Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 30th April, 2026 (Vaisakha 10, 1948) SERIES II No. 5
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
EXTRAORDINARY
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Finance
Revenue and Control Division
Notification
No. 2/3/2024-Fin (R&C)/(A)/31655 Date : 30-Apr-2026
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (4) of Rule 99 of the Goa Excise Duty Rules, 1964, the Government of Goa, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest, hereby directs that all licensed premises "for the sale of liquor" shall be closed on 9th May, 2026, 10th May, 2026 and 11th May, 2026 within the areas under jurisdiction of 4 Vacant Wards of Village Panchayats mentioned in the table below in the State of Goa on account of Polling day and Counting of Votes for the Bye-Election to the 4 Vacant Wards of Village Panchayats.
| Sr. No. | Names of the Village Panchayat | Ward No. | Taluka |
| 1 | Pissurlem | VII | Sattari |
| 2 | Dongurli Thane | I | Sattari |
| 3 | Batim | III | Tiswadi |
| 4 | Verna | I | Salcete |
However, the licensed premises having licence for "Bar and Restaurant" may be allowed to keep the restaurant open for serving food only and the Bar counter shall be closed and no liquor shall be allowed to be served on the above mentioned days. The owners of the licensed premises having "Bar & Restaurant" shall also display a board in the premises stating that no liquor will be served and that only the restaurant is open for serving food.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Naresh Gaude, Under Secretary, Finance (R&C).
Porvorim.
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Notification
No. 2/3/2024-Fin (R&C)/(B)/31656 Date : 30-Apr-2026
In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 5 and 8 of the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964 (Act 5 of 1964) (hereinafter called the "said Act"), the Government of Goa hereby prescribes that, notwithstanding anything contained in the Government Notifications No. 2/6/2014-Fin(R &C)(A)/1386 dated 28-8-2014 and No. 2/6/2014-Fin(R& C)(B)/1389 dated 28-8-2014 both published in the Official Gazette, Sr. II No. 22 dated 28-8-2014, no liquor shall be transported from one place to another within the areas under jurisdiction of 4 Vacant Wards of Village Panchayat mentioned in the table below on account of Polling day and Counting of Votes for the Bye-Election to the 4 Vacant Wards of Village Panchayats in the State of Goa.
The following shall be the maximum quantity of liquor which can be possessed by any person within the areas under jurisdiction 4 Vacant Wards of Village Panchayat mentioned in the table below in the State of Goa, without permit issued in accordance with the provisions of the said Act and the rules made thereunder during the period from 9th May, 2026, 10th May, 2026 and 11th May, 2026 on account of Polling day and Counting of Votes for the Bye-Election to the 4 Vacant Wards of Village Panchayats.
(a) Three quart bottles of Indian made foreign liquor or foreign liquor other than beer and six bottles of beer of 650 ml. for any person including his family.
(b) Three quart bottles of country liquor for any person including his family.
| Sr. No. | Names of the Village Panchayat | Ward No. | Taluka |
| 1 | Pissurlem | VII | Sattari |
| 2 | Dongurli Thane | I | Sattari |
| 3 | Batim | III | Tiswadi |
| 4 | Verna | I | Salcete |
This Notification shall remain in force only on 9th May, 2026, 10th May, 2026 and 11th May, 2026 on account of Polling day and Counting of Votes for Bye-Election to the 4 Vacant Wards of Village Panchayats.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Naresh Gaude, Under Secretary, Finance (R&C).
Porvorim.
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Department of General Administration
Notification
No. 2/2/2010-GAD-III/Vol.I/1768 Date : 30-Apr-2026
In pursuance to sub-section (1) of Section 40A of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Goa Act No. 14 of 1994), the Government of Goa hereby declares Sunday, the 10th May, 2026 (Vaisakha 20, Saka 1948) as a "Paid Holiday" being the "Polling Day" for the Bye-Elections to Ward No. VII of Village Panchayat Pissurlem, Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Dongurli Thane, Ward No. III of Village Panchayat Batim and Ward No. I of Village Panchayat Verna.
The aforesaid holiday shall be a "paid holiday", in addition to the holidays indicated in the Notification No. 37/3/2024-GAD-III/4247 dated 22-10-2024 published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 30 dated 24-10-2024, to the workers of the following establishments, provided they are the voters for the aforesaid Bye-election:—
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 5 (EXTRAORDINARY) 30TH APRIL, 2026(i) workers of all establishments including commercial and industrial undertakings in the State of Goa;
(ii) daily wage/casual workers employed in any business, trade, industrial undertakings, Government departments, State Government Industrial Departments or any other establishment.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Shreyas Dsilva, Under Secretary (GA-I).
Porvorim.
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Department of Panchayati Raj and Community Development
Directorate of Panchayats
Notice of Election and Public Notice
No. 19/DP/Bye-Elec/2026/3863 Date : 30-Apr-2026
FORM I
[See Rule 10(1)]
Notice is hereby given that:-
The bye-election will be held to elect the members of the below mentioned Village Panchayats on 24th May, 2026.
| Sr. No. | Name of Village Panchayats | Ward No. | Reserved for OBC/ST/Woman |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 1. | V . P. Arpora Nagoa, Bardez | III | General |
| 2. | V . P. Sancordem, Dharbandora | VII | ST |
Nominations may be delivered by a candidate to the Returning Officer in his office between such hours as to be fixed by the State Election Commission.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Cheshta Yadav, IAS, Secretary (Panchayats).
Panaji.
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