Goa Legislative Assembly

Will the Minister for Tribal Welfare be pleased to state:

1. the taluka wise number of Forest Rights Claims filed by tribal and forest-dwelling communities in Goa under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, as on date, with details such as the number of claims approved, number of claims rejected with reasons for rejection), and number of claims pending at each stage Gram Sabha, Sub-Divisional Level Committee, Deputy Collector, Collector ;
2. The details of the Government’s action plan and timeline to clear the remaining pending forest rights claims, including copies of notifications, schedules of special camps, Gram Sabhas, and meetings held from 2021 till date, and the steps taken to ensure timely disposal of all claims by the announced deadline of December 19, 2025;
3. whether lack of attendance at Gram Sabhas, incomplete documentation, or administrative bottlenecks are the reasons for delay in disposal of Forest Rights Claims since 2006; if so, the measures taken to address these challenges;
4. The details of funds allocated, sanctioned, and actually utilized under the Tribal Sub-Plan and other welfare schemes for the recognition and settlement of forest rights claims in Goa over the last five years, along with a copy of the latest audit or utilization report; and
5. Whether the Government has received any complaints, representations, or demands from tribal organizations or political parties regarding the delay in settlement of forest rights claims, non-utilization of welfare funds, or lack of political reservation for tribals; if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government?

*WILL the Minister for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities be pleased to state:

1. the number of persons with disabilities registered with the Department in Goa;
2. the schemes and support services available to them, including financial aid, assistive devices and employment support; and
3. whether the Government has taken steps to ensure accessibility in public infrastructure and institutions for persons with disabilities?

*WILL the Minister for Legal Metrology be pleased to state:

1. the number of weights, measures and weighing instruments verified and calibrated by the Department during the last financial year; 
2. the location-wise availability of Government-approved verification and stamping Centres across the State; and
3. the schedule and frequency of re-verification of such equipment, especially in fuel stations and commercial establishments?

*Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:

a. the details of initiatives taken to modernize the Kadamba Transport Corporation fleet since 2020, including introduction of electric or CNG buses;
b. whether new bus Terminals or Shelters have been constructed or upgraded, taluka-wise;
c. the safety measures implemented for public transport commuters and School children; and
d. the usage statistics of Goa Miles and similar Government-backed mobility services; the Government’s plans to promote green, efficient, and inclusive public transportation in the State?

*Will the Minister for Finance be pleased to state:

a) the tax-wise collection figures for GST, VAT, excise duty, property registration, and stamp duty from FY 2019–20 to 2024–25;
b) the steps taken to recover pending dues or arrears in each Department;
c) whether any third-party audit or assessment was conducted to find revenue leakage;
d) the new digital or e-governance initiatives introduced in tax administration; and
e) the year-wise amount of tax concessions or rebates granted and sectors for which it was granted?