Note: There are three Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series II No. 7 dated 14-5-2026 as follows:-
1. Extraordinary dated 15-5-2026 from pages 219 to 220 regarding Notifications from Department of Finance.
2. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 18-5-2026 from pages 221 to 222 regarding Notification from State Election Commission, Goa.
3. Extraordinary (No. 3) dated 19-5-2026 from pages 223 to 224 regarding Notification from Department of General
Administration.
GOVERNMENT OF GOA
Department of Co-operation
Office of the Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone
Notification
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001,
“United Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Co-operative Society Ltd.”, H. No. 5/H, Gujrabhat, Talaulim,
Tiswadi, Goa-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260062.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
“United Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Co-operative Society Ltd.”, H. No. 5/H, Gujrabhat,
Talaulim, Tiswadi, Goa-Goa has been registered on 09-01-2026 and its bears registration code symbol No.
RCSCZ2025260062 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
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001,
“Geras River of Joy Zone A Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.”, Geras River of Joy Zone A,
No. ARCS/CZ/MPACS/1016/ADM/25
Date : 09-Jan-2026
No. ARCS/CZ/HSGMAINT/1006/ADM/25/1799
Date : 14-Jan-2026
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]
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SERIES II No. 8
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
Panelim Village, Kadamba Plateau, Tiswadi Goa-Goa is registered under code symbol No.
RCSCZ2025260064.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
“Geras River of Joy Zone A Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.” , Geras River of Joy
Zone A, Panelim Village, Kadamba Plateau, Tiswadi Goa-Goa has been registered on 14-01-2026 and its
bears registration code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260064 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
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001,
“Vasudev Vihar Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.”, Bodiembhatt, Taleigao, Tiswadi-Goa-
Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260065.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
“Vasudev Vihar Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.”, Bodiembhatt, Taleigao, Tiswadi-
Goa-Goa has been registered on 28-01-2026 and its bears registration code symbol No.
RCSCZ2025260065 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.
_______________
Notification
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001,
“Casa Solitaire Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.”, Casa Solitaire Nagali Hills Dona-Paula,
Goa-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260066.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
“Casa Solitaire Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.”, Casa Solitaire Nagali Hills Dona-
Paula, Goa-Goa has been registered on 30-01-2026 and its bears registration code symbol No.
RCSCZ2025260066 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.
No. ARCS/CZ/HSGMAINT/1017/ADM/26
Date : 28-Jan-2026
No. ARCS/CZ/HSGMAINT/997/ADM/25
Date : 30-Jan-2026
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Notification
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001,
“Magsons Towers Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.”, Magsons Towers, Campal, Miramar-
Goa-Goa is registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260067.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
“Magsons Towers Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Ltd.”, Magsons Towers, Campal,
Miramar-Goa-Goa has been registered on 12-02-2026 and its bears registration code symbol No.
RCSCZ2025260067 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.
_______________
Notification
In exercise of the powers vested in me under Section 8 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Act, 2001,
“De Souza Solitaire Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Limited, Taleigao Goa”, Taleigao-Goa is
registered under code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260068.
Sonu R. Gaunekar, Asst. Registrar of Co-op. Societies, Central Zone.
Panaji.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
“De Souza Solitaire Co-operative Housing Maintenance Society Limited, Taleigao Goa”, Taleigao-
Goa has been registered on 25-02-2026 and its bears registration code symbol No. RCSCZ2025260068 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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Department of Education
Directorate of Higher Education
Order
Sanction of the Government is hereby accorded for extension of services on working arrangement
basis of Dr. Mira Vinayak Parmekar, Assistant Professor in Chemistry at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa,
Goa for Talent Development Centre (TDC) of Directorate of Higher Education to cope up with the work
till first semester of Academic Year 2026-27.
Dr. Mira Vinayak Parmekar shall draw her salary as Assistant Professor at St. Xavier’s College,
Mapusa, Goa and her working arrangement shall be a temporary measure to cope up with the work.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Santosh Naik, Under Secretary (Higher Education).
Porvorim.
