Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 17th September, 2026 (Bhadra 26, 1948) SERIES I No. 25
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
Note: There are two Supplementary issues to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 24 dated 10-9-2026 as follows:-
1. Supplement dated 10-9-2026 from pages 1297 to 1356 regarding the Turtle Nesting Management Plan from Department of
Environment & Climate Change.
2. Supplement (No. 2) dated 10-9-2026 from pages 1357 to 1400 regarding various Bills from Goa Legislature Secretariat.
INDEX
Department Type
Subject Page No
1 2
3 4
1. Archaeology Not.- 1(18)/PM/2023/Vol.I/Archaeo
1401 logy-531
Protection of ancient monuments/archaeological sites and remains.
2. Power Not.- 190/1/CEE/Com/Tech/2026-2
1402 7/813
Adoption of Common Application Form (CAF), Consolidation of Electricity Bills and Treatment of Electricity Connections for the Amended BharatNet Program.
3. Public Health Ord.- 03/2026/JS(Health)/1299 Non-lapsable post. 1403
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Archaeology
Notification
1(18)/PM/2023/Vol.I/Archaeology-531 Date : 10-Sep-2026
Whereas, vide Notification No. 1(18)/PM/2023/Vol.I/Archaeology dated 17th February, 2026, published in Official Gazette, Series I No. 49 dated 05th March, 2026 (hereinafter called the "said Notification"), the Government of Goa had notified its intention to declare the ancient monuments/archaeological sites and remains as specified in the Schedule to the said notification to be protected monuments/protected area under the Goa Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1978 (Act No. 1 of 1979) (hereinafter called as the "said Act") and invited objections and suggestions from the persons interested in the said monuments/sites within a period of two months from the date of publication of the said Notification in the Official Gazette.
And whereas, the said Official Gazette was made available to the public on 05-03-2026;
And whereas, objections/suggestions received from the interested persons have been considered by the Government of Goa.
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected] 1401OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 25 17TH SEPTEMBER, 2026 Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of Section 3 of the said Act, and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Government of Goa hereby declares the said ancient monuments/archaeological sites and remains as specified in the Schedule hereto to be protected monuments/protected area for the purposes of the said Act.
SCHEDULE
| Sr. No. | Name of the Monument/ Site to be notified | Village | Taluka | Survey No. | Sub- -div | Ownership of Monument/Site |
| 1. | Malar Cave | Malar | Tiswadi | 2 | 1 | Private |
| 2. | Haat Katro Khambo (Pelourinho Novo) | Old-Goa | Tiswadi | Road area | ---- | |
| 3. | Cave at Sirdona | Sirdona | Tiswadi | 42 | 2 | Government/Private |
| 4. | Ruins of Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Chimbel | Tiswadi | 24 | 1 | Government |
| 5. | Remains of Gopakkapattnam Port | Goa Velha | Tiswadi | 120 | 1 | Private |
| 124 | 3 | |||||
| 6. | Jacquem Cave | Neturlim | Sanguem | 62 | 1 | Private |
| 7. | Bawlyache Mol | Pirla | Quepem | 24 | 1 | Forest Department, Government |
| 8. | Balli Math | Balli | Quepem | 48 | 4 | Private |
| 9. | Remains of Temple Sasore Khaddem | Cordem | Quepem | 59 | 4 | Private |
| 10. | Tamsuli Cave | Candola | Ponda | 86 | 1-A | Private |
| 11. | Mardangad Fort | Queula | Ponda | 27 | 1 | Forest Department, Government |
| 12. | Ruins of Surya Temple | Kudne | Bicholim | 75 | 2 | Private |
| 13. | Thadgi/Memorials at Kudnem | Kudne | Bicholim | 74 | 0 | Private |
| 14. | Rock cut Tank | Dabolim | Marmugao | 14 | 1 | Private |
| 15. | Shree Damodar Temple Tank, Fatorda | Margao | Salcete | Chalta No. 2 of P.T. Sheet No. 75 | ---- | Private |
This Notification shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
By order and in the name the Governor of Goa.
Dr. Nilesh B. Fal Dessai, Director and ex officio Joint Secretary (Archaeology).
Panaji.
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Department of Power
Office of the Chief Electrical Engineer
Notification
Adoption of Common Application Form (CAF), Consolidation of Electricity Bills and Treatment of Electricity Connections for the Amended BharatNet Program.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 25 17TH SEPTEMBER, 2026References:
1. Incentive under Part VI (Implementation of RoW Rules under the Telecommunication Act, 2023) of the Special Assistant to States for Capital Investment for F.Y. 2026-27 (SASCI 2026-27, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India vide Letter No. 44(1)/PF- S/2026-27(CAPEX) dated 27/03/2026.
2. Ministry of Power, Government of India, Letter No. 12/01/2018-NEF(U)-Part-I(E:246321) dated 13/01/2026.
3. Ministry of Power, Government of India, Letter No. 23/1/2023-R&R dated 24/05/2023.
In pursuance of the above and with approval of Competent Authority, The Electricity Department, Government of Goa (GED) hereby adopts the following measures to facilitate rapid implementation of the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP) across Goa:
1) Government Connection Status.—
Electricity connections provided at Gram Panchayats and Villages under Amended Bharat Net Program (ABP) shall be classified and treated as Government Connections, in strict accordance with the Ministry of Power Letter No. 12/01/2018-NEF(U)-Part-I(E:246321) dated 13/01/2026.
2) Common Application Form (CAF).—
GED shall accept a centralized Common Application Form (CAF) for processing Electricity connection requests relating to the Amended Bharat Net Program. This framework will enable a single application to cover multiple distributed electricity connections required across various locations under the project scope, cutting down procedural lead times.
3) Consolidation of Electricity Bills.—
In alignment with the directives issued via Ministry of Power Letter No. 23/1/2023-R&R dated 24/05/2023, GED shall facilitate the consolidation of monthly electricity bills for all electrical connections held by a single applicant under the Amended BharatNet Program. This provision shall apply seamlessly to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), Infrastructure Providers (IP-I), Bharat Broadband Network implementation agencies or any other authorized implementing agency, subject to Regulatory and applicable operational rules and standard reconciliation procedures.
4) Implementation Mandate.—
All concerned Engineers of the Electricity Department shall take immediate necessary action to implement the above provisions. Electricity service connections under the Amended BharatNet Program shall be expedited and processed strictly pursuant to these directives.
This issues with the approval of Government vide U.O. No. 5976/F dated 26/08/2026 and shall come into force with immediate effect.
By order and in the name of Governor of Goa.
Stephen Fernandes, Chief Electrical Engineer & ex officio Addl. Secretary.
Panaji.
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Department of Public Health
Order
Government is pleased to exclude the Group 'A' Gazetted posts of Doctors at Level 10 and above in the Directorate of Health Services, Panaji, from the category of lapsable posts for all purposes. Accordingly, all such posts shall be treated and considered as non-lapsable posts with immediate effect.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 25 17TH SEPTEMBER, 2026This issues with the approval of Personnel Department vide their U. No. 1400122042 dated 24/07/2026 and concurrence of Finance Department (R&C) vide their U. No. 1400122042 dated 22/08/2026.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-II)/Link.
Porvorim.
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