers by respective Zonal Agricultural Officer

based on Sanction Order issued by respective District Agricultural Officer.

6. Relaxation:

The Minister of Agriculture shall be empowered to relax any or all clauses or conditions of the scheme in

genuine cases. However for release of financial assistance in such case will be considered only with the

approval of Finance (Exp) Department.

7. Interpretation:

If any question arises regarding interpretation of any clause, word, expression of the scheme, the decision

shall lie with the Director of Agriculture, which shall be final and binding on all concerned.

8. Redressal of Grievances and Disputes.

Grievances if any, arising out of the implementation of the scheme, shall be heard and decided by the

Minister for Agriculture and the decision of the Minister of Agriculture in this regard shall be final and binding

on all concerned.

With formulation of this new scheme, the Scheme “Special Assistance for Sugarcane Grower” notified

vide notification No. 3/Crops& PP/80/3/SSSKL/201-22/D.Agri/162 dated 10-06-2021, published in Official

Gazette, Series I No. 12 dated 17th June, 2021 is withdrawn.

This issues with approval of the Government and the concurrence of the Finance Department under their

FMS No. 1400107883 dated 16-04-2025.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

Sandeep Fol Dessai, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary to the Government.

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Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Notification

Sub: Scheme

provide

financial

assistance

registered

Organizations/Government

Organizations/Non-Government Organizations/Institutions for running residential facilities/half

way homes for Persons with Disabilities.

Government of Goa is pleased to notify new scheme “DIVYA NIWAAS YOJANA” to provide financial

assistance to registered Organizations/Government Organizations/Institutions for running residential

facilities/half way homes for persons with disabilities.

1/85/2024-25/DEPwD/Sch/DNY/151

Date: 08-May-2025

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1. Short title and commencement:—

1) This scheme shall be called as “DIVYA NIWAAS YOJANA” to provide financial assistance to

registered Organizations/Government Organizations/Institutions for running residential facilities/half

way homes for persons with disabilities.

2) It shall come into force from the date of publication in the official gazette.

2. Definitions:—

In this scheme, unless the context otherwise requires:—

1) Government:- means the Government of Goa.

2) Director:- means Director of Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

3) Persons with Disabilities: as defined under The Schedule as per Clause (zc) of Section 2 of the Rights

of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and its further amendments.

4) Inmates:- As defined in Clause 2(3).

5) Registered Organisations: An organization which is registered as per Section 50 of the Rights of

Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

3. Objective of the Scheme:—

1) The Scheme envisages providing financial assistance to various registered organizations/Government

Organizations/Institutions/Non-Government Organizations who are doing exemplary work in

assisting and rehabilitating certain sections of society, such as Persons with Disabilities.

2) The scheme shall provide financial support in the form of operational grant; in order to provide

shelter and basic food, medical facilities so as to facilitate healthy, hygienic and better living

conditions to this section of society.

4. Eligibility:—

1) Any registered voluntary organization, non-Governmental organization, Government organization,

Institutions and those who are engaged in the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is eligible to

apply for the scheme.

2) The grantee institution should be registered as per Section 50 of the Rights of Persons with

Disabilities Act, 2016 and its further amendments.

3) The Organization need to have minimum 20 inmates at the time while applying for the scheme.

4) The grantee institution will be considered eligible subject to fulfillment of the following conditions:

a) Atleast 01 year of field experience in the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

b) The grantee institution must maintain financial viability to independently sustain the operation of

residential facilities or halfway homes for a minimum period of three months in the event of

delays in the release of operational grants by the Government due to administrative reasons, or if

the scheme is discontinued by the Government for any reason.

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c) The grantee Institution should have good reputation and credibility with no cases of criminal

offence registered against the said organization/institution.

d) The grantee Institution shall be capable to mobilize the community towards the cause and

effective networking with other institutions/for optimum utilization of resources allocated.

e) The grantee institution/organization should have accessible physical and digital infrastructure.

5) For Government Organization Clause 4 (2), 4 (3) & 4(4) shall not be applicable.

5. Pattern of Assistance:—

(1) The grantee institution shall be open for inspection by Assistant Director or any officers as deputed by

Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

(2) The inspection report shall be submitted by concerned officer.

(3) The operational grant shall be released as follows—

A. Homes for Persons with Disabilities:

Sr. No.

Admissible Grants as per norms

Amount

Recurring Grants

Payment to Medical Officer/Councilor/Therapist

Rs. 60,000/- pm

Payment to team of Administrative Staff

Rs. 1,34,000/- pm

01 Manager

Rs. 20,000/- pm

01 Clerk

Rs. 18,000/- pm

06 Attendant/Care taker/Aaya/Driver @ Rs. 16,000/- pm

Rs. 96,000/- pm

III

Administrative Expenses such as (Rent/Maintenance/Electricity/

/Water/ Telephone, Mobile, Newspaper, etc.)

Rs. 46,000/- pm

Food Expenses (Rs. 200/- per 20 inmates)

Rs. 1,20,000/- pm

Medical Expenses

Rs. 40,000/- pm

Total

Rs. 4,00,000/- pm

In addition to the above, an additional one time grant of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only)

shall be sanctioned for purchase of furniture, utensils etc. once in a five years after following Codal

formalities and Rules in force of Government of Goa.

(4) The actual expenditure will be reimbursed, the maximum operational grants of Rs. 4.00 lakhs per

month will be sanctioned to the organization only on the production of supporting documents such as

bill, vouchers, receipts etc. The applying Organization shall bear 25% of the cost proposed, thus based

on the claim made by the grantee organization, 75% will be refunded by the department.