No. ARCS/CZ/HSGMAINT/1007/ADM/25/1952
Date : 12-Feb-2026
No. ARCS/CZ/HSGMAINT/1003/ADM/25
Date : 25-Feb-2026
No. DHE/ADMN/177/WA-Dr.MVP/2025/926
Date : 04-May-2026
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Directorate of Technical Education, College Section
Order
Read: Order No. 16/26/86-EDN/Vol.I/1715 dated 23-08-2024.
Government is pleased to reconstitute the Governing Committee/Advisory Committee for Goa College
of Architecture, Altinho, Panaji consisting of the following members with immediate effect, for a period up
to 22-08-2027.
1
Prof. K.T. Ravindran, Former Director SPA, New Delhi Faculty
Chairman
2
Secretary (Education), Government of Goa, Porvorim
Member
3
Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim
Member
4
Nominee of Vice Chancellor, Goa University, Taleigao
Member
5
Chief Architect, Public Works Department, Goa
Member
6
Shri Vivek Belokar, Assistant Director, Directorate of Technical
Education, Porvorim
Member
7
Ar. Chandan Parab
Member
8
Ar. Manguesh Prabhugaonkar, CoA, Goa State Nominee
Member
9
Ar. Rohit Andrade
Member
10
Ar. Narayan (Sunil) Sardessai
Member
11
Ar. Pallavi Satadekar
Member
12
Dr. Vishvesh Kandolkar
Internal Faculty Member
13
Ar. Salvin Dias
Internal Faculty Member
14
General Secretary Student Council or a representative of Student
body of the College
Member
15
Dr. Aniruddha S. Pawar, Principal, Goa College of Architecture
Member Secretary
Roles & Responsibilities:-
i.
To monitor the academic activities of College.
ii.
To advice in curriculum development, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
iii.
To assist in collaboration with Industry/Companies/Professional for faculty training,
knowledge exchanges, consultancy activities, etc.
iv.
To advice/recommend on teaching aids, equipment, machinery, studio, apparatus, IT
infrastructure, computers, library facilities, etc.
v.
To identify training needs of students, faculty and staff, propose plan for implementation and
follow-ups.
vi.
To assist to organize seminars, workshops and exhibitions for benefit of students, faculty and
industry/company/professionals.
vii.
To assist and monitor the placement, formulate plan and guide students of College on career
prospects, job opportunities and internship.
viii.
To assist college to conduct visits to industries live projects and also guide students for final
year project work.
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Date : 12-May-2026
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ix.
To
generate
funds
through
various
projects
from
Industry/Company/Business
Organizations/Professions and encourage donors to donate as per requirement of College and
utilize the same for upgradation of College.
x.
To advise on institution upkeep, maintenance and infrastructural needs.
The Hon’ble Chairman, Prof. K.T. Ravindran, New Delhi, outstation member shall be entitled for
TA/DA as Non-Official Members on account of travel in India at par with that of Principal, Goa College of
Architecture, in terms of primary unit of appropriation (Rule 70 of GDFPR 1997 under Sub Head 11—
Domestic Travel Expenses for days of meetings and travel).
This issues with the approval of Government vide U. O. No. 917/F dated 30/04/2026.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Bhushan K. Savaikar, Director of Technical Education & ex officio Addl. Secretary.
Porvorim.
_______________
Order
Read: Order No. 8/1/37/2005/DTE/2238 dated 09-10-2024.
The Government of Goa is pleased to re-constitute the Governing Committee (GC) in respect of Goa
College of Art, Panaji with immediate effect, for a period upto 07-10-2027.
1
Shri Baiju Parthan
Chairman
2
Secretary (Education), Government of Goa, Porvorim
Member
3
Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim, Goa
Member
4
Nominee of Vice Chancellor, Goa University
Member
5
Shri Vivek Belokar, Assistant Director, Directorate of Technical
Education, Porvorim, Goa
Member
6
Prof. Vishwanath S. Sable, Dean, J. J. School of Art
Member
7
Shri Madhukar K. Wanjari
Member
8
Prof. Manisha Lele Phadke-Ex Director, NMIMS, School of Design,
Mumbai
Member
9
Shri Viraj Naik
Member
10
Smt. Assavari Kulkarni
Member
11
Shri. Vasudev Divkar
Member
12
Shri Ranjit Hoskute
Member
13
Shri Kedar Dhondu, Assistant Professor in Goa College of Art
Internal Faculty
Member
14
Smt. Maria Fereira, Assistant Professor in Goa College of Art
Internal Faculty
Member
15
General Secretary, Student Council, Goa College of Art, Panaji
Member
16
Smt. Harsha Mandurkar, Principal, Goa College of Art
Member Secretary
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Roles & Responsibilities:-
i.
