Goa Legislative Assembly

गोवा विधानसभा

Shri. Digambar Kamat

Shri. Digambar Kamat

Constituency No/Name: 31 - Margao

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Bharatiya Janata Party
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General:

Date of Birth: 08th March 1954
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Contact:

Official: (0832) 2730432
Residence: (0832) 2725555
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Address:

Office: First Floor, Sanrit Apartments, near Jama Masjid, Margao, Salcette, South Goa, Pin: 403601
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Election Details

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13674

7794

Indian National Congress

Refer Bulletin Part II No 71 dated 14-09-2022 with regards to Merger of 2/3rd of the Indian National Congress Legislature Party (“INC”) in to the Bharatiya Janata Party (“BJP”)

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Assembly Constituency Party Votes Polled Votes Received Won By

Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017

16 Mar 2017 to 12 Mar 2022

Margao

Indian National Congress

22353

12105

4176

Indian National Congress

Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012

7 Mar 2012 to 14 Mar 2017

Margao

Indian National Congress

21071

12041

4452

Indian National Congress

Fifth Legislative Assembly 2007

15 Jun 2007 to 8 Jun 2007

Margao

Indian National Congress

17455

9198

2028

Indian National Congress

Fourth Legislative Assembly 2002

5 Jun 2005 to 1 Mar 2007

Margao

Indian National Congress

16186

8682

1377

Indian National Congress

Fourth Legislative Assembly 2002

20 Feb 2002 to 3 Feb 2005

Margao

Bharatiya Janata Party

13044

8525

4744

Bharatiya Janata Party

The resignation tendered by Shri Digambar Kamat, Member from Margao Constituency, from his seat in the House from 24th February, 2005 forenoon has been accepted by the Speaker, Goa Legislative Assembly on 28th February, 2005.

Third Legislative Assembly 1999

6 Jun 1999 to 31 May 2002

Margao

Bharatiya Janata Party

12920

7549

3277

Bharatiya Janata Party

Second Legislative Assembly 1995

Since 16 Jan 1995

Margao

Bharatiya Janata Party

12319

5009

2312

Bharatiya Janata Party
Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017
Leader of Opposition
(18 Jul 2019 to 12 Mar 2022)
Fifth Legislative Assembly 2007
Chief Minister
(8 Jun 2007 to 6 Mar 2012)
Fourth Legislative Assembly 2002
Cabinet Minister
(5 Jun 2002 to 2 Feb 2005)
Fourth Legislative Assembly 2002
Cabinet Minister
(10 Jun 2005 to 5 Jun 2007)
Third Legislative Assembly 1999
Cabinet Minister
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
CHAIRMAN
Estimates Committee (Since 19 Jan 2023)
Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017
MEMBER
Business Advisory Committee
Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017
MEMBER
Rules Committee
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
MEMBER
Select Committee on the Goa School Education (Amendment) Bill, 2014
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
MEMBER
Select Committee on the Goa Staff Selection Commission Bill, 2016
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
CHAIRMAN
Public Accounts Committee
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
MEMBER
Select Commmitee on The Goa Succession, Special Notaries and Inventory Proceeding Bill,2012
Fifth Legislative Assembly 2007
MEMBER
Business Advisory Committee (20 Jul 2007 to 20 Dec 2012)
Fifth Legislative Assembly 2007
CHAIRMAN
House Committee for finalization of sites for garbage treatment plants/land fill sites
Fifth Legislative Assembly 2007
MEMBER
Rules Committee (20 Jul 2007 to 20 Dec 2012)
Third Legislative Assembly 1999
CHAIRMAN
Panel of Presiding Officers
Third Legislative Assembly 1999
CHAIRMAN
Public Accounts Committee
Third Legislative Assembly 1999
CHAIRMAN
Committee On Goverment Assurances
Second Legislative Assembly 1995
MEMBER
Committee on Public Undertakings
Second Legislative Assembly 1995
MEMBER
Committee On Goverment Assurances
Second Legislative Assembly 1995
MEMBER
Panel of Presiding Officers
Second Legislative Assembly 1995
MEMBER
Business Advisory Committee

Bill No. 14 of 2008 (Government Bill)