(5) The operational grant will be on reimbursement basis and will be released in every 2 installments in a

year, and the 6 months period will be reckoned from the month in which the sanctioned was issued

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and second installment will be released only on submission of Utilization Certificate as per FORM-

12A of GFR Rule 2017.

(i) The grantee institution shall maintain separate accounts of the Grants received under the Scheme.

They shall always be open to a system of internal audit or concurrent audit. They shall also be

open to Audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

(ii) They shall maintain the stock register of the expenditure incurred out of Government grants

received under this scheme.

(6) Non submission of Utilization Certificate and Audited Statement of Accounts within a stipulated

period (within six months from the date of release of grants) or violation of terms and conditions

stipulated herein would act as disqualification for getting subsequent grants in aid from the

Government.

(7) The amount shall be drawn from the Directorate of Accounts on presentation of the bill in Form

GAR-32 duly countersigned by the Director, Department for Empowerment of Persons with

Disabilities.

6. Documents to be provided by the Government Organization/Non-Government Organization/Institution)

Application in the prescribed proforma as in Annexure-I, II & III.

ii)

Report of last 01 year of field experience in working for empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

etc.

iii)

Copy of Certificate of Registration as per Section 50 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act,

2016.

iv)

A statement containing the Annual statement of Accounts, Audited statements of accounts and the

receipt and payment of the organization/institution for the last one year. These should be Audited by

a Chartered Accountant/Auditor.

List of Inmates in Annexure-II.

vi)

Details of basic amenities and services provided for the inmates.

vii) An affidavit sworn in by the President of the NGO before the Executive Magistrate/Notary stating

that financial assistance under the similar scheme if any, implemented by the other department has

not been availed.

viii) Copy of the Bank pass book.

ix)

For Government Organization above Clause 6. ii, iii & vii shall not be applicable.

7. Conditions for the release of the Financial Assistance:—

1) The grant of financial assistance under the Scheme cannot be claimed as a matter of right.

2) The register shall be maintained separately in respect of the grants sanctioned and an extract from the

after the close of the financial year.

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3) The account of the Grantee Institution/Government Bodies/Organization in respect of this grant

should be audited by approved Auditor/Chartered Accountant concerned immediately after the end of

the financial year for which the grant is sanctioned. The accounts of the grants shall be maintained

separately and properly from its normal activities and submitted as and when required.

4) The Audited statement of accounts showing the expenditure incurred by the Grantee

Institution/Organization from the grants should be furnished to the Government as soon as possible

after the close of the financial year for which the grant is sanctioned together with a certificate from

the Chartered Accountant/auditor to the effect that the grant was utilized for the purpose for which it

was sanctioned.

5) No grant shall be allowed to be paid to any other institutions/voluntary organizations by the Grantee

Institution/Organization out of this grant sanctioned by the Government.

6) The Grantee Institution must exercise reasonable economy, observe all financial rules as issued by the

Government from time to time while incurring the expenditure.

7) The amount shall be drawn from the Directorate of Accounts on presentation of the bill in form duly

counter signed by the Drawing and Disbursing Officer of the Department for Empowerment of

Persons with Disabilities.

8. Mode of Application:—

Application form for Financial Assistance shall be submitted to the Director of Department for

Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in the prescribed Application form as Annexure I, II & III and shall

be accompanied with the required documents.

9. Sanctioning Committee:—

The application received from shall be sanctioned by the following committee:

1. Minister for Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

- Chairperson

2. Secretary for Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities - Member

3. Director of Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

- Member Secretary

10. Interpretation of the provisions of this scheme:—

If any question arises regarding interpretation of any clause, word, expression of the scheme, the decision

about the interpretation shall lie with the Government, which shall be final and binding on all concerned.

11. Relaxation of the provisions of the Scheme:—

(i) The Government shall be empowered to relax any or all of the clauses or conditions of this scheme in

genuine case(s) for sanction of the grant.

(ii) Power to Government to modify the scheme or make any changes in the scheme if required.

This issues with the approval of Finance (Exp) Division vide U.O. No. 730/F dated 28-04-2025.

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

Varsha Naik, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary (DEPwD).

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Annexure – I

Application for the scheme “DIVYA NIWAAS YOJANA” to provide financial assistance to

registered Organizations/Government Organizations/Institutions for running residential facilities/half

way homes for persons with disabilities.

To,

The Director,

Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities,

Porvorim Goa.

Sir/Madam,

I/We hereby apply for scheme “DIVYA NIWAAS YOJANA” to provide financial assistance to

registered Organizations/Government Organizations/Non-Government Organizations/Institutions for running

residential facilities/half way homes for Persons with Disabilities

1. Name of Organization: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2. Address of the Organization: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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3. Year of Establishment-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

4. Registration No. of the Organization. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5. PAN Details-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

5. Services provided by the Organization (Details to be enclosed):

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Yours truly,

President/Secretary

Office Seal

Date: -

Documents to be enclosed:—

Application in the prescribed proforma as in Annexure-I, II & III.

ii)

Report of last 01 year of field experience in working for empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

etc.

iii)

Copy of Certificate of Registration as per Section 50 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act,

2016

iv)

A statement containing the Annual statement of account, Audited statements of accounts and the

receipt and payment of the organization/institution/establishment for the last one year. These should

be Audited by a Chartered Accountant and;

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List of inmates in Annexure-II.

vi)

Details of basic amenities and services provided for the inmates.

vii) An affidavit sworn in by the President of the NGO before the Executive Magistrate/Notary stating

that financial assistance under the similar scheme if any, implemented by the other department has

not been availed.

viii) Copy of the Bank Pass Book

ix)

For Government Organizations Clause ii, iii & vii shall not be applicable.

