Reg. No. RNP/GOA/32/2024-2026
RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 14th May, 2026 (Vaisakha 24, 1948) SERIES II No. 7
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
Note: There are four Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series II No. 6 dated 7-5-2026 as follows:-
1. Extraordinary dated 7-5-2026 from pages 193 to 194 regarding Notification from Department of General Administration.
2. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 7-5-2026 from pages 195 to 196 regarding Notifications from Department of Finance.
3. Extraordinary (No. 3) dated 8-5-2026 from pages 197 to 198 regarding Order from Department of Urban Development.
4. Extraordinary (No. 4) dated 11-5-2026 from pages 199 to 200 regarding Order from State Election Commission, Goa.
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Agriculture
Directorate of Agriculture
Order
No. 8/127/Addl.Charge/2026-27/D.Agri/209 Date : 30-Apr-2026
Smt. Janice Flossy Gomes, Scientist (Horticulture), shall hold the charge of Senior Scientist and Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (South), Margao in addition to her own duties by relieving Shri. Shivram B. Naik Gaonkar, Project Director (ATMA-South), from his additional charge of Senior Scientist and Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (South), Margao with immediate effect until further orders.
Smt. Janice Flossy Gomes shall also exercise the powers of Drawing and Disbursing Officer for Krishi Vigyan Kendra (South), Margao.
She shall continue to draw her pay and other allowances against the post of Scientist (Horticulture).
This is issued with the approval of the Government vide entry No. 94/F dated 06-04-2026.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sandeep B. Fol Dessai, Director of Agriculture & ex officio Jt. Secretary.
Tonca-Caranzalem.
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Addendum
No. 8/127/Addl.Charge/2026-27/D.Agri/231 Date : 06-May-2026
Ref.: Order No. 8/127/Addl.Charge/2026-27/D.Agri/154 dated 23-04-2026.
The following para is added before the last para of the Order:
Shri Anil A. De Noronha, Assistant Director of Agriculture, posted as Dy. Director (SAMETI), shall also exercise the powers of Drawing and Disbursing Officer of District Agriculture Officer, South, Margao.
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected] 201OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026 The rest of the contents of the said Order remain unchanged.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sandeep B. Fol Dessai, Director of Agriculture & ex officio Jt. Secretary.
Tonca-Caranzalem.
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Department of Co-operation
Office of the Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone
Notification
No. ARCS/CZ/HSGMAINT/986/ADM/24 Date : 11-Sep-2025
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "Ilha Do Sol Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.", Peidade-Divar Goltim-Navelim-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260056.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"Ilha Do Sol Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.", Peidade-Divar Goltim-Navelim-Goa has been registered on 11-09-2025 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260056 and its classified as Co-operative Housing Society under sub-classification No. 7-(d)-Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
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Notification
No. ARCS/CZ/HSG/1983/ADM/24/1201 Date : 29-Sep-2025
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "The Kenkre Estate Building 5 Co-operative Housing Society Ltd.,", Kenkre Estate, Cabeca, Santa Cruz, Tiswadi, Goa-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260057.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"The Kenkre Estate Building 5 Co-operative Housing Society Ltd.,", Kenkre Estate, Cabeca, Santa Cruz, Tiswadi, Goa-Goa has been registered on 29-09-2025 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260057 and its classified as Co-operative Housing Society under sub-classification No. 7-(a)-Co- ownership Housing Society in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
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Notification
No. ARCS/CZ/HSGMAINT/993/ADM/25/1202 Date : 29-Sep-2025
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "Aldeia De Goa Phase I & II Co-operative Housing Maintenence Soceity Ltd.", Aldeia De Goa University Road Bambolim, Goa-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260058.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"Aldeia De Goa Phase I & II Co-operative Housing Maintenence Soceity Ltd.", Aldeia De Goa University Road Bambolim, Goa-Goa has been registered on 29-09-2025 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260058 and its classified as Co-operative Housing Society under sub-classification No. 7-(d)- Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
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Notification
No. ARCS/CZ/HSGMAINT/1009/ADM/25 Date : 28-Oct-2025
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "Gold Beam Residency Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.", Santa Cruz Tiswadi North Goa-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260059.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"Gold Beam Residency Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.", Santa Cruz Tiswadi North Goa-Goa has been registered on 28-10-2025 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260059 and its classified as Co-operative Housing Society under sub-classification No. 7-(d)-Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
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Notification
No. ARCS/CZ/HSGMAINT/1010/ADM/25 Date : 04-Nov-2025
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "Silvio Heights Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.,", St. Inez, Panaji-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260060.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"Silvio Heights Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.,", St. Inez, Panaji-Goa has been registered on 04-11-2025 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260060 and its classified as Co-operative Housing Society under sub-classification No. 7-(d)-Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
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Notification
