Goa Gazette, No. 2627-26, 24 September 2026

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Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Panaji, ²⁴th September, ²⁰²⁶ (Asvina ², ¹⁹⁴⁸) SERIES I No. 26

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

Note: There is one Supplement and two Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 25 dated 17-9-2026 as

follows:-

1. Supplement dated 17-9-2026 from pages 1405 to 1408 regarding DR- The Goa Panchayat Raj (Grant of permission/trade

license and levying of permission fees/trade license fees) Rules, 2026 from Department of Panchayati Raj and Community

Development.

2. Extraordinary dated 18-9-2026 from pages 1409 to 1424 regarding various Acts from Department of Law.

3. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 21-9-2026 from pages 1425 to 1486 regarding The Goa Legal Metrology (Amendment) Rules,

2026 and The Goa Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2026 from Department of Legal Metrology.

INDEX

Department Type

Subject Page No

1 2

3 4 1. Legal Metrology Not.- 25/5/2026-CLM/1319 Jurisdiction for Calibration of vehicle

1487

tank.

2. Public Health Ord.- 47/16/2025-I/PHD/964 Creation of Posts.-Inst. of Nursing Edu., 1488

Margao.

3. Tourism Not.- 7/7(1273)2026/DT/3212 Extension of the Goa State Shack Policy 1488

2023-2026

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Legal Metrology

Notification

25/5/2026-CLM/1319 Date : 23-Sep-2026 In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 24 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, the Controller, Legal Metrology, hereby notifies that henceforth all the Vehicle Tanks registered with the Transport Authorities of North Goa District namely Pernem, Bardez, Bicholim and Tiswadi Taluka shall be calibrated at the Office of the Inspector, Legal Metrology, Mapusa–I, Dattawadi, Mapusa, Goa and all the Vehicle Tanks registered with the Transport Authorities of South Goa District namely Ponda, Salcete, Mormugao Taluka and Kushavati Districts namely Quepem, Canacona and Dharbandora Taluka shall be calibrated at the Office of the Inspector, Legal Metrology, Margao–I, Opposite Railway Station, Margao, Goa.

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

R. M. Borkar, Controller Legal Metrology & ex officio Joint Secretary.

Porvorim.

Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected] 1487OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 26 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2026

Department of Public Health

Order

47/16/2025-I/PHD/964 Date : 26-Jun-2026 Sanction of the Government is hereby accorded for creation of the following 28 various posts in Institute of Nursing Education, Margao-Goa under Directorate of Health Services:-

The expenditure on the above posts shall be debited from the respective Budget Head:

These issues with the recommendation of the A.R.D. vide their U.O. No. 1400119236 dated 11/02/2026, approval of Personnel Department vide their U.O. No. 1400119236 dated 06/04/2026, concurrence of the Finance (R&C) Department vide their U.O. No. 1400119236 dated 12/05/2026 and with the approval of Cabinet conveyed vide General Administration Department letter No. 1/22/2026-GAD-II dated 19/06/2026.

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

Dr. Pooja Madkaikar, Under Secretary (Health-II).

Porvorim.

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Department of Tourism

Notification

7/7(1273)2026/DT/3212 Date : 09-Sep-2026 The Government of Goa is hereby pleased to extend the Goa State Shack Policy for Erection of Temporary Seasonal Structures, Beach Shacks, Deck Beds/Umbrellas for Tourist Seasons 2023-26, for a further period of one year (next tourist season) i.e. 2026-27 with minor modifications/additional conditions, and the same is published herewith for information of general public.

Kedar A. Naik, GCS, Director of Tourism & ex officio Joint Secretary (Tourism).

Panaji.

Extension of The Goa State Shack Policy for Erection of Temporary Seasonal Structures, Beach

Shacks, Deck Beds/Umbrellas, for Tourist Seasons 2023-26 (3 Years) for further One Season i.e.

2026-27

1. Introduction.— The State of Goa is located on the West coast of India and is bounded by the State of Maharashtra to the North, and by Karnataka to the East and South, while the Arabian Sea forms Goas Western coast. Goa is India's smallest State in terms of area and the fourth smallest in terms of population. Goa is a tiny emeralds land with its natural scenic beauty, attractive beaches temples and churches, famous for its architecture, feast and festivals and hospitable people with a rich culture. It is also attributed a land with its exquisite mix of sun, surf, and beaches. Ergo, Goa has become one of the preferred family destinations.