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Annexure- II

Claim for the period from______________to ______________

Details of Inmates

Sr. No

Name of the Inmate

Residential Address of the

Inmate

Age

Type of

Disability

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Annexure- III

Details of Staff Employed by the Institution:

Sr.

No.

Name & Address

Designation

Qualification

Contact No &

E-mail ID

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◆

Notification

The Government of Goa is pleased to supersede the scheme ‘Grant of Financial Assistance to a Person

with Severe Disabilities’ notified vide notification No. 5/2/91-SWD dated 24-06-1997 with the following

1/90/2024-25/DEPwD/Sch/HSN/153

Date: 08-May-2025

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scheme, which is hereby published for general information of the public. This scheme shall come into force on

the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

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

Varsha Naik, Director and ex officio Joint Secretary (Department for Empowerment of Persons with

Disabilities)

Porvorim, 06th May, 2025.

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Scheme for Persons with Benchmark Disability Requiring High Support

1. Short title and commencement

1. This scheme may be called the “Scheme for Persons with Benchmark Disability Requiring High

Support.”

2. This scheme will apply to the whole State of Goa.

3. The scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Objective

The objective of the scheme is to promote economic self-reliance among persons with benchmark

disabilities requiring high support by granting suitable financial assistance and ensuring proper utilization for

their independent living and well-being.

3. Definitions

In this scheme, unless the context otherwise requires

a) Government means the Government of Goa.

b) Director means the Director of the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

c) Persons with benchmark disabilities requiring high support means persons having a certificate issued

by the Medical Board notified by the State Government under Section 38 of the Rights of Persons

with Disabilities Act, 2016.

4. Eligibility Conditions

To be eligible to apply for financial assistance under this scheme, the applicant must satisfy the following

conditions:

1. The applicant should be a bona fide resident of the State of Goa by birth, by marriage, or through

continuous domicile of at least 15 years, with exceptions allowed for certain special cases (e.g.,

persons married into Goa).

2. The applicant should be a person with benchmark disability requiring high support, as certified by a

competent authority.

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3. The applicant should belong to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category as per the

Government of India or State Government’s notified criteria.

4. The applicant should not be receiving similar financial assistance from other Government or Non-

Government sources for the same purpose.

5. Financial Assistance

1. Persons with benchmark disabilities requiring high support shall be granted financial assistance of

₹40,000 (Rupees forty thousand only).

2. The amount sanctioned shall be released as a one-time payment.

3. The sanctioned amount shall be utilized exclusively for:

○

Assistive technologies and required aids/appliances.

○

Personal care assistance services.

○

Educational or vocational training support.

4. Proof of utilization, such as receipts or invoices, must be submitted within 90 days of receiving the

financial assistance.

5. The grant of financial assistance shall be sanctioned by the Director, Department for Empowerment of

Persons with Disabilities.

6. Mode of Applying

An application for the grant of financial assistance to persons with benchmark disabilities requiring high

support shall be submitted to the Director, Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, in the

prescribed format (Annexure-1) and accompanied by the following documents:

1. Certificate of benchmark disability requiring high support needs issued by a competent authority.

2. UDID card.

3. EWS certificate of the family issued by a competent authority.

4. Residence certificate issued by the Mamlatdar of the concerned Taluka.

5. Self-declaration stating that the financial assistance will be utilized exclusively for the approved

purposes.

6. Bank passbook copy.

7. Consent to provide proof of fund utilization within 90 days.

7. Other Terms and Conditions

1. The grant of financial assistance under this scheme cannot be claimed as a matter of right.

2. This scheme can be availed once every five years, subject to reassessment of eligibility.

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3. The Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities shall be the sanctioning authority

under this scheme, and its decision regarding the selection or rejection of an application shall be final.

4. The applicant must submit a self-declaration confirming that they are not receiving similar assistance

from other sources. Any false declaration will lead to cancellation and recovery of the financial

assistance.

8. Cancellation/Withdrawal of Financial Assistance

1. The financial assistance shall be cancelled or withdrawn if, at any stage, the information furnished by

the applicant is found to be incorrect or incomplete, or if the assistance has been obtained by

suppressing any material facts.

2. The financial assistance shall also be cancelled if the applicant fails to submit proof of utilization

within the prescribed timeframe.

3. Funds will be recovered if found to be misused or used for purposes other than those specified in the

scheme.

9. Monitoring and Audit

1. The Department shall conduct periodic audits to ensure proper utilization of funds. Beneficiaries may

be required to participate in the audit process by providing necessary documentation.

2. In cases of misuse or non-compliance, the Department disqualify the beneficiary from future

assistance under the scheme.

10. Interpretation and Relaxation

1. The Director shall be the final authority concerning the interpretation of this scheme.

2. The Government may amend or relax any of the provisions of this scheme for valid and sufficient

reasons, including inflation adjustments for financial assistance.

This issues with the approval of Finance (Exp) Division vide U.O. No. 798/F dated 24-04-2025.

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

Varsha Naik, Director & ex officio/Jt. Secretary (DEPwD)

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ANNEXURE -A

Application for High Support needs by Person with Benchmark Disabilities

To,

The Director,

Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities,

3^rd Floor, Building B, New Market Complex,

Porvorim-Goa.