No. ARCS/CZ/MPACS/1014/ADM/25 Date : 13-Nov-2025
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "Cumbharjua Gawant Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Co-operative Society Ltd", H. No. 561, Gawant Wada, Cumbharjua, Tiswadi-Goa-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260061.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"Cumbharjua Gawant Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Co-operative Society Ltd", H. No. 561, Gawant Wada, Cumbharjua, Tiswadi-Goa-Goa has been registered on 13-11-2025 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260061 and its classified as Resource Society under sub-classification No. 10-(c)- Service Resource Society in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
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Notification
No. ARCS/CZ/MPACS/1015/ADM/25 Date : 09-Jan-2026
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "Zuari Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society Ltd.,", H. No. 500, c/o. St. Andre Dairy, Francisco Waddo, Goa Velha, Tiswadi, Goa-403108-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260063.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"Zuari Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society Ltd.,", H. No. 500, c/o. St. Andre Dairy, Francisco Waddo, Goa Velha, Tiswadi, Goa-403108-Goa has been registered on 09-01-2026 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260063 and its classified as Agricultural Service Co-operative Society under sub-classification No. 2 in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
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Notification
No. ARCZ/CZ/HSGMAINT/1011/ADM/25/2153 Date : 23-Mar-2026
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "Palmanova Building 1 Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Limited", Caranzalem-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260069.
Satish Sawant, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"Palmanova Building 1 Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Limited", Caranzalem-Goa has been registered on 23-03-2026 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260069 and its classified as Co-operative Housing Society under sub-classification No. 7-(d)-Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.
Satish Sawant, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
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Notification
No. ARCS/CZ/HSGMAINT/ADM/1021/26 Date : 31-Mar-2026
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "Geras River of Joy Zone B Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Limited", Geras River of Joy Zone B, OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026 Panelim Village, Kadamba Plateau, Tiswadi Goa-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260070.
Satish Sawant, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"Geras River of Joy Zone B Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Limited", Geras River of Joy Zone B, Panelim Village, Kadamba Plateau, Tiswadi Goa-Goa has been registered on 31-03-2026 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260070 and its classified as Co-operative Housing Society under sub-classification No. 7-(d)-Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co- operative Rules, 2003.
Satish Sawant, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
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Notification
No. ARCS/CZ/HSGMAINT/ADM/1019/26/60 Date : 08-Apr-2026
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "Samarth Enclave Block-A Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.", Shed on Terrace, Block-A, Samarth Enclave, Taliegao, Goa-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2026270071.
Satish D. Sawant, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"Samarth Enclave Block-A Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.", Shed on Terrace, Block-A, Samarth Enclave, Taliegao, Goa-Goa has been registered on 08-04-2026 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSCZ2026270071 and its classified as Co-operative Housing Society under sub-classification No. 7-(d)- Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.
Satish D. Sawant, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
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Office of the Asstt. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Ponda Zone
Notification
No. 5/447/ARPZ/25-26/HSG/REG/45 Date : 08-Apr-2026
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "Shantivan Co-operative Housing Society Limited", Patontali Ponda Goa-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSPZ2026270097.
Rupesh Korde, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Ponda Zone.
Ponda.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"Shantivan Co-operative Housing Society Limited", Patontali Ponda Goa-Goa has been registered on 08- 04-2026 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSPZ2026270097 and its classified as Co-operative Housing Society under sub-classification No. 7-(b)-Co-partnership Housing Society in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.
Rupesh Korde, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Ponda Zone.
Ponda.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026Notification
No. 212-10/25-26/ARCS/PZ/46 Date : 07-Apr-2026
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, "Shree Sateri Self Help Group Co-operative Society Limited", H. No. 685, opposite to Gram Panchayat Adpai Durbhat Ponda Goa-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSPZ2026270096.
Rupesh Korde, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Ponda Zone.
Ponda.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
"Shree Sateri Self Help Group Co-operative Society limited", H. No. 685, opposite to Gram Panchayat Adpai Durbhat Ponda Goa-Goa has been registered on 07-04-2026 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSPZ2026270096 and its classified as General Society under sub-classification No. 12-(e)-Self Help Group in terms of Rule 8 of the Goa Co-operative Rules, 2003.
Rupesh Korde, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Ponda Zone.
Ponda.
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Department of Education
Directorate of Technical Education, College Section
Corrigendum
No. 16/150/Confirmation/GEC/04/P.F.I/4132 Date : 27-Mar-2026
Read: Order No. 16/150/Confirmation/GEC/04/P.F.I/758 dated 04-06-2015.
