Goa Legislative Assembly

“This House unanimously resolves that the Government takes steps to protect the rights of the traditional fishermen especially from Vasco whose traditional access to fishing rights and livelihood and homes are being threatened by increasing urbanization, port expansion, environmental degradation, loss of fishing rights and various other restrictions imposed on them so as to ensure their rightful place in Goa’s development narrative.”

“This House unanimously resolves to urge the Government that the Public Works Department carries out a time bound structural audit of all the residential and multiple dwelling buildings which are 30 years and above to ensure the safety of residents.”

“This House unanimously resolves to congratulate Hon. Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modiji for his dedicated efforts to resolve the long pending issue of the construction of Ram temple at Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya. In doing so, the Government has resonated the sentiments of crores of citizens irrespective of caste, creed, gender or religion. Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir is going to be the Nation\'s best example of communal harmony and to commemorate the same 22nd January of every year be declared as a public holiday”.

"This House unanimously resolves that the hardworking traditional fishermen community should be assured of their livelihood and traditional business by developing a full-fledged jetty in Vasco Constituency.”

This House resolves that “Our allegiance as Indians should not be affected by any kind of competing allegiance” as quoted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. A recent documentary released by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is yet another malicious attempt to blame the then State Government for the Godhra carnage in Gujarat and the consequent communal riots that took place in Gujarat in the year 2002. In response to the detailed investigation conducted regarding these unfortunate incidents of year 2002, the State Government vide notification dated 6.3.2002, formed an Inquiry Commission headed by High Court Justice K.G. Shah. The State Government vide notification dated 21.5.2002 appointed retired Supreme Court Justice G.T. Nanavati as the Chairman and retired High Court Justice K. G. Shah as the Member of Nanavati Shah Commission. On 20.7.2004, history was created by including the conduct of the then Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers within the scope of the Commission’s inquiry. This unprecedented action fulfils the principle of accountability and transparency. At the end of the extensive investigation conducted by the said Inquiry Commission, the Commission, it came to the conclusion that the incident of burning a train compartment at Godhra railway station on 27.2.2002 was a premediated conspiracy. The communal riots that broke out in Gujarat after 27.2.2002 were spontaneous. The Commission in its report it has stated that no evidence has been found that the State Government, religious organization or political party played any role in these riots. Both the above reports have been tabled in the Assembly. It becomes important for this House to review the incident with this in mind, which clearly leads to the innocence of the current Hon’ble Prime Minister in the Gujarat riots of 2002. Moreover, any collusion and inaction on behalf of the Government of Gujarat has been steadfastly denied by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. In the context of these incidents in Gujarat, there has been a deliberate and malafide attempt to discredit the popularity of the then Chief Minister and the Present Prime Minister of India through a recently released B.B.C. documentary. Twenty years since the incident, the BBC seems to be playing a negative role by releasing a documentary with an agenda to taint the rising international prestige of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, his resolute leadership and to thwart his determination to make India a world leader in the social and economic spheres. This documentary holds the then Chief Minister directly responsible for these unfortunate events that took place in Gujarat, which is in stark contrast to the Nanavati Commission’s “clean chit” to the State Government over the Godhra carnage and consequent communal riots. Attempts made by some nefarious elements and NGOs who act as instruments of the foreign Governments by moving Metropolitan Court, Gujarat High Court and Supreme Court with the demand to hold the then Hon. Chief Minister, office bearers and officials accountable directly or indirectly, have been unsuccessful. This BBC documentary, with maligned intentions misrepresenting the events of 2002, is a malicious and a low-level attempt to tarnish India’s global image internationally. India is a democratic country and freedom of expression is at the core of its Constitution. But, that does not mean that any news media can act in a capricious manner by abusing such freedom. If someone behaves or acts like this, it can never be tolerated. BBC is losing its credibility and it seems to be working with some hidden agenda against India and the Indian Government. Hence, this House requests the Central Government to take strict action against the whimsical findings shown in the BBC documentary.” 

“Attention of the House is Drawn to constant shortage of water supply in Vasco Constituency, the over head tanks of Vasco Constituency and around which are linked to water supply need urgent attention. it requires maintenance, repairs. people staying nearby tank at new vaddem residence in fear as its cement keeps on falling, it requires cleaning. it has been understood that many years past that no cleaning has been done from past so many years. The Steps of the Government to rectify the same."

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people travelling from Panjim to Ponda on safety of the 400 year old Ribandar causeway also known as Ponte de Linhares connecting Panjim to Old Goa via the village of Ribandar. Initially, built to carry horse-drawn carriages and has since stood the test of the time and is being used by all kinds of traffic including buses. In November 2021, half a meter section of the causeway had sunk which was later repaired. The following year in August 2022, one lane of the causeway was shut down after the base under an archway was seen to have been corroded. The Steps the Government has taken in this matter”.

“fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Calangute, Pilerne, Saligao and Porvorim that due to the sudden outbreak of massive fire at the Berger- Becker Paint factory at Pilerne Industrial Estate at Saligao, the sudden pollution created in the form of carbon monoxide and various other harmful gases in the environment could create health issues especially to high risk people with asthma or chronic respiratory illnesses and infants. The water of the wells in the said areas has also been contaminated and not safe for drinking purposes, especially in saipem vaddo of Candolim villages. The steps the Government intends to undertake in the matter”.

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of Goan public, in view of stoppage of time-bound compensation on GST received so far from the Central Government. Steps the Government wants to take to save the economy of the State and the roadmapahead.”

“Fear, chaos and complete helplessness witnessed among people in Vasco over the disconnection of water meters of about 1123 households by the Water Supply department citing National Green Tribunal (NGT) Orders for non compliance of connecting household waste water and sewer to sewerage line. The steps Government intends to take in this matter.”

Fear and Anxiety in the minds of people of Mormugao taluka due to the sudden increase in the circle rate for Mormugao taluka
The rates in Mormugao were tlraised to an unrealistic figure of Rs. 25000 per square.m on par with commercial areas in Panjim, Taligao and commercial areas in the North
The increase in the prices has tremendously affected the common man as well as business alike
The stamp duty payable due to the difference in the market rates and notified rates is creating a tremendous burden on the common man.
Moreover the said difference in rates also attracts 50c of the Income tax Act where income is taxable on basis of stamp duty payable and not the actual.market value of the transaction 
The notified circle rates of Mormugao need to be corrected to realistic values closer to market rates to save the unnecessary burden on the common man.

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards the steps the Government has taken to highlight the valour and sacrifices of the great Maratha kings especially Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chattrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, in the school syllabus”.

Fear and anxiety in the minds of people of Vasco constituency regarding digging of roads due to the work of underground cabling and pollution that has been caused due to this work creating inconvenience to the residents, pedestrians as well as the motorists 
With monsoons fast approaching, reinstatement of all these roads needs to be taken up on priority

“Attention of the House is drawn as regards farmers and land owners in the periphery of Maimollem lake as regards to losing their land rights and crop cultivating rights in the event of Maimollem lake being declared as a Wetland as  Wetland rules compulsarily mandate 50 meters of Buffer zone making these areas no construction zones. Locals fear of losing their hard earned money invested in buying such plots. Steps the Government intends to take to alleviate fears of Locals

Fear & anxiety among taxi operators and owners regarding the business carried out by  private buses without any permit at the Vasco Railway station in the wee hours of the morning as well as in the evening, thereby depriving the taxi owners who have been operating for many years- of their daily earnings.
Fear that there may be law and order situation cannot be ruled out.
Steps Government intends to take.