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(1) Name: ______________________________________________________________________

(Surname)

(First Name)

(Middle Name)

(2) Father’s Name: ______________________________________________________________

(3) Mother’s Name: ______________________________________________________________

(4) Date of Birth: _____________/_______________/_______________

(Date)

(Month)

(Year)

(5) Age at the time of application :__________________________ years

(6) Sex: Male/Female/Transgender_________________________

(7) Address:

(a) Permanent Address (i.e. for communication)

(b) Current Address

(8) Tel/Mobile/Email ID: _________________________________________________________

(9) Annual Income of the family: ___________________________________________________

(10) Disability Certificate Details:- __________________________________________________

(Copy of Certificate is to be enclosed)

a) UDID No.:_______________________________________________________________

b) Date of Issue of Disability Certificate:_________________________________________

c) Issued by (Name of the Medical Authority): ____________________________________

d) Nature of Disability:- ______________________________________________________

e) Degree of Disability:- ______________________________________________________

(11) Aadhar Number:- ____________________________________________________________

(12) Bank Details

Bank Name______________________________________________________________

ii) Account No._____________________________________________________________

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(13) PAN Details ________________________________________________________________

(14) Specify the High Support Need required:

__________________________________________________________________________

Signature of the applicant

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List of Documents to be attached:-

1. Certificate of benchmark disability requiring high support needs issued by a competent authority.

2. UDID card.

3. EWS certificate of the family issued by a competent authority.

4. Residence certificate issued by the Mamlatdar of the concerned Taluka.

5. Self-declaration stating that the financial assistance will be utilized exclusively for the approved

purposes.

6. Bank passbook copy.

7. Consent to provide proof of fund utilization within 90 days.

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Consent to provide proof of fund utilization within 90 days

I/We, hereby provide my consent to submit proof of fund utilization within ninety (90) days from the date

of fund disbursement.

I/We acknowledge my/our responsibility to provide detailed financial records, including but not limited to

invoices, receipts, reports, and other relevant supporting documents to confirm the proper utilization of the

funds.

______________________________

___________________________

Signature of the Applicant/

Signature of the guardian.

Person with Disability

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Department of Finance

Debt Management Division

Notification

Government of Goa hereby notifies the sale of Goa Government Stock (securities) of 10-year tenure for

an aggregate amount of Rs.100 crore (Nominal). The sale will be subject to the terms and conditions spelt out

in this notification (called specific Notification) as also the terms and conditions specified in the General

Notification No.1-45-2005/Fin(DMU)/572 dated April 25, 2017 of Government of Goa.

Object of the Loan

1. (i) The proceeds of the loans will be utilized for financing capital expenditure in connection with the

development programmes of the Government of Goa.

(ii) Consent of Central Government has been obtained to the floatation of this loan as required by

Article 293(3) of the Constitution of India.

Method of issue

2. Government stock will be sold through the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office (PDO) Fort,

Mumbai – 400 001 by auction in the manner as prescribed in paragraph 6.1 of the General

Notification No.1-45-2005/Fin(DMU)/572 dated April 25, 2017 at a coupon rate to be determined by

the Reserve Bank of India at the yield based auction under multiple price formats.

Allotment to Non-competitive Bidders

3. The Governments Stock up to 10% of the notified amount of the sale will be allotted to eligible

individuals and institutions subject to a maximum limit of 1% of the notified amount for a single bid

as per the Revised Scheme for Non-competitive Bidding Facility in the Auctions of State Government

Securities of the General Notification (Annexure II).

Place and Date of Auction

4. The auction will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, at its Mumbai Office, Fort,

Mumbai 400 001 on May 20, 2025. Bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on

the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system as stated below on May 20,

2025.

a) The competitive bids shall be submitted electronically on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking

Solution (E-Kuber) system between 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

b) The non-competitive bids shall be submitted electronically on the Reserve Bank of India Core

Banking Solution (E-Kuber) system between 10.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.

Result of the Auction

5. The result of the auction shall be displayed by the Reserve Bank of India on its website on the same

day. The payment by successful bidders will be on May 21, 2025.

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Method of Payment

6. Successful bidders will make payments on May 21, 2025 before close of banking hours by means of

cash, bankers’ cheque/pay order, demand draft payable at Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai/Mumbai or

a cheque drawn on their account with Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai (Fort)/Mumbai.

Tenure

7. The stock will be of 10-year tenure. The tenure of the Stock will commence on May 21, 2025.

Date of Repayment

8. The loan will be repaid at par on May 21, 2035.

Rate of Interest

9. The cut-off yield determined at the auction will be the coupon rate percent per annum on the Stock

sold at the auction. The interest will be paid on November 21 and May 21.

Eligibility of Securities

10. The investment in Government Stock will be reckoned as an eligible Investment in Government

Securities by banks for the purpose of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) under Section 24 of the

Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The stocks will qualify for the ready forward facility.

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

Dr. V. Candavelou, Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary (Finance).

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Department of Home

Home-General Division

Notification

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 330 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

(Central Act No. 46 of 2023) the Government of Goa, hereby notifies the following documents under sub-

section (2) of Section 330 of the above said Sanhita for which no expert shall be called to appear before the

Court unless the report of such expert is disputed by any of the parties to the trial:

(i)

Any Certificate/Document issued by the designated State Authority which is duly authenticated by

the Authority itself as a copy of the original with Seal.

(ii) Certified copies of Public Documents like Government Reports, Court Orders, and Official Records,

which can be presented as evidence without further proof of their authenticity under Section 74 of

the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Central Act No. 47 of 2023).

(iii) Post Mortem Examination Report and any other Medical Examination Report.

(iv) Expert Report given by the Notified Experts under sub-section (4) Clause (g) of Section 329 of the

said Sanhita.