In the Order referred to above, of satisfactory completion of probation period and confirmation of Group A Gazetted Officers of Goa College of Engineering, under para one, the Designation (in column 3 of the table) in respect of Dr. Ameeta Amonkar @ Chimulkar at Sr. No. 1, be read as "Assistant Professor in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering" instead of "Associate Professor in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering" and the Designation (in column 3 of the table) in respect of Dr. Hassanali G.Virani at Sr. No. 3, be read as "Assistant Professor in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering" instead of "Associate Professor in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering" and the Designation (in column 3 of the table) in respect of Shri. Anant J. Naik at Sr. No. 4, be read as "Assistant Professor in Electrical and Electronics Engineering" instead of "Associate Professor in Electrical and Electronics Engineering".
All other contents of the Order remain unchanged.
This issues with the approval of Hon'ble CM/EM vide U. O. No. 12635/F dated 16-03-2026 and in terms of Goa Public Service Commission letter No. COM/II/12/18(2)/2024/1769 dated 11-03-2026.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Bhushan K. Savaikar, Director of Technical Education & ex officio Additional Secretary.
Porvorim.
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Corrigendum
No. 16/150/Confirmation/GEC/04/P.F.I/4133 Date : 27-Mar-2026
Read: Order No. 16/150/Confirmation/GEC/04/P.F.I/3592 dated 19-02-2015.
In the Order referred to above of satisfactory completion of probation period and confirmation of Group A Gazetted Officers of Goa College of Engineering, under para one, the Designation (in column 3 of the table) in respect of Dr. Manoj S. Choukuse at Sr. No. 1, be read as "Assistant Professor in Physics" instead of "Associate Professor in Physics".
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026All other contents of the Order remain unchanged.
This issues with the approval of Hon'ble CM/EM vide U. O. No. 12635/F dated 16-03-2026 and in terms of Goa Public Service Commission letter No. COM/II/12/18(2)/2024/1769 dated 11-03-2026.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Bhushan K. Savaikar, Director of Technical Education & ex officio Additional Secretary.
Porvorim.
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Department of Handicrafts, Textile & Coir
Notification
No. 2/19/2022-HT&C/65 Date : 05-May-2026
Read: Notification No. 2/19/2022(HT&C)/26 dated 14-03-2023, published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 51 dated 23-03-2023.
In pursuance of Article 65 of the Articles of Association of the Goa Handicrafts, Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited, the Government of Goa hereby appoints Smt. Bharati Fati Sawal, r/o Madkaiwada, Ozari, Pernem, Goa" as the Director of the Goa Handicrafts, Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited, and consequently amends the Government Notification No. 2/19/2022(HT&C)/26 dated 14-03-2023 published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 51 dated 23-03-2023 (hereinafter called the said notification), as follows:-
In the said Notification, for entry against Sr. No. 11, "Shri Mahadev V. Gawandi, r/o. Devsu, Korgao- Goa" the following entry shall be substituted, namely:
"Smt. Bharati Fati Sawal, r/o Madkaiwada, Ozari, Pernem, Goa."
This Notification shall come into force with immediate effect.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Handicrafts, Textile & Coir).
Porvorim.
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Department of Home
Home-General Division
Addendum
No. 3/2/91-HD(G)/Vol.IV/1307 Date : 06-May-2026
Read: Order No. 3/2/91-HD(G)/Vol. IV/1218 dated 03-05-2023.
At Sr. No. 3 of the table mentioned in the Order read at preamble, after the words "Shri Francisco Mendes", the following word shall be added:-
"(ST)"
Rest of the contents remains unaltered/unchanged.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Manthan Manoj Naik, Under Secretary (Home-I).
Porvorim.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026Department of Personnel
Order
No. 7/15/2024-PER/733 Date : 05-May-2026
In pursuance of Order No. 14016/12/2025.UTS-I dated 13-03-2026, issued by Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, the Governor of Goa is pleased to post Shri Chennamreddy Shiva Ganesh Reddy, IAS (Probationer) of AGMUT:2025 as Assistant Collector (Trainee) in the office of the District Collector, North Goa for district training with immediate effect.
Shri Chennamreddy Shiva Ganesh Reddy, IAS (Probationer) has reported to this administration on 04- 05-2026 (b.n.).
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).
Porvorim.
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Order
No. 7/15/2024-PER/734 Date : 05-May-2026
In pursuance of Order No. 14016/12/2025.UTS-I dated 13-03-2026, issued by Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, the Governor of Goa is pleased to post Ms. Najma A. Salam, IAS (Probationer) of AGMUT:2025 as Assistant Collector (Trainee) in the office of the District Collector, South Goa for district training with immediate effect.
