EXTRAORDINARY

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Finance

(Revenue and Control)

Notification

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (4) of Rule 99 of the Goa Excise Duty Rules, 1964, the

Government of Goa, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest, hereby directs that all licensed

premises “for the sale of liquor” shall be closed from 6:00 p.m. of 07-04-2026 till 6:00 p.m. of 09-04-2026 or

till the closure of poll, whichever is later, and on 04-05-2026, within the areas under the jurisdiction of 21—

Ponda Assembly Constituency in South Goa District of the State of Goa, on account of Polling Day and

Counting of Votes for the Bye-Election to the 21—Ponda Assembly Constituency.

However, the licensed premises having licence for “Bar and Restaurant” may be allowed to keep the

restaurant open for serving food only and the bar counter shall be closed and no liquor shall be allowed to be

served on the above-mentioned days. The owners of the licensed premises having “Bar & Restaurant” shall

also display a board in the premises stating that no liquor will be served and that only the restaurant is open

for serving food.

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

Naresh Gaude, Under Secretary, Finance (R & C).

Porvorim.

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Notification

In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 5 and 8 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 (Act 5 of

1964) (hereinafter referred to as the “said Act”), the Government of Goa hereby prescribes that,

notwithstanding anything contained in the Government Notifications No. 2/6/2014-Fin(R&C)(A)/1386 dated

28-08-2014 and No. 2/6/2014-Fin(R&C)(B)/1389 dated 28-08-2014, both published in the Official Gazette,

Series II No. 22 dated 28-08-2014, no liquor shall be transported from one place to another within the areas

under jurisdiction of 21—Ponda Assembly Constituency in South Goa District of the State of Goa during the

No. 2/2/2022-Fin(R&C)/(A)/31389

Date : 02-Apr-2026

No. 2/2/2022-Fin(R&C)/(B)/31390

Date : 02-Apr-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, 02nd April, 2026 (Chaitra 12, 1948)

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PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

period from 6:00 p.m. of 07-04-2026 till 6:00 p.m. of 09-04-2026 or till the closure of poll, whichever is later,

and on 04-05-2026, on account of Polling Day and Counting of Votes for the Bye-Election to the 21—Ponda

Assembly Constituency.

The following shall be the maximum quantity of liquor which can be possessed by any person within the

areas under jurisdiction of 21—Ponda Assembly Constituency in South Goa District of the State of Goa

without permit issued in accordance with the provisions of the said Act and the rules made thereunder during

the period from 6:00 p.m. of 07-04-2026 till 6:00 p.m. of 09-04-2026 or till the closure of poll, whichever is

later, and on 04-05-2026 on account of Polling Day and Counting of Votes for the Bye-Election to the 21—

Ponda Assembly Constituency:

a.

Three quart bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor or foreign liquor other than beer, and six bottles of

beer of 650 ml for any person including his family.

b.

Three quart bottles of country liquor, for any person including his family.

This Notification shall remain in force from 6:00 p.m. of 07-04-2026 till 6:00 p.m. of 09-04-2026 or till

the closure of poll, whichever is later, and on 04-05-2026, on account of Polling Day and Counting of Votes

for the Bye-Election to the 21—Ponda Assembly Constituency.

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

Naresh Gaude, Under Secretary, Finance (R & C).

Porvorim.

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02ND APRIL, 2026

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