THE GOA TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2008

24 Mar 2008

25 Mar 2008

08 May 2008

Factories and Boilers

pdfBill As Introduced 145.29 KBpdfBill As Passed 84.11 KB

Bill No. 2 of 2008 (Government Bill)

The Goa Prohibition of Ragging Bill, 2008

24 Mar 2008

25 Mar 2008

29 May 2008

pdfBill As Introduced 245.66 KBpdfBill As Passed 205.02 KB

Bill No. 7 of 2008 (Government Bill)

THE GOA (REGULATION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION)BILL,2008

25 Mar 2008

26 Mar 2008

07 May 2008

Ports

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Biil No. 3 of 2008 (Government Bill)

THE GOA TAX OM INFRASTRUCTURE (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2008

25 Mar 2008

26 Mar 2008

05 May 2008

Art & Culture

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Bill No. 35 of 2008 (Government Bill)

The Goa Value Added Tax (Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2008.

21 Aug 2008

26 Aug 2008

30 Sep 2008

Co-operation

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Revive the de-funct Communidades

“This House strongly recommends the Government to take immediate steps to revive the de-funct Communidades in South Goa. Communidade is a rich legacy of Goa and has to be preserved to safeguard our land and to stop illegal encroachments. The communidades which have not had any meetings or do not have a functioning committee should be assigned to a designated Administrative Officer and the same should be revived immediately.”

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -14

Revenue

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ RESOLUTION - 4

“This House strongly recommends the Government to name one of the stands at Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Fatorda in honour of former Sports Minister Shri Francisco Monte Cruz, as he had put in lot of efforts to ensure that the stadium is completed in a record period of six months time and was opened in the year 1989 to host the prestigious Nehru Gold Cup, the 1st International Football Tournament in Goa and after which the Stadium could host various National and International Football and Cricket matches. It was only due to his efforts with personal supervision, timely effective decisions and motivation to the team involved in the construction work, which has yielded positive results and has helped the Sports Fraternity immensely”.

Thirteenth Session 2021

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 4

Shri. Manohar Ajgaonkar

Private Member Resolution

 S/SHRI DIGAMBAR KAMAT, ALEIXO REGINALDO LOURENCO, MLAs AND PRATAPSINGH RANE, LEADER OF OPPOSITION moved the following:

 “This House unanimously resolves that sufficient funds in the form of grants be made available to the aided Schools for construction of compound wall and providing C.C.T.V. in the School premises in order to provide security to the children in view of the increase in the crime against School children.”

The following Members spoke:.

1. Shri Digambar Kamat, MLA.

2. Shri Pratapsingh R. Rane, Leader of Opposition.

3. Shri Francisco X. Pacheco, MLA.

SHRI  MANOHAR PARRIKAR, ChiefMinister replied to the points raised by the mover.

The Resolution was withdrawn by the leave of the House.

Fourth Session 2013

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

Private Member Resolution

 S/SHRI DIGAMBAR KAMAT, MLA AND  PRATAPSINGH RANE, LEADER OF OPPOSITION moved the  following:

“This House recommends the Government to consider giving additional buses to Schools having more than five hundred students as this will help the students to attend School and return home on time.”

The following Members spoke .

  1. Shri Digambar Kamat, MLA
  2. 2.     Shri Pratapsingh R. Rane, Leader of Opposition.
  3. Shri Pandurang Madkaikar, MLA.
  4. Shri Subhash Phal Dessai, MLA
  5. Dr. Pramod Sawant, MLA

SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR, Chief Minister replied to the points raised by the mover.

The Resolution was withdrawn by the leave of the House.

Fourth Session 2013

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -12

Margao Sewerage Related Issues

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Margao with regards to sewerage chambers overflowing at various locations creating health hazards and obnoxious smell. The steps the Government intends to undertake in this regard."

Seventh Session 2024

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Public Works

pdfMinisters Reply

Criminal Activity

“ Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa on rising criminal activities in Goa. The recent four murders including one double murder in a span of four days has raised serious concerns on the complete collapse on law and order in the State. The steps the Government to take in the matter

Sixteenth Session 2021

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 2

Home

Department of Home

pdfCalling Attention 192.43 KB

Recruitment of Staff

"Fear and Anxiety in the minds of the People of Goa whether time-bound recruitment is being carried out in the Police force  and whether the same is carried out in a transparent and meritorious manner so that performance of Police force is enhanced to curb rapidly increasing crime rate and providing security for all especially  for Senior citizens and also to maintain Law and Order in the State. The steps the Government to take in the matter".

