Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 09th April, 2026 (Chaitra 19, 1948) SERIES II No. 2
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
Note: There is one Supplement and six Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series II No. 1 dated 2-4-2026 as follows:-
1. Supplement dated 2-4-2026 from pages 33 to 34 regarding Notification from Department of Personnel.
2. Extraordinary dated 2-4-2026 from pages 35 to 36 regarding Notifications from Department of Finance.
3. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 2-4-2026 from pages 37 to 46 regarding Notification from Department of Revenue.
4. Extraordinary (No. 3) dated 6-4-2026 from pages 47 to 48 regarding Notification from Department of Urban Development.
5. Extraordinary (No. 4) dated 8-4-2026 from pages 49 to 50 regarding Notification from Department of General Administration.
6. Extraordinary (No. 5) dated 8-4-2026 from pages 51 to 52 regarding Notification from Department of General Administration.
7. Extraordinary (No. 6) dated 8-4-2026 from pages 53 to 54 regarding Notification from Office of the Chief Electoral Officer.
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Environment & Climate Change
Order
No. 7/4/98/ENVT&CC/DIR/Part I/07 Date : 02-Apr-2026
In pursuance of the sub-rule (3) of Rule 5 of the Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000, the Government of Goa is pleased to direct the "Authority" specified in the Government Notification No. 7/4/98/STE/DIR/Part I/922 dated 04-12-2007, published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 37 dated 13- 12-2007, Notification No. 7/4/98/STE/DIR/Part-I/1545 dated 15-01-2010, Notification No. 7/4/98/STE/DIR/Part-I/104 dated 23-04-2015 and Notification No. 7/4/98/STE/DIR/Part II/480 dated 12-09- 2019, to permit the use of loudspeakers or public address system during night hours (between 10.00 p.m. to 12.00 midnight) during the year 2026, on the days specified in the Schedule hereto, throughout the State of Goa.
"Terms and conditions for issue of permission.
1. The permission shall be granted only on a case-to-case basis, in response to a specific application made by the concerned Village Panchayat, Municipal Corporation/Municipal Council or an individual in the State of Goa.
2. The provisions of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 shall be strictly complied with.
3. The 'authority' concerned shall monitor the noise levels during the permitted festive occasion and other occasion also, and take prompt remedial action in the event of any violation of the same and of above conditions."
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected] 55OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 2 09TH APRIL, 2026
SCHEDULE
| Sr. No. | Cultural/Religious Festive occasion | Date |
| 1 | Easter Eve | 04th April, 2026 |
| 2 | Easter Day | 05th April, 2026 |
| 3 | Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd day of idol immersion) | 15th September, 2026 |
| 4 | Ganesh Chaturthi (5th day of idol immersion) | 18th September, 2026 |
| 5 | Anant Chaturdashi | 24th September, 2026 |
| 6 | Navaratri (last day of Navaratri) | 20th October, 2026 |
| 7 | Diwali Eve | 07th November, 2026 |
| 8 | Christmas Eve | 24th December, 2026 |
| 9 | Christmas | 25th December, 2026 |
| 10 to 15 | New Year's Eve | 26th December, 2026 to 31st December, 2026 |
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sachin S. Desai, Director & ex officio Jt. Secretary (Environment & Climate Change).
Panaji.
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Notification
No. 3-108-2005/STE-DIR/PART/10 Date : 06-Apr-2026
Directions under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (Central Act 29 of 1986).
Whereas, it has been brought to the notice of the Government of Goa, that several Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols are being imported from neighboring States for sale in Goa during the annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Whereas, such PoP idols are put up for display and sale in various permanent establishments and other temporary establishments/"Chitrashallas" across the State during the annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Whereas, such PoP idols are made from hemi hydrated calcium sulphate manufactured by calcination process and such PoP idols when immersed in water do not dissolve or disintegrate fast, thereby causing irreversible environmental effects on the riverine/coastal ecology or the eco-system of any water body, which in turn causes adverse environmental effects.
