Goa Legislative Assembly

गोवा विधानसभा

Shri. Altone D’Costa

Shri. Altone D’Costa

Constituency No/Name: 36 - Quepem

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Indian National Congress
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Date of Birth: 11th November 1975
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Permanent: H.No.37,Cotto,Fatorpa,Quepem-Goa- 403703
Present: H.No.37,Cotto,Fatorpa,Quepem-Goa- 403703

Election Details

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Indian National Congress

Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
CHAIRMAN
Public Accounts Commiitee (Since 19 Jan 2023)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Committee on Petitions (Since 31 May 2022)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Committee on Delegated Legislation (Since 31 May 2022)

High unemployment rate in the State of Goa

“The House strongly recommends the Government to take serious cognizance of the high unemployment rate in the State of Goa and initiate necessary steps to provide industry-demand based job skills to at least 20,000 unemployed youth in the next two financial years under Skill Development Mission and ensure that Goan candidates are preferred in private sector jobs in the State.”

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Three linear projects

This House strongly recommends the Government that the three linear projects of double-tracking of South Western railway lines, Tanmar Power Transmission and expansion of National Highway 4-A passing through the protected areas of Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park be scrapped in the interest of the public who have shown strong opposition to these three projects that threaten the ecology of the area and also in view of the recommendation by the CEC. Further, this House recommends the Government to withdraw all cases filed against citizens/NGOs for executing their Constitutional duty under Article 51-A (g) of protecting the environment against the three linear projects through peaceful protests.

Second Session 2022

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

Dabolim International Airport

Attention of the House is drawn towards the future of Dabolim International Airport. The steps the Government has taken in this regard.”

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -17

Airports

pdfMinisters Reply

Impact of NEET result

“We would like to draw the attention of the House to the Concern amongst students and parents over the impact of NEET result on Students career.”

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -13

Education

Directorate of Technical Education

pdfMinisters Reply

Reservations Scheduled Tribe Community

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of Scheduled Tribe Community due to lethargic approach of the Government to provide political reservations to Scheduled Tribes in Goa. The Government must take immediate steps to provide political reservation to Scheduled Tribes of Goa. It is observed that despite Goa having 12.5% Scheduled Tribes population, they are being deprived their Constitutional Right of Reservation of Seats in Goa Legislative Assembly. The steps the Government intends to undertake/has undertaken  in this regard and also to ensure that the Election Commission of India notifies Constituencies for Scheduled Tribes in Goa.”

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

pdfMinisters Reply

villagers of Bhoma and Corlim

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of Goans and villagers of BHOMA and CORLIM that their traditional  residential houses, Temples will be demolished, their tradition, culture and livelihood will be affected,  due to the land acquisition notice issued under section 3 (G) (3) of the National Highways Act, 1956 by the office of the special land acquisition officer CALA, PWD (Cell), Altinho Panaji Goa in the local newspaper on 05.08.2023, as the Competent Authority of Land Acquisition (CALA) is in the process of determination of amount payable as compensation to the owners/interested persons, Notice to all the interested person in such lands is issued to appear before the CALA, on or before 25.08.2023 to submit their claims. The steps the Government intends to take in this matter".

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -16

Public Works

Public Works Department

pdfMinisters Reply

Non availability of Market

“fear and anxiety in the minds of Tribal Communities due to non availability of Market to sell their seasonal products like chillies, cucumbers, etc. Presently they are selling their products alongside the road thus putting their lives at risk. The measures Government has taken in this regard”.

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -3

pdfMinisters Reply

MULTI TASKING STAFF AND WORK ASSISTANT

Fear and anxiety in the minds of the candidates who have appeared for the examination for the Sewerage & Infrastructural Development Corporation for the post of Multi-Tasking Staff and Work Assistant have arisen due to the delay in their recruitment despite having cleared the examination. What steps does the concerned Minister intend to take in this regard?

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -17

Waste Management

Waste Management

SHORTAGE OF ITI INSTRUCTORS

Attention of the House is drawn as regards as the Students studying in ITI Cacora and Canacona due to shortage of instructors. What steps Government would like to take in this regard.