Goa encompasses an area of 3,702 km2 (1,429 sq mi). Goa features a tropical monsoon climate and being in the torrid zone and near the Arabian Sea, has a hot and humid climate for most of the year. The month of May is usually the hottest coupled with high humidity.

Panaji (Panjim) is the State's capital of Goa, Vasco Da Gama (Vasco) the largest city, while the historic city of Margao still exhibits the influence of Portuguese culture in Goa. The Portuguese colony existed for about 450 years, until it was taken over by India in 1961.

Tourism is a staple industry in the State of Goa which contributes significantly to the economy and generates employment avenues. As a result, major population of the State is directly or indirectly depend on this industry to earn livelihood.

2. Background.— Goa has over 105 kms. of coastal belt with each beach having its own unique characteristic and accomplished it niche across the globe as a land of beaches. Most of the tourism in Goa is concentrated in the coastal stretches and majority of tourists visiting the state frequent to these areas which has influenced commercial activities in these regions immensely.

Government of Goa is the only State in the country which issues permission to the person of Goan domiciles to erect beach shack using eco friendly materials on the nominated beach stretches. This concept of shacks has contributed significantly to entice tourists to the coastal region and thrive tourism in the State. In the initial states of tourism in Goa, beach shacks became popular due to their small numbers, economical rates and simple decor. Over elapsed of several decades, the concept has demonstrated immense improvisation understanding the need of diverse segment tourists and provides them maximum amenities.

Over the period a lot of amendments have been introduced by the state government in allotment of shacks on the government beach arena to provide more comfort and benefits to the shack allottees as well as encourage healthy competition among them. As part of these endeavours, Government of Goa through the Department of Tourism has issued guidelines for regulations of the shacks on the beaches which also provide window for compliance of various polices/guidelines of the line departments, besides, compliances of decision of the judiciary issued time to time.

State Government had formulated 3 years Tourism Shack Policy for tourist seasons 2019-22 for erection of temporary seasonal structures, beach shacks/deck-beds/umbrellas/huts and other structures. However, in the year 2019, Covid pandemic strikes which impacted all the industries owing to various restriction imposed by the authorities to contain the spread to the contagious virus. The shack allottees under the said policy also witnessed immense financial losses due to restrictions on movement of tourists both domestic and internationals. Tourism Shack Policy 2019-22 culminated on 31/05/2022. However, understanding the impact of the pandemic and on the representation received from the Shack Owners Welfare Society, Government of Goa extended Tourism Shack Policy for the tourist season 2022-23 with some modified terms and conditions. The extended policy has also culminated on 31/05/2023 and therefore now this policy by name:

"Goa State Shack Policy for Erection of Temporary Seasonal Structures, Beach Shacks, Deck Beds/Umbrellas, For Tourist Seasons 2023-26 (3 Years)"1489 OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES I No. 26 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2026 to provide for regulation and control of shacks erected on identified public beach stretches has been introduced.

3. Definitions.— (a) Beach Shack: Temporary structures erected on the identified public beach stretches after abiding by terms and conditions of this policy.

(b) "DOT" or "the Authority": Department of Tourism, Government of Goa.

(c) "GCZMA": Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority.

(d) "PCB": Goa Pollution Control Board or Central Pollution Control Board, as the case may be.

(e) "MOEF": Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.

(f) "Identified Public Beach Stretches": Locations identified for the purposes of erection of temporary beach shacks and placement of deck beds, Umbrellas, Table and Chairs, sofa sets and as specified in Appendix-1.

(g) "Tourist Season": The period between 1st September to 31st May.

(h) "Off Season". The period between 1st June to 31st August.

(i) "Allottee/Licensee": Any applicant who has been successfully allotted dedicated space on identified public beach stretches for erection of temporary shacks.

(j) "Family": Family consist of the husband, wife, and unmarried Children.

(k) "Provisional License": The license issued to the successful shack allottee at the time of demarcation of the beach shack site at the identified public beach stretch to facilitate to obtain all the required statutory permissions.