Whereas, the chemical paints, colours and dyes applied for such PoP idols contain poisonous chemicals/elements like Mercury, Zinc Oxide, Chromium, Lead, Cadmium etc. which causes harmful effects to marine/aquatic life, which when consumed by humans, leads to the cause of formation of cancer and other diseases including respiratory ailments, skin infections etc. The PoP also contains chemicals/elements like Gypsum, Sulphur, Potassium and Magnesium which cause harmful effects to aquatic and marine life (flora & fauna) and in turn causes harmful health effects, if such aquatic/marine life is consumed by human beings;
Whereas, Government of Goa, taking into consideration the public health and the likely effects on the environment of the State of Goa, is of the view that such PoP idols should not be sold or used in any part in the State of Goa.
Whereas, it is expedient and in public interest, that Government of Goa issues such directions to ban the manufacture, import and sale of such PoP idols in the State of Goa.
Whereas, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) vide their letter No. 2026/GSPCB/ /Letter/Tech/26031 dated 27-02-2026 has after carrying out analysis concluded that OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 2 09TH APRIL, 2026 Chikanmati/Clay/Shadumati idols having POP content up to 20% can be permitted and idols should be painted using eco-friendly water based, biodegradable and non-toxic natural dyes for paints.
And whereas, it would be appropriate to issue such directions to various Departments, District Level Authorities and Local Authorities, to take such measures as listed, to ensure that manufacture, import and sale of PoP idols in the State is stopped forthwith;
Now therefore, by virtue of the powers conferred under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986; vide Notification No. S. O. 881 (E) dated 22-09-1988, by the Ministry of Environment Forests & Climate Change (MoEF& CC), Government of India; the Government of Goa hereby directs
(a) The GSPCB to develop and maintain a portal for registration of vendors intending to sell Ganesh Idols for the year 2026 and thereafter. Only those vendors who have registered on the GSPCB portal on or before 15th July of the year concerned will be allowed to sell and/or import Ganesh idols in the State of Goa for the year 2026 and thereafter. The information on the vendors registered under GSPCB will be made accessible to all the Authorities and General Public.
(b) The vendor will upload the details such as name of the authorized person carrying out sale, location of sale with complete address, email id, mobile number, details of the source from which the idols are procured, number of idols proposed to be procured, the expected date of import or arrival at the Goa Border, and a duly signed undertaking that the said idols are made of Chikanmati/Clay/Shadumati and are not having PoP content of more than 20% and any other information sought by the GSPCB on the portal including information on the number of idols unsold after the Ganesh Festival and the proposed method of storage or disposal of the same.
(c) Commissioner (Excise) to check the entry of vehicles/goods carriers entering the State carrying such PoP idols as its cargo, prevent the entry of the vehicle and divert the same back to the source, failing which to attach the vehicle/goods carrier and hand it over to the Police Authorities at the nearest Police Check Post/Police Station and allow only those idols where the vendors have registered on the GSPCB Portal.
(d) Director (Transport) to check the entry of vehicles/goods carriers entering the State carrying such PoP idols as its cargo, prevent the entry of the vehicle and divert the same back to the source, failing which to attach the vehicle/goods carrier and hand it over to the Police Authorities at the nearest Police Check Post/Police Station and allow only those idols where the vendors have registered on the GSPCB Portal.
(e) Director General of Police, to issue relevant directions to the Police Officers at the Police Check Post/Police Station, to take appropriate action against the offenders reported by the officials of Excise Department and Transport Department. Also, in case of transport of such PoP idols by rail, the Police Officers should check the cargo on arrival and ensure that the same is not allowed to exit from the Railway Station and allow only those idols where the vendors have registered on the GSPCB Portal.
