Goa Legislative Assembly

SHRI MAUVIN GODINHO, MLA  moved the following:

“This House strongly recommends the Government as a step towards empowerment of the common man so as to legitimize a roof over his head and to fulfill his dream of owning his own house, the Government should confer legal status on houses built on Communidade land all over Goa after taking the respective Communidades into confidence. Governance being a continuous process, the present Government build upon the earlier proposal mooted in the year 2000 should legalize houses built on Communidade land. These steps to be preceded by strict regulations to check any further growth of illegal construction in Communidade land.”

The following Members spoke:

    1. Shri Mauvin Godinho,MLA

    2. Shri Rohan Khaunte,MLA

    3. Shri Pandurang Madkaikar,MLA

    4. Shri Subhash Phal Dessai,MLA

    5. Shri Vishnu Surya Naik Wagh,MLA

    6. Shri Pratapsingh R. Rane,Leader of Opposition

    7. Shri Lavoo Mamledar,MLA

    8. Shri Vijay Sardesai,MLA

    9. Shri Francisco X. Pacheco,MLA

1.  10.  Shri Nilesh Cabral,MLA

           11.  Shri Michael Lobo,MLA

           12.  Shri Francis D’Souza,Minister for Revenue

              The Resolution was withdrawn by leave of the House

    (House adjourned for lunch at 1 25 PM and resumed its

    sitting at   2 30 P M.)

 SHRI MAUVIN GODINHO, MLA called the attention of the Minister for PWD to the following:

“Grave anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa due to non- compliance of the instructions of Finance Department by the P.W.D. and deliberately not taking cognizance of the fact of a steep drop in   bitumen prices which

resulted in  a  loss  of  Rs.  100  crores  to  the  State  exchequer. Steps  the

Government  has  taken  to  prevent  this  loss  and  fraud  on  the  State

exchequer”.

SHRI RAMAKRISHNA DHAVALIKAR Minister for PWD made a statement in regard thereto.

The following Members sought clarifications:

1.  Shri Mauvin Godinho, MLA.

2.  Shri Digambar Kamat, MLA.

SHRI MAUVIN GODINHO, MLA called the attention of theMinister for Revenue to the following:

“Grave anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa and the Members of different Communidades in Goa due to the non-implementation of the Report of ‘Communidade Commission’ inspite of being presented to the Government and everyone awaiting its implementation. The Commission of Communidades was constituted at the behest of the Hon. High Court. Steps the Government  has taken or intends to take in the matter”.

SHRI FRANCIS D’SOUZA, Dy. Chief Minister madea statement in regard thereto.

The following Members sought clarifications.

1. Shri Mauvin Godinho, MLA

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

                (House adjourned for lunch at 1 07 PM and resumed its sitting at 2 30 PM)

“Fear and grave anxiety in the minds of the people of
Saferant, Adarshanagar and Assoi in Dabolim
Constituency in regard to collapse of the road side
retaining walls along with part of the road being washed
due to heavy rains that lashed Goa at Saferant near Sai
Baba Temple in Vaddem at Adarshnagar near
Vidyamandir School, Airport road and at Assoi opposite
Helber service station in Chicalim thereby exposing the
remaining parts of the roads, temple and the people
residing in the vicinity to imminent danger to their lives
and property. Steps the Government intends to take to
immediately repair reconstruct the retaining walls at all the
three locations and ensure overall safety of the temple,
motorist and the people. ”.

“Anxiety in the minds of people created out of contradictory decisions of various courts in the matter of filing criminal complaints viz-a-viz dual citizenship issue. Will the Government clarify on the issue.”

SHRI MAUVIN GODINHO, MLA called the attention of the Chief Minister to the following:
“Grave anxiety in the minds of the people of Vaddem and the surrounding areas in regard to a notification published by the Department of Inland Waterways on behalf of Goa Shipyard Limited(GSL/CMD/04 Secret Act of GSL Unit-I)notification was issued on 14th June,2012,by Under Secretary(Home) whereby if implemented would strongly impact access to the Vaddem beach to the public as well as denying the fishermen community their right to anchor their boats and thus depriving them from their livelihood, steps Government intends to take to protect the rights of the local people as well as the livelihood of the fishermen.”

SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR, Chief Minister made statement in regard thereto.
SHRI MAUVIN GODINHO,MLA sought clarifications.

“This House congratulates Dr.Vassudeva Subrai Naik born in a remote village in Keri, Goa for having been awarded the Gold Medal at the 23^rd International Conference, Convocation and Awards presentation ceremony organized by the Indian Board of Alternative Medicine, Kolkata –India.”

The following Members spoke on the Motion:

1. Shri Mauvin Godinho, MLA…………………….3 33 PM
2. Dr. Pramod Sawant, MLA……………………….3 38 PM
3. Shri Laxmikant Parsekar, Minister for Health………………………………………………3 40 PM
4. Shri Rajendra Arlekar, Speaker………….…….3 41 PM

              The Motion was adopted unanimously.