(l) "License": The license issued to the successful shack allottee after obtaining all the required statutory permissions and after complying the terms and conditions of this policy.

4. Purpose of the Policy.— Licenses shall be granted for:

(1) Erection of temporary shacks at the identified public beach stretches as per Appendix 1.

(2) Placement of deck beds, Umbrellas, Table, Chairs and Sofa Sets on the identified public beach stretches.

(3) Number of beach shacks to be permitted at the identified beach stretches shall be subject to the approval/recommendation of the Goa State Pollution Control Board, Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority or any other competent authorities.

5. Tenure of the License.—

5.1 For Beach Shacks and Deck Beds

a) The License issued pursuant to this policy shall be valid one tourist season 2023-24 and further renewable for Tourist seasons 2024-25 and 2025-26 respectively.

b) In case of adverse weather conditions, beach protection, or other public interest activities, the DOT reserves the authority to withdraw the permission granted for Shack license and/or Deck- beds prior to the specified date and Shack allottee will not be entitled to any form of compensation.

6. Erection and Dismantling of the Shacks and Deck Beds.—

6.1 For Beach Shacks

a) In accordance with CRZ notification 2011 and including any amendments thereof, the Authority shall allow erection of beach shacks during the tourist season.

b) All beach shacks shall stop their operations by 31st May and the Allottee shall remove the structures by 10th June, disconnect utilities, and leave the allotted beach shacksite clean.

6.2 For Deck Beds

a) The license shall be issued to place deckbeds, Umbrellas, Tables, Sofa sets, Chairs, for the tourist season within the area demarcated by the Department of Tourism.

b) All such deck-beds, umbrellas, Tables, Sofa sets and Chairs shall be removed immediately after the end of a particular tourist season.

7. Size and Structure of the Beach Shacks.—

7.1 The maximum size of the beach shacks ("permissible size") shall be maintained at 18 m. (length) x 8 m. (breadth) x 5.5 m. (height), except for–first four beach shacks at Saunta Vaddo beach stretch, which shall be a maximum of 12 m. (length) x 8 m. (breadth) x 5.5 m. (height) only.

7.2 The Allottee shall adhere to the following conditions related to size of the shacks:

a) The size of the beach shack shall be the actual construction i.e. the covered area on the ground and be measured from the poles erected at the four corners of the beach shack.

b) No shack shall be permitted to have a mezzanine floor or an additional floor.

c) Maximum roof extension of one meter from the plinth on lateral sides and two meters in front side will be allowed. However, there shall be no roof extensions from the rear side of the beach shack.

7.3 DOT reserves the right of reducing permissible beach shacksize to suitably adapt to the existing site conditions depending on the identified public beach width, public access, site condition/availability of space and other factors.

7.4 The beach shack shall be erected by adhering to the guidelines issued by various statutory authorities such as GCZMA, MOEF, PCB, and other statutory authorities. The beach shack shall be erected out of eco-friendly materials like bamboos/wooden poles with thatched palm leaves/ thatched bamboo mat roofing as far as possible. However, in case of paucity of wood the same may be erected out of the other modern materials like steel, synthetic, nylon fabric, etc. for the purpose of frame work due to unpredictable weather conditions. Use of concrete material is absolutely banned. Grouting, plastering, lying of PCC/RCC on the floor/structure/digging of soak pits/digging and lying of pipes/metal staircases grouted in cement etc. shall not be permitted at any cost as per the guidelines issued by the GCZMA.

8. Permissible Activities under this Policy.—

8.1 For Beach Shacks

a) Beach Shacks shall undertake sale of cooked food items and beverages only to the visitors.

b) The Licensee shall ensure that the beach shack menu contains freshly cooked Goan cuisine.

c) The Licensee is neither allowed to sell or serve any beverages in glass bottles to the customers outside the demarcated shack area nor the licensee shall allow the customer to carry the glass bottles outside the demarcated shack area.

d) The beach shack allottee shall not sublet the beach shack under any circumstances.

e) No foreigners shall be permitted to work in any Beach Shack even though he/she may have necessary visa for work.

f) Shack allottees are responsible individually and collectively for keeping the beach clean and litter-free adhering to Goa Solid Waste Management Rules and any other existing statutory requirements and to the following conditions:

1. Keep the area surrounding the beach shack clean all the times and strict adherence to the Goa Solid Waste Management Rules for proper garbage collection, segregation, and disposal.