Ms. Najma A. Salam, IAS (Probationer) has reported to this administration on 04-05-2026 (b.n.).
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).
Porvorim.
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Order
No. 7/15/2024-PER/735 Date : 05-May-2026
In pursuance of Order No. 14016/12/2025.UTS-I dated 13-03-2026, issued by Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, the Governor of Goa is pleased to post Shri Mohd. Shaukath Azeem, IAS (Probationer) of AGMUT:2025 as Assistant Collector (Trainee) in the office of the District Collector, Kushavati, Goa for district training with immediate effect.
Shri Mohd. Shaukath Azeem, IAS (Probationer) has reported to this administration on 04-05-2026 (b.n.).
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).
Porvorim.
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Department of Public Health
Order
No. 4/26/2008-II/PHD/Part II/1092 Date : 29-Apr-2026
Read:- Memorandum No. 4/26/2008-II/PHD/Part II/689 dated 12-03-2026.
On the recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission as conveyed vide their letter No. COM/I/5/30(1)/2025/436 dated 03-02-2026, Government is pleased to appoint the following candidates to the OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026 post of Assistant Pharmaceutical Chemist (Group 'B' Non-Gazetted) under the Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim in the Pay Matrix under Level 6 in Pay Matrix (Pre-revised Rs. 9300-34800 + Rs. 4200/- G.P.):-
1. Anushri Anil Karambelkar.
2. Preetesh Pandarinath Sawant (OBC).
Anushri Anil Karambelkar and Preetesh Pandarinath Sawant shall be on probation for a period of two years.
Anushri Anil Karambelkar and Preetesh Pandarinath Sawant has been declared medically fit by the Medical Board and their character and antecedents has been verified by the District Magistrate, North Goa.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-I).
Porvorim.
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Order
No. 6/1/2020-III/PHD/1167 Date : 06-May-2026
On the recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission as conveyed vide their Letter No. COM/II/11/35(2)/2026/535 dated 30-03-2026, Government is pleased to promote Dr. Wenona H. Fernandes, Lecturer in Psychiatry to the post of Assistant Professor in Psychiatry in Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour, Bambolim on regular basis in the Level 11 of Pay Matrix and other allowances to be fixed as per rules with immediate effect.
The promotion of Dr. Wenona H. Fernandes, Lecturer in Psychiatry is made due to promotion of Dr. Nayana Sanjay Naik, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry to the post of Associate Professor in Psychiatry vide Order No. 6/1/2020-III/PHD/101 dated 08-01-2026.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-I).
Porvorim.
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Department of Revenue
Order
No. 16/58/2017-RD/634 Date : 11-May-2026
Whereas, the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, vide its order dated 15-05-2025 in W.P. (C) No. 202 of 1995 read with W.P. (C) No. 301 of 2008, had directed the Chief Secretaries of all States and Administrators of Union Territories to constitute Special Investigation Teams (SITs) for examining whether any reserved forest land in the possession of the Revenue Department has been allotted to private individuals/institutions for purposes other than forestry;
And whereas, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has further directed that appropriate steps be taken to take back the possession of such lands and handover the same to the Forest Department, or, where taking back the possession is not in the larger public interest, to recover the cost of such land and utilize the same for development of forests, and to ensure completion of the exercise within a period of one year from the date of said order;
And whereas, as preliminary measure instructions were issued to both the Collectors and Forest Department to conduct field inspections to identify such cases.
And whereas, a preliminary exercise has been conducted by the Collectors in consultation with the Forest Department and some cases have been identified.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026And now, therefore, in compliance with the aforesaid directions, the Government hereby orders as under:
1. Special Investigation Teams are hereby constituted at the Taluka level, with the following composition:
i. Deputy Collector of the respective Taluka — Team Leader ii. Assistant Conservator of Forests — Member
iii. Representative of Directorate of Settlement and Land — Member
Records (DSLR)
iv. Talathi of the respective village — Member
v. Any other member(s), as may be co-opted by the Team — Member
Leader, if required
2. Terms of Reference: The SITs shall:
i. Examine whether any reserved forest land in possession of the Revenue Department has been allotted to any private individuals/institutions for any purpose other than the forestry purpose.
ii. Identify and prepare a detailed inventory of such lands, including extent, location and present status.
iii. Recommend and initiate action for taking back possession of such lands and handing over the same to the Forest Department.
iv. In cases where it is not possible to take the possession of land in the larger public interest, assess and recommend recovery of the cost of such land from the concerned individual/institution, for utilization towards development of forests.
v. Identify reserve forest lands which are still reflecting in the Revenue records in the name of Revenue Department and submit the detailed report in each such case.
vi. Submit report to the Government through the Collector concerned.