(f) Commissioner (State Taxes) to ensure that all permanent and temporary registered establishments in the State do not conduct any sale of PoP idols during Ganesh Chaturthi festival, failing which the registration of such establishments shall be cancelled forthwith and allow only those idols where the vendors have registered on the GSPCB Portal.
(g) Director (Municipal Administration) & Director (Panchayats) to provide details of all the immersion/visarjan sites within their jurisdiction with GPS Co-ordinates, name of wards, type of water body etc. on the GSPCB Portal on or before 30th May of the concerned year.
(h) Director (Municipal Administration) & Director (Panchayats) to issue relevant directions to all Municipal Councils/Corporation and Village Panchayats, directing them to
(i) Inform all the vendors/Chitrashalas to register on the GSPCB portal on or before 30th May of the year and not grant any licenses to such establishments/"Chitrashalla's" who are not registered on the GSPCB portal
(ii) Not to grant licenses/permissions to vendors/Chitrashalas for display and sale of PoP idols, during Ganesh Chaturthi festival season and allow only those vendors who have registered on OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 2 09TH APRIL, 2026 the GSPCB Portal to display idols of Chikanmati/Clay/Shadumati idols having POP content up to 20% and painted using eco-friendly water based, biodegradable and non-toxic natural dyes for paints.
(iii) Obtain an undertaking from each such establishments/"Chitrashalla's" that they shall not display or sell such PoP idols failing which the Chief Officers of the Municipal Council/ /Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation/Secretary of Village Panchayat, shall forthwith cancel the license granted for the said establishment/"Chitrashalla's" and arrange for its immediate closure.
(iv) All Chief Officers of the Municipal Councils/Commissioner CCP, Secretaries of the Village Panchayats will provide the list of all Chitrashalla's with address, the name of the owner of Chitrashalla's and Contact Numbers to the Goa Handicrafts Rural and Small-Scale Industries, GSPCB and the office of the concerned Deputy Collector on or before the 30th of April of the year concerned.
(v) GSPCB shall issue necessary advertisements in the local dailies, electronic media, and social media on the subject to create awareness.
(vi) The GSPCB shall jointly conduct inspections of the Chitrashalas starting one month prior to Ganesh Chaturthi, along with GHRSSIDC and a representative from the Deputy Collector's Office.
(vii) In case any violations are observed, the following actions shall be taken:
a. Non-compliance with registration:
If a Chitrashala is found operating without the required registration, the premises shall be sealed, and the vendor shall be directed to complete the registration process by paying a late fee of ₹3,000. GSPCB will also collect samples from the said premise and send it for analysis. If the samples are be found to be positive for PoP higher than the permissible limits, then action mentioned in point b will be initiated. If the samples contain PoP withing the prescribed limits, then the premises shall be desealed only after confirmation of registration and receipt of the late fee.
b. Presence of PoP beyond the permissible limit:
Samples shall be collected from the Chitrashalas and submitted to the laboratory of the GSPCB for analysis. In the event that any idols are found to be in contravention of the prescribed limits of PoP content, the vendor shall be liable to pay a penalty of INR 25,000.
Any idols determined to be non-compliant shall be, at the sole cost and responsibility of the vendor, transported to and disposed of at an authorized common hazardous waste disposal facility. The vendor shall, within 15 (fifteen) days from the date of such disposal, submit a duly issued disposal compliance certificate to the Goa State Pollution Control Board. Failure to comply with the aforesaid requirement shall render the vendor liable to an additional penalty of INR 50,000.
The premises shall remain sealed, and any temporary de-sealing shall be permitted solely for the purpose of facilitating the disposal of the non-compliant idols. Upon completion of such disposal, the premises shall be re-sealed and shall not be de-sealed thereafter except upon verification by the GSPCB that the vendor has fully complied with the prescribed disposal procedures.
In the event of any subsequent violation, the registration of the vendor shall be liable to be cancelled, and the vendor may be prohibited from manufacturing, selling, or otherwise dealing in idols within the State of Goa.