2. Beach Shack allottee shall ensure scientific disposal of sewage waste including black & grey water with the help of concerned Local Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs)/ULBs (Urban Local Body).

3. Handover of segregated garbage to the beach cleaning contractor as appointed by DOT and maintain a proper log book with daily entries.

8.2 For Deck Beds

a) Beach Shack allottee shall place Deck Beds, Umbrellas, Tables, Chairs and Sofa Set only within 15 meters from the outer boundary of the front of the shack towards the sea or within area as demarcated by DOT which may be curtailed subject to High Tide Line.

9. Eligibility Criteria for Beach Shacks.—

a) The beach shacks shall be allotted as provided below:-

i. Category I: 10% of the total beach shacks on the identified public beach stretches shall be allotted to applicants without any prior experience.

ii. Category II: 10% of the total beach shacks located on identified public beach stretches shall be allotted to those applicants having minimum of 01 and maximum 04 years of experience, in the respective District.

iii. Category III: Remaining absolute numbers of beach shacks after allotting to categories I & II above of the total beach shacks, shall be allotted to those applicants having minimum of 05 and above years of experience, in the respective District.

b) The distribution of numbers of beach shacks on the identified public beach stretches among the respective categories subject to the Department of Environment approval.

c) For the purpose of calculating number of beach shacks to be allotted under category I and II above, if there is any fraction arising while arriving at percentage figure, the benefit of the fraction shall go to higher side only if the fraction is 0.5 and above for the purpose of clarity illustration of distribution of number of Beach shacks is as per Appendix 4.

d) Applicant should not have any employment, pension, or shall not be engaged in any business, vocation, profession and any nature of employment directly or indirectly.

e) Only one beach shack shall be permitted per family.

f) Applicant shall not have any pending criminal charge sheets in Indian courts OR convicted in the Court of Law or blacklisted/levied penalty for sub lease of beach shack and application received from such applicant shall be summarily rejected.

10. Application Procedure.—

a) The application forms will be made available on the website of the Department of Tourism i.e. www.goatourism.gov.in and the form has to be downloaded and submitted to the offices of RFC's during working hours. No physical forms will be made available by the DOT.

b) Applicant must submit a completed Application Form (Appendix-3), for relevant category along with required documents and one demand draft towards application form. Applications without the required demand drafts will be summarily rejected.

c) As a proof of experience of beach shacks, the applicant shall enclose;

i. Copies of permissions issued in the past or copy of letter issued by the DOT that he/she was a successful shack allottee. No other documents shall be accepted.

ii. For the purpose of eligibility under this policy, the number of years of experience in the form of Licenses issued in the name of the person who is deceased, shall be counted in case the applicant is the member of the family.

iii. Licenses issued by this Department prior to 1998 shall not be considered as a proof of experience in view of the Judgement passed by the Hon'ble High Court.

d) Applicants must submit email address (solely for Shack operations) in Application Form for further communication with the DOT.

11. Selection Procedure.—

A. For Beach Shacks

1) Upon receipt of an application, GEL shall scrutinize the forms submitted as per respective experienced categories, new applicants and beach stretch.

2) If the number of eligible applicants is more than the number of beach shacks permitted on any particular identified public beach, the selection shall be decided by a draw of lots.

3) The draw of lots shall be done first for selection of the successful shack allottees and further DOT shall also select wait listed applicant by way of draw of lots as per respective categories per identified public beach stretches.

4) Mutual allocation of beach shacks locations among successful beach shacks allottees shall be permitted/allowed on the respective identified public beach stretch only if consensus is arrived among all the successful shack allottees for the particular identified public beach stretch.

Failure to arrive at a mutual consensus, allocation of beach shacks locations shall be decided by a draw of lots.

5) Any application for mutual swapping of locations of beach shacks for a particular identified public beach stretch shall be submitted to the DOT within a period of 7 working days from the date of draw of lots.

6) The beach shack applicant shall be present in person for the draw of lots.

In case, the applicant fails to remain present for the draw of lots for the selection of beach shack allotment as well as for allotment of beach shack location, the same shall be held in his/her absence.