To monitor the academic activities of College.
ii.
To advice in curriculum development, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
iii.
To assist in collaboration with Industry/Companies/Professional for faculty training,
knowledge exchanges, consultancy activities, etc.
iv.
To advice/recommend on teaching aids, equipment, machinery, studio, apparatus, IT
infrastructure, computers, library facilities, etc.
v.
To identify training needs of students, faculty and staff, propose plan for implementation
and follow-ups.
vi.
To assist to organize seminars, workshops, and exhibitions for benefit of students, faculty
and industry/company/professionals.
vii.
To assist and monitor the placement, formulate plan and guide students of College on career
prospects, job opportunities and internship.
viii.
To assist college to conduct visits to industries live projects and also guide students for final
year project work.
ix.
To
generate
funds
through
various
projects
from
Industry/Company/Business
Organizations/Professions and encourage donors to donate as per requirement of College
and utilize the same for upgradation of College.
x.
To advise on institution upkeep, maintenance and infrastructural needs.
The outstation members shall be entitled for TA/DA as Non-Official Members on account of travel in
India at par with that of Principal, Goa College of Art, in terms of primary unit of appropriation (Rule 70 of
GDFPR 1997 under Sub Head 11-Domestic Travel Expenses for days of meetings and travel).
This issues with the approval of Government vide U. O. No. 848/F dated 30-04-2026.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Bhushan K. Savaikar, Director of Technical Education & ex officio Addl. Secretary.
Porvorim.
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Department of Home
Home-General Division
Order
In pursuance to the Judgment/Order dated 26-02-2026 passed by the Hon. Supreme Court of India in
Writ Petition (C) No. 1082 of 2020 titled Suhas Chakma vs. Union of India and Ors., the Government of
Goa hereby constitutes the Monitoring Committee for the Management of Open Correctional Institution in
order to comply directions issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Writ Petition (C) No. 1082 of 2020
comprising of the following members:-
1.
Shri Justice Valmiki Menezes, Chairperson, High Court Legal Services
Committee
Chairperson.
2.
Shri Keshav Ram Chaurasia, IPS, Inspector General of Prisons, Goa
Member.
3.
Shri Anthony D’Souza, Director NRI, Additional Secretary rank, under
administrative control of Home Department
Member.
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Date : 11-May-2026
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The State Monitoring Committees shall be responsible for:
a.
Ensuring compliance with the directions issued by the Hon. Supreme Court of India.
b.
Overseeing the utilization, functioning and expansion of OCIs.
c.
Facilitating the timely identification and transfer of eligible prisoners from closed prisons to
OCIs.
d.
Periodically reviewing progress and addressing systematic impediments in the
implementation of the directions issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
e.
Submission of status reports to the High Court of Bombay at Goa, on regular intervals,
detailing the steps taken towards compliance with the directions issued vide order dated
26/02/2026.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Manthan Manoj Naik, Under Secretary (Home-I).
Porvorim.
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Department of Law & Judiciary
Law (Establishment) Division
Order
Government of Goa is pleased to appoint Shri Omkar Jayant Deshpande, as a Standing Counsel for the
State of Goa to appear and defend the interest of the State Government before the Hon’ble Supreme Court
of India, New Delhi with immediate effect on the following terms and conditions:-
1.
The allotment of cases before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, New Delhi for defending
the interest of Government of Goa will be assigned to advocate by the Hon’ble Chief
Minister/Ld. Advocate General on a case to case basis.
2.
The Standing Counsel has to keep the Ld. Advocate General of the State of Goa informed well
in advance of the date of hearing of the matters and also seek his instructions from time to time.
3.
