Goa Legislative Assembly

गोवा विधानसभा

Shri. Vijai Sardesai

Shri. Vijai Sardesai

Constituency No/Name: 30 - Fatorda

Goa Forward Party

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Date of Birth: 14th June 1970
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Permanent: H. No. 1/2543, Davandem, Fatorda, Salcete, Goa- 403602
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Election Details

23896

11063

1527

Goa Forward Party

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Assembly Constituency Party Votes Polled Votes Received Won By

Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017

16 Mar 2017 to 12 Mar 2022

Fatorda

Goa Forward Party

23038

10516

1334

Goa Forward Party

Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012

7 Mar 2012 to 16 Jan 2017

Fatorda

Independent

21175

10375

1939

Independent

The resignation tendered by Shri Vijai Sardesai Elected Member of Fatorda Constituency, from his seat has been accepted by Hon'ble Speaker. Refer Bulletin Part II No 257 for more details

Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017
Cabinet Minister
(14 Mar 2017 to 13 Jul 2019)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Committee on Delegated Legislation (Since 31 May 2022)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Rules Committee (Since 31 May 2022)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Business Advisory Committee (Since 30 Mar 2022)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
House Committee To Study Issues Related To River Mhadei
Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017
MEMBER
Rules Committee
Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017
MEMBER
Business Advisory Committee
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
MEMBER
Committee On Public Undertakings
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
MEMBER
Estimates Committee
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
MEMBER
Budget Committee

BIll No 10 of 2018 (Government Bill)

The Goa Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill, 2018

25 Jul 2018

30 Jul 2018

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Bill No 27 of 2017 (Government Bill)

The Goa Tax on Infrastructure (Amendment) Bill, 2017

14 Dec 2017

18 Dec 2017

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Bill No 26 of 2017 (Government Bill)

The Goa Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill, 2017

14 Dec 2017

18 Dec 2017

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Bill No. 7 of 2012 (Private Member Bill)

The Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2012

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Bill No. 8 of 2012 (Private Member Bill)

The Goa Municipalities(Amendment) Bill, 2012

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Fish curry and rice to goans

This House resolves that the Government should formulate a policy to provide subsidised fish curry and rice to goans which is the staple diet of Goemkars. The constant and substantial increase in prices of essential commodities and fish is making it extremely difficult for the common Goemkars to make ends meet and thus maintain a wholesome diet. This House further resolves that this subsidised meal be provided through canteens which will be run by organisations such as women self-help groups, so that this programme will also provide an avenue of income for such organisations.”

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -14

Heritage Conservation Policy

“This House strongly resolves the Government to formulate a Heritage Conservation Policy. Goa has got 51 notified structures under the State Archaeology Department and close to 430 additional monuments and structures with immense heritage value, the State Government is yet to put in place a ‘Heritage Conservation Policy’ to conserve and preserve these architectural monuments”.

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -9

Archeology

Concept of Contract Farming

“This House strongly recommends the Government to enact suitable legislation to encourage the concept of contract farming in the State. There is an urgent requirement to bring large tracts of fallow land under cultivation which can be achieved through contract farming. This will ensure minimizing the economic risk in farming and encourage Goans to revisit agriculture as an economically viable profession and business. It will also provide farmers with economies of scale thus raising their income and ensuring product quality, quantity, and timely delivery.”

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Agriculture

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

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

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pdfMinisters Reply

Various forms of pollution

“Fear and Anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa especially due to various forms of pollution, including air pollution, odour pollution, water pollution and solid hazardous waste. These are chronic issues in Cuncolim IDC and have been raised once again by the residents of Cuncolim in recent months. I call upon the Government to take steps to stop the pollution levels including setting up an ETP, installing live monitoring stations to measure pollution levels, setting up a branch of GSPCB at Cuncolim IDC and across the state and setting up a rapid response team to handle complaints of pollutions "

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

Environment

pdfMinisters Reply

Admission for Engineering Colleges in Goa

“Fear and anxiety in the mind of parents of candidates who aspire for taking admission for Engineering Colleges in Goa by answering the entrance test as government has abolished the GCET exam from 2023-24 and instead adopted JEE mains for granting admission for such programmes. The level of examination of JEE is not suitable for the type of curriculum that has been adopted by Goa Board and hence this step will result in rampant rise in coaching classes that charge exorbitantly. The steps the Government will take to ensure that poor students will not suffer and lose an opportunity to secure admission to local Engineering colleges”.

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -18

Road Access to the Houses

“Fear and Anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa with regard to road access to their houses. There are thousands of houses in Goa which do not have motorable road access and instead use the traditional (kaccha) road access through private property.  The survey department failed to show access to many properties on the survey maps.  This has resulted in an increase in conflict in the villages where landlords have been blocking road access to the affected people's homes by constructing compound walls. As a result, it is almost impossible for emergency services to access such houses in case of an accident or weather-related disaster. The steps the Government has taken to initiate a State-wide exercise to identify such landlocked properties and modify the survey maps to reflect existing access to such plots”.