Sixteenth Session 2021

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 2

Home

Department of Home

pdfCalling Attention 98.68 KB

Calling Attention

Fear & anxiety in the minds of the public at large regarding the Mhadei Water Dispute which have remained unresolved till date. The lethargic approach of the Government in dealing with the matter and attempts by Karnataka to divert the water inspite of the matter being subjudice has caused damage to Ecology of Goa. People have apprehensions on the intention of the Government to protect the interest of the State. The steps Government intends to take in the matter

Thirteenth Session 2021

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 3

Shri. Filipe Rodrigues

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Legalise production of Cannabis

Shri Digambar Kamat, Shri Vijai Sardessai, Shri Ravi S. Naik, Shri Rohan A, Khaunte, Shri Prasad Gaonkar, Shri Luizinho Faleiro, Shri Jayesh Salgonkar; Shri Ramkrishna Dhavalikar, Shri Aleixo Lourenco, Shri Vinod Palyekar. Fear and Anxiety in the minds of the public at large regarding the attempts by the Government to legalise production of Cannabis in the State of Goa, which is being used as Narcotic Drug and banned under Narcotic Substance Law.  The decision of the Government will convert Goa into a Drug Destination

Thirteenth Session 2021

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CONGRATULATORY MOTION

Shri Digambar Kamat, MLA moved the following:

 

“This House congratulates Pandit Arvind Mulgaonkar, Pandit Prabhakar Karekar and Pandit Somnath Chari for being awarded Sangeet Natak Academy Puraskar-2016 and also congratulates Sonia Sirsat for being awarded Ustad Bismaillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2016”.

The following Members spoke on the Motion:-

 

  1. Shri Digambar Kamat, MLA                                           …..      12 45 PM
  2. Shri Pratapsingh Rane, MLA                                          …..      12 49 PM
  3. Shri Ravi Naik, MLA                                                         …..      12 52 PM
  4. Smt. Alina Saldanha, MLA                                              …..      12 57 PM
  5. Shri Chandrakant Kavalekar, Leader of Opposition..       12 56 PM
  6. Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLA                                                  ……    12 57 PM
  7. Shri Govind Gaude, Minister for Art & Culture    ……    12 57 PM
  8. Dr. Pramod Sawant, Speaker                                        ……    1 05 PM

 

The Motion was adopted unanimously.

 

Third Session 2017

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -9

CONGRATULATORY MOTION

“This House congratulates Miss Vaishnavi  Vishal Pai  Cacode,   Miss Shreyas Suryakant Gawade and Miss Abhirupa Amitkumar Sarkar for their outstanding performances by wining the First Place representing the State of Goa at the 18th National Youth Festival 2014 held at Ludhiana organized by Ministry of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of India in association with Nehru Yuva Kendra,Yuva Seva,Punjab and National Service Scheme. This is for the first time that three First Prizes are won by Goa at the National Youth Festival.

  The following Members spoke on the Congratulatory Motion:

1. Shri Digambar Kamat, MLA……………….…12 45 PM

2. Shri Rajan Naik, MLA…………………….…..12 50 PM

3. Shri Vijai Sardessai, MLA………………….…12 52 PM

4. Shri Rohan Khaunte, MLA…………………....12 53 PM

5. Shri Naresh Sawal, MLA……………….……...12 54 PM

6. Shri Vishnu S. Wagh, MLA………………..…..12 55 PM

7. Dr. Pramod Sawant, MLA………………….….12 56 PM

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

9. Shri Ramesh Tawadkar, Minister for Sports..12 58 PM

  The Motion was adopted unanimously.

       (House adjourned for lunch at 1 00 PM and resumed its sitting at 2.30 P.M)

Sixth Session 2014

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

CONGRATULATORY MOTION

SHRI DIGAMBAR KAMAT, Chief Minister moved the following:
 
“This House congratulates Shri Abhinav Bindra for creating history by
winning Gold Medal at the ongoing Beijing Olympics 2008 making the
Nation proud”.

