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

Legal Metrology

Not.- 25/5/2026-CLM/1319

Jurisdiction for Calibration of vehicle

tank.

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Public Health

Ord.- 47/16/2025-I/PHD/964

Creation of Posts.-Inst. of Nursing Edu.,

Margao.

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Tourism

Not.- 7/7(1273)2026/DT/3212

Extension of the Goa State Shack Policy

2023-2026

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GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Legal Metrology

Notification

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.

25/5/2026-CLM/1319

Date : 23-Sep-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, 24th September, 2026 (Asvina 2, 1948)

SERIES I No. 26

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

Department of Public Health

Order

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:-

Sr. No.

Designation

Pay Level

No. of Posts

Professor-cum-Principal

Level-13

Professor

Level-12

Associate Professor

Level-11

(i.e. 01- Medical Surgical Nursing

01- Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing)

Assistant Professor

Level-10

(i.e. 01- Medical Surgical Nursing

01- Community Health Nursing

01- Child Health Nursing/Paediatric Nursing

01- Mental Health Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing)

Accountant

Level-6

Tutor

Level-6

Library Assistant

Level-4

UDC

Level-4

LDC

Level-2

MTS

Level-1

Total

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.

———♦♦♦———

Department of Tourism

Notification

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.

47/16/2025-I/PHD/964

Date : 26-Jun-2026

7/7(1273)2026/DT/3212

Date : 09-Sep-2026

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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)”

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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.

(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.

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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:

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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.

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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

Upon receipt of an application, GEL shall scrutinize the forms submitted as per respective

experienced categories, new applicants and beach stretch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Stretch A

Stretch B

2023-24

2024-25

2025-26

2023-24

2024-25

2025-26

1,50,000

1,65,000

1,81,500

1,25,000

1,37,500

1,51,250

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.

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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 15^thAugust. 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.

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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.—

Conditions of Breach of the terms

Penalty for breach of the terms

Failure to erect the Beach Shack within one

month by the successful Beachshack allottee

from the date of physical demarcation of

shack at site or issue of provision licenses.

Provisional License issued under this Policy shall be

cancelled.

Security Deposit amount shall be forfeited to Government

Treasury.

Beach Shack shall be allotted to next waitlisted Beach

Shack Allottee in the respective category.

Failure to remit Beach Shack Fees by way of

Demand Draft within a period of 10 days

from the date of draw of lots and 15th August

as per the Clause 15(c)

Allotment of Beachshack shall be cancelled.

Beach Shack shall be allotted to next waitlisted Beach

Shack Allottee in the respective category.

Erection of beach shack without payment of

the annual fees.

Allotment of Beachshack under this Policy shall be

cancelled.

Security Deposit amount shall be forfeited to Government

Treasury.

Erected Beachshack shall be demolished at the cost and

risk of the Beach Shack Allottee and the cost of such

removal shall also be recovered from the Beach Shack

Allottee by way of demand arrears of Land Revenue.

Beach Shack shall be allotted to next waitlisted applicant

in the respective category.

Beach Shack allottee shall be permanently blacklisted and

shall be debarred from participating in the Tourism shack

policy to be formulated by the DOT in future.

Sub-Lease of Beach shack

Penalty of Rs. 20,00,000/- shall be imposed on the

concerned BeachShack Allottee.

Security Deposit amount shall be forfeited to Government

Treasury.

License issued under this Policy shall be cancelled.

Erected Beach shack shall be demolished at the cost and

risk of the Beach Shack Allottee and the cost of such

removal shall also be recovered from the Beach Shack

Allottee by way of demand arrears of Land Revenue.

Beach Shack allottee shall be permanently blacklisted and

shall be debarred from participating in the Tourism shack

policy to be formulated by the DOT in future.

Erection of Beach shack at the site other than

indicated in the license to be issued by the

Department of Tourism under this policy, as

demarcated on the site plan drawn by the

Department and shown to the allottee by

physical demarcation.

Security Deposit amount shall be forfeited to Government

Treasury.

Allotment of Beach shack of the Beach Shack Allottee

under this Policy shall be cancelled.

Erected Beach shack shall be demolished at the cost and

risk of the Beach Shack Allottee and the cost of such

removal shall also be recovered from the Beach Shack

Allottee by way of demand arrears of Land Revenue.

Beach Shack allottee shall be blacklisted and shall be

debarred from participating in the Tourism shack policy to

be formulated by the DOT for 10 years.

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Erection of Beach shack bigger than the

permitted size in violation of the Clause No.

7.1, 7.2, 7.3 of this policy.

Excess portion of the beach shack shall be demolished at

the cost and risk of the applicant and the cost of such

removal shall also be recovered from the Beach Shack

Allottee by way of demand arrears of Land Revenue.

Security Deposit amount shall be forfeited to Government

Treasury.

Erection of Beachshack in violation of the

Clause No. 7.4 of this policy.

The beach shack shall be demolished.

Security Deposit shall be forfeited. License issued under

this Policy shall be cancelled.