The professional fees of appearance before the Hon’ble Supreme Court shall be paid as per the
Government Order No. 1/3/2021/LD(Estt.)/34 dated 07-01-2022.
4.
This issues with the approval of the Government.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Gajanan X. Bhonsle, Under Secretary (Estt.), Law.
Porvorim.
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Department of Panchayati Raj & Community Development
Directorate of Panchayats
Notification
In pursuance of sub-section (8) of Section 7 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Goa Act 14 of 1994)
read with Rule 3 of the Goa Panchayat (Publication of name of elected member) Rules, 1997, it is hereby
notified for the information of the public that the person specified in Column (3) of the Schedule appended
hereto have been duly elected as member of the Panchayat mentioned in the corresponding entry in
No. LS/1077/93-PartII/1152
Date : 13-May-2026
No. 19/DP/Bye Election/Results/2026/4432
Date : 19-May-2026
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Sr.
No.
Name & Designation
Present posting
Posted as
1.
Shri Mohd. Shabir, IAS
(AGMUT:2022)
Deputy Collector,
Disaster Management
(North)
Director, Science & Technology
and Waste Management
Column (2) of the said Schedule from the ward shown against the name in Column (4) of the said Schedule
in the bye-election held on 10th May, 2026.
SCHEDULE
Sr.
No
Name of Village
Panchayat
Name and address of elected members
Ward No.
1
2
3
4
1
Batim
Anand Kaxinath Govenkar, H. No. 373/B,
Gaounkar Waddo, Batim, Tiswadi-Goa
Ward No.-III
(OBC)
2
Dongurli-Thane
Vishwanath Dattaram Parwar, H. No. 173,
Mahadev Temple, Thane, Sattari, Goa
Ward No.–I
(SC)
3
Pissurlem
Nau Bhago Kharvat, H. No. 77, Kumbarkhand,
Pissurlem, Sattari-Goa
Ward No.–VII
(OBC)
4
Verna
Antonio Francisco Braganca, H. No. 158/C,
Cumborda, Verna, Salcete, South Goa
Ward No.–I
(OBC)
Joao Fernandes, Directorate of Panchayats & ex officio Joint Secretary.
Panaji.
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Department of Personnel
Order
The Governor of Goa is pleased to Order the transfer and posting of the following IAS Officer, with
immediate effect:-
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).
Porvorim.
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Order
Dr. V. Candavelou, IAS (AGMUT:1997), Chief Secretary shall hold the charge of Department of
Drinking Water, in addition to his own duties, with immediate effect.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Raghuraj A. Faldesai, Under Secretary (Personnel-I).
Porvorim.
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Date : 08-May-2026
No. 7/27/2022-PER/1371
Date : 08-May-2026
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Order
Whereas, Government vide Order No. 13/25/2023-PER/3958 dated 31/12/2025 had granted further
extension in service to Shri Vijay B. Saxena, Director, Directorate of Planning, Statistics & Evaluation
beyond the date of his superannuation for further period of one year w.e.f. 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026, in
public interest subject to Vigilance clearance, concurrence of Finance Department and approval of Council
of Ministers.
And whereas, the Vigilance Department has submitted Vigilance Clearance dated 05/05/2026 stating
that, no Disciplinary Proceedings/Vigilance cases are pending or being contemplated against Shri Vijay B.
Saxena, Director, Directorate of Planning, Statistics & Evaluation.
And whereas, the Finance Department vide its U. O. No. 1400098044 dated 07/05/2026 concurred the
proposal for grant of further extension in service to Shri Vijay B. Saxena, Director, Directorate of Planning,
Statistics & Evaluation, subject to Cabinet approval.
And whereas, the Council of Ministers in its One Hundred and Second (CIInd) meeting held on
07/05/2026 resolved to grant ex-post facto approval for further extension in service to Shri Vijay B.
Saxena, Director, Directorate of Planning, Statistics & Evaluation beyond the date of his superannuation
for further period of one year w.e.f. 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026, in public interest.
Now, therefore, the Government is pleased to confirm the Order No. 13/25/2023-PER/3958 dated
31/12/2025 granting further extension in service to Shri Vijay B. Saxena, Director, Directorate of Planning,
Statistics & Evaluation beyond the date of his superannuation for further period of one year w.e.f.