(i) District Collectors and Additional Collectors of the three Districts to enforce the above directions by issuing relevant instructions to Dy. Collectors/Mamlatdars for monitoring and enforcement of the directions and to file such complaint against any such violator before the appropriate Court under relevant provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and any other Act Rules as applicable. They are also required to conduct inspections and order closure of such establishments/ /Chitrashalla's who continue to conduct display and sale of such PoP idols.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 2 09TH APRIL, 2026(j) Director (Industries, Trade & Commerce) to issue relevant directions to all industries/ /manufacturing units registered in the State to stop manufacture of PoP idols/products, failing which to cancel the registration of such Industry/Unit.
(k) Member Secretary, GSPCB to inspect and verify the various industries/units registered in the State and issue directions to stop manufacture of PoP idols/products in State of Goa, leading to withdrawal of consent to operate and issue appropriate closure directions.
(l) The respective Incharge of Police Station/Police Inspector's or any other Police Officer not below the rank of Police Sub Inspector, within his jurisdiction, upon being informed by any of the Authorities mentioned hereinabove from (c) to (k) or suo motu, about the manufacturing, procurement, stocking, display, sale and transportation of PoP idols within the jurisdiction of the Police Station; shall confiscate such PoP idols and seal such premises used to manufacture, stock, display or sale of PoP idols, attach the vehicle used for transportation and further take action to prosecute the violators in terms of section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sd/-, Director/ex-officio Jt. Secy. (Envt. & CC).
Panaji.
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Department of Fisheries
Directorate of Fisheries
Order
No. DF/MS/PMMSY/WS/FISH MARKET/2025-26/VOL-III/5969 Date : 23-Mar-2026
Government is pleased to constitute a Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) of the following members in order to resolve the issue related to the project of "Construction of State of Art Wholesale Fish Market" at Margao-Goa:
Dispute Resolution Committee:
| Sr. No. | Composition of DRC | Designation |
| 1. | Chief Secretary, Goa | Chairman |
| 2. | Finance Secretary, Goa | Member |
| 3. | Law Secretary, Goa | Member |
| 4. | Fisheries Secretary, Goa | Member |
| 5. | Chairman, South Goa Planning Development Authority (SGPDA) | Member |
| 6. | Director of Fisheries | Member |
| 7. | Member Secretary, South Goa Planning Development Authority (SGPDA) | Member |
| 8. | Managing Director, Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) | Convener |
This issues with the approval of the Government vide entry No. 1400124476/F dated 10-03-2026.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Dr. Shamila Monteiro, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary (Fisheries).
Panaji.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 2 09TH APRIL, 2026Department of Personnel
Order
No. 7/2/2020-PER/672 Date : 05-Mar-2026
Shri Sandeep Chodnekar, Ad-hoc Chief Engineer-II, Public Works Department holding the charge of Principal Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, shall also hold the charge of Managing Director of Sewerage and Infrastructure Development Corporation of Goa Ltd. with immediate effect.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Durga Kinlekar, Under Secretary (Personnel-II).
Porvorim.
