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
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:
Sr.
No.
Name and present place of posting
Posted as
1
Shri. Rudresh R. Kambli, Agriculture Officer,
District Agriculture Office (North),
Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhavan,
Tonca
Zonal Agriculture Officer, Zonal Agriculture Office,
Pernem vice Shri. Ranjit B. Mhapsekar being
transferred.
2
Shri. Ranjit B. Mhapsekar, Zonal Agriculture
Officer, Zonal Agriculture Office, Pernem-
Goa
Zonal Agriculture Officer, Zonal Agriculture Office,
Tiswadi-Goa vice Smt. Rouchelle Fernandes being
transferred.
3
Smt. Rouchelle Fernandes, Zonal Agriculture
Officer, Zonal Agriculture Office, Tiswadi-
Goa
Agriculture Officer, District Agriculture Office
(North), Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhavan,
Tonca vice Shri. Rudresh R. Kambli being
transferred.
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.
No. 2/14/95/Agri(Part)/Vol.II/311
Date : 15-May-2026
Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: [email protected]
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RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410
Panaji, 29th May, 2026 (Jyaistha 8, 1948)
SERIES II No. 9
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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
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
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:-
Sr.
No.
Name
Designation
1.
Shri Anthony de Sa, IAS, Former Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh
Chairman.
2.
Shri Vinesh Pikale, Chartered Accountant
Member.
3.
Commissioner of Commercial Taxes
Member.
4.
Commissioner of Excise
Member.
5.
Controller-Legal Metrology
Member.
6.
Director, Directorate of Municipal Administration
Member.
7.
Director, Directorate of Panchayats
Member.
8.
Managing Director, Goa Waste Management Corporation
Member.
9.
Member Secretary, Goa State Pollution Control Board
Member.
10.
Director, Directorate of Tourism
Member.
11.
Project Director, Goa Coastal & Environment Management Society
Member Convenor.
12.
Additional Project Director, Goa Coastal & Environment Management
Society
Member.
No. 1(43)-2-2026/SE/46
Date : 15-May-2026
No. 2-5-2025-26/GC&EMS/DRS Authority/255
Date : 20-May-2026
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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.
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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
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:
1.
Chief Secretary
Chairman
2.
Secretary (Fisheries)
Member
3.
Secretary (Home Department)/his Representative
Member
4.
Secretary (Ports)/his Representative
Member
5.
Secretary (Revenue)/his Representative
Member
6.
Secretary, Co-operation/his Representative
Member
7.
District Commander, Coast Guard District Head Quarter-11
(CGDHQ-11)/his Representative
Member
8.
Sr. Fisheries Scientist, Mormugao Zonal Base of Fishery Survey of
India, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Dairying/his Representative
Member(s)
9.
Director of Fisheries
Member Secretary
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”.
No. DF/ENF/EEZ-HIGH SEA/2026-27/726
Date : 19-May-2026
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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
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:-
S/No.
Name of the Health Officer
Place of posting
1.
Dr. Jose O. A. Do Rosario Laurence
Primary Health Centre, Dharbandora
2.
Dr. Sunita Perni
Community Health Centre, Sankhalim deployed at State
Family Welfare Bureau, Directorate of Health Services.
3.
Dr. Poonam S. Vernekar
Urban Health Centre, Vasco.
4.
Dr. Amita Lotlikar
Primary Health Centre, Ponda.
Subsequently, the following Health Officers are hereby transferred and posted at the places indicated
against their names as under:-
Sr.
No.
Name of the Doctor
Present place of posting
Transferred at
1.
Dr. Manguirish Audi, Health
Officer
Urban Health Centre, Vasco
NVBDCP, Directorate of Health
Services, Panaji
No. 22/6/98-I/PHD/PF-I/657
Date : 06-May-2026
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2.
Dr. Lalitha Humarskar, Health
Officer
NVBDCP, Directorate of
Health Services, Panaji
STD Mapusa and to hold charge of
Primary Health Centre, Siolim in
place of Dr. Sadhana Shetye, post
VRS
3.
Dr. Smita Parsekar, Health
Officer
Primary Health Centre,
Ponda
Primary Health Centre, Marcaim
By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa.
Dr. Pooja Madkaikar, Under Secretary (Health-II).
Porvorim.
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Order
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
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.
No. 21/14/96-I/PHD/712
Date : 11-May-2026
No. 26/07/03/2019-RD-I(Vol-I)/670
Date : 21-May-2026
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Order
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:
S/N
Name of the Officer
Present posting
New place of posting
1.
Shri Rajesh R. Pai Kuchelkar
Inspector of Survey & Land
Records, Ponda with additional
charge of Inspector of Survey &
Land Records, Dharbandora
Inspector of Survey & Land
Records, Ponda.
2.
Smt. Pratima S. Kavlekar
Newly promoted-awaiting posting
Inspector of Survey & Land
Records, Dharbandora.
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
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.