01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026, in public interest.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Durga Kinlekar, Under Secretary (Personnel-II).
Porvorim.
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Order
On the recommendation of the Goa Services Board, the Governor of Goa is pleased to order transfer
and posting of the following officer in the cadre of Mamlatdar/Joint Mamlatdar/Vigilance Officer, in public
interest, with immediate effect:-
Sr.
No.
Name & present posting of the Officer
Posted as
1.
Shri Sandesh Thulo Velip, Joint Mamlatdar-II,
Sanguem
Joint Mamlatdar-II, Mormugao
The officer shall complete handing over and taking over process with immediate effect and submit
compliance.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Durga Kinlekar, Under Secretary (Personnel-I)/Link.
Porvorim.
No. 13/25/2023-PER/1414
Date : 12-May-2026
No. 15/7/2025-PER/1479
Date : 13-May-2026
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Sr. No.
Name & Designation
Departments
1.
Shri Yetindra M. Maralkar, IAS (2013),
Secretary (Health)
1. Health
2. Ayush
3. Town & Country Planning
4. Women & Child Development
5. Urban Development
6. Nodal Officer SBM(U) and PMAY(U)
2.
Ms. Cheshta Yadav, IAS (2014), Secretary
(Tribal Welfare)
1. Tribal Welfare
2. Public Grievances
3. River Navigation
4. Panchayats
5. DG GIPARD
3.
Shri Nikhil U. Dessai, IAS (2016), Secretary
(Agriculture)
1. Agriculture
2. Ports
3. Handicrafts, Textile and Coir
4. CEO, Goa CSR Authority
Notification
Read: 1. Notification No. 7/17/2022-PER/187 dated 16-01-2025.
2. Notification No. 7/17/2022-PER/2568 dated 19-08-2025.
3. Notification No. 7/17/2022-PER/3294 dated 30-10-2025.
4. Notification No. 7/17/2022-PER/3569 dated 26-11-2025.
5. Notification No. 7/17/2022-PER/3608 dated 28-11-2025.
6. Notification No. 7/27/2022-PER/606 dated 26-02-2026.
7. Notification No. 7/27/2022-PER/1117 dated 17-04-2026.
8. Notification No. 7/27/2022-PER/1162 dated 22-04-2026.
In partial modification to the Notifications read in the preamble, the Governor of Goa is pleased to
order allocation of work/Departments amongst the following Secretaries to the Government, with
immediate effect:-
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 Planning
Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation
Notification
In pursuance to the decision of the Government of India, Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation vide Para 4 of the Office Memorandum No. F. No. M-12012/4/2022/SSD-III-Part (1) dated
19-09-2023, Government of Goa is pleased to constitute “Inter-Departmental Group (IDG) on
Environmental-Economic Accounting for the State of Goa with immediate effect as under:
No. 7/27/2022-PER/1372
Date : 08-May-2026
No. DPSE/IV/Environment Accts/2026/138/434
Date : 15-May-2026
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Sr.
No.
Members
Designation
1
Chief Secretary
Chairperson.
2
Secretary, Finance
Member.
3
Secretary, Planning
Member.
4
Secretary, Environment and Climate Change
Member.
5
Representative from the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
(MoSPI), Government of India, New Delhi
Member.
6
Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Forest Department
Member.
7
Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department
Member.
8
Chief Electrical Engineer, Goa Electricity Department
Member.
9
Director, Directorate of Agriculture
Member
10
Director, Department of Mines & Geology
Member.
11
Director, Directorate of Settlement & Land Records
Member.
12
Director, Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services
Member.
13
Director, Directorate of Fisheries
Member.
14
Director, Department of Science, Technology & Waste Management
Member.
15
Chief Town Planner, Town & Country Planning Department
Member.
16
Director, Directorate of Transport
Member.
17
Director, Directorate of Panchayat
Member.
18
Director, Directorate of Municipal Administration
Member.
19
Director, Department of Environment and Climate Change
Member.
20
Principal Chief Engineer, Public Works Department
Member.
21
Member Secretary, Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority
Member.
22
Member Secretary, Goa State Biodiversity Board
Member.
