Goa Gazette, No. 2627-9, 29 May 2026

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RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

Panaji, ²⁹th May, ²⁰²⁶ (Jyaistha ⁸, ¹⁹⁴⁸) SERIES II No. 9

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

Note: There are four Extraordinary issues to the Official Gazette, Series II No. 8 dated 21-5-2026 as follows:-

1. Extraordinary dated 21-5-2026 from pages 239 to 240 regarding Order from State Election Commission, Goa.

2. Extraordinary (No. 2) dated 22-5-2026 from pages 241 to 242 regarding Notifications from Department of Finance and

Department of General Administration.

3. Extraordinary (No. 3) dated 25-5-2026 from pages 243 to 246 regarding Orders from State Election Commission, Goa.

4. Extraordinary (No. 4) dated 26-5-2026 from pages 247 to 248 regarding Order from Department of Urban Development.

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Agriculture

Directorate of Agriculture

Order

No. 2/14/95/Agri(Part)/Vol.II/311 Date : 15-May-2026

Government is pleased to order the transfer of the following Agriculture Officers (Group 'B' Gazetted) of this Directorate as indicated below against their names in public interest:

The above Officers hereby stands relieved from their respective post w.e.f. 15/05/2026 (a.n.).

The Officer at Sr. No. 3 shall join the District Agriculture Office (North) as Agriculture Officer, after availing Child Care Leave i.e. from 02/02/2026 to 26/06/2026. She will draw her pay and other allowances against the said post w.e.f. 16/05/2026.

Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected] 249OFFICIAL GAZETTE — GOVT. OF GOA SERIES II No. 9 29TH MAY, 2026 This is issued with the approval of Government vide entry No. 79/F dated 08/05/2026.

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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Department of Education

Directorate of Education

Order

No. 1(43)-2-2026/SE/46 Date : 15-May-2026

Ref.: Notification No. GBSHSE/IT/BRD-ELE/2025-2029/931

As per the provision of Section 7(7) of Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board Act, 1975, the Government is pleased to appoint Shri Vallabh Kelkar, Gr. I Teacher, Vidyaprabodhini Higher Secondary School, Porvorim, Goa, as Vice-Chairman of Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Alto-Betim with effect from the date of his taking over the charge.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Shailesh R. Sinai Zingde, Director of Education & ex officio Joint Secretary. Porvorim.

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Department of Environment & Climate Change

Notification

No. 2-5-2025-26/GC&EMS/DRS Authority/255 Date : 20-May-2026

Whereas, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 5D of the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) (Amendment) Act, 2026, the Department of Environment & Climate Change, Government of Goa, hereby constitutes "The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority" comprising the following members:-

The Authority shall discharge the functions and responsibilities as follows:

1. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall be responsible for general management and implementation of the Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) in the State of Goa and shall have power to do all things necessary or desirable for the management of DRS.

2. Day to day operations overseeing of the Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority for implementation of DRS in the State of Goa.

3. To make decisions for removal of difficulties for implementation of the Scheme.

4. Necessary notifications and interdepartmental co-ordination.

5. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall designate and initiate such escrow accounts as may be necessary for:

a. Collection of deposit;

b. Collection of RCF and ASPF from the manufactures; and

c. Such other purpose as he may deem fit; and shall monitor operation of the escrow account designated for the purpose of Deposit Refund Scheme in the State of Goa.

6. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall manage all DRS escrow accounts.

7. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall specify the registration process for the manufacturers.

8. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall specify ASPF to be paid by manufacturers as may be expedient for the operation of Deposit Refund Scheme.

9. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority ensure deposit shall be fully refunded to the redeemer, at no cost, upon acceptance of the DRS product at collection point.

10. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall notify the date of commencement of the Scheme in the State of Goa.

11. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall facilitate stakeholder consultation meetings to brief about the Scheme and to hear any concerns of the stakeholders.

12. The Member (Convenor) shall be the authorized officer for disbursement of handling fee, IEC fee from un-redeemed deposits or any other fee related to DRS upon recommendation of the Authority.

13. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall form a grievance redressal forum to address grievances of all the DRS stakeholders during the setup and implementation phase of DRS.

14. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall define and notify the Annual System Participation Fee (ASPF) upon consultation with stakeholders.

15. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall define the penalties under the scheme.

16. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall monitor the scope of work of the System Operator mentioned in the contract and the notified rules.

17. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall monitor the registration, participation of PIBOs, manufactures, retailers.

18. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall specify the registration process for the manufactures.

19. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall specify ASPF to be paid by manufactures as may be expedient for the operation of Deposit Refund Scheme.

20. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall monitor operation of the escrow account designated for the purpose of Deposit Refund Scheme in the State of Goa.

21. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall promote mass public awareness campaigns for propagating Deposit Refund System in the State of Goa.

22. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall determine the annual collection targets and shall have power to amend the targets from time to time.

23. The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority shall notify the deposit value of each item specified in the schedule to the Act.

