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

Election Details

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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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16 Mar 2017 to 12 Mar 2022

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Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012

7 Mar 2012 to 14 Mar 2017

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Indian National Congress

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Indian National Congress

Fifth Legislative Assembly 2007

15 Jun 2007 to 8 Jun 2007

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Indian National Congress

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Indian National Congress

Fourth Legislative Assembly 2002

5 Jun 2005 to 1 Mar 2007

Margao

Indian National Congress

16186

8682

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Indian National Congress

Fourth Legislative Assembly 2002

20 Feb 2002 to 3 Feb 2005

Margao

Bharatiya Janata Party

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8525

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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

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Bharatiya Janata Party

Second Legislative Assembly 1995

Since 16 Jan 1995

Margao

Bharatiya Janata Party

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5009

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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
Rules Committee
Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017
MEMBER
Business Advisory 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
Rules Committee (20 Jul 2007 to 20 Dec 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
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
Business Advisory Committee
Second Legislative Assembly 1995
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Committee On Goverment Assurances
Second Legislative Assembly 1995
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Panel of Presiding Officers
Second Legislative Assembly 1995
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Committee on Public Undertakings

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

pdfBill As Introduced 384.43 KBpdfBill As Passed 261.61 KB

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

pdfBill As Introduced 770.13 KBpdfBill As Passed 79.68 KB

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

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

pdfMinisters Reply 448.17 KB

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

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 2

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Calling Attention

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa with regard to the recent case of deaths of tigers in the state and the negligence of the government in safeguarding the lives of these animals and residents of the area by tackling the issue of human-wildlife conflict”

Eleventh Session 2020

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Pramod Sawant

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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

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 4

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

Session : Thirteenth Session 2021 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 1

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007A - COMPENSATION TO FARMERS

*WILL the Minister for Agriculture be pleased to refer Unstarred LAQ no. 53 dated 29/07/2021 of 15th Session of the  7th Legislative Assembly and to state:

(a) whether the Government has received any applications asking for compensation for loss caused due to damage of crops from the year 2021 till date; if so, furnish Taluka-wise and Constituency-wise details of all the requests/applications received along with the name of the applicant, address, location of land, cause of damage, documents annexed, site inspection report and compensation requested;
(b) whether any applications are pending, cleared and rejected from the year 2021 till date; if so, the Taluka-wise and Constituency-wise details of all applications/requests pending, cleared and rejected along with reasons for pendency; and
(c) the Taluka-wise and Constituency-wise details of all the applications that are approved but the amount is yet to be disbursed and the reasons for pendency since the year 2021 till date along with the name of the applicant, address, location of land, cause of damage and compensation approved? 

Answer:

Reply attached

pdfStarredLAQNo 07A.pdf

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Ravi Naik

Agriculture

Directorate of Agriculture

007B - MOBILE VANS FOR SALE OF FISH

*WILL the Minister for Fisheries be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the expenditure incurred by the Government on purchase of mobile vans for sale of fish in the State from the year 2019 till date along with details such as invoice/bill copies and other relevant details thereof;
(b) the details of the mobile vans for sale of fish in the State with technical details such as the cost of fitments, equipment’s, gadgets etc.;
(c) the details of the deployment of the said vans in the State from the year 2019 till date with details of locations of each van including names of the individuals, societies to whom these mobile vans are allotted; and
(d) the details of any other expenditure incurred by the Government for making the mobile vans operational such as maintenance cost of the vehicle as well as the equipment’s gadget fitted on the vehicle? 

Answer:

reply attached

pdfANNEXUREA.pdf

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Nilkanth Halarnkar

Fisheries

Directorate of Fisheries

007C - ROAD ACCIDENT CLAIM SCHEME

 *WILL the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:

(a) the District-wise and year-wise number of accidents/fatal accidents, the type of accident, date of accident and place of accident recorded by the Transport Department/Traffic Cell in the State from the year 2019 till date; 
(b) the number of applications received by the Department for compensation under the Road Accident Claim from the year 2019 till date with Taluka-wise details of the applications with their names and addresses, cause of accident, date of accident, the number of applications pending, cleared and rejected from the year 2019 till date alongwith details such as amount paid to each applicant, reasons for rejection and reasons for pendency as on date;
(c) the details of the number of applications wherein the amount claimed is approved but not yet disbursed with the names and addresses of the claimant, amount approved and reasons for delay;
(d) the details of challans issued by the Officials of the Directorate of Transport/Traffic Cell to drivers of two wheelers and four wheelers from the year 2019 till date with details such as their names, addresses, violation of Traffic Rule for which challans were issued etc. along with the total amount of fine collected; and
(e) whether any licenses have been put under suspension; if so, the details such as name and address of the person and the period for which the license has been suspended with details thereof with year-wise and District -wise details of the amount of revenue collected in the form of fines from the year 2019 till date? 

Answer:

ANSWER TO STARRED LAQ NO 007C IS ATTACHED

pdfstarred LAQ No 007C.pdf

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Mauvin Godinho

Transport

Directorate of Transport

052 - PERMITS FOR RICKSHAWS IN MARGAO

WILL the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:

(a) the number of passengers & Goods Rickshaws that have been issued permits by the Transport Department from the year 2019 till date; furnish details of passengers Rickshaw and Goods Rickshaws separately with details of each year separately;
(b) furnish details such as names and addresses of the permit holders along with the registered number of the vehicle; and
(c) furnish the details of stands allotted to passengers Rickshaws & Goods Rickshaws in Margao along with a copy of notification?

Answer:

REPLY TO UNSTARRED LAQ NO 052 IS ATTACHED

pdfUnstarred LAQ NO 052.pdf

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Mauvin Godinho

Transport

Directorate of Transport

053 - MEETING OF THE INVESTMENT PROMOTION BOARD

WILL the Minister for Industries, Trade and Commerce be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the Investment Promotion Board meeting held between 01/01/2019 till date;
(b) furnish the names and qualification of the members of Investment Promotion Board who attended the meeting, with details such as date of meeting, copies of minutes of all the meetings, date of their appointment, copy of notification appointing the members and their term period;
(c) the details of number of Industrial project cleared and the number of jobs expected to be created by each Industrial project; furnish details such as type of projects, names of the owners/Directors of the Company, location of the project, whether it is located in Industrial Estate or other land; and
(d) the details of number of projects/Industries set up as on date and the number of jobs created, furnish details such as name of the Industry/project, location, name of Directors and date of commissioning the project? 
 

Answer:

ANSWER IS ATTACHED (62 MB)

pdfAnswer

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Mauvin Godinho

Industries,Trade and Commerce

Department of Industries