Goa Gazette, No. 2627-19, 12 August 2026

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Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026 RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410 Panaji, ¹²th August, ²⁰²⁶ (Sravana ²¹, ¹⁹⁴⁸) SERIES II No. 19

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

EXTRAORDINARY

No. 2

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Finance

Revenue and Control Division

Notification

No. 2/3/2024-Fin(R&C)(A)/32620 Date : 12-Aug-2026

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 on 15th August, 2026, 16th August, 2026 and 17th August, 2026 within the area under the jurisdiction of Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Chinchinim Deussua, Taluka Salcete, South Goa District in the State of Goa on account of Polling day and Counting of Votes for the Bye-Election to vacant ward of Village Panchayat.

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

No. 2/3/2024-Fin(R&C)(B)/32621 Date : 12-Aug-2026 In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 5 and 8 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 (Act 5 of 1964) (hereinafter called 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 28-8-2014 Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected] 943 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 19 (EXTRAORDINARY No. 2) 12TH AUGUST, 2026

and No. 2/6/2014-Fin(R &C)(B)/1389 dated 28-8-2014 both published in the Official Gazette, Sr. II No. 22 dated 28/8/2014, no liquor shall be transported from one place to another within the area under the jurisdiction of Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Chinchinim Deussua, Taluka Salcete, South Goa District in the State of Goa during the period from 15th August, 2026, 16th August, 2026 and 17th August, 2026 on account of Polling day and Counting of Votes for the Bye-Election to vacant ward of Village Panchayats in the State of Goa.

The following shall be the maximum quantity of liquor which can be possessed by any person within the area under the jurisdiction of Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Chinchinim Deussua, Taluka Salcete, South Goa District in 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 15th August, 2026, 16th August, 2026 and 17th August, 2026 on account of Polling day and Counting of Votes for the Bye Election to vacant ward of Village Panchayats.

(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 only on 15th August, 2026, 16th August, 2026 and 17th August, 2026 on account of Polling day and Counting of Votes for Bye-Election to vacant ward of Village Panchayat.

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

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

Porvorim.

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