3. The progress of the SITs shall be jointly monitored by the Collector of the respective District and the concerned Dy. Conservator of Forests (DCF).
4. All concerned Departments/Offices shall extend necessary assistance and co-operation to the SITs for effective implementation of this Order.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Vrushika Kauthankar, Under Secretary (Revenue-I).
Porvorim.
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Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Notification
No. 3/SDCT/TPO/IMC/06/MAP/232 Date : 04-May-2026
Sub.: Reconstitution of Institute Managing Committee (IMC) of Mapusa Government I.T.I. In pursuance to the guidelines issued by the erstwhile Director General of Employment & Training and Joint Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Labour, New Delhi vide D.O. letter No. DGET-21(3)97- CPIU (VOL.IV) dated 25-01-2002 towards constitution of Institute Managing Committee (IMC) for the I.T.Is, the Government is pleased to reconstitute the Institute Managing Committee of Mapusa Government I.T.I. consisting of the following members from the date of issue of this notification.
— Chairman 1. Shri Suraj Mantravadi, Proprietor, Mantravadi Engg. Co., Plot 51, Thivim Ind. Estate, Goa-403526 Mob.: 9422059484, Email: [email protected] OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026 2. Shri Mahesh Chougule, Vice President (Production), Goa Glass Fiber — Member Ltd., 3B-Fibreglass Ltd., Colvale-Goa Mob.: 9420688893, Email: [email protected]
— Member 3. Shri Vijay T. Naik, Proprietor, Softech Computer Services, 205, 2nd
Floor, Kamat Towers, Patto, Panaji Mob.: 9422450224 Email: [email protected]
4. Shri Sujay N. Rao, General Manager (HR), Chowgule Industries Pvt. — Member Ltd., Campal, Panaji-Goa 403001 Mob.: 9890635560, Email: [email protected]
5. Shri Swapnil Naik, Sr. HR Executive Member, Chowgule Industries — Member Pvt. Ltd., Karaswada Ind. Estate, Thivim, Bardez-Goa Mob.: 9146186688, Email: [email protected]
6. Shri Sandesh M. Dicholkar, Sr. Executive Member, GKB HI-Tech — Member Lenses Pvt. Ltd. 50, Tivim Industrial Estate, Mapusa-Goa Mob.: 9373348768, Email: [email protected]
7. Shri Siddhesh Ramakant Desai, Manager HR, Sigma Laboratories — Member Pvt. Ltd., Thivim-Bardez, Goa Mob.: 8796526164, Email: [email protected]
8. Shri Pravin V. Chari, Proprietor, Chaitali Metal Fabrication,
— Member Nachinola, Aldona-Goa Mob.: 8805898041, Email: [email protected]
9. Smt. Kalpana Kishor Bede, Owner Keesha Salon, Verla-Canca
— Member Mapusa, Bardez-Goa Mob.: 7719812375, Email: [email protected]
10. Director or his Representative, Directorate of Skill Development and — Member Entrepreneurship, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji-Goa
11. Principal, Mapusa Government ITI, BSNL, Telephone Exchange — Member Secretary Building, P&T Colony, Porvorim-Goa
12. Group Instructor/Senior Faculty member/Vocational Instructor,
— Member Mapusa Government ITI, BSNL, Telephone Exchange Building, P&T Colony, Porvorim-Goa
13. Trainee Representative, Mapusa Government ITI, BSNL, Telephone — Member Exchange Building, P&T Colony, Porvorim-Goa
The term of reference as provided by then Director General of Employment & Training will be as per attached Annexure which also specifies indicators for monitoring the performance of the IMC.
The term of office of the IMC shall be for a period of three years from the date of issue of this notification or till the reconstitution of the IMC thereafter. The members representing the Industries may change by name and number depending upon the necessity of the IMC from time-to-time under specific orders of the Government. Change in the official members, if any, shall be on the basis of the recommendation of the Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
The IMC shall meet as frequently as required, and in any case at least once in three months. The members shall intimate the Chairman about his/her inability to attend the meeting on genuine ground and obtain leave of absence. Any member remaining absent for three consecutive meetings without leave of absence shall cease to be member of the IMC from the date of the third absence.
The non-official members, who attend the meeting shall be paid a fixed honorarium of Rs. 1500/- per meeting and no other TA/DA shall be payable.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Vinayak M. Kambli, Director (SD&E) & ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026ANNEXURE
1. Generation and utilization of finance:-
a) The IMC would be free to generate funds through various projects from industry.
b) The IMC would encourage donors to donate funds to the institutes.
c) These funds would be available to the IMC for utilization as decided by them.