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Order
No. 6/1/2026-PER/948 Date : 01-Apr-2026
On the recommendation of the Goa Services Board, the Governor of Goa is pleased to order the transfer and posting of the following Senior Scale Officers of Goa Civil Service, in public interest, with immediate effect:-
| Sr. No. | Name and present posting of the officer | Posted as |
| 1. | Shri Arvind Bugde, Joint Secretary, Law (Establishment) | Secretary, Lokayukta |
| 2. | Shri Dipak M. Bandekar, Director, Information and Publicity | Director, Social Welfare with additional charge of MD, Goa State Minorities Finance and Development Corporation |
| 3. | Shri Abhir Chandrakant Hede, Additional Director of Mines-I with additional charge of Deputy Director of Mines-II | Director, Information and Publicity |
| 4. | Shri Manuel P. Barreto, Additional Director of Panchayat-II, South with additional charge of Additional Director of Panchayat-II, Kushavati District | Member Secretary, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao |
| 5. | Shri Ajit Panchwadkar, awaiting posting | Director, Department of New and Renewable Energy |
| 6. | Shri Gaurish Shankhwalkar, Additional Commissioner of Excise | Managing Director, Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) |
| 7. | Shri Vishant S. Naik Gaunekar, Additional Commissioner of State Tax | Additional Director of Mines-I |
| 8. | Shri Sohan Ashok Uskaikar, Director, Department of New and Renewable Energy with additional charge of General Manager, Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) | Additional Commissioner of Excise with additional charge of General Manager, Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) |
| 9. | Shri Gauresh Ashok Pilgaonkar, MD, Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) with additional charge of MD, GHRSSIDC | Additional Commissioner of State Tax with additional charge of MD, GHRSSIDC |
| 10. | Smt. Darshani Samir Dessai, awaiting posting | Director (Administration), Institute of Psychiatry & Human Behaviour |
| 11. | Shri Joao B. Fernandes, Additional Director of Panchayats-I | Additional Director of Panchayat-II, South with additional charge of Additional Director of Panchayat-II, Kushavati District |
| 12. | Ms. Fiona Audrey Cardozo, Additional Chief Executive Officer, Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board | Additional Director of Panchayats-I |
| 13. | Shri Dipak Desai, Director, Social Welfare with additional charge of MD, Goa State Minorities Finance and Development Corporation | Director, Civil Aviation |
The officers appointed on ex-cadre deputation posts shall be governed by the standard terms of deputation, as amended from time to time.
The officers shall complete handing over and taking over process with immediate effect and submit compliance.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).
Porvorim.
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Order
No. 6/1/2026-PER/974 Date : 06-Apr-2026
On the recommendation of the Goa Services Board, the Governor of Goa is pleased to order the transfer and posting of the following Senior Scale Officers of Goa Civil Service, in public interest, with immediate effect:-
| Sr. No. | Name and present posting of the officer | Posted as |
| 1. | Smt. Nancy Fernandes, Additional Director of Vigilance-II | Joint Secretary (Personnel) |
| 2. | Shri Amir Parab, Director (Administration), Education | Joint Secretary, Law (Establishment) |
Smt. Maya Pednekar, Additional Director of Vigilance-I shall hold the charge of Additional Director of Vigilance-II in addition to her own duties.
Shri Sagar Gaude, Managing Director, Goa Education Development Corporation shall hold the charge of Director (Administration), Education in addition to his own duties.
The officers shall complete handing over and taking over process with immediate effect and submit compliance.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).
Porvorim.
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Department of Public Health
Order
No. 4/3/2017-IV/PHD/851 Date : 27-Mar-2026
On the recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission conveyed vide its letter No. S2GPSC- LPCF0GDCH/1/2026 I/681/2026/493 dated 02-03-2026, the Government is pleased to declare satisfactory completion of probation period by Dr. Pratiksha Sanman Keny, Lecturer in Oral Medicine & Radiology under Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim and to confirm her with effect from the date of her completion of probation period i.e. 11-12-2024.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-I).
Porvorim.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 2 09TH APRIL, 2026Order
No. 4/3/2017-IV/PHD/852 Date : 27-Mar-2026
On the recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission conveyed vide its letter No. S2GPSC- LPCFOGDCH/2/2026-Section II 1/677/2026/488 dated 27-02-2026, the Government is pleased to declare satisfactory completion of probation period by Dr. Vivek Ankush Kavlekar, Lecturer in Prosthodontics under Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim and to confirm him with effect from the date of his completion of probation period i.e. 04-03-2025.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-I).
Porvorim.
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Order
No. 22/4/97-I/PHD/292 Date : 04-Mar-2026
Read: Order No. 22/4/97-I/PHD/103 dated 28-01-2026.