23
Member Secretary, Goa State Pollution Control Board
Member.
24
Member Secretary, Goa Energy Development Agency
Member.
25
Member Secretary, Goa State Wetland Authority
Member.
26
Director-in-Charge, Meteorological Centre Goa India Meteorological
Department
Member.
27
Director, Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation
Member
Secretary.
The Committee will have the following terms of reference:
i.
To assess of availability of data for compilation of Environmental Economic Accounts.
ii.
To identify data gaps and recommend measures for filling the data gaps.
iii.
To assess resource requirement and capacity development for implementation of
Environmental-Economic Accounting.
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iv.
To suggest roadmap for implementation of sector-wise accounts.
The Committee may co-opt other members and also call special invitees for the meetings as and when
required.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Vijay B. Saxena, Director and ex officio Joint Secretary (Planning).
Porvorim.
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Department of Public Health
Order
On recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission as conveyed vide their No. S2GPSC-
LPCF0GMCH/7/2026/I/748/2026/539 dated 30-03-2026, Government is pleased to declare the following
doctor as having satisfactorily completed his probation period of two years and to confirm him in the post
of Lecturer in the Department of General Medicine, in Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim, with
effect from the date of completion of his probation period.
Sr.
No.
Name of the Officer
Date of completion of probation
period
1.
Dr. Pandurang alias Prathamesh A. Naik, Lecturer in the Department
of General Medicine
30-06-2023
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-I).
Porvorim.
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Order
On recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission as conveyed vide their No.
COM/II/11/30(2)/2015/533 dated 30-03-2026, Government is pleased to promote the following Doctors to
the post of Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Group “A” Gazetted) in
Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim on regular basis in the Level 11 of Pay Matrix (PB-3; Rs.
15600-39100/- + G.P. Rs. 6600/-) and other allowance to be fixed as per rules with immediate effect:-
1. Dr. Ankita Anirudha Sinai Borkar.
2. Dr. Viraj Ramesh Naik.
The promotion is made against the vacancies occurred due to (i) promotion of Dr. Ajit Nagarsenkar to
the post of Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology vide Order No. 4/16/2002-
II/PHD/Vol.I/1096 dated 14-09-2015 and (ii) promotion of Dr. Deepa Bhaskar Karmali to the post of
Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology vide Order No. 4/16/2002-
II/PHD/Vol.II/264 dated 07-03-2022.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-I).
Porvorim.
No. 4/14/2003-II/PHD/Vol.II/1183
Date : 08-May-2026
No. 4/16/2002-II/PHD/Vol.II/1184
Date : 08-May-2026
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Order
On recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission as conveyed vide their No.
COM/II/11/30(4)/2022/534 dated 30-03-2026, Government is pleased to promote Dr. Shobha Parsekar,
Assistant Professor to the post of Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology (Group “A”
Gazetted) in Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim on regular basis in the Level 11 of Pay Matrix
(PB-3; Rs. 15600-39100/- + G.P. Rs. 6600/-) and other allowance to be fixed as per rules with immediate
effect.
The promotion is made against the vacancy occurred due to death of Dr. Gurleen Kaur, Associate
Professor in the Department of Microbiology in Goa Medical College on 15-01-2024.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Sitaram G. Sawal, Under Secretary (Health-I).
Porvorim.
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Order
Read:- Memorandum No. 4/13/2020-II/PHD/Part/1612 dated 25-07-2024.
On the recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission as conveyed vide their letter No.
COM/I/5/30(7)/2021/118 dated 05-07-2024, Government is pleased to appoint Dr. Gaurish Omprakash
Sawant to the post of Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery
(Group “A” Gazzetted) in Goa Medical College & Hospital, Bambolim-Goa in the Level 11 of Pay Matrix
(PB-3; Rs. 15600-39100/- + G.P. Rs. 6600/-) and other allowance to be fixed as per rules with immediate
effect.
Dr. Gaurish Omprakash Sawant shall be on probation for a period of two years.
Dr. Gaurish Omprakash Sawant has been declared medically fit by the Medical Board and his
character and antecedents has been verified by the District Magistrate, North Goa and verification of his
educational qualification has also been verified by Goa University, Maharashtra University of Health
Sciences, Nasik and University of Delhi.
