Goa Legislative Assembly

“This House unanimously resolves to urge the Government to pass an urgent Ordinance/Corrigendum/Circular or Amendment to facilitate regularization of houses which are constructed under the Twenty Point Programme and have technical deviations which are regularizable under law. The Government can buttress such facilitation by relying on the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Syed Muzaffar Ali and Others v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi, wherein the Hon’ble Apex Court has observed that mere departure from the authorized plan or putting up a construction without sanction does not ipso facto and without more necessarily and inevitably justify demolition of the structure. The citizen’s availing the land under Twenty Point Programme for the purpose of constructing their own dwelling house are primarily from the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes or Economically Weaker Section and the proposed regularization will reassure the purpose of the scheme and its commitment to eradicate poverty and eliminate social and economic disparities. The Twenty Point Programme is a big boost to the society and mere deviations in technicalities should not deviate the intent and purpose behind the genesis of the Twenty Point Programme. 

“The House unanimously resolves to urge the Government that in the interest of promoting football at the local level, the Government relax, simplify and expedite the procedures and process for renewal of registered Societies of over 60 Football Associations who have been given a deadline of up to August 2024, to renew their registrations or else face de-recognition and also to expedite the registrations of new Football Associations that are pending with the Registrar of Societies."

This House resolves that the Government should formulate a policy to provide subsidised fish curry and rice to goans which is the staple diet of Goemkars. The constant and substantial increase in prices of essential commodities and fish is making it extremely difficult for the common Goemkars to make ends meet and thus maintain a wholesome diet. This House further resolves that this subsidised meal be provided through canteens which will be run by organisations such as women self-help groups, so that this programme will also provide an avenue of income for such organisations.”

“This House strongly resolves the Government to formulate a Heritage Conservation Policy. Goa has got 51 notified structures under the State Archaeology Department and close to 430 additional monuments and structures with immense heritage value, the State Government is yet to put in place a ‘Heritage Conservation Policy’ to conserve and preserve these architectural monuments”.

“This House strongly recommends the Government to enact suitable legislation to encourage the concept of contract farming in the State. There is an urgent requirement to bring large tracts of fallow land under cultivation which can be achieved through contract farming. This will ensure minimizing the economic risk in farming and encourage Goans to revisit agriculture as an economically viable profession and business. It will also provide farmers with economies of scale thus raising their income and ensuring product quality, quantity, and timely delivery.”

The attention of the House is drawn as regards the apprehension of the people as regards the proposal of the Power Department to hike the power tariff in the State, thereby putting a burden on the domestic consumers who is already reeling overburdened due to rising prices and increasing cost of living. Further, the department intends to introduce Smart Meters forcing every consumer to pay without reason, The Government should re-examine both the issues as the government can meet the revenue deficits through alternative means and the Smart Meter installation charge is avoidable and unnecessary. The steps Government will take in this matter

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards the change in surname by any person to traditional Goan surnames, so as to claim benefits and erase the distinct Goan identity. The steps the Government has taken in this regard.”

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards to the unchecked influx of gig economy workers employed by platforms such as Zomato, Swiggy and Blinkit, who are reportedly bringing in over 8,000 delivery agents from outside the State, along with their own vehicles bearing registration plates from other States. The steps the Government has taken to protect local employment, enforce transport and labour regulations and ensure that these platforms operate within a framework that prioritises Goa’s economic and social interests.”

“Attention of the House is drawn to the rising  number of accidents injuring people as also fatal accidents in last few days which clearly has been due to poor maintenance of roads by the PWD with failure to take due and steps despite Hon. Supreme Court directives and Orders of the State Government. The steps the Government intends to take in this regard.”

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards observations made by the Enquiry Committee headed by Retd. Justice Khandeparker, pertaining to examination paper leak case. The measures the Government has taken to implement a long term vision document for effective functioning of Goa University, to draw a academic roadmap of Goa University and to effectively implement the provisions of the Goa University Act, 1984 and its relevant statues and Ordinances effectively. The steps the Government intends to take in this regard.”

SHRI VIJAI SARDESAI, MLA moved the following:

“This House congratulates world renowned ecologist Shri Madhav Gadgil for having been chosen for the prestigious Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement 2015”.

             The following Members spoke on the Motion:

                 1. Shri Vijai Sardesai, MLA………………………………..12 57 PM

                 2. Shri Aleixo R. Lourenco, MLA………………………….01 01 PM

                 3. Smt. Alina Saldanha, Minister for Forest…………….01 03 PM

                  The Motion was adopted unanimously

(House adjourned for lunch at 1 06 PM and resumed its sitting at 2 30 PM)

“This House Congratulates Miss Anushka Kuvelkar, student of GVM’s Higher Secondary School, Ponda for being selected to represent the Indian Junior Badminton Team to participate in international tournaments currently being held in the Netherlands and Germany for being the first Goan to represent the country in badminton.”