In the case, where the absent applicant becomes successful shack allottee, he or she must visit the DOT within three working days to sign the beach shack location site plan, failing which the allotment of beach shack shall be cancelled forthwith and the same shall be allotted to the next waiting list applicant.

7) The list of successful applicants for successful beach shack allottee shall be uploaded on the website of the DOT mentioned above. Complaints/Objections, if any, against any successful applicant shall be submitted to the DOT.

8) In case, the number of applications received are less than that of the total number of shacks permitted in Category I and/or Category III then the remaining shacks of this category shall be allotted to the Category II.

9) In case, the number of applications received are less than that of the total number of shacks permitted in Categories I and II, then the remaining shacks of this category shall be allotted to the Category III.

10) In case, the number of applications received are less than that of the total number of shacks permitted in Categories II and III, then the remaining shacks of this category shall be allotted to the Category I.

11) In case, the number of applications received are less than that of the total number of shacks permitted in Categories II, then the remaining shacks of this category shall be allotted to the Category I.

B. For Deck Beds

1) Application received for placement of deck beds, Umbrellas, Tables, Chairs, Sofa sets shall be summarily rejected in the following instances:

i) Site condition is not feasible,

ii) Causes congestion on the beach,

iii) Affects movement of tourist and the lifeguarding/beach cleaning/tourist police operations.

12. Standard Operating Requirements and Associated Penalties.—

12.1 Upon Allotment of the Beach Shack

a) Shall remit the annual Beach Shack Fees by way of Demand Draft within a period of 10 days from the date of draw of lots.

b) Build shack within a month after physical demarcation of the beach shack location site by DOT. No construction shall be permitted without obtaining a Provisional License from the DOT.

c) Shall obtain permissions/NOC's/Licenses as required from all other concerned Departments for operation of the beachshack within a period of two months, after physical demarcation, failing to do so, the allotment of shack will be cancelled.

d) Construct beachshack as per the specifications and provisions stipulated at Clause (7) above, only at the allotted location indicated as per DOT beach Shacks demarcated site plan and shown to the allottee. The Shack Allottee must sign site plan copy for official records of the DOT.

e) Either beach Shack licensee or identified manager could only manage the beach shack.

f) Shall mandatorily install CCTV system adhering to the following conditions:

i. CCTV cameras shall be functional throughout the operational hours of the shack.

ii. CCTV cameras shall record the beachshack area including its interiors and the surrounding area and shall give real-time footages of the videos recorded with internal looping and non- invasive characteristics. The Licensee shall maintain 30-days footage at all times.

iii. DOT reserves the right to verify the working condition of such installed CCTV cameras.

iv. CCTV footage/recording can be viewed by the officials of DOT as and when required and the footage or recording shall be provided as and when required.

b) Beach Shack operators to track, address, complaints about activities of illegal hawkers, garbage dumps on the shores, medical emergencies and other violations reported through Beach Vigilance App, Help Line No. 1364 or any other mode.

c) In case of any emergency, beachshack operators are suggested to co-ordinate with the lifeguards, tourist police immediately to take necessary actions.

12.2 Upon Commencement of the Beach Shack Operations

a) Timing for operation of Beach Shack shall be from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.

b) Shall use dedicated Bank Account for purpose of beachshack related transactions, details of which shall be submitted to DOT in the application form and the same shall be linked with POS machine.

c) Display requirements

i. Shall display a Board of standard size of 3 Mtr. X 2Mtr. as prescribed at Appendix- 5 at conspicuous area at the entrance of the shack.

ii. Shall display Board with Help line No. 1364 in the beach Shack as well within the area demarcated by the Department of Tourism.

d) Personnel requirements within the Beach Shack

i. The Beach Shack Allottee shall submit the list of each staff engaged/working in his/her beach shack along with police verification report.

ii. Shall provide uniform to its staff working in the beach shack. Any person operating or working within or for the shack without wearing uniform and a valid ID issued by the DOT shall be presumed unauthorized.

iii. The Beach Shack Allottee shall obtain identity cards from the DOT.

a) To obtain a digital copy of identity card (s) on same day, the license needs to apply on DOT Portal. The Licensee needs to provide required information of all the working employee (s) to DOT through the portal. DOT shall charge Rs. 100.00 for obtaining physical copy. (PVC Material).