24. To ensure that Manufacturer/PIBOs, Distributors, Retailers and ULBs & Gram Panchayats and all other related stakeholders mentioned in the DRS Rules comply with their obligations under Goa Gazette Notification No. LS-MISC/1915/96/Part-V/692 dated 16th August, 2024.

25. The Chairman of the Authority will be entitled for the honorarium of Rs. 10,000/- per sitting. The non-official Members will be entitled for the sitting fee of Rs. 7,500/- (as amended from time to time).

26. The Authority can co-opt any member if require.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Sachin S. Desai, Director & ex officio Jt. Secretary (Environment & Climate Change).

Panaji.

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Department of Fisheries

Directorate of Fisheries

Order

No. DF/ENF/EEZ-HIGH SEA/2026-27/726 Date : 19-May-2026

Government is pleased to constitute a State level committee for effective implementation of the EEZ Fisheries Rules/High Sea Guidelines in the State of Goa as follows:

State level committee for effective implementation of the EEZ Fisheries Rules/High Sea Guidelines:

The Roles and Responsibilities of the Committee are as below:

1. To oversee the implementation of the "Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Rules, 2025".

2. To oversee the implementation of the "Guidelines for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas by Indian Flagged Fishing Vessels, 2025".

3. To advice the Government on development of deep-sea fisheries, including infrastructure and human resources or any other related aspects.

4. To facilitate and oversee effective co-ordination with State Government Departments for implementation of the EEZ Rules/High Sea Guidelines.

5. The Committee may co-opt any other expert, official or stakeholder, as considered necessary, to assist in the discharge of its functions.

6. The Committee shall meet atleast once in a six months period, or earlier, as per the need arises.

This issues with the approval of Government vide entry No. 1324/F dated 07-05-2026.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Dr. Shamila Monteiro, Director/ex officio Jt. Secretary (Fisheries).

Panaji.

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Department of Public Health

Order

No. 22/6/98-I/PHD/PF-I/657 Date : 06-May-2026

On the recommendation of the Goa Public Service Commission as conveyed vide their letter No. COM/II/11/24(1)/2024/04 dated 08/04/2026, Government is pleased to promote the following Medical Officers to the post of Health Officer under Directorate of Health Services (Group 'A' Gazetted) on regular basis in Level 10 of Pay Matrix in 7th Pay Commission [PB-3 ₹15600-39100 + GP: ₹ 5400/- (pre-revised)] in the pay scale: ₹ 15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- with immediate effect:-

1. Dr. Jose O. A. Do Rosario Laurence.

2. Dr. Sunita Perni.

3. Dr. Poonam S. Vernekar.

4. Dr. Amita Lotlikar.

Consequent upon promotion, they are posted at the places indicated against their names as under:-

Subsequently, the following Health Officers are hereby transferred and posted at the places indicated against their names as under:-

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Dr. Pooja Madkaikar, Under Secretary (Health-II).

Porvorim.

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Order

No. 21/14/96-I/PHD/712 Date : 11-May-2026

Government is pleased to accept the notice of voluntary retirement dated 19/01/2026 tendered by Dr. Sadhana R. Shetye, Health Officer under Directorate of Health Services under Rule 48-A of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 and to relieve her from the post of Health Officer under Directorate of Health Services with effect from 03/07/2026 (f.n.).

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Dr. Pooja Madkaikar, Under Secretary (Health-II).

Porvorim.

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Department of Revenue

Order

No. 26/07/03/2019-RD-I(Vol-I)/670 Date : 21-May-2026

Read: Order No. 26/07/03/2019-RD-I/210 dated 27/02/2024.

On recommendation of the review Departmental Promotion Committee conveyed by the Goa Public Service Commission, vide its letter No. COM/II/11/29(1)/2019/537 dated 30/03/2026, the Government is pleased to promote the following Officers in the Directorate of Settlement and Land Records to the post of Inspector of Surveys and Land Records/Assistant Survey and Settlement Officer (Group 'B' Gazetted) on regular basis in Level 8 of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016, with effect from the Order read at preamble.

1. Smt. Netra M. Gawas

2. Shri Sagar J. Navelkar (ST)

3. Smt. Pratima S. Kavlekar (ST)

4. Shri Dilip M. Tamoskar

5. Shri Babaji H. Parab

6. Shri Suraj S. Vengurlekar

The above officers shall be on probation for a period of 02 (two) years from the date of their joining.

They shall submit their Annual Assessment Report during the probation period.

They shall also exercise their option for pay fixation within a period of one month from the date of issue of this order, in terms of F.R. 22(1)(a)(1). The option once exercised shall be final.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vrushika Kauthankar, Under Secretary (Revenue-I).

Porvorim.

Order

No. 26/07/03/2019-RD-I(Vol-I)/671 Date : 21-May-2026

The Government of Goa is pleased to order the transfer and the posting of the following Inspectors of Survey & Land Records, in public interest, with immediate effect:

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Vrushika Kauthankar, Under Secretary (Revenue-I).

Porvorim.