Erected Beachshack shall be demolished at the cost and

risk of the Beach Shack Allottee and the cost of such

removal, shall also be recovered from the Beach Shack

Allottee by way of demand arrears of Land Revenue.

Beach Shack allottee shall be debarred for remaining

period of the policy.

Unhygienic Toilets

On 1st occasion, penalty of Rs. 10,000.00 shall be levied.

On 2nd occasion, penalty of Rs. 20,000.00 shall be levied.

On 3rd occasion, the license shall be cancelled,

Beachshack allottee shall be permanently blacklisted and

license shall be issued to the waiting list applicant.

Erection of Beach shack by unsuccessful

shack applicant.

Beach shack shall be demolished at the cost and risk of the

Beach Shack Allottee and the cost of such removal, shall

also be recovered from the Beach Shack Allottee by way

of demand arrears of Land Revenue.

Without prejudice to the above action, the concerned

unsuccessful shack applicant/person/establishment shall be

liable to pay a penalty which may extend upto ₹

10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) or such higher

amount as may be determined by the Director of Tourism

from time to time, for Unauthorized erection of the beach

shack.

Placement of illegal deck Beds, Tables,

Chairs, Umbrellas, Tents, sofa sets etc.

without valid permission.

Penalty of Rs. 5,000.00 for each illegally placed item.

Illegally or extra placed items will be confiscated.

Confiscated materials shall not be released and same shall

be disposed of by public auction.

Sinking of bore well, septic tanks, laying of

underground electric wires etc. in and around

the Beach Shack area.

Security Deposit amount shall be forfeited to Government

Treasury.

License issued under this Policy shall be cancelled.

Erected Beachshack shall be demolished at the cost and

risk of the Beach Shack Allottee and the cost of such

removal, shall also be recovered from the Beach Shack

Allottee by way of demand arrears of Land Revenue.

Placement of Deck Beds, Tables, Chairs,

Umbrellas, sofa set etc. beyond the 15 mtrs.

frontage of the Beachshack area or along the

side of the shacks or beyond the demarcated

area.

On 1st occasion, additionally placed items/materials shall

be confiscated and penalty of Rs. 5,000.00 each item

confiscated shall be levied.

Confiscated materials shall not be released and same shall

be disposed of by public auction.

On 2nd occasion, in addition to action under (a) and (b)

above, the Security Deposit submitted by the Beach Shack

Allottee shall be forfeited to the Government Treasury.

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On 3rd occasion, in addition to action under (a), (b) and (c)

above, beach shack license issued under this policy shall

be cancelled, shack will be demolished being habitual

offender.

Failure to paint the Deck-Beds, Tables, Chairs

and to paint with license No. allotted.

On 1st occasion, penalty of Rs. 20,000.00 shall be levied

and Deck-Beds, Tables, Chairs, Sofa Set etc. without

license number shall be confiscated.

On 2nd occasion, Security Deposit amount shall be

forfeited to Government Treasury and Deck-Beds, Tables,

Chairs, etc.

On 3rd occasion, in addition to action under (b) above,

license issued to the Beach Shack Allottee shall be

cancelled.

Overcharging

other

than

prescribed

displayed on such rate,

On 1st occasion License issued under this policy shall be

suspended for a period of 15 days.

On 2nd occasion, in addition to action under (a) above the

Security Deposit submitted by the Beach Shack Allottee

shall be forfeited to the Government Treasury.

On third occasion, in addition to action under (a) and (b)

above, license issued under this Policy shall be cancelled

and, the shack will be demolished at the cost and risk of

the Beach Shack Allottee and the cost of such removal

shall also be recovered from the Beach Shack Allottee by

way of demand arrears of Land Revenue.

Installing/placing standees or Boards or any

nature of installation outside the Beachshack

or on top of the shack.

On 1st occasion Standees shall be confiscated and penalty

of Rs. 5,000.00 each per standee or boards etc. shall be

levied.

On 2nd occasion, in addition to action under (a) above,

Security Deposit submitted by the Beach Shack Allottee

shall be forfeited to the Government Treasury.

On 3rd occasion in addition to action under (a) and (b)

above license issued under this Policy shall be cancelled,

the Beach shack will be demolished at the cost and risk of

the Beach Shack Allottee and the cost of such removal

shall also be recovered from the Beach Shack Allottee by

way of demand arrears of Land Revenue.

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;

On 1st occasion, Security Deposit submitted by the

applicant shall be forfeited to the Government Treasury.

Burning or burying of waste/garbage in

any form in bushes/vegetation’s or dunes;

On the second occasion, in addition to action under (a)

above, the license issued under this Policy shall be

cancelled.

Association with Vagabonds, Masseurs,

hawkers and sale/display of any other

items other than food and beverages.

Disturb any existing sand dunes and

pioneer beach vegetation covering the

sand dunes.

Not maintaining dustbins, not disposing

of waste water properly, illegal dumping/

/burying of garbage in the vicinity or any

portion/place of beach stretch.