Consequent upon promotion of the following Biochemists to the post of Chief Biochemist, vide Order No. 22/4/97-I/PHD/103 dated 28-01-2026, they are hereby posted as under with immediate effect:-
| Sr. No. | Name of the officials | Place of posting |
| 1. | Smt. Mini Vinish Thomas | North Goa District Hospital, Mapusa |
| 2. | Smt. Sanika S. Naik Gaonkar | South Goa District Hospital, Margao |
Further, the above officials shall hold the charge of Biochemist, in addition to their own duties, until further orders.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-II).
Porvorim.
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Order
No. 7/3/94-I/PHD/344 Date : 12-Mar-2026
On the recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission as conveyed vide their letter No. COM/II/11/24(4)/2025/448 dated 09-02-2026, Government is pleased to promote Shri Satish Gawas, Scientific Assistant to the post of Senior Scientific Assistant, Environmental and Pollution Control Wing under Directorate of Health Services (Group 'B' Gazetted) on regular basis in Level 6 of Pay Matrix [Rs. 9300-34800 + GP: Rs. 4200/- (pre-revised)] and other allowances to be fixed as per rules with immediate effect.
Shri Satish Gawas shall be on probation for a period of two years with effect from the date of joining.
The promotion is made against the vacancy occurred due to voluntary retirement of Smt. Vinda S. Cuncolienkar, Senior Scientific Assistant on 01-09-2024 in Environmental and Pollution Control Wing under Directorate of Health Services.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-II).
Porvorim.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 2 09TH APRIL, 2026Order
No. 13/2/2026-I/PHD/437 Date : 24-Mar-2026
Read: Government Notification No. 13/10/2007-I/PHD/Part/1144 dated 06-08-2024, published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 20 dated 16-08-2024.
In pursuance of sub-section (1) of Section 36 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (Central Act 34 of 2006) read with rule 2.1.2 of the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011, the Commissioner of Food Safety hereby appoints Smt. Sanjyot U. Kudalkar, Designated Officer in charge of the Food Safety Administration, South Goa, as Designated Officer to be in charge of the Food Safety Administration, Kushavati District, untill further orders.
This Order shall come into force on the date of it's publication in the Official Gazette.
Yetindra M. Maralkar, IAS, Secretary (Health), Commissioner, Food Safety.
Porvorim.
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Department of Town and Country Planning
Notification
No. 36/18/39A/Notification (28F)/TCP/2026/243 Date : 08-Apr-2026
Whereas, the Town and Country Planning Department of the Government of Goa received applications under sub-section (1) of Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, 1974 (Act 21 of 1975) for change of zones in the Regional Plan for Goa 2021 in respect of the plots of land as specified in detail in column Nos. (2) to (7) of the Table below (hereinafter referred to as "the said Proposals");
TABLE
| Sr. No. | Name of the Applicant | Survey No./Sub Division No./P.T. Sheet No./ Chalta No. | Name of Village and Taluka | Published land use as per RPG-2021/ODP (Total Area) in m2 | Proposed land use | Area proposed in sq. mts. | Decision of the Government |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) |
| 1. | Reena Engineers and Contractors Private Limited, M.D. Mr. K. C. James | 77/1 (Part) | Sircaim, Bardez | Partly Settlement (1970m2), Partly Orchard (6268m2), Partly Paddy Field (3462m2) Total Area (11700) | Settlement zone | 5410 | Approved for change of zone an area of 5410m2 from Orchard to Settlement Zone. |
| 2. | K. C. James alias James Chacko Koottanal | 77/2 (Part) | Sircaim, Bardez | Partly Settlement (9755m2), Partly Orchard (4745m2) Total Area (14500) | Settlement zone | 4745 | Approved for change of zone an area of 4745m2 from Orchard to Settlement Zone. |
| 3. | Zubair Ahmed C/o Ar Sherek Frank Almeida | 86/17 (Part) | Marra, Bardez | Partly Settlement (557m2), Partly Orchard (1143m2) Total Area (1700) | Settlement zone | 1143 | Approved for change of zone an area of 1143m2 from Orchard to Settlement zone. |