SHRI MAUVIN GODINHO, MLA moved the following:

“This House unanimously congratulates Dr.Raghunath Mashelkar who is the Architect behind preparation of the Vision Document on Goa 2035 under the auspices of Goa Golden Jubilee Development Council. That this document Services as an inspiration for the Government to build Goa on its unique, social, cultural and ecological values, further strengthening the strong moral social fabric of Goa.”

The following Members spoke:

 1. Shri Mauvin Godinho,MLA………………...................2 44 PM

2. Smt. Jennifer A. Monserrate,MLA……………………....2 57 PM   

3. Shri Subhash Phal Dessai,MLA……………….................2 58 PM

4. Shri Pramod Sawant, MLA…………………….…….......3 03 PM

5. Shri Francisco X. Pacheco,MLA…………………….........3 05 PM   

6. Shri Digambar Kamat,MLA………....................................3 09 PM

7. Shri Pratapsingh R. Rane,Leader of Opposition……......3 11 PM

8. Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister………………......3 13 PM

9. Shri Rajendra Arlekar,Speaker……………………...........3 22 PM   

The motion was adopted unanimously.

 “ This House congratualatates Shri Anthony D’Sa a native of Divar Goa, who has risen to become the Chief Secretary of populist and a big State like Madhya Pradesh. It is a matter of pride that his hard work, dedication and honesty has propelled this Goan in such an important position.”

The following Members spoke:

1.   Shri Mauvin Godinho, MLA…………………………………...1 30 PM

2.   Shri Francis D’Souza, Dy. Chief Minister……………………..1 35 PM

The Motion was adopted unanimously.

“This House congratulates Smt. Mary D’Souza Sequeira, a native of Aldona, Goa is legendary athlete and hockey player, sportswoman of Goan origin who has been conferred with the highest recognition in the Country for her life time achievement in Dhayn Chand Award. She represented India in Hockey, Athletics and has credit triple Asian Games Medalist and an International hockey player.”

The following Members spoke:

1.   Shri Mauvin Godinho, MLA…………………………………...1 38 PM

2.   Shri Glenn Ticlo, MLA………………….……………………..1 40 PM

3.   Shri RameshTawadkar, Minister for Sports…………………...1 40 PM

The Motion was adopted unanimously.

SHRI MAUVIN GODINHO, MLA moved the followings:

“This House congratulates Smt.Cecil Rodrigues for having been adjudged a “Zee Super Mom Dancer” and for having been awarded the 2^nd best prize at the All India Super Mom Dance Competition held recently in Surat that she was able to rise to be amongst the first 10 from amongst 10000 contestants was in itself a great honour for a young Goan dancer.”

The following Members spoke:-

1. Shri Mauvin Godinho, MLA………………………...12 42 PM

2. Shri Mahadev Naik, Minister for Industries………12 49 PM

3. Shri Francis D’Souza, Dy. Chief Minister………….12 52 PM

4. Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister…………..12 53 PM

5. Shri Rajendra Arlekar, Speaker…………………...12 54 PM

The Motion was adopted unanimously.

(House adjourned for lunch at 12 54 PM and resumed its sitting at 2 30 PM)

SHRI MAUVIN GODINHO, MLA made a mention about the grave
anxiety in the minds of the people of Dabolim and Sancoale due to the
arbitrary decision of the Town & Country Planning Department in not
approving place for construction citing a Forest Department letter dated
27/6/2013 merely saying that the particular survey number has been
identified for survey to be demarcated as Private forest. These include
lands which have valid conserver sanads and NOC from Forest
Department.

SHRI MAUVIN GODINHO, MLA made a mention about the grave anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa particularly people associated with the Shipping Industry due to “tendering of foreshore land” and implementation of a 500% increase in the rentals by the Mormugao Port Trust, bringing to a halt all economic activity associated with ship repair, ship building, dry-docking etc. resulting in shutting down of most shipyards resulting in loss of jobs and livelihood, one of the industry which was a industry of the Goan economy.

Steps local Government will take to prevail upon the MPT not to implement decision that will shut down the ship repair and ship building industry.

 SHRI LAXMIKANT PARSEKAR, Chief Minister replied to the mention.

SHRI MAUVIN GODINHO, MLA made a mention about the fear and grave anxiety in the minds of the people of Jairamnagar, Alto Dabolim and surrounding areas in Dabolim Constituency in regard to opening at Greg Vales House on NH 17 B where accidents have been taking place on daily basis and there have been loss to life and property.

 SHRI RAMKRISHNA DHAVALIKAR, Minister for PWD replied to the mention

SHRI MAUVIN GODINHO, MLA made a mention on the Taxi issue in the House during Zero Hour as there are reports that the STC taxi counter at the Dabolim Airport that was closed by the State Government is being planned to reopen clandestinely.

SHRI MAUVIN GODINHO, MLA made a mention about “ the issue of Airport taxi and STC rent a Car canvassing near the conveyor belt at the arrival hall and exit gate inconivance with the officials of the Airport Authority creating fear & anxiety in the minds of the Black & Yellow or tourist Taxis at Dabolim Airport.”

SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR, Chief Minister replied to the Mention.