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -16

Skill Development & Ent

Directorate of Skill Development & Ent

LEOPARDS IN QUEPEM

Attention of the House is drawn as regards in the minds of people of Quepemkars as Leopards being spotted moving freely in most of the areas even during day time in Quepem Constituency. What measures initiated by the Government for the safety of the public.

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -15

Forests

Forest Department

KUDD IN MUMBAI

Fear and anxiety in the minds of the Seafarer community from Goa, whose Village clubs (kudd) in Mumbai such as those in Dhobitalao, Chirabazar, Princely States, and Mazagaon are on the verge of collapse. Builders are attempting to take over these residential clubs. What actions will the Government undertake to preserve and safeguard these heritage homes from illegal encroachments by builders?

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -12

NRI Affairs

Office of the Commissioner for N.R.I. Affairs

QUEPEM MAMLATDAR OFFICE

Fear and anxiety in the minds of Quepemkars and Government Servants working in Quepem Mamlatdar office building due to the dilapidated condition of the office. What steps does the Government intend to take to address this issue.

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -10

Revenue

Department of Revenue

AMENDMENTS LIST -2

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

Session : Second Session 2022 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -1

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Cut Motion LIST NO 15-D

The following Cut Motions to Demand No.1- Legislature Secretariat, Demand No. 3 – District & Sessions Court, North Goa, Demand No. 4 – District & Sessions Court, South Goa, Demand No. 5 – Prosecution, Demand No. 6- Election Office, Demand No. 10- Notary Services,  Demand No. 28 – Administrative Tribunal, Demand No. 63 – Rajya Sainik Board  and  Demand No. 73 – State Election Commission  have been received from the Members as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on  the 10th August, 2023.

Session : Fifth Session 2023 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -18

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Cut Motion LIST NO 14A

 The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 64 – Agriculture, Demand No. 69 – Handicraft, Textile and Coir and Demand No. 70 – Civil Supplies have been received from the Members as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on  the 9th August, 2023.

Session : Fifth Session 2023 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -17

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Cut Motion LIST NO 13C

 The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 45 – Department of Archives, have been received from the Members as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on  the 8th August, 2023.

Session : Fifth Session 2023 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -16

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Cut Motion LIST NO 12C

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 76 – Electricity and Demand No. 86 – New and Renewable Energy have been received from the Members as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on  the 7th August, 2023.

Session : Fifth Session 2023 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -15

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Cut Motion LIST NO 10B

The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 21 – Public Works, Demand No. 24 - Environment and Demand No. 62 - Law have been received from the Members as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 3rd August, 2023.

Session : Fifth Session 2023 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -13

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002A - PREPAREDNESS ON KALA ACADEMY REPAIRS

*Will the Minister for Art and Culture be pleased to state:

a) furnish details with copies of all File Noting\'s pertaining to the proposal of undertaking repair/renovation/refurbishment works of Kala Academy, Panaji;
b) whether the Department of Art and Culture/Kala Academy had consulted the artists/experts in sound, acoustic and lights and other Technical components before finalizing on the proposal of undertaking repair/ renovation/ refurbishment works of Kala Academy; if so, furnish copies of all File Noting\'s, copies of agenda and minutes of meetings held with the artists and experts, details of recommendations made by the artists and experts and all other relevant details;
c) whether the Department of Art and Culture/Kala Academy had conducted any inventory of the valuables equipment\'s, gadgets, paintings and artefacts etc. before undertaking repair/renovation/refurbishment works of Kala Academy, Panaji; if so, furnish copies of the inventory list of each item;
d) the current status of the valuables equipment\'s, gadgets, paintings and artefacts etc.; furnish details of the place where the said items are currently stored or placed; and
e) whether the Department/Kala Academy had constituted any Committee to supervise/monitor the entire repair/renovation/refurbishment works of Kala Academy including supervising/monitoring the work before commencement, during the on-going of the work and after completion of work; if so, furnish details of all the Members of the Committee with their names, qualifications, designation, details of  attendance register of their supervising/monitoring work, copies of documents with their observations during the supervising/monitoring work and all other copies of relevant documents?

