Goa Legislative Assembly

“This House unanimously resolves to urge the Government to take immediate steps to regulate the lifts and escalators in the State of Goa. Lifts, escalators are being used in residential and commercial premises Open lifts are used during the construction phase of various buildings and it is not being regulated by any Department of the Government of Goa. Fire and Emergency Services Department may be made the Nodal Department for issuance of compulsory prior permission to install such lifts and escalators in the State with immediate effect.”

“Attention of the House is drawn on the plight of the people of Mormugao Constituency due to irregular PWD water supply for many days, due to which people are facing a lot of hardship and inconvenience. Sometimes there is no water for continuously for 3-4 days. At times there is water for just one or two hours, but with low pressure as a result, people residing at the higher altitude do not get water at all. The steps Government intends to take in this regard.”

“Attention of the House is drawn to the plight of the people of Chimbel Village in St. Cruz Constituency as the traditional Ganpati Visarjan ‘Tali’ has been illegally filled causing panic in the village.” The plan of the Government to resolve the same.”

Original of  22.7.2024 postponed to 23.7.2024, and further postponed to 24.7.2024.

“Attention of the House is drawn to the people living in the Goa Housing Board Colony at Baina in Mormugao Constituency due to the dilapidated conditions of the Housing Board buildings. There are leakages, parts of the concrete slabs are falling, corrosion of steel, etc. People have no other option of shelter and hence are forced to stay in these flats. Representations have been made to Goa Housing Board for reconstruction of these Buildings. Steps Government intends to take in this matter”

“भात शेतीच्या शेतांनी बांदाक खांवटें पडून वा मानशेची योग्य देखरेख जावंक नाशिल्ल्यान खारें उदक घुसून वा वेवसायिक धर्तेर मुद्दाम खांडे बुडोवन नुस्त्याची पैदास केल्ल्यान शेतांची कायमची नासधूस जाता असो भंय जनतेच्या मनांत आसा. अश्या शेतांनी नुस्त्याची पैदास आनी भाताची लागवड ह्यो दोनूय गजाली करपाक मेळच्यो आनी आमचें खाजन दायज सांबाळून फुडल्या पिळगेखातीर राखचें ह्या खातीर उपाय योजना करची ह्या खातीर ही लक्षवेधी सुचोवणी."

Attention of the House is drawn to the people living in the Goa Housing Board Colony at Baina in Mormugao Constituency due to the dilapidated conditions of the Housing Board buildings. There are leakages, parts of the concrete slabs are falling, corrosion of steel, etc. People have no other option of shelter and hence are forced to stay in these flats. Representations have been made to Goa Housing Board for reconstruction of these Buildings. Steps Government intends to take in this matter”

“Attention of the house is drawn to the growing concerns of the people regarding the activities of recruitment agencies in the State of Goa, particularly those involved in facilitating overseas employment for our citizens. There has been an alarming increase in reports of some agencies taking advantage of the desperation of our youth and job-seekers. These agencies are allegedly engaging in unethical practices, including charging exorbitant fees, providing misleading information about job offers, and failing to fulfil contractual agreements with the workers. As a result, many Goans have found themselves stranded in foreign countries with no support or means of return. Additionally, there is a lack of transparency and proper regulation in this sector. The recruitment process is often not well-documented, leaving individuals vulnerable to exploitation and legal complications abroad. It is crucial that we ensure that our people are safeguarded from such exploitation, and that proper channels are in place to monitor and regulate these agencies. The steps Government intends to take in this regard”.

Attention of the house is drawn to the plight of the various Bar Owners in Goa with respect to the Notification issued by the Government in June 2024 which has put some of the Bar Owners under tremendous pressure and financial burden due to the 100% additional License Fees charged on the license issued and also on its renewals. These Bar Owners first only are facing competitions from the wholesale outlets, apart from paying for other licenses from the authorities such as Local Bodies, Food & Drugs, Weight & Measures, Health, Sales Tax, Electricity, etc. The Bar Owners who are covered under this Notification also face a stiff competition from the ones who are not covered in view of no uniformity. These bar Owners plea to Government to immediately withdraw this Notification to safeguard their livelihood. Step Government intend to take in this regard.

Attention of the house is drawn to the plight of the people of Mormugao Constituency due to non-clearance of legacy waste at Headland Sada by the contractor as per the contractual agreement with Goa Waste Management Corporation for remediation of the waste. The contractor failed to remediate the waste fully and dispose the same as per the contract. Many inspections have taken place and despite repeated assurances, the legacy waste remains unaddressed. It is imperative that the government takes swift and concrete steps to clear the waste, as it is a matter of both public health and environmental preservation. Steps Government intend to take in this regard.

Attention of the house is drawn to the plight of the people of Mormugao Constituency, especially the resident of areas such as Desterro, Rumdawada, Jetty, Bogda, Bharat line, Sada and Harbour as these areas are highly prone to landslides. In the past many landslides have taken place in these areas during monsoon. There are many proposals under Disaster Management to restore these landslides areas with measures such as constructions of retaining walls, rock-bolting, stabilisation of slops, etc. Further, there are many landslides prone areas posing high risk to life and property are identifies and placed before the Disaster Management as every monsoon the people in the area live in fear. But till date these proposals are pending before the authorities. People fear that if timely measures are not taken then there could be disaster as the next monsoon are fast approaching. Steps Government intend to take in this regard.

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards the people of Goa, especially the people of mormugao taluka due to the sharp rise in the new minimum land rates, which are exorbitant, unreasonable and unfair severely affecting the common man. The new revised rates are increased in the rage from 597% to 2857% for the various areas in mormugao taluka which are far beyond the reach of the common man and makes it difficult to buy land and further pay a heavy stamp duty.  The steps Government intends to take in this regard. 

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

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