b) In case of the employee being replaced and Licensee is recruiting an employee, shall apply for new identity card within a week with same details of new employee.

c) All working employees including manager need to keep physical copy identity card during the inspection.

d) Identity card is non transferrable.

e) Customer Service Requirements

i. Government of Goa is in line with Digital India likely to introduce "Digital Coast" at beaches of Goa where shack allottees shall compulsorily provide POS machine with his/her preferred bank which needs to be used for all digital transactions.

ii. Shall provide printed bills with GST number for sale of food and beverages. The price of all the items shall be displayed for information of the customers and it is ensured that customers are charged at such rates only.

iii. Shall provide UPI payment system through online and prominently displayed in the beachshack, linked to POS machine as mentioned above, for accepting all sort of shack related payments. Beach shack allottee shall use his/her own bank account of whose details are provided in the application form, for all sort of shack related transactions and the said QR code facilities.

iv. Shall submit bank account statement to the DOT by Email every 3 months or as and when requisitioned by the DOT.

f) Environment Protection Requirements

i. Shall compulsorily provide portable toilet facility adhering to the norms of Goa Pollution Control Board, GCZMA and other statutory authorities.

ii. For playing of music in beach shacks, the beach shack allottees shall follow the norms as per the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 of Central Pollution Control Board. The sound of the music played shall be heard only within the shack and shall not cause any disturbance to surrounding occupants.

iii. Shall make provision for giving Fire cover and First Aid to the structure and the public/tourists and shall contact the Office of the Fire Service to obtain guidelines.

12.3 Upon Allotment and Operations of Deck Beds

1) The Deck-Beds shall be painted indicating licence number for the beach shack allotted.

2) Placement of Deck Beds, Tables, Chairs, Umbrellas, and sofa sets within 15 mtrs subject to High Tide Line from the frontage of the shack area/within the area demarcated by the Department of Tourism. The Licensee shall ensure that no free movement of tourists/general public shall be hindered.

12.4 Additional Conditions for Shacks Permitted at Beaches Identified as Turtle Nesting Sites

a) The Shack allottee shall play proactive role in informing any of the incidences of nesting, and shall actively co-operate with the forest staff, in protection of turtle, turtle nesting site, turtle eggs hatching etc.

b) The shack allottee shall not allow the following after sunset and sunrise (i.e., after 6.00 p.m. till the sunrise on the next day).

i. Operation of beach shack & related activities like placing of deck beds. No beach beds shall be set up in the intertidal zone or very close to the waterline, which affects the turtle's movement.

ii. Artificial lighting: The shack allottee shall desist from installing any outdoor illumination. The indoor lighting should also be muted and provided with opaque shields on sea facing side.

iii. Playing of loud music in the Beach shacks beyond 06.00 p.m. and holding of beach parties shall be prohibited.

iv. Display of fireworks as these can have adverse effect on the turtles nesting.

c) Shall be liable to pay compensation of Rs. 1.00 lakh for each violation. In case, the amount of compensation is not paid by the delinquent/s, the same shall be recovered as arrears of land revenue.

12.5 Activities Prohibited under this Policy

A. For Beach Shacks

a) Erection of beach shack at the site other than indicated in the license issued by the DOT under this policy and as demarcated on the site plan and shown to the beach shack allottee.

b) Installing/placing standees, Display Board or any nature of installation outside the shack or on top of the shack.

c) Shack allottee shall not ply or drive any vehicles in the beach area.

d) The beach shack allottee shall not be sublet under any circumstances. The beach shacks allottee are subject to surprise inspections by DOT and in case it is found that the allottee or Manager is absent during three consecutive inspections, it shall be presumed that the shack has been sublet. In case of subletting confirmed with/without documentary evidences to the satisfaction of DOT, penalties shall be levied as per Clause 20.