2. Donation of machinery and equipments: The IMC would encourage donation of machinery & equipments to the institutes.
3. Selection of contract faculty: The IMC will have powers for appointment of contract faculty as and when required.
4. Students selection:
a) Vocational guidance about the nature of course, job opportunities and career prospects would be provided to students prior to applying for admission in ITI so that they choose right courses.
b) Introductory seminars for the fresh students (including visits to industry) may be conducted by industry to create interest and motivate them.
c) The IMC may adopt various transparent methods of selection according to the individual needs of each institute. However, the guidelines prescribed by the NCVT should not be violated.
5. Employment:
a) The IMC will be responsible for helping students in registration for employment. Before passing out all ITI students will be registered with: (i) Local employment exchange. (ii) Overseas employment cell. (iii) Regional Headquarters of Industry associations. (iv) Campus in interviews will also be arranged.
b) Trainees will be helped by the industry to go in for self-employment through acquisition of skills relating to interaction with FIs and basic trade and commerce facilities.
c) Tracing the ITI graduates for next three years after their passing out.
6. Faculty and staff development:
a) IMC will identify the training needs of all faculty and staff members based on Faculty Development Forms.
b) Detailed annual and quarterly training calendars, budgets and release of personnel for training programmes will be planned by IMC including exchange of personnel between industry and personnel between industry and institute.
7. Mentors and One Day Lecturers (Guest Lecturers)
IMC will nominate Mentors and one day Lecturers (Guest Lecturers) from industry for various trades. One day lecturers are specifically meant to deliver lecturer or impart practical training in the ITI.
A mentor is nominated for a student/group of students belonging to one trade. Mentor may just discuss/guide/counsel students in the ITI or outside as per mutual convenience.
Mentor can also deliver lecture or impart practical training.
Mentors are more like role model for students and therefore should be a good experienced skilled worker. Mentors will play an important role in vocational guidance and career counseling as well as apprising students about latest technologies and trends in the World of Work.
Mentorship system should have great flexibility in contact between students and mentor.
8. Seminars, Workshops and Exhibitions: IMC will organize seminar, workshops and exhibitions for mutual benefits of trainees, faculty and industry.
9. Trade Advisory Committees (TAC): IMC may constitute Trade Advisory Committee (TAC) for a group of trades or any other committee to assist in various functions. TAC should help IMC in issues related to improvement in effectiveness and relevance of training for a particular trade group. TAC should have trade experts from Industry, concerned instructors, student representatives etc. The exact composition of TAC may be decided by the IMC.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 202610. Industrial Training:
a) IMC will prepare guidelines for the industrial training with details of periods of training including projects for students and faculty. Students of one trade may be released together for industrial training in order to avoid disruption of training in ITI.
b) IMC will also decide about the stipend to be paid to each student and faculty by the industry providing training.
11. Curriculum Revamping:
a) IMC will be allowed to revamp the curriculum of any trade above the NCVTs norms on the basis of industry needs.
b) IMC will be allowed to include new trades and discontinue the obsolete trades by following simplified procedures to the decided by DGT, MSDE, Govt. of India.
12. Equipment maintenance: The maintenance and replacement of the equipment at the institute will be supervised by IMC.
13. Teaching aids: Teaching aids like working models, slides, video projections, instruction material in vernacular languages, work books, detailed job assignments of the institute will be upgraded under the supervision of IMC.
14. MIS System: Under guidance of the Steering Committee, the Managing Committee will introduce an MIS system for each ITI. Industry associations will provide the necessary inputs for creating such MIS System.
15. Capital expenditure:
a) IMC will be involved in spelling out specifications for the procurement of equipment including accessories and measuring equipment. The proposals for procurement of equipment will be cleared by IMC before orders are placed.
b) The proposals of civil works (including additions/alterations in the existing building) will be cleared by IMC.
16. Examination supervision:
a) Theoretical examinations will be jointly supervised by industry.
b) Practical examination and evaluation will be supervised jointly by industry and external examiner.
c) Dual mode of training:- conduct practical training under dual mode of training.
17. Faculty evaluation:
a) Faculty evaluation will be done by the Steering Committee and their recommendations will carry weight and recognition.
b) Faculty Development Form will be designed by IMC which will include criteria for gradation and development of faculty.
18. Transfer of faculty: IMC will be taken into confidence while transferring the faculty from one institute to another.
19. Faculty Deputation: Deputation of the faculty from one institute to another will be made at the recommendations of IMC.