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -16

Revenue

Department of Revenue

pdfMinisters Reply

Ineffectiveness of the Goa State Pollution Control Board

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa, regarding the ineffectiveness of the Goa State Pollution Control Board to Control Air Pollution. Action the Government proposes to take in this regar

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -16

Environment

pdfMinisters Reply

CONGRATULATORY MOTION

SHRI VIJAI SARDESAI, MLA moved the following:

“This House congratulates world renowned ecologist Shri Madhav Gadgil for having been chosen for the prestigious Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement 2015”.

             The following Members spoke on the Motion:

                 1. Shri Vijai Sardesai, MLA………………………………..12 57 PM

                 2. Shri Aleixo R. Lourenco, MLA………………………….01 01 PM

                 3. Smt. Alina Saldanha, Minister for Forest…………….01 03 PM

                  The Motion was adopted unanimously

(House adjourned for lunch at 1 06 PM and resumed its sitting at 2 30 PM)

 

Ninth Session 2015

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 4

CONGRATULATORY MOTION

This House Congratulates Miss Anushka Kuvelkar, student of GVM’s Higher Secondary School, Ponda for being selected to represent the Indian Junior Badminton Team to participate in international tournaments currently being held in the Netherlands and Germany for being the first Goan to represent the country in badminton.”

Sixth Session 2014

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -3

CONGRATULATORY MOTION

This House Congratulates Churchill Brothers for keeping the Goan flag flying high in the National Football arena by winning the 35th Football Federation Cup at Kochi on 25th January,2014.”

 

Sixth Session 2014

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -3

CONGRATULATORY MOTION

“This House congratulates Shri Sidhanath Buyao, Shri Manohar Bhingui & others for being awarded ‘YUVA SRUJAN PURASKAR’ for the year 2012-13 thus bringing laurels to the state.” 

The following Members spoke:

1. Shri Vijai Sardesai, MLA  ……………………………………………….     12 51 PM

2. Shri Vishnu S. Wagh, MLA ……………………………………………..     12 53 PM

3. Shri Lavoo Mamledar, MLA  ………………………………………….      12 54 PM

4. Shri Aleixo R. Lourenco, MLA  ……………………………………….     12 57 PM

5. Shri Dayanand Mandrekar, Minister for Art & Culture ….     12 58 PM

6. Shri Rajendra Arlekar, Speaker …………………………………      1 01 PM

The Motion was adopted unanimously.

(House adjourned for lunch at 1 01 PM and resumed its sitting at 3 00 PM)

 

Fourth Session 2013

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -22

Zero Hour for 10th Feb 2024

Fear and Anxiety in the minds of Goemkars due the low water level in rivers specially in Bicholim and Sattari Taluka.

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Water Resources

Water Resource Department

Zero Hour for 9th Feb 2024

Fear and Anxiety in the mind of General Public with regards to the massive traffic jam from porvorim till guirim junction during peak hours.

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

Public Works

Public Works Department

Non release of vat subsidy

Fear and Anxiety in the minds of fishermen community with regards to non release of vat subsidy.

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Fisheries

Directorate of Fisheries

Zero Hour for 7th Feb 2024

Fear and Anxiety in the mind of general public with regards the future of GBBN (Goa Broad Band Network ) in the state of Goa. 

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -3

Information Technology

Department of Information Technology

Zero Hour for 5th February 2024

Fear and Anxiety in the minds of general public and artists in the state of Goa with regards to sub standard renovation works carried out at Kala Academy which is the epic centre of Art and Culture in Goa and policies of the govt which are discouraging Goan artists.

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -2

Art & Culture

Directorate of Art and Culture

LIST -2

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

Session : Sixth Session 2024 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -2

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List -3

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

Session : Third Session 2023 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -2

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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-A

 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 14

 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 14E

 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 13D

 The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 45 – Department of Archives, Demand No. 57 – Social Welfare, Demand No. 77 – River Navigation, Demand No. 87 – Department of Archaeology and Demand No. 89- Department of Empowerment of persons with disabilities 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 10F

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 -15

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014A - MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF THE WATER BODIES

*WILL the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the list of Schemes for cleaning/ desilting of water bodies in the State and the amount spent on each of these schemes annually from 01.04.2022 till date;
(b) the Taluka/Village-wise list of all the water bodies desilted under various schemes since 01.04.2021 till date with details such as name of the water body, name of the Scheme, Survey Number of the water body, area of the water body, amount spent on cleaning, the number of days taken to clean the water body and method used for cleaning;
(c) whether there have been any complaints regarding damage done to water bodies (i.e. illegally filling of water body, release of sewerage, draining the water body etc) since 01/04/2022 till date; if so, the details of the complaints along with details of action taken in each case; 
(d) furnish copies of file notings, inspection reports and other documents related to the action taken against drainage of Bondvol lake in Santa Cruz; and
(e) the measures the Department has taken to prevent such incidents in the future?
 

Answer:

ANSWER IS ATTACHED.