B. For Placement of Deck Beds, Tables, Chairs, Umbrellas, Sofa Sets, etc.

a) Illegal placement of Deck Beds, Tables, Chairs, Umbrellas, Tents, sofa sets etc. without valid permission.

b) Shall not place deckbeds, chairs, tables, Umbrellas, etc. so permitted beyond 15 m. (Subject to High Tide Line) from frontage of the shack area or along the side of the shacks, plot boundary of applicant towards seaward side or area demarcated by DOT from the outer boundary of the owners so eligible under this policy.

c) Discharge of dirty water, liquid, sewage from the toilets, wash basin or cleaning area, garbage or any dry waste on the beach, or into the sand.

d) No septic tanks soak pits nor open draining of toilet waste in the ground. Sinking of bore well, etc. in and around the Beach Shack area (as per Goa Ground Water Regulation Act, 2022, and Rules, 2003) shall not be permitted at any cost.

e) Any deck beds, Tables, Chairs, Umbrellas, sofa sets, found without permission/Permission number painted on it shall be treated as unauthorized deck bed and the same shall be seized and confiscated/dismantled by using chain saw/cutter, on the spot.

f) Any unauthorized deck bed, umbrella, tables, chairs, sofa set, etc. shall be treated as nuisance as defined under Goa Tourist Places (protection and maintenance) Act, 2001 and the violator shall be prosecuted under Section 10 of the above Act, 2001. Any complaint arising out of the above said placement shall be resolved by the Director of Tourism and his decision in this regard shall be final.

C. Other General Conditions

a) Do not disrupt sand dunes or their vegetation. Any violation shall lead to CRZ Notification, 1991 violation by Shack allottee and responsible for strict legal action.

b) Rules made under "The Goa Tourist Places (Protection and Maintenance) Act, 2001" and "The Goa, Daman and Diu Registration of Tourist Trade Act, 1982 (Act 10 of 1982) shall be strictly adhered by the shack allottee.

c) As per the directions issued by the Hon. Supreme Court of India, this Department is required to undertake various measures for Control and Management of Stray Dogs on identified beach stretches of the State of Goa. Accordingly, all the shack allottees shall adhere to the following:

i. Feeding of stray dogs on the beach stretches shall be discouraged by the shack allottees. Feeding of stray dogs may be carried out only at a designated space identified by the DOT with the assistance of Beach Cleaning & Lifeguarding Agencies.

ii. All beach shack allottees/licensees are directed to keep their surroundings clean and deposit all the garbage generated in proper garbage bags and the same shall be handed over to the Beach cleaning Agency. The Beach Cleaning Agency shall also ensure that all beach accesses are maintained clean so as not to attract stray dogs to food items thrown at beachside.

iii. Any dog exhibiting abnormal or aggressive behaviour shall be reported to the Animal Welfare Board for appropriate assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery in accordance with the applicable laws and guidelines.

13. Fees for Erection of Beach Shacks at the Identified Beach Stretches.—

1. The cost for Application Form shall be Rs. 10,000.00 (Rupees Ten thousand only (non- refundable) payable at the time of submission of Application Forms which will be one time fee.

2. Application processing fee of Rs. 13,000.00 (Rupees Thirteen thousand only) (Non-refundable) payable by the successful shack allottee after draw of lots which will be one time fee.

3. The year wise fees structure payable/deposited by the successful shack allottee.

4. The fees payable for seeking permissions for placement of deckbeds and umbrella or table or chairs in front of shack as specified at clause 8.2 (a) is Rs. 30,000.00 (Rupees Thirty thousand only) per season.

5. The successful allottee shall be liable to pay the Annual Beach Shack Fees by way of Demand Draft within a period of 10 days from the date of draw of lots, failing which action shall be initiated as per Clause 20.

6. The Security Deposit (Refundable) in the form of Demand Draft payable by the successful applicants shall be submitted along with annual fees of the tourist season 2023-24.

"A" Category beaches: Rs. 1,00,000.00 (Rupees One lakh only)

"B" Category beaches: Rs. 50,000.00 (Rupees Fifty thousand only)

7. The Demand drafts towards application forms and Security Deposit shall be drawn in favour of Director of Tourism, Panaji Goa, payable at Panaji Goa and Demand Draft towards Processing fees shall be drawn in favour of M/s. Goa Electronics Ltd.

8. The Annual beach shack fee shall be paid every year latest by 15thAugust. In case of Non- payment of the annual beach shack fee, action shall be taken as per Clause 20.