The following members spoke on the motion:
 
 1. Shri Laxmikant Parsekar  …………………………………….. 4 10 p.m.
 2. Shri Ramesh Tawadkar   ……………………………………    4 13 p.m.
3. Shri Rajesh Patnekar  ……………………………………..        4 15  p.m.
4. Shri Manohar Azgaonkar, Minister for Panchayati Raj ……4 19 p.m.
5. Shri Francis D’Souza  ………………………………………     4 23  p.m.
6. Shri Digamber Kamat, Chief Minister  ……………………... 4 25 p.m.
7. Shri Pratapsingh Rane, Speaker  …………………………..    4 32 p.m.

The motion was unanimously adopted.

(House adjourned for tea at 4 33 p.m. and resumed sitting at 5 10 p.m.)

Fifth Session 2008

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -1

CONGRATULATORY MOTION

(3) SHRI DIGAMBAR KAMAT, Chief Minister moved the following:

(a) “This House congratulates Smt. Maria Aurora Couto and Rev. Fr.
Romualdo D’Souza for receiving Padma Shree Awards”.

(b) “This House congratulates Shri Jess Fernandes for receiving Sahitya A
cademy Award”.

(c) “This House congratulates Shri Mukesh Thali and Shri Vishnu Wagh
for receiving Kala Academy Literature Awards”.

(d) “This House congratulates Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar for
receiving first Gomant Vibhushan Award”.

Tenth Session 2010

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -1

Security- Cabo De Rama Fort

“Fear and Apprehension in the minds of the people about non-availability of Security Guards at Cabo De Rama Fort. This Fort is of Architectural and heritage importance needs to be protected and necessary security and needs to be deployed.”

Thirteenth Session 2021

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 4

financial assistance/grants - Festivals

“Apprehension in the minds of local artists about failure of the Government to provide financial assistance/grants during annual festivals of touristic importance. The Department needs to promote local artists to preserve the cultural Heritage of Goa.”

Thirteenth Session 2021

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ZERO HOUR MENTION

Shri Digambar Kamat, MLA made a mention about the bad conditions of surface of three and two wheeler footbridge near KRC station, near station road and near railway gate thereby creating hurdles/difficulties to scooterists and causing danger to their life.

 

SHRI RAMKRISHNA DHAVALIKAR, Minister for PWD replied to the mention.

Fourth Session 2017

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -3

Shri. Ramkrishna Alias Sudin Dhavalikar

Zero Hour Mention

SHRI DIGAMBAR KAMAT, MLA made a mention regarding issue of exorbitant bills of water supply to residents of Margao City and to take immediate action to rectify the same.

SHRI RAMAKRISHNA DHAVALIKAR, Minister for PWD replied to the

Mention.

 

Twelfth Session 2016

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -2

Shri. Ramkrishna Alias Sudin Dhavalikar

Zero Hour Mention

 SHRI  DIGAMBAR  KAMAT,  MLA  made  a  mention  about  the workers of  Forest Department working for the last 5  years and  not being regularised who are being asked to serve for 3/4 days in a week causing total injustice to them.

 SHRI RAJENDRA ARLEKAR, Minister for Forest replied to the Mention.

Twelfth Session 2016

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -2

Shri. Rajendra Arlekar

Amendments

Amendments To The Motion Of Thanks To The Address Of The Governor

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005A - MATHANY SALDHANA COMPLEX

*Will the Minister for Revenue to be pleased to State:

(a) the details of the utilization of the space/spaces in Mathany Saldhana Complex at Margao, furnish details of each Floor of the Complex with Name of the Department, Area Occupied,        details of Floor on which the said Department/ Office is located, Number of Chambers occupied and staff strength of the particular Department/ Office etc;
(b) the details of the Area/ Space which has remained unutilised in Mathany Saldhana Complex at Margao, the details of each Floor/ Area separately; 
(c) the details of total number of staircases at Mathany Saldhana Complex at Margao; the details of Total number of Lifts at Mathany Saldhana Complex; 
(d) the details of any staircase/ Lift closed or not working in Mathany Saldhana Complex, furnish details with date since the staircase/lift is closed or not working with reasons for the same; and    whether all the toilets and washrooms are functional in Mathany Saldhana Complex; and
(e) whether the Government is aware of the un-hygienically maintained and non- functional toilets in Mathany Saldhana Complex, if so, the corrective action the Government has taken          regarding the same; the action Plan of the Government for day to day maintenance of Mathany Saldhana Complex? 