Answer:

Reply for the Starred LAQ 002A is attached.

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -18

Shri. Govind Gaude

Art & Culture

Directorate of Art and Culture

002B - GOA TOURISM PROMOTION, MANAGEMENT AND REGULATION BILL 2024

*Will the Minister for Tourism be pleased to state:

  1. furnish copies of the file notings explaining the purpose of introducing the Goa Tourism Promotion, Management and Regulation Bill 2024;
  2. furnish details with copies of agenda and minutes of meetings held for consultations on draft Bill of Goa Tourism Promotion, Management and Regulation Bill 2024;
  3. furnish details of the feedback/suggestions received on Goa Tourism Promotion, Management and Regulation Bill 2024;
  4. furnish details of the action taken by the Tourism Department on the feedback/suggestions received on Goa Tourism Promotion, Management and Regulation Bill 2024; and
  5. whether the stake holders like Travel and Tourism Association of Goa, Shack Operators, Hoteliers etc. were consulted during the preparation of the Draft Bill of Goa Tourism Promotion, Management and Regulation Bill 2024; if so, furnish copies of the agenda and minutes of the meetings held with the stake holders; if not, the reasons for not consulting the stake holders?

 

Answer:

Reply alongwith Annexures attached.

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -18

Shri. Rohan Khaunte

Tourism

Department of Tourism

014A - QUEPEM SPORTS COMPLEX BORIMOL

*WILL the Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs be pleased to state:

  1. whether the department is aware that Sportspersons from Quepem Constituency face hardships as Quepem Sports Complex, Borimol, serves as a Strong Room during every election;
  2. whether any complaints have been received from Sportspersons with  regard to the above Complex used for the purpose of Strong Room during election; if so, the time period these sportspersons cannot utilize  the complex allotted as Strong Room; and 
  3. whether any alternative place/site have been identified for Strong Room and if so, the details thereof?

Answer:

Please find the attachment

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -18

Shri. Govind Gaude

Sports

Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs

017 - REGISTERED CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS UNDER 1860 ACT

WILL the Minister for Art and Culture be pleased to state:

  1. the total number of registered Cultural Institutions under 1860 Act in Quepem Constituency; 
  2. the total number of financial assistance provided to Cultural Institutions from April 2022 till date; and
  3. the amount sanctioned to each Institution and whether any applications were rejected for availing financial assistance; if so, the reasons thereof ?

Answer:

SUB: REGISTERED CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS UNDER 1860 ACT  

Un-Starred LAQ 017 tabled by Shri Alton D’Costa, MLA, Quepem constituency to be answered on 07.08.2024 

Question

Answer

WILL the Minister for Art and Culture be pleased to State:

By Shri. Govind Gaude,  Minister for Art & Culture;

a.the total number of registered Cultural Institutions under 1860 Act in Quepem Constituency;

Sir,

    the number of registered cultural Institutions  under   1860 act are not available with this department;

b. the total number of financial assistance provided to Cultural Institutions from April 2022 till date; and 

 

the details are as per Annexure A;

c. the amount sanctioned to each Institution and whether any applications were rejected for availing  financial assistance; if so, the reason thereof ?

 

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -18

Shri. Govind Gaude

Art & Culture

Directorate of Art and Culture

018 - SHACKS OPERATING IN SURVEY NO.132/8 AND 149/6

WILL the Minister for Tourism be pleased to state:
 

(a) whether any temporary huts/shacks are operating in Survey No.132/8 and 149/6 in Village Panchayat Cola of Quepem Constituency; if so, furnish details thereof; and

(b) whether the above huts/shacks have obtained necessary permissions from the concerned authorities if not, the action initiated against such offenders? 

 

 

Answer:

Reply to Unstarred LAQ no 018 is attached below. 

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -18

Shri. Rohan Khaunte

Tourism

Department of Tourism