(v)

Any other document forming part of Police report which prosecution seeks to produce on record and

exhibit.

No. 2/24/2025-HD(G)/sec.330(2)-BNSS/1232

Date: 08-May-2025

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The list of above mentioned Documents shall be in the prescribed Format as appended herewith as

“Annexure-A”.

This Notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

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

Manesh Hari Kedar, Under Secretary (Home-I)

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Annexure-A

FORM

List of Documents under Section 330(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No.

46 of 2023).

Sr. No.

Name of the Party

submitting the

document

Descriptions of

document

Title of

document

Source of

document

Date of

document

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Notification

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 176 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha

Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 46 of 2023), the Government of Goa hereby makes the following rules,

namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called the Procedure for investigation to be

followed by an officer in-charge of Police Station Rules, 2025.

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

2. Definitions.— (1) In these rules unless the context otherwise requires,—

(i)

“Magistrate” means Judicial Magistrate as specified under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the

Sanhita.

(ii) “Sanhita” means the Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 46 of 2023).

(2) The words and expressions used in these rules but not defined shall have the same meaning as

assigned to them under the Sanhita.

3. Daily Diary Report.— (1) The Daily Diary Report as referred in sub-section (2) of Section 176 of the

Sanhita shall be maintained by the officer in charge of the police station on CCTNS (Crime and Criminal

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Tracking Networks and Systems) and shall contain the details as specified in Schedule hereto and shall be

forwarded to the Magistrate fortnightly without fail.

(2) In case the officer in charge of the police station has reasons to believe that there is no sufficient

ground for entering into an investigation, then he/she shall inform the same, along with reasons, to the

informant without delay either through electronic mode i.e. mobile phone, social media apps including

WhatsApp, SMS (Sheet Message Service), Landline phone, email or through physical mode and mode of

information shall be entered in the Daily Dairy.

SCHEDULE

(1) Name of informant

(2) Contact details of informant (phone number/email/etc.)

(3) Present and Permanent address of informant

(4) Brief of information

(5) Reason(s) for not proceeding to investigate

(6) Whether informant notified

(7) Mode of information

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

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

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Department of Mines

Directorate of Mines and Geology

Notification

Read: Notification No. DMG/34/AUCTION CELL/DUMP POLICY/2023/2045 dated 14-09-2023.

The Government is pleased to amend the above read notification regarding policy for regulating iron ore

dump handling in the State of Goa.

1) Amendment of Clause 2.2

In Clause 2.2 the word “Premium,” shall be added before the words “royalty and compliance of all

statutory requirements.”

In Clause 2.2 the following explanations shall be added after Explanation 2

Explanation 3: The Premium payable by the Applicant erstwhile lease holder per tonne shall be as

decided by the Government from time to time.

2) Amendment of Clause 5.8

In Clause 5.8 the word “Premium,” shall be added before the word “royalty”.

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

Panaji, 7th May, 2025.

Narayan M. Gad, Director/ex officio Joint Secretary (Mines).

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Department of Personnel

Notification

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India, the

Governor of Goa hereby makes the following rules to regulate the recruitment to the Goa General Service,

Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post, in the Directorate of Skill Development and

Entrepreneurship, Government of Goa, namely:—

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

Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post,

Recruitment Rules, 2025.

(2) They shall apply to the post specified in column (1) of the Schedule to these rules (hereinafter called

as the “said Schedule”).

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

2. Number, classification and level in the pay matrix.— The number of posts, classification of the said

post and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the said

Schedule:

Provided that the Government may vary the number of posts as specified in column (2) of the said

Schedule from time to time subject to exigencies of work.

3. Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications.— The method of recruitment to the said

post, age limit, qualifications and other matters connected therewith shall be as specified in columns (5) to

(13) of the said Schedule.

4. Disqualification.— No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a

spouse living or who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall

be eligible for appointment to the service:

Provided that the Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law

applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing,

exempt any person from the operation of this rule.

5. Power to relax.— Where, the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it

may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with the Goa Public Service

Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

6. Saving.— Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age limit and other concessions

required to be provided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-servicemen and

Other Special Categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government from time to time

in that regard.

These rules are issued in consultation with the Goa Public Service Commission conveyed vide its letter

No. COM/II/13/60(2)/2025/48 dated 08-04-2025.

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

Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).

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Department of Tourism

Notification

N5/3(388)/2023-DT/237 dated 19-01-2023

Read: Notification No. N5/3(388)/2020-DT dated 07-01-2021 &

Notification No. N5/3(388)/2020-DT dated 06-01-2022.

In addition to areas notified vide the above read notification Government of Goa is hereby pleased to

notify the demarcation of area for sightseeing at following location with a view to regulate and monitor these

activities in the entire State of Goa and the same is published herewith for information of concerned

stakeholders/general public.

Demarcation of Additional Area for Sightseeing - South Goa beaches.

Sr.

No.

Area

Location allotted for

sightseeing with GPS

Water

Sports

Activities

Remark

Cumbharjua

Canal

Start point Cortalim

Ferry: 15⁰24’30.3” N

73⁰54’30.0”E &

ending point

Banastari Bridge:

15⁰29’19.0”N

73⁰57’19.5”E

Crocodile

Dundee

1. NOC/Licence to be obtained from

the Directorate of Fisheries and

other concerned Department.

2. Emergency backup plan – incase

of boat engine failure and other

contingencies must be ensured by

the operators.

3. Ferry boats operate in this area

therefore there should be proper

coordination between the River

Navigation Department and the

Watersports operators in order to

avoid any untoward incidents

while operating in the river.