20. Consultancy Rules: The rules for providing consultancy by the ITI will be laid down in consultation with the managing committee.
21. Indicators for monitoring the performance of IMC:
a) Employment rate within 6 months of completing the course.
b) Student output to sanctioned capacity
(i) Admission rate (ii) Retention rate (iii) Pass rate
c) Internship/on the job training per student per year. d) Average number of days of deputation of instructors in industry per year. e) Revenue generated as percentage.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026f) Donation of machinery and equipment to ITI by industry.
g) Other co-operation between ITI and industry. h) Time devoted by experts from industry in conducting classes or other activities in ITI.
i) Recommendations made by IMC and their implementation.
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Department of Town and Country Planning
Notification
No. 36/18/39A/Notification (33F)/TCP/2026/387 Date : 12-May-2026
Whereas, the Town and Country Planning Department of the Government of Goa received applications under sub-section (1) of Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, 1974 (Act 21 of 1975) for change of zones in the Regional Plan for Goa 2021 in respect of the plots of land as specified in detail in column Nos. (2) to (7) of the Table below (hereinafter referred to as "the said Proposals");
TABLE
| Sr. No. | Name of the Applicant | Survey No./ Sub Division No./P.T. Sheet No./ Chalta No. | Name of Village and Taluka | Published land use as per RPG-2021/ODP (Total Area) in m2 | Proposed land use | Area proposed in sq. mts. | Decision of the Government |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) | (8) |
| 1. | Investex Goodwill Developers LLP, Rep. by Mr. Aditya Bhandary and Hanif Lalijee | 254/1 (Part) | Salvador-do- Mundo, Bardez | Partly Settlement (1496m2), Partly Natural Cover (127m2), Partly Natural Cover with No Development Slope (1902m2) Total Area (3525) | Settlement zone | 700 | Approved for change of zone an area of 700m2 from Natural Cover with No Development Slope to Settlement Zone being within permissible gradient. The secondary development shall be permitted strictly after obtaining NOC from Forest Department. |
| 2. | Shreeji Infrastructures | 67/1-A (Part) | Nachinola, Bardez | Partly Settlement (7175m2), Partly Natural Cover (4749m2) Total Area (11924) | Settlement zone | 4749 | Approved for change of zone for an area of 4749m2 from Natural Cover to Settlement zone. The secondary development shall be permitted strictly after obtaining NOC from Forest Department. |
| 3. | Mahesh Madhusudan Desai | 227/12 (Part) | Dhargalim, Pernem | Partly Settlement Zone (1345m2), Partly Cultivable Land with Irrigation Command Area (1130m2) Total Area (2475) | Settlement zone | 1130 | Approved for change of zone an area of 1130m2 from Cultivable Land with Irrigation Command Area to Settlement zone with Irrigation Command Area subject to the secondary development shall be |
| permitted strictly after obtaining NOC from Water Resources Department. | |||||||
| 4. | Narayan V. Kamat | 295/1-A-4 | Carambolim, Tiswadi | Orchard with No Development Slope Total Area (780) | Settlement Zone | 780 | Approved for change of zone an area of 780m2 from Orchard with No Development Slope to Settlement Zone being within permissible gradient. |
And whereas, in terms of sub-rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Goa Town and Country Planning (Change of zone of land in the Regional Plan or the Outline Development Plan) Rules, 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the "said Rules"), the Town and Country Planning Department after scrutinizing the said proposals placed such proposals alongwith its scrutiny reports before the Goa Town and Country Planning Board for its recommendations/approval/decision;
And whereas, the Goa Town and Country Planning Board approved the said proposals as specified in column No. 8 of the above Table;
And whereas, notices as required by sub-rule (2) of Rule 4 of the said Rules were published,—
(i) Vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification(38)/TCP/2025/704 dated 12-11-2025, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 33 dated 12-11-2025 (as regards proposals at Sr. No. 1);
(ii) Vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification(42)/TCP/2026/43 dated 21-01-2026, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 43 dated 22-01-2026 (as regards proposals at Sr. No. 2);
(iii) Vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification(31)/TCP/2025/482 dated 17-09-2025, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 26 dated 25-09-2025 (as regards proposals at Sr. No. 3);
(iv) Vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification (37)/TCP/2025/671 dated 05-11-2025 published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 32 dated 06-11-2025 (as regards proposals at Sr. No. 4) and suggestions were invited from the public within a period of thirty days from the date of publication to the said Notifications in the Official Gazette.