The appointment is made against vacancies occurred due to creation of posts of Assistant Professor in
Goa Medical College vide Order No. 4/1/2018-II/PHD/1195 dated 14-08-2019 and bifurcation of 03 posts
of Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardio Vascular and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS), GMC vide
Order No. 4/1/2018-II/PHD/Part-I/3383 dated 23-10-2020.
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 Town and Country Planning
Office of the Chief Town Planner
Order
In supersession of all earlier orders pertaining to the appointment of Public Information Officers and
Appellate Authority in the Headquarters, Office of Town and Country Planning Department, Panaji, and in
pursuance to Sections 5(1) and 19(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the following officers are
No. 4/15/2002-II/PHD/Part I/1185
Date : 08-May-2026
No. 4/13/2020-II/PHD/Part/1187
Date : 08-May-2026
No. 21/22/RTI-GEN/TCP-HQ/2020-21/1093
Date : 12-May-2026
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hereby appointed as Public Information Officers, as specified in the column No. 2 and Appellate Authority
as specified in column No. 4, with immediate effect until further orders:
Sr.
No
Name/Designation of Public
Information Officer
Subject
Appellate Authority
1
2
3
4
1.
Smt. Tecla Fernandes,
Superintendent, Public
Information Officer-1
Administration
Dy. Director (Administration)
2.
Smt. Anushka Hadkonkar,
Statistical Assistant, Public
Information Officer-2
Statistics/Revenue/Budget
Registration
of professionals
Shri M.K.C. Srikanth, Town
Planner (HQs)/D.D.O.
3.
Kum. Saloni Naik, Accountant,
Public Information Officer-3
Accounts matters
Shri M.K.C. Srikanth, Town
Planner (HQs)/D.D.O.
4.
Shri Saviour O Coutinho,
Planning Assistant, Public
Information Officer-4
Section 17 (2) matters, Regional Plan
matters and matters related to Section 39
(A)
Shri Vinod Kumar Chandra,
Town Planner (HQs)
5.
Shri Yugandaraj V. Redkar, Dy.
Town Planner, Public Information
Officer-5
Petroleum
Rules,
16-A
Committee
(Public Projects), Court matters, Storage
of explosives/petroleum products
Shri Vinod Kumar Chandra,
Town Planner (HQs)
Conservation/NMA
Shri Anand Deshpande, Town
Planner (HQs)
6.
Smt. Sampurna P. Bhagat, Dy.
Town Planner, Public Information
Officer-6
Complaints
(Public
Grievances),
Complaints
(Offline),
Miscellaneous
(Technical), Consumer Protection Court
matters
Shri. Anand Deshpande, Town
Planner (HQs)
Garbage Management Site issues
Shri M.K.C. Srikanth, Town
Planner (HQs)/D.D.O.
7.
Shri. Ram alias Tanay Sandesh
Timblo, Dy. Town Planner, Public
Information Officer-7
TCP Board
Shri Vinod Kumar Chandra, Town
Planner (HQs)
Zoning Plans, ODP related matters
Shri Anand Deshpande, Town
Planner (HQs)
8.
Shri Snoken Luis Caetano Dias,
Dy. Town Planner, Public
Information Officer-8
30% FAR for 4 & 5 Star Hotels
Shri Anand Deshpande, Town
Planner (HQs)
Legislation matters, TCP Act, GLDBCR,
BPAMS, Matters related to IGBC, Notary
Architect/Engineer & De-Regulations
Shri M.K.C. Srikanth, Town
Planner (HQs)/D.D.O.
9.
Shri Rajesh Tirodkar, Planning
Assistant, Public Information
Officer-9
Matters related to Section 17-A
Chief Town Planner (Land Use)
Matters
related
to
Committee
for
Regulation 6.1.1 and 25000 m2 & above
Shri. Vinod Kumar Chandra,
Town Planner (HQs)
This is issued with the approval of the Secretary (TCP).
Vertika Dagur, Chief Town Planner (Admn./Planning/Land Use)/HoD.
Panaji.
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