4. All water sports operators should

have medical First Aid equipment

and rescue equipment like life

bouys/life jackets on site and on

the boat.

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

Kedar Naik, GCS Director of Tourism.

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N5/3(1249)2025-DT/405

Date: 24-Mar-2025

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Department of Transport

Directorate of Transport

Notification

Mhaji Bus Scheme, 2025

1. Title of the Scheme:

This scheme shall be called the “Mhaji Bus Scheme 2025” and shall be implemented by Directorate of

Transport and Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL).

2. Objective:

The objective of this scheme is to provide financial and infrastructural support to private stage carriage

bus operators in the State of Goa to ensure an affordable, safe, and reliable public transportation system.

The scheme aims to increase the availability of buses across the State, reduce traffic congestion, and

promote the use of public transport, especially in rural and underserved areas.

3. Definitions:

(i)

“Scheme” means the Mhaji Bus Scheme 2025.

(ii) “Operator” means a registered owner of a stage carriage bus with a valid permit issued by the

Regional Transport Authority.

(iii) “VLTD” means Vehicle Location Tracking Device.

(iv) “ATM” means Automatic Ticketing Machine.

(v) “KTCL” means Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited.

4. Eligibility Criteria:

(i)

Only private bus operators holding valid stage carriage permits issued by the competent authority in

Goa shall be eligible to participate in this scheme.

(ii) The bus to be operated under this scheme shall not be older than 15 years from the date of its initial

registration. However, for initial period of 3 years buses upto 20 years will be eligible to participate

in this scheme.

(iii) The operator shall agree to comply with all operational, branding, safety, and service norms

specified under this scheme.

(iv) The applicant must be the registered owner of the bus/mini bus in the State of Goa.

(v)

The bus/mini bus must have a Fitness Certificate and Comprehensive Insurance Certificate.

(vi) The applicant must produce proof of upto date payment of passenger and road taxes and a clearance

certificate for any pending prosecutions.

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(vii) The bus must operate for full month and can be kept for repairs and maintenance for two days only

which shall be Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. If the bus is off the road prior intimation must be

given to the competent authority.

5. Nature of Assistance:

(i)

A subsidy of Rs. 3 (Rupees Three only) per kilometer operated shall be provided to eligible bus

operators under the scheme.

(ii) Bus Insurance Subsidy:- 50% reimbursement of the annual insurance premium paid upto maximum

of ₹ 30,000/-

(iii) Bus Replacement Scheme:- The scheme provides Assistance of ₹10,00,000/- for replacing Buses

older than 15years, with new buses having minimum seating capacity of 27.

(iv) The operator shall retain full fare revenue collected from the passengers and shall not be required to

deposit any fare amount with KTCL.

6. Operational Conditions:

(i)

The operator shall ensure that the bus is operated on all permitted days throughout the year. In case

of maintenance, breakdown, or service interruption, the operator shall arrange for an alternate bus

in its place by the operator, failing which subsidy for the day(s) shall be deducted.

(ii)

The operator shall employ trained conductors who must be in proper uniform with name badges

and shall use Automatic Ticketing Machines provided by KTCL.

(iii)

No separate payment shall be made for dead kilometers, including travel to depot, fuel station,

washing, or servicing centers.

(iv)

Kilometers for Financial assistance will be considered as per the Fare Chart issued along with the

stage carriage permit by the RTA.

(v)

The Operator should give permissible concession to the passengers as notified by the Government.

(vi)

A VLTD approved by the Directorate of Transport must be installed on all buses prior to induction

into the scheme.

(vii)

The operator shall repaint the bus in the branding scheme of KTCL to ensure uniformity and

visibility of public transport.

(viii) The registered owner, conductor, or driver of the bus shall be responsible for maintaining a Vehicle

Log Book. They must record each trip's details, including departure and arrival times, distance

covered, and any incidents or maintenance requirements. Additionally, they must report to the

KTCL control point at each bus stand and enter trip details as per the prescribed format.

7. Application Procedure:

(i)

Interested operators shall submit an application to the MD, KTCL, Government of Goa, in the

prescribed format (Form-MM1) along with the required documents.

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(ii) Applications shall be verified by the General Manager or any other officer appointed for the Mhaji

Bus Scheme, and field inspections may be conducted wherever necessary.

(iii) Approved applicants shall be issued a Letter of Empanelment and shall sign an Agreement with

KTCL outlining their obligations under the scheme.

8. Monitoring and Compliance:

(i)

KTCL shall maintain a separate account of all receipts and payments under the scheme.

(ii) All buses under this scheme shall be subject to periodic inspection by the Directorate of Transport.

(iii) In case of any violation of scheme terms, the Directorate may issue warnings, impose fines, deduct

subsidies, or suspend the operator from the scheme.

9. Grievance Redressal:

(i)

A Grievance Redressal Committee shall be constituted by the Directorate of Transport to resolve any

complaints or disputes arising under the scheme.

(ii) Complaints may be submitted through the official portal of the Directorate or in writing to the

General Manager or any other officer appointed for the Mhaji Bus Scheme.

10. KTC Passes & Cards Acceptance:

Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) Smart transit Passes and Smart transit cards shall be accepted as

valid fare instruments on all buses under the Mhaji Bus Scheme. The amount collected through these

passes and cards will be reimbursed to the respective operators as per the guidelines set by KTCL.

11. Advertisement Revenue Sharing:

Bus operators participating in the scheme shall be entitled to receive 50% of the revenue generated from

advertisements displayed on their buses. The remaining 50% shall be retained by KTCL for

administrative and operational expenses.