| 4. | Balprit Singh Chadha | 62/40 (Part) | Nadora, Bardez | Cultivable Land Total Area (475) | Settlement zone | 475 | Approved for change of zone an area of 155m2 from Cultivable land to |
| Settlement zone with Irrigation Command Area subject to that the secondary development shall be strictly permitted with NOC from the Water Resources Department | |||||||
| 5. | Balprit Singh Chadha | 62/41 (Part) | Nadora, Bardez | Cultivable Land Total Area (2200) | Settlement zone | 2200 | Approved for change of zone an area of 675m2 from Cultivable land to Settlement zone with Irrigation Command Area subject to that the secondary development shall be strictly permitted with NOC from the Water Resources Department |
| 6. | Designex Projects Pvt. Ltd., Rep. by Gaurav Sekhri | 154/2-A | Mandrem, Pernem | Orchard Total Area (4656) | Settlement zone | 4656 | Approved for change of zone an area of 4656m2 from Orchard to Settlement Zone. |
And whereas, in terms of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Goa Town and Country Planning (Change of zone of land in the Regional Plan or the Outline Development Plan) Rules, 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the "said Rules"), the Town and Country Planning Department after scrutinizing the said proposals placed such proposals alongwith its scrutiny reports before the Goa Town and Country Planning Board for its recommendations/approval/decision;
And whereas, the Goa Town and Country Planning Board approved the said proposals as specified in column No. 8 of the above Table;
And whereas, notices as required by sub-rule (2) of Rule 4 of the said Rules were published,—
(i) Vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification(32)/TCP/2025/512 dated 24-09-2025, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 26 dated 25-09-2025 (as regards proposals at Sr. No. 1, 2, 4 & 5);
(ii) Vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification (35)/TCP/2025/619 dated 22-10-2025, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 30 dated 23-10-2025 (as regards proposal at Sr. No. 3);
(iii) Vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification(39)/TCP/2025/723 dated 19-11-2025, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 34 dated 20-11-2025 (as regards proposal at Sr. No. 6); and suggestions were invited from the public within a period of thirty days from the date of publication to the said Notifications in the Official Gazette.
And whereas, suggestions received from public were placed before the Goa Town and Country Planning Board in terms of sub-rule (3) of Rule 4 for its recommendation/approval and the Goa Town and Country Planning Board after due consideration of the suggestions received from the public recommended the proposals for change of zone as regards to Sr. No. 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 in its 227th Meeting held on 02-02-2026 and Sr. No. 3 in its 221st Meeting held on 16-10-2025 and directed to take further action as per sub-rule (4) of Rule 4 of the said Rules;
And whereas, as required by sub-rule (4) of Rule 4 of the said Rules, the recommendation/approval/decision of the Goa Town and Country Planning Board along with the said proposals were placed before the Government for its decision and the Government has approved the same;
Now, therefore, in view of the recommendation of the Goa Town and Country Planning Board being approved by the Government and in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, 1974 (Act 21 of 1975) read with sub-rule (5) of Rule 4 of the Goa Town and Country Planning (Change of zone of land in the Regional Plan or the Outline Development Plan) Rules, 2024, the OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 2 09TH APRIL, 2026 Regional Plan is hereby altered and modified as specified in column No. (8) of above Table and as directed by the Government for carrying out change of zone of land in respect of the plots of land as specified in detail in column Nos. (2) to (7) of above Table.
The alteration and modification of the Regional Plan as notified in this Notification shall be subject to the outcome of the PIL Writ Petition Nos. 53 of 2024 and 54 of 2024 which are pending final disposal before the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay at Goa.
Vertika Dagur, Chief Town Planner (Planning).
Panaji.
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