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Installing any soak pit, open draining of

sewage and toilet waste in to the sand on

the beach.

In case of any dirt/garbage, fire wood,

charcoal, etc. found behind the beach

shack or nearby.

Failure by the BeachShack Allottee to submit

names of the Manager/Asst. Manager and

other staff to be employed in the Beachshack

before

commencement

Beachshack

operation.

After period of one month from the commencement of

shack operation, Rs. 1,000.00 each day shall be levied as

penalty.

After completion of one-month period. Rs. 5,000.00 each

day shall be levied as penalty for 30 days.

Failure to comply, on 3rd occasion, allotment of

Beachshack issued under this Policy shall be cancelled.

The Beachshack allottee shall be debarred from applying

for shacks allotment in future for a period of three years.

Failure to produce a fresh security deposit of

equal amount within a period of 10 days in

order to continue the license for erection of

temporary beach shack so allotted.

License issued under this Policy shall be cancelled.

If shack is erected, the same shall be demolished at the

cost and risk of the Beach Shack Allottee and the cost of

such removal shall also be recovered from the Beach

Shack Allottee by way of demand arrears of Land

Revenue.

For violation of Clause 12.2 (f) (ii) above reg.

playing of music within shack arena.

On the 1st occasion, Equipment/items shall be confiscated

on the spot.

Confiscated materials shall not be released and same shall

be disposed of by public auction.

The Security Deposit submitted by the applicant shall be

forfeited to the Government Treasury.

On 2nd occasion, in addition to action under (a), (b) and

cancelled, shack will be demolished at the cost and risk of

the Beach Shack Allottee and the cost of such removal

shall also be recovered from the Beach Shack Allottee by

way of demand arrears of Land Revenue.

Failure to remove/dismantle the beach shack

permitted under this policy before 10th June

of every year for the period of permission

respective years including disconnection of

Temporary electric supply, water connection,

if obtained and clear and clean the area

without

leaving

any

garbage/discarded

material at the site.

Security Deposit submitted by the Beach Shack Allottee

shall be forfeited to the Government Treasury.

Allotment of beach shack issued under this Policy shall be

cancelled.

Beach Shack allottee shall be blacklisted and shall be

debarred from participating in the Tourism shack policy to

be formulated by the DOT for 10 years.

Action for violations of terms and conditions

of the acts namely “The Goa Tourist Places

(Protection and Maintenance) Act, 2001” and

rules made thereunder and “The Goa, Daman

and Diu Registration of Tourist Trade Act,

1982 (Act 10 of 1982) and rules made

thereunder.

Action will be initiated as per the provisions contained in the

respective acts in additions to the provisions of this policy.

Violations of terms and conditions for shacks

permitted at beaches identified as turtle

nesting

In addition to compensation/penalty of Rs. 1.0 lakh as per

12.4 (c) of this policy, on 1st occasion, Security Deposit

submitted by the Beach Shack Allottee shall be forfeited to

the Government Treasury.

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On the second occasion, in addition to action under (a)

above the license issued under this Policy shall be

cancelled; fresh Security Deposit shall be forfeited, shack

will be demolished, shack will be allotted waitlisted

applicant.

Any violation of terms and conditions of this

Policy penalty for which is not mentioned

above

Security Deposit submitted by the Beach Shack Allottee

shall be forfeited to the Government Treasury.

Any other action deemed fit to be decided by the Director

of Tourism.

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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APPENDIX - 1

NORTH GOA

‘A’ Stretches

‘B’ Stretches

Sr.

No.

Name of the Beach

Size of the Shack

Sr.

No.

Name of the Beach

Size of the Shack

Calangute

Arambol

18 m X 8m

(a) Saunta Vaddo

First four Shacks

at the entrance

12m X 8m

balance shacks

18 X 8 m

Mandrem

(b) KhobraVaddo

18m X 8m

Morjim

Ozrant

(d) MaddoVaddo

Anjuna

(e) TivaiVaddo

Vagator

(f) GauraVaddo

Siridao

Candolim

Chapora

(a) Ximer

18m X 8m

(b) EscrivaoVaddo

(d) Murud

(e) Vaddie

(f) Dando

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SOUTH GOA

‘A’ Stretches

‘B’ Stretches

Sr.

No.

Name of the Beach

Size of the Shack

Sr.

No.

Name of the Beach

Size of the Shack

Majorda

18m X 8m

Velsao

18m X 8m

Colva

Arrosim

Lounginhos (Colva)

Utorda

Colmar (Colva)

Thonvaddo (Betalbatim)

Benaulim

Ranvaddo (Betalbatim)

Calvaddo

Sunset Beach (Betalbatim)

Varca

Ghonsua (Betalbatim)

Fatrade (Varca)

Sernabatim (Colva)

Mobor (Cavelossim)

Velludo (Benaulim)

Khandivaddo (Cavelossim)

Zalor

Baina

Bogmalo

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APPENDIX 2

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:

Sr.

No.

Name

Date of Birth

Age

Relation

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.

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