12. Budget and Funding:

(i)

Funds for this scheme shall be provided by the Government of Goa under the annual budget of the

Directorate of Transport.

(ii) Mobilization advance, if required, may be sanctioned up to 60 days of operational subsidy based on

the recommendation of KTCL.

13. Commencement and Duration:

(i)

This scheme shall come into effect from the date of its notification in the Official Gazette.

(ii) The scheme shall remain in force until superseded or modified by the Government of Goa.

14. Miscellaneous:

(i)

The Government reserves the right to revise the rates, terms, and conditions of the scheme.

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(ii) Any clarification or interpretation of this scheme shall rest with the MD, KTCL, Government of

Goa.

15. Pattern of Assistance

a) Eligible applicants must submit their application in the prescribed form (Annexure A, B, C) available

from RTA Office/ Directorate of Transport or its official website.

b) The application form must be accompanied by the following documents:

i. Copy of the vehicle’s Registration Certificate (RC).

ii. Copy of the valid stage carriage permit.

iii. Copy of the valid Fitness Certificate and Insurance Certificate.

iv. Proof of up-to-date payment of passenger and road taxes.

v. Clearance certificate for any pending prosecutions related to the vehicles.

vi. Documents certifying the operational kilometers issued by the permit-issuing authority.

vii. Invoice or proforma Invoice from the dealer of the vehicle within the state of Goa, showing the

cost price of the vehicle.

viii. Copy of insurance certificate and premium paid.

16. Validity of the Scheme: The scheme will be applicable throughout the State of Goa and shall remain in

force for period of One year from the date of publication of the said scheme.

17. Relaxation of the provision of the Scheme: The Government shall have power to relax any or all

clauses or condition of the scheme in deserving genuine cases, with reason to be recorded in writing.

18. Interpretation of the provision of the Scheme: If any question arises regarding interpretation of any

clause, word, expression of the scheme, the decision shall lie with the Government and this decision shall

be final and binding on all concerned.

By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.

P. Pravimal Abhishek, IAS, Director & ex officio Addl. Secretary (Tpt)

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Annexure-A:

(Prescribed Application Format)

Application Form for claim of Fuel Subsidy

1. Name of Applicant: _________________________________________________________

2. Address: __________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

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Phone Number: _________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

3. Details of the Vehicle:

a) Registration Number: ____________________________________________________

b) Make/Model of Vehicle: _________________________________________________

c) Year of Manufacture: ____________________________________________________

d) Type of Vehicle (Bus/Minibus): ___________________________________________

4. Permit Details:

a) Permit Number: ________________________________________________________

b) Validity of Permit: ______________________________________________________

5. Insurance Details:

a) Insurance Policy Number: ________________________________________________

b) Insurer: _______________________________________________________________

c) Validity of Insurance: ___________________________________________________

6. Fitness Certificate:

a) Fitness Certificate Number: _______________________________________________

b) Validity: ______________________________________________________________

7. Operational Kilometers (as certified by permit-issuing authority):

a) Route of Operation: _____________________________________________________

b) Number of trip: ________________________________________________________

c) Operational Distance (per day): ____________________________________________

d) Operational Days: ______________________________________________________

8. Documents Attached (Tick):

a) Copy of Registration Certificate (RC) [ ]

b) Copy of Stage Carriage Permit [ ]

c) Copy of Fitness Certificate [ ]

d) Copy of Insurance Certificate [ ]

e) Proof of Payment of Passenger and Road Taxes [ ]

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Clearance Certificate for Pending Prosecutions [ ]

g) Operational Kilometers Certification [ ]

h) Cancelled Cheque or Bank Passbook Copy [ ]

9. Declaration:

I, ________________________________________, hereby declare that the information provided is

true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information may result in the

rejection of my application or legal action as per law.

Signature of Applicant: ________________________

Date: ________________________

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Annexure-B:

(Prescribed Application Format)

Application Form for claim of Insurance Subsidy

1. Name of Applicant: _________________________________________________________

2. Address: __________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

3. Details of the Vehicle:

a) Registration Number: ____________________________________________________

b) Make/Model of Vehicle: _________________________________________________

c) Year of Manufacture: ____________________________________________________

d) Type of Vehicle (Bus/Minibus): ___________________________________________

4. Permit Details:

a) Permit Number: ________________________________________________________

b) Validity of Permit: ______________________________________________________

5. Insurance Details:

a) Insurance Policy Number: ________________________________________________

b) Insurer: _______________________________________________________________

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c) Validity of Insurance: ___________________________________________________

d) Premium amount paid: ___________________________________________________

6. Fitness Certificate:

a) Fitness Certificate Number: _______________________________________________

b) Validity: ______________________________________________________________

7. Documents Attached (Tick):

a) Copy of Registration Certificate (RC) [ ]

b) Copy of Stage Carriage Permit [ ]

c) Copy of Fitness Certificate [ ]

d) Copy of Insurance Certificate & Premium paid [ ]

e) Proof of Payment of Passenger and Road Taxes [ ]

Clearance Certificate for Pending Prosecutions [ ]

g) Cancelled Cheque or Bank Passbook Copy [ ]

8. Declaration:

I, ________________________________________, hereby declare that the information provided is

true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information may result in the

rejection of my application or legal action as per law.