Harvinder
Kaur &
Sukhbir Singh
207/14
(Part)
Parra,
Bardez
Partly Settlement
(954m2),
Partly Orchard
(50m2) Partly
Natural Cover with
No Development
Slope (1121m2)
Total Area (2125)
Settlement
Zone
1171
Approved for change of
zone an area of 50m2
from Orchard to
Settlement Zone and an
area of 1121m2 from
Natural Cover with No
Development Slope to
Settlement Zone being
within permissible
gradient.
2.
Vianaar
Luxury
Estates Private
Limited &
Megrez
Estates Private
Limited, POA
Holder
370/33
(Part)
Cola,
Canacona
Partly Settlement
(6935m2),
Partly Orchard
(4500m2),
Partly Orchard with
No Development
Slope (1798m2)
Settlement
Zone
4500
Approved for change of
zone an area of 4500m2
from Orchard to
Settlement Zone. The
secondary development
shall be permitted
strictly after obtaining
NOC from
No. 26/07/03/2019-RD-I(Vol-I)/671
Date : 21-May-2026
No. 36/18/39A/Notification (34F)/TCP/2026/424
Date : 27-May-2026
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Nikeeta
Velguenkar
affected by
proposed 25 mts.
wide right of way.
Total Area (13250)
Forest Department and
GCZMA
3.
M/s. Sage
Buildtech,
Rep. by Mr.
Randhir Patil
57/1-A,
Plot No.
3
Arpora,
Bardez
Natural Cover with
No Development
Slope (2772m2),
Natural Cover
(363m2), Orchard
with No
Development Slope
(586m2), Orchard
Zone (517m2)
Total Area (4238)
Settlement
Zone
4238
Approved for change of
zone an area of 2772 m2
from Natural Cover with
No Development Slope
to Settlement zone being
within permissible
gradient, an area of 363
m2 from Natural Cover
to Settlement Zone an
area of 586 m2 from
Orchard with No
Development Slope to
Settlement Zone being
within permissible
gradient and an area of
517 m2 from Orchard to
Settlement Zone. The
secondary development
shall be permitted
strictly after obtaining
NOC from Forest
Department.
4.
M/s. Omega
Architects
Pvt. Ltd., Rep.
by Mr.
Randhir Patil
57/1-A,
Plot No.
4
Arpora,
Bardez
Partly Natural
Cover (724m2)
Partly Natural
Cover with No
Development Slope
(3785m2)
Total Area (4509)
Settlement
Zone
4509
Approved for change of
zone an area of 724m2
from Natural Cover to
Settlement Zone, an area
of 3785m2 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
5.
M/s. Eden
Scapes. Rep.
by Mr.
Randhir Patil
57/1-A,
Plot No.
1
Arpora,
Bardez
Orchard
Total Area (5408)
Settlement
Zone
5408
Approved for change of
zone an area of 5408m2
from Orchard to
Settlement Zone being
within permissible
gradient. The secondary
development shall be
permitted strictly after
obtaining NOC from
Forest Department.
6.
Beyond Villas
LLP, Rep. by
Mr. Randhir
Patil
57/1-A,
Plot No.
2
Arpora,
Bardez
Partly Orchard
(84m2),
Partly Natural
Cover (4960m2),
Partly Natural
Cover with No
Development Slope
(598m2)
Settlement
Zone
5642
Approved for change of
zone an area of 4960m2
from Natural Cover to
Settlement Zone and an
area of 84m2 from
Orchard to Settlement
zone, an area of 598m2
from Natural Cover with
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Partly Natural
Cover (724m2)
Total Area (5642)
No Development Slope
to Settlement zone being
within permissible
gradient. The secondary
development shall be
permitted strictly after
obtaining NOC from
Forest Department
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.
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Department of Urban Development
(Municipal Administration)
Notification
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):
Sr.
No.
Designation
SLTC Role
1
Secretary (Urban Development)
Chairman
2
The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department
Member
3
The Chief Engineer, Department of Drinking Water
Member
4
The Director, Public Health Department/Department of Health Services
Member
5
The Chief Electrical Engineer, Electricity Department
Member
6
The Joint Secretary (Budget), Finance Department
Member
7
The Chief Town Planner (Planning), Town & Country Planning
Department
Member
8
The Director of Environment & Climate Change
Member
9
State Mission Director/Member Secretary, GSUDA
Member Secretary
10
Managing Director, Sewerage & Infrastructural Development Corporation
of Goa Limited
Member
11
The Chief Project Officer, GSUDA
Member
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.
No. 14/DMA/STAT/UCF/2026-27/666
Date : 25-May-2026
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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
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):
Sr.
No.
Designation
SHPSC Role
1
The Chief Secretary
Chairman
2
Secretary (Finance)
Member
3
Secretary (Urban Development)
Member Secretary
4
Secretary (Town & Country Planning Department)
Member
5
Secretary (Housing)
Member
6
Secretary (Environment)
Member
7
Secretary (Industries, Trade & Commerce)
Member
8
Secretary (Rural Development)
Member
9
Representative of MoHUA
Member
10
State Nodal Officer (UCF)
Member
11
The Principal Chief Engineer, PWD
Member
12
Director of Municipal Administration
Member
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.
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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
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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