 

Answer:

answer is attached herewith Annexure I

Seventh Session 2024

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Shri. Atanasio Monserrate

Revenue

Department of Revenue

005B - STATUS OF SANJEEVANI SUGAR FACTORY

*WILL the Minister for Agriculture to be pleased to State;

(a) the current status of the Sanjivani Sugar Factory; furnish details such as names of Board of Directors/ Administrators etc. since 2020 till date;

 (b) the details of the Staff /Employees strength of Sanjeevani Sugar Factory such as number of total employees, name and address of the employees, designation, whether permanent or temporary employment and their current status with regards to their salaries etc. after the factory has became non-operational. furnish details as on date;
(c) whether the Government has provided any Financial Assistance to the farmers after the Sanjeevani Sugar Factory has became non-operational, if so, the details, with list of beneficiary farmers and amount paid to them till date; and
(d) the proposal of the Government with regards to re-starting the Sanjeevani Sugar Factory?

Answer:

Reply attached

Seventh Session 2024

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Shri. Ravi Naik

Agriculture

Directorate of Agriculture

005C - TENDER ISSUED FOR LEASING OF JETTY SPACE

*WILL the Minister for Ports be pleased to State:

(a) the details of the total number of jetty spots available in the river Mandovi for use by Casino and cruise vessels with details such as locations, area of use in sq.mts of all the individual jetty spots with the details of all vessels that are using each particular jetty spot and the purpose of usage;
(b) the details of all tenders issued for leasing of jetty space in river Mandovi from the year 2020 till date with details such as tender number, financial bid, lease agreement copy, amounts received year wise from inception of tender; and
(c) the details of last tender floated by Government/COP/RND Department for leasing of River Navigation jetty opposite the Old Secretariat with details of all file notings, furnish copy of lease agreement, total amount received by Government from lease holders from its inception year wise?

Answer:

Please find attached herewith. 

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -10

Shri. Aleixo Sequeira

Ports

Ports Administration

062 - RECRUITMENT IN NORTH GOA COLLECTORATE 

WILL the Minister for Revenue be pleased to answer:

  1. whether the North Goa Collectorate has issued any advertisement for recruitment of staff on regular / permanent basis from 2020 till date, furnish details with names of publications, date of publication of all such advertisements and copies of advertisements ; 
  2.  give details of number of applications received, number of call letters sent for written / oral interview etc, furnish details with name of applicants, address, etc ; 
  3. whether any written examination / oral  interview was conducted, if so, names with marks obtained of each applicant and copies of  file noting recommending the names, with the names of officers who conducted the written test / oral test; 
  4. whether Government approval was obtained by the Revenue department to issue advertisement of recruitment of staff on regular / permanent basis, prior to issuing the advertisements, if so, the details of relevant file noting ; and 
  5. whether the said recruitments were kept on hold / withdrawn / cancelled by the department, if so, reasons therefore ?

Answer:

answer is attached herewith

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -10

Shri. Atanasio Monserrate

Revenue

Department of Revenue

063 - RECRUITMENT IN SOUTH GOA COLLECTORATE 

WILL the Minister for Revenue be pleased to answer:

a) whether the South Goa Collectorate issued any advertisement for recruitment of staff on regular / permanent basis from 2020 till date, furnish details with names of publications, date of publication of all such advertisements and copies of advertisements ; 
(b) give details of number of applications received, number of call letters sent for written / oral interview etc, furnish details with name of applicants, address, etc ; 
(c) whether any written examination / oral  interview was conducted, if so, names with marks obtained of each applicant and copies of  file noting recommending the names, with the names of officers who conducted the written test / oral test; 
(d) whether Government approval was obtained by the Revenue department to issue advertisement of recruitment of staff on regular / permanent basis, prior to issuing the advertisements, if so, the details of relevant file noting ; and 
(e) whether the said recruitments were kept on hold / withdrawn / cancelled by the department, if so, reasons therefore ?

Answer:

answer is attached herewith

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -10

Shri. Atanasio Monserrate

Revenue

Department of Revenue