Goa Legislative Assembly

गोवा विधानसभा

Shri. Vijai Sardesai

Shri. Vijai Sardesai

Constituency No/Name: 30 - Fatorda

Goa Forward Party

H. No. 1/2543, Davandem, Fatorda, Salcete, Goa- 403602

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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

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10375

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

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

pdfBill As Introduced 117.61 KB

Bill No 26 of 2017 (Government Bill)

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

14 Dec 2017

18 Dec 2017

pdfBill As Introduced 61.61 KB

Bill No. 7 of 2012 (Private Member Bill)

The Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2012

pdfBill As Introduced 337.51 KB

Bill No. 8 of 2012 (Private Member Bill)

The Goa Municipalities(Amendment) Bill, 2012

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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

Three linear projects

*S/SHRI VIJAI SARDESAI AND ALEIXO REGINALDO LOURENCO, MLAs’ to move the following “This House strongly recommends the Government that the three linear projects of double tracking of railway lines, power transmission and National Highway expansion 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”.

Thirteenth Session 2021

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 4

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ RESOLUTIONS

SHRI VIJAI SARDESAI, MLA moved the following:
“This House unanimously resolves the Government that in view of rising
inflation and price rise the cost of fish be subsidized so that fish can be
affordable to every Goan household in view of it being an important
component of our staple diet.”
 
The following Members spoke on the Resolution:

1. Shri Vijai Sardesai, MLA
2. Shri Aleixo R. Lourenco, MLA
3. Shri Caetano Silva, MLA
4. Shri Digambar Kamat, MLA
5. Shri Benjamin Silva, MLA
6. Shri Lavoo Mamledar, MLA

SHRI AVERTANO FURTADO, Minister for Fisheries replied to the
points raised by the Mover.

     The Resolution was withdrawn by the leave of the House.

Thirteenth Session 2016

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 15

Shri. Avertano Furtado

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ RESOLUTIONS

SHRI VIJAI SARDESAI, MLA  moved the following:
 
“This House unanimously resolves the Government that Transplant of
Human Organs Act, 1994 be implemented in the State by applying and
adapting all subsequent amendments to the Act, framing rules and
regulations based on the Central Act, putting in place a deceased donor
transplant programme, creating public awareness and adequate medical
education for voluntary organizations, medical and para-medical personnel,
police and other agencies working in the area, building all necessary
infrastructure and taking necessary steps to ensure that the people of the
State come forward and are facilitated to donate their eyes and other organs
after death to save lives of numerous people who are struggling for survival
and require organ transplants to lead normal lives.”
 
The following Members spoke on the Resolution.
 
1. Shri Vijai Sardesai, MLA.
2. Shri Digambar Kamat, MLA.
3. Shri Subhash Phal Dessai, MLA.
 
SHRI FRANCIS D’SOUZA, DY. Chief Minister replied to the points
raised by the Mover.
           
The Resolution was withdrawn by the leave of the House.

Thirteenth Session 2016

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 5

Shri. Francisco D’souza

Playing amplified music beyond 10 00 PM

 "fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa, especially those dependent on the Tourism, Music and Entertainment Industry, with regards to the negative impact on Goan Culture, Social Events, Religious festivals, weddings, family functions and Goan Tourism Industry as a result of the ban on playing amplified music beyond 10 00 PM”. The steps the Government will take in this matter”.

Third Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -3

Environment and Climate Change

Department of Environment and Climate Change

pdfMinisters Reply

Delay in finalizing the Coastal Zone Management Plan,

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of people because of the delay in finalizing the Coastal Zone Management Plan, particularly the identification of sand dunes, and the impact it will have on local fishing activity, trade and environment. Steps the Government intends to take in this regards.”

Second Session 2022

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -8

Environment

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State Disaster Management Authority

“fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa about the floods due to heavy rainfall affecting many parts of Goa, whether the State Disaster Management Authority lacks the capability of ly dealing with such weather phenomena and whether the Government’s lack of consideration of climate change while planning mega infrastructure projects is only worsening the situation. The steps the Government will take as regards the same.”