Signature of Applicant: ________________________

Date: ________________________

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Annexure-C:

(Prescribed Application Format)

Application Form for claim of Bus Replacement Subsidy

1. Name of Applicant: _________________________________________________________

2. Address: __________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

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3. Details of the Vehicle:

a) Registration Number: ____________________________________________________

b) Make/Model of Vehicle: _________________________________________________

c) Year of Manufacture: ____________________________________________________

d) Type of Vehicle (Bus/Minibus): ___________________________________________

4. Permit Details:

a) Permit Number: ________________________________________________________

b) Validity of Permit: ______________________________________________________

5. Insurance Details:

a) Insurance Policy Number: ________________________________________________

b) Insurer: _______________________________________________________________

c) Validity of Insurance: ___________________________________________________

d) Premium amount paid: ___________________________________________________

6. Fitness Certificate:

a) Fitness Certificate Number: _______________________________________________

b) Validity: ______________________________________________________________

7. Details of New vehicles to be purchased:

a) Make/Model of Vehicle________________________

b) Type of Vehicle________________________

c) Seating Capacity________________________

8. Documents Attached (Tick):

a) Copy of Registration Certificate (RC) [ ]

b) Copy of Stage Carriage Permit [ ]

c) Copy of Fitness Certificate [ ]

d) Copy of Insurance Certificate [ ]

e) Proof of Payment of Passenger and Road Taxes [ ]

Clearance Certificate for Pending Prosecutions [ ]

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g) Invoice or Proforma Invoice from the dealer of the vehicle within the State of Goa, showing the

cost price of the vehicle.

h) Cancelled Cheque or Bank Passbook Copy [ ]

9. Declaration:

I, ________________________________________, hereby declare that the information provided is

true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information may result in the

rejection of my application or legal action as per law.

Signature of Applicant: ________________________

Date: ________________________

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Form-MM1:

Application for Enrollment under the Mhaji Bus Scheme 2025

1) Applicant Details:

a. Name of the Bus Owner:

_________________________________________

b. Father’s / Husband’s Name:

_________________________________________

c. Residential Address:

_________________________________________

d. Mobile Number:

_________________________________________

e. Email ID (if any):

_________________________________________

f. Aadhaar Number:

_________________________________________

2) Bus Details

a. Registration Number:

_________________________________________

b. Chassis Number:

_________________________________________

c. Engine Number:

_________________________________________

d. Make and Model:

_________________________________________

e. Seating Capacity:

_________________________________________

f. Date of Registration:

_________________________________________

g. Permit Number and Issuing RTA:

_________________________________________

h. Validity of Permit: From

____________________ to ___________________

i. Insurance Valid Upto:

_________________________________________

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j. PUC Certificate Valid Upto:

_________________________________________

3) Bank Account Details for Subsidy Disbursement

a. Name of the Bank:

_________________________________________

b. Branch Name:

_________________________________________

c. Account Holder’s Name:

_________________________________________

d. Account Number:

_________________________________________

e. IFSC Code:

_________________________________________

4) Declarations

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that:

1. The bus mentioned above is owned by me and is not more than 15 years old from the date of

registration.

2. I hold a valid stage carriage permit for the said bus.

3. I agree to operate the bus under the terms and conditions of the Mhaji Bus Scheme 2025.

4. I undertake to comply with all operational norms, safety requirements, and directions issued by the

Directorate of Transport and KTCL.

5. I will install the Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) and Automatic Ticketing Machine

(ATM) as prescribed.

6. All information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Place: _______________

Date: _______________

Signature of the Applicant

(Name: ________________________________)

Enclosures (Self-Attested Copies):

1) Registration Certificate (RC)

2) Valid Stage Carriage Permit

3) Insurance Certificate

4) Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate

5) Photograph of the Bus

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6) Aadhaar Card

7) Cancelled Cheque or Bank Passbook Copy

8) Form-MM2 (Undertaking of Compliance)

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Form-MM2

Undertaking of Compliance

(To be submitted by the bus operator along with Form-MM1)

The Managing Director,

Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited,

Government of Goa,

Panaji – Goa.

I, Shri/Smt. ________________________________________________________, son/daughter/wife of

Shri _________________________________________________, aged __________ years, resident of

____________________________________________________, do hereby solemnly affirm and undertake as

under:

1) I am the registered owner of the stage carriage bus bearing Registration Number

__________________________, for which I have applied for enrollment under the Mhaji Bus Scheme 2025.

2) I have read and understood the provisions of the Mhaji Bus Scheme 2025, and I agree to operate the

above-mentioned bus in full compliance with the terms and conditions laid down therein.

3) I undertake to operate the bus throughout the year on the assigned routes and schedules, and I shall

provide uninterrupted service to the public as per the directions issued by the Directorate of Transport or

KTCL.

4) I agree to install and maintain a functional Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) and Automatic

Ticketing Machine (ATM) in the bus, as prescribed.

5) I shall ensure that the conductor deployed on the bus is in prescribed uniform, wears a name badge,

and uses the Automatic Ticketing Machine for fare collection.

6) I undertake to repaint and maintain the external appearance of the bus in accordance with the branding

and design guidelines issued by KTCL.

7) I understand that failure to comply with the scheme’s conditions may result in penalties including

deduction of subsidy, suspension, or disqualification from the scheme.

8) I declare that the bus is not more than 15 years old as per the date of initial registration and meets all

eligibility criteria prescribed in the scheme.

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9) I affirm that all information furnished in Form-MM1 and this undertaking is true and correct to the best

of my knowledge and belief. If found false, I shall be liable for penal action as per applicable laws and

disqualification from the scheme.

Place: __________________

Date: ____________________

Signature of the Operator

(Name: ____________________________________)

(Registration No. of the Bus: __________________)

Witnesses:

1) Signature: ___________________ Name: ___________________ Address:

2) Signature: ___________________ Name: ___________________ Address:

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