14. Instructions To Unsuccessful Shack Applicants.— The un-successful shack applicants shall not erect any beach shack.

15. Instances for Allotment of Shacks to Waiting List Applicant.—

a) Failure of successful allottee to attend the draw of lots and also in case of failure to report to the DOT within working three days from the date of draw of lots to sign the site plan.

b) Failure to pay the annual beach shack fee within a period of 10 days from the draw of lots for the tourist season 2023-24.

c) Failure to pay the annual beach shack fee on or before 15th August of the tourist season 2024-25 and 2025-26.

d) If BeachShack allottee has obtained the shack license under this policy fraudulently.

e) If Application has been withdrawn by the successful shack allottee.

f) All instances wherein licenses issued under this policy has been cancelled/revoked.

16. Action by successful Shack Allottee in the Instance of Forfeiture of Security Deposit.—

a) In the event, the security deposit stands forfeited for breach of terms and conditions of this policy, the beach shack allottee shall submit a fresh security deposit for equivalent amount within a period of 07 days upon receipt of the intimation of such forfeiture in order to continue the license for erection of temporary beach shack so allotted.

17. Release of Security Deposit Amount.—

a) The security deposit will be returned after the end of this policy period and after the removal of structure and report obtained from the Designated Authority appointed by the DOT stating that the structure has been removed and land has been restored to its original form latest by 10th of June of every year for the period of policy.

b) Failure on the part of the applicant to remove the structure latest by 10th of June of every year for the period of license, the Security Deposit shall be forfeited, and the beach shack shall be removed by the Department and cost of removal shall be recovered as Land Revenue arrears from the shack allottee.

18. Action taken by DOT in case of Death of a successful Shack Allottee.— In case of death of the successful shack allottee upon request of the member of the family of the deceased person or in their absence a legal heir of the deceased shack allottee, shall be allowed to operate the shack for the remaining period of this policy.

19. Action/Penalties for Breach of Terms And Conditions of this Policy.— All the terms and conditions of this policy shall be strictly adhered to and any violation thereto shall cause action as below:

20. Breach of Terms under this Policy and associated Penalties for Beach Shacks.—

21. Monitoring Mechanism.—

a) All the Licensees/Beach Shack Allottees shall co-operate with authorized DOT officials for enforcement.

b) Enforcement teams and personnel will inspect beaches, penalize, and demolish illegal structures, and seize unauthorized items.

c) DOT has developed a Beach Vigil App for reporting of illegal activities on day to day to basis and action will be initiated accordingly.

Kedar A. Naik, GCS, Director of Tourism.

Panaji.

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AFFIDAVIT

I, ________________________________________ son/daughter of ___________________________ residing at ______________________________________ Goa, do solemnly affirm and state as under:-

1. That I have submitted an application to the Department of Tourism, Panjim-Goa in the prescribed application form, for grant of license for erection of Temporary beach shack at ________________ Beach under Goa State Shack Policy for Erection of Temporary Seasonal Structures, Beach Shacks, Deck Beds/Umbrellas, for Tourist Seasons 2023-26 (3 Years).

2. That my age is .................. as on the date of application.

3. That I do not have any employment, pension, and not engaged in any business, vocation, profession and any nature of employment directly or indirectly.

4. That I do not have any pending criminal charge sheets in Indian courts OR have not been convicted in the Court of Law or blacklisted for sub lease of beach shack.

5. That my family comprise of following members:

6. That in case my family get more than one beach shacks, one of such beach shacks shall be surrendered by me and my family members, so as to enable Department of Tourism to allot the same to the eligible applicant in the respective category.

7. That I have read and understood terms and conditions of the Goa State Shack Policy for Erection of Temporary Seasonal Structures, Beach Shacks, Deck Beds/Umbrellas, for Tourist Seasons 2023-26 (3 Years) and strictly abide by the terms and conditions of the same.

8. That I am aware that in case of any information submitted by me as above is found to be incorrect, and in case of violation, the permission granted to me shall be cancelled forthwith and the permission fee/ security deposit paid by me shall be forfeited to the Government Treasury.

9. That I agree to the discretion/decision given by the Director of Tourism in case of my violation to any of the clauses of the Terms & Conditions laid down in the Tourism policy.

DEPONENT

(_____________________)

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