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Department of Town and Country Planning

Notification

No. 36/18/39A/Notification (34F)/TCP/2026/424 Date : 27-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

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 (41)/TCP/2025/767 dated 31-12-2025, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 40 dated 01-01-2026 (as regards proposals at Sr. No. 1 & 2)

(ii) Vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification (43)/TCP/2026/61 dated 28-01-2026, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 44 dated 29-01-2026 (as regards proposals at Sr. No. 3 & 5); 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.

(iii) Vide Notification No. 36/18/39A/Notification (45)/TCP/2026/146 dated 12-03-2026, published in the Official Gazette, Series III No. 50 dated 12-03-2026 (as regards proposals at Sr. No. 4 & 6); 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, 2, 3 & 5 in its 230th Meeting held on 30-03-2026 and Sr. No. 4 & 6 in its 232nd Meeting held on 04-05-2026 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.

Department of Urban Development

(Municipal Administration)

Notification

No. 14/DMA/STAT/UCF/2026-27/666 Date : 25-May-2026

Sub.: Constitution of State Level Technical Committee (SLTC) for implementation of Urban Challenge Fund (UCF).

In pursuance of the Operational Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India for the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), aimed at supporting bankable and transformative urban infrastructure projects through market-based financing and reforms, and in continuation of directions issued vide D.O. letter dated 29th April, 2026, the Government of Goa hereby constitutes the following Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Urban Development for Technical appraisal of DPRs and tender documents under Urban Challenge Fund.

State Level Technical Committee (SLTC):

Mandate & Functions of SLTC:

The SLTC shall function as the technical and financial appraisal body and shall:

1. Appraise DPRs and tender documents/project proposals.

2. Ensure availability of undisputed land for projects.

3. Ensure inclusion of Operation and Maintenance/Asset Management for atleast 5 years.

4. Evaluate technical feasibility, financial viability, environmental sustainability.

5. Assess bankability of proposed projects and revenue models, including PPP structuring.

6. Ensure compliance with UCF guidelines and reform conditions.

7. Examine risk allocation, funding structure, and leverage potential of proposed projects.

8. Recommend eligible projects to SHPSC for approval of the competent authority (Apex Committee).

9. Monitor project preparation, quality and timelines of the projects.

The Committee may co-opt/invite any other experts/officials as deemed necessary from time to time.

The State Government reserves the right to modify composition or roles.

This is issued with the approval of the Government.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Brijesh Manerkar, Director of Urban Development & ex officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji.

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Notification

No. 14/DMA/STAT/UCF/2026-27/667 Date : 25-May-2026

Sub.: Constitution of State High Powered Steering Committee (SHPSC) for implementation of Urban Challenge Fund (UCF).

In pursuance of the Operational Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India for the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), aimed at supporting bankable and transformative urban infrastructure projects through market-based financing and reforms, and in continuation of directions issued vide D.O. letter dated 29th April, 2026, the Government of Goa hereby constitutes the following Committee under the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Goa for appraisal, approval, and monitoring of projects under Urban Challenge Fund.

State High Powered Steering Committee (SHPSC):

Mandate & Functions of SHPSC:

The SHPSC shall act as the apex decision-making body of the State for UCF and shall:

1. Approve projects and accord administrative approval of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and investment proposals under UCF based on recommendations of SLTC.

2. Monitor Mission including progress of projects, capacity building, IEC campaign, reform implementation and private sector participation.

3. Recommend proposals to MoHUA for release of Central Assistance (CA) of projects.

4. Finalize State and ULB share of funds for project implementation.

5. Allocate and release of Central and State share of funds to ULBs in time.

6. Encourage and facilitate start-ups and private entrepreneurs, PPP to participate for technology demonstration projects.

7. Approve plans for capacity building, issue notifications for speedy implementation of reforms.

8. Advise the implementing agency on operation & maintenance frameworks for assets/urban infrastructure created under the Mission.

The Committee may co-opt/invite any other experts/officials as deemed necessary from time to time.

The State Government reserves the right to modify composition or roles.

This is issued with the approval of the Government.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Brijesh Manerkar, Director of Urban Development & ex officio Addl. Secretary.

Panaji.

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Order

No. 10/1043/2026-DMA/Appointment of Administrator/704 Date : 27-May-2026

Read: Order No. 10/1043/2026-DMA/Appointment of Administrator/481 dated 08/05/2026 published in the Official Gazette (Extraordinary No. 3), Series II No. 6 dated 08/05/2026.

In partial modification of the Order read in the preamble, Shri Vishal Kundaikar, Additional Collector- III, South Goa is hereby appointed as Administrator of Quepem Municipal Council in place of Shri Madhu G. Narvekar, Chief Officer, Margao Municipal Council.

Consequently, the appointment of Shri Madhu G. Narvekar, Chief Officer, Margao Municipal Council as Administrator of Quepem Municipal Council stands cancelled.

The other contents of the Order read in the preamble shall remain unchanged.

By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.

Shri Brijesh Manerkar, Director of Urban Development & ex officio Additional Secretary.

Panaji.

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