“This House Congratulates Churchill Brothers for keeping the Goan flag flying high in the National Football arena by winning the 35^th Football Federation Cup at Kochi on 25^th January,2014.”

“This House congratulates Shri Sidhanath Buyao, Shri Manohar Bhingui & others for being awarded ‘YUVA SRUJAN PURASKAR’ for the year 2012-13 thus bringing laurels to the state.” 

The following Members spoke:

1. Shri Vijai Sardesai, MLA  ……………………………………………….     12 51 PM

2. Shri Vishnu S. Wagh, MLA ……………………………………………..     12 53 PM

3. Shri Lavoo Mamledar, MLA  ………………………………………….      12 54 PM

4. Shri Aleixo R. Lourenco, MLA  ……………………………………….     12 57 PM

5. Shri Dayanand Mandrekar, Minister for Art & Culture ….     12 58 PM

6. Shri Rajendra Arlekar, Speaker …………………………………      1 01 PM

The Motion was adopted unanimously.

(House adjourned for lunch at 1 01 PM and resumed its sitting at 3 00 PM)

Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa due to the unchecked rise in pigeon populations in urban and residential areas, which now pose a serious public health hazard

Fear and Anxiety in the minds of residents of St.Tome and Fontainhas regarding the unchecked tourist nuisance , rising lawlessness and the slow erosion of our Heritage. 

I wish to draw the attention of this house to the continued use of the outdated Goa State Film Festival Regulations 2014 for the 2025 Edition. 

Serious Concern regarding increase of coconut prices since last 6 months , as the prices have gone up from Rs 20 /- to Rs 60/- per coconut. This sudden rise has totally disturbed the budget of the common man .

Fear and Anxiety in the minds of unemployed educated youth with regards to the fake recruitment cases in Govt aided schools and higher secondaries

AMENDMENTS TO THE MOTION OF THANKS TO THE ADDRESS OF THE GOVERNOR

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 34 – School Education, Demand No. 35 – Higher Education, Demand No. 36 – Technical Education, Demand No. 37 – Government Polytechnic, Panaji, Demand No. 38 – Government Polytechnic, Bicholim, Demand No. 39 – Government Polytechnic, Curchorem, Demand No. 40 – Goa College of Engineering, Demand No. 41 – Goa Architecture College, Demand No. 44 – Goa College of Art, Demand No. 46 – Museum, Demand No. 50 – Goa College of Pharmacy, Demand No. 63 – Rajya Sainik Board, Demand No. 73 – State Election Commission, Demand No. 75 – Planning, Statistics & Evaluation, Demand No. 80 – Legal Metrology, Demand No. 81 – Department of Tribal Welfare, Demand No. 83 – Mines, Demand No. 84 – Civil Aviation and Demand No. 88 – Department of Public Private Partnership, have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 6th August, 2025.

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 2 – General Administration & Coordination, Demand No. 5 – Prosecution, Demand No. 6 – Election Office, Demand No. 8 – Treasury & Accounts Administration, North Goa, Demand No. 9 – Treasury & Accounts Administration, South Goa, Demand No. 11 – Excise, Demand No. 12 –  Commercial Taxes, Demand No. 14 – Goa Sadan, Demand No. 17 – Police, Demand No. 18 – Jails, Demand No. 21 – Public Works, Demand No. 22 – Vigilance, Demand No. 23 – Home, Demand No. 25 – Home Guards & Civil Defence, Demand No. 26 – Fire & Emergency Services, Demand No. 27 – Official Language, Demand No. 29 – Public Grievances, Demand No. 30 – Small Savings & Lotteries, Demand No. 32 – Finance, Demand No.  42 – Sports & Youth Affairs, Demand No. 43 – Art & Culture, Demand No. 56 – Information & Publicity, Demand No. 61 – Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Demand No. 85 – Department of Rural Development and Demand No. 90 – Drinking Water Department, have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 5th August, 2025.

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 7 – Settlement & Land Records, Demand No. 15 – Collectorate, North Goa, Demand No. 16 – Collectorate, South Goa, Demand No. 33 - Revenue, Demand No. 52 – Labour, Demand No. 60 - Employment and Demand No. 72 – Science & Technology, have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 30th July, 2025.

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 13 – Transport, Demand No. 19 – Industries, Trade & Commerce and Demand No. 31 – Panchayats, have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 28th July, 2025.

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 64 – Agriculture, Demand No. 69 – Handicraft, Textile & Coir and Demand No. 70 – Civil Supplies, have been received from the Member as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 25^th July, 2025.