And whereas, suggestions received from public were placed before the Goa Town and Country Planning Board in terms of sub-rule (3) of Rule 4 for its recommendation/approval and the Goa Town and Country Planning Board after due consideration of the suggestions received from the public recommended the proposals for change of zone as regards to Sr. No. 1, 3 & 4 in its 228th Meeting held on 18-02-2026, Sr. No. 2 in its 230th Meeting held on 30-03-2026 and directed to take further action as per sub-rule (4) of Rule 4 of the said Rules;
And whereas, as required by sub-rule (4) of Rule 4 of the said Rules, the recommendation/approval/decision of the Goa Town and Country Planning Board along with the said proposals were placed before the Government for its decision and the Government has approved the same;
Now, therefore, in view of the recommendation of the Goa Town and Country Planning Board being approved by the Government and in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning Act, 1974 (Act 21 of 1975) read with sub-rule (5) of Rule 4 of the Goa Town and Country Planning (Change of zone of land in the Regional Plan or the Outline Development Plan) Rules, 2024, the Regional Plan is hereby altered and modified as specified in column No. (8) of above Table and as directed by the Government for carrying out change of zone of land in respect of the plots of land as specified in detail in column Nos. (2) to (7) of above Table.
The alteration and modification of the Regional Plan as notified in this Notification shall be subject to the outcome of the PIL Writ Petition Nos. 53 of 2024 and 54 of 2024 which are pending final disposal before the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay at Goa.
Vertika Dagur, Chief Town Planner (Planning).
Panaji.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 7 14TH MAY, 2026Department of Urban Development
(Municipal Administration)
Notification
No. 10/369/2015/DMA/Part-I/409 Date : 06-May-2026
In partial modification to the Notification No. 10/369/2018-DMA/Part/3438 dated 16-12-2021, the National Policy on Urban Street Vendors, 2009 and subsequent Notification of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 (Central Act 7 of 2014), and Goa Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending Rules, 2016, the Town Vending Committees have been constituted by the Corporation of the City of Panaji to protect the livelihood of Street Vendors:-
| 1. | Commissioner, CCP | Chairperson |
| 2. | a) Shri Rohit Joe Monserrate, Hon. Mayor | Member |
| b) Smt. Carolina Po, Councillor | Member | |
| c) Shri Vithal Chopdekar, Councillor | Member | |
| 3. | Deputy Collector & SDM/SDO, Panaji | Member |
| 4. | Member Secretary, NGPDA | Member |
| 5. | a) Police Inspector-Panaji Police Station | Member |
| b) Police Inspector-Traffic Cell, Panaji | Member | |
| 6. | (11) Representative of Street Vendors Association | |
| a. Shri Rajesh Gupta, Cart Vendor | Member | |
| b. Smt. Shaikh Vahid, Cart Vendor | Member | |
| c. Shri Sagir Ahmed, Cart Vendor | Member | |
| d. Shri John Mascarenhas, Cart Vendor | Member | |
| e. Smt. Molina Albuquerque, Cart Vendor | Member | |
| f. Smt. Mumtaz Bi, Cart Vendor | Member | |
| g. Smt. Shantabai Khadeparkar, Cart Vendor | Member | |
| h. Shri Eknath Kandolkar, Cart Vendor | Member | |
| i. Shri Sandeep Bhonsle, Cart Vendor | Member | |
| j. Shri Devanand Sirsat, Cart Vendor | Member | |
| k. Shri Chandrakant Bhandari, Cart Vendor | Member | |
| 7. | President of Market and Trade Associations a. Shri Dharmendra R. Bhagat Amonkar, Secretary of PMMTA b. Shri Sairaj Dhond, Secretary of TTAG | Member Member |
| 8. | Two representatives of Non Government Organizations (NGO) and one representative of Community Based Organization (CBO) a. Smt. Sweta Sardessai (NGO) b. Shri Sanjeev Desai (NGO), Secretary, Rotary Club of Panjim, Mid Town c. Smt. Natasha H. Parekh (CBO), Community Service Director-Rotary Club of Miramar | Member Member Member |
| 9. | Two representatives of Residential Welfare Association (RWA) i. Shri Rajesh N. Salgaonkar-Secretary-Adarsh Co.op. Hsg. Soc. Ltd. Residential Welfare Association (RWA) ii. Shri Haresh V. S. Kuncalienkar–Chairman, Sapna Co. op. Hsg. Soc. Residential Welfare Association (RWA) | Member Member |
| 10. | Branch Manager, Canara Bank | Member |
| 11. | Adv. Yogesh Kankonkar-Legal Advisor | Member |
| 12. | Medical Officer from Urban Health Centre | Member Secretary |
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Shri Brijesh Manerkar, Director of Urban Development/ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
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