EXTRAORDINARY
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Finance
Revenue and Control Division
Notification
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.
No. 2/3/2024-Fin (R&C)/(A)/31655
Date : 30-Apr-2026
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Notification
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
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:—
No. 2/3/2024-Fin (R&C)/(B)/31656
Date : 30-Apr-2026
No. 2/2/2010-GAD-III/Vol.I/1768
Date : 30-Apr-2026
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(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
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.
No. 19/DP/Bye-Elec/2026/3863
Date : 30-Apr-2026
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