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Shri. Subhash Shirodkar

Water Resources

Water Resource Department

014B - HOUSING SOCIETY TRANSFER RATES

*WILL the Minister for Co-operation be pleased to state:

(a) the number of housing units in Cooperative Societies that have been transferred  annually in the last three years;
(b) the details of the recent hike in fees and premium for transfer of shares and housing units;
(c) whether the Government is aware that such a hike has increased the financial burden on both the prospective unit holders and the society; if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Housing Societies were consulted before implementing the rate hike; if so, the details of the same along with copies of the correspondence with file notings; and
(e) furnish the file notings with regards to the decision to hike the fees and premium on transfer of Housing Society shares/ units?

Answer:

Question

Answer

 

WILL the Minister for Co-operation be pleased to state:

Reply by Shri Subhash Shirodkar, Hon’ble Minister for Co-operation.

  1. the number of housing units in Cooperative Societies have been transferred annually in the last three years;

Sir,

The details are as under;

F.Y. 2021-22

F.Y. 2022-23

F.Y. 2023-24

Total

13 units

23 units

53 units

89 units

  

b.  the details of the recent hike in fees and premium for transfer of shares and housing units;

 

amendment to provision of Rule 134 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Rules, 2003, and its applicability w.e.f. 22/06/2023

The amended provision of Rule 134 of the Goa Co-operative Societies Rules 2003 came into force w.e.f. 22/06/2023 which is reproduced hereunder;

 

(1) A member whose application for transfer of shares and occupancy right in the plot of land or housing unit where the landed property is owned by the Co-ownership or Co-partnership housing society is accepted by the society, shall pay ;-

 (a) fixed transfer fees of Rs. 2,000/- to the housing society; and

(b) an amount of premium to the housing Society at the rate of 4 % of the market value of the plot of land or dwelling unit or commercial unit as on the date of effecting transfer of share/interest; and 

(c) an amount of transfer fee to the Government at the rate of 4 % of the market value of the plot of land or dwelling unit or commercial unit as on the date of effecting transfer of share/interest. 

c. whether the Government is aware that such a hike has increased the financial burden on both the prospective unit holders and the society; if so, the details thereof;

Yes Sir,

Details of the representations received in the matter are at Annexure - I

d. whether Housing Societies were consulted before implementing the rate hike; if so, the details of the same along with copies of the correspondence with file notings; and ;

Yes Sir, 

a) State level committee constituted for the purpose which is at Annexure – II. 

b) Draft Rules were pre-published for .gathering objections and suggestions of the housing societies and others. Copy of relevant page of the notification is at Annexure – III

c) Relevant file noting page are at Annexure - IV

e. furnish the file notings with regards to the decision to hike the fees and premium on transfer of Housing Society shares/units?

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Shri. Subhash Shirodkar

Cooperation

Department of Co-operation

014C - CASINO LICENCE

*WILL the Minister for Home be pleased to state:

(a) the details of all the casino licenses in the State and amount of revenue collected from the license holders annually in the last five years till date;
(b) whether the license fees/ annual recurring fees of any of the Casino license holders have been pending since the last five years; if so, the details thereof;
(c) the action taken to recover the license fees/ annual recurring fees along with copies of supporting documents including file notings;
(d) whether any of the Casino licenses have been transferred in the last five years; if so, the details of such transfers and whether the pending dues have been cleared; and
(e) whether the onshore Casino licenses are issued to a 5 Star category hotel; if so, the name of the Act under which such licenses are issued, along with supporting documents and the copy of the norms for transfer of casino licenses? 

Answer:

Sir, answer is attached. 

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Shri. Pramod Sawant

Home

Department of Home

171 - FIRE INCIDENTS AT MARGAO MARKET AND REST OF THE STATE

WILL the Minister for Home be pleased to state:

(a) the details of all major fire incidents in commercial and industrial premises in the State since 1/1/2023 including the date of incident details of damage due to fire; whether the establishment had a valid fire NOC and action taken against the owners of the establishment (in case of negligence or non -valid fire NOC);
(b) the issues the fire brigade faced when dealing with the recent fire in the new market in Margao on 26th December, 2023;
(c) whether the hydrant system in the Margao Market is functioning; if not, the steps the Department has taken to ensure that the fire hydrant system in the Margao Market is functioning in case of an emergency; 
(d) whether the fire Department has verified whether all the shops in the market adhere to fire safety with details and report if any; and
(e) whether the Department has ensured the implementation of fire safety measures at the Margao Market and whether it has fire exit signs, fire extinguishers, gathering points, fire drills, ensuring road space for fire truck to pass through in case of an emergency etc. with details of such measures taken?
 

Answer:

Sir, answer is attached. 

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Shri. Pramod Sawant

Home

Department of Home

172 - PENDING WORKS IN FATORDA

WILL the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the details of all pending proposals/works in Fatorda Constituency along with the status of the proposal/works;
(b) whether the Government is planning to acquire and renovate Dambab Tali in Fatorda; furnish copy of file noting and correspondence;
(c) whether any lake or waterbody in Fatorda Constituency is selected for the Amrit Sarovar Scheme; if so, details thereof; and
(d) whether the Government has plans to renovate the WRD staff quarters in Gogol; if so, details thereof?
 

Answer:

ANSWER IS ATTACHED.

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Shri. Subhash Shirodkar

Water Resources

Water Resource Department