Second Session 2022

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -1

Revenue

Department of Revenue

pdfMinisters Reply 192.10 KB

Calling Attention

Fear & anxiety in the minds of the public at large regarding the Mhadei Water Dispute which have remained unresolved till date. The lethargic approach of the Government in dealing with the matter and attempts by Karnataka to divert the water inspite of the matter being subjudice has caused damage to Ecology of Goa. People have apprehensions on the intention of the Government to protect the interest of the State. The steps Government intends to take in the matter

Thirteenth Session 2021

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 3

Shri. Filipe Rodrigues

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Legalise production of Cannabis

Shri Digambar Kamat, Shri Vijai Sardessai, Shri Ravi S. Naik, Shri Rohan A, Khaunte, Shri Prasad Gaonkar, Shri Luizinho Faleiro, Shri Jayesh Salgonkar; Shri Ramkrishna Dhavalikar, Shri Aleixo Lourenco, Shri Vinod Palyekar. Fear and Anxiety in the minds of the public at large regarding the attempts by the Government to legalise production of Cannabis in the State of Goa, which is being used as Narcotic Drug and banned under Narcotic Substance Law.  The decision of the Government will convert Goa into a Drug Destination

Thirteenth Session 2021

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 2

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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 Mention for 31st March 2023

Fear and Anxiety in the minds of parents with regards to implementation  NEP in the state of Goa.

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Education

Directorate of Education

Zero Hour Mention for 29th March 2023

Fear and Anxiety in the minds of locals of Velsao and Arossim over the blockages of storm drains across the railway tracks and work being carried out without the land acquisition . I call upon the Revenue Minister to verify the title documents of the South Western Railway.

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -3

Revenue

Department of Revenue

Zero Hour to be taken up on 28th March 2023

Fear and Anxiety in the minds of general public about illegal casinos including online casinos operating openly in the state of Goa causing revenue loss to the state exchequer.

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -2

Home

Department of Home

Zero Hour Mention for 27th March 2023

Fear and Anxiety in the minds of Goemkars who are burdened due to hike in price of cooking gas due to which many in rural areas are forced to rely on firewood to meet their cooking requirements.

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -1

Rural Development

Department of Rural Development

Zero Hour Mention on Art & Culture

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of lack of skilled music trainers in under Art and Culture department in the State”

Third Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Art & Culture

Directorate of Art and Culture

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 MOTIONS-22/07/2022

 The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 64 – Agriculture, Demand No. 69 – Handicraft, Textile and Coir, Demand No. 70 – Civil Supplies,  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 22nd  July, 2022.

Session : Second Session 2022 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -10

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CUT MOTIONS-19/07/2022

 The following  Cut  Motions to  Demand No. 13 – Transport,   Demand  No. 19 – Industries, Trade & Commerce, Demand No. 31- Panchayats, Demand No. 74- Water Resources  and  Demand No. 71- Co-operation  have been received from the Members as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on  the 19th July, 2022.

Session : Second Session 2022 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -7

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CUT MOTIONS-20/07/2022

 The following Cut Motions to Demand No.  20- Printing & Stationery, Demand No. 78 –Tourism, Demand No. 82- Information Technology Demand No. 42 – Sports & Youth Affairs, Demand No. 43- Art & Culture and Demand No. 85 – Department of Rural Development have been received from the Members as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on the 20th July, 2022.

Session : Second Session 2022 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -7

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CUT MOTIONS-18/07/2022

 The following Cut Motions to Demand No. 47 –Goa Medical College, Demand No. 48 – Health Services, Demand No. 49 – Institute of Psychiatry & Human Behaviour, Demand No. 51 – Goa Dental College, Demand No. 53 – Food & Drugs Administration, Demand No. 54 – Town & Country Planning, Demand No. 55 – Municipal Administration, Demand No. 58- Women and Child Development and Demand No. 68- Forests have been received from the Members as shown below against the respective Demands, which are fixed for discussion on  the 18th  July, 2022.

Session : Second Session 2022 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

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CUT MOTIONS-15/07/2022

 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 15th July, 2022.

Session : Second Session 2022 | Sitting : BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

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003A - CANCELLATION OF RATION CARDS

*WILL the Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs be pleased to state:

  1. the total number of BPL ration card holder in Goa and the number of APL and BPL ration cards that have been cancelled because the income of families have exceeded the income limit;
  2. the minutes of the meetings of State Food Commission of the last 5 years;
  3. furnish the copy of file notings related to the recent decision of cancellation of ration cards of families that have exceeded the income limit;
  4. furnish details of procedure for cancelling the ration cards for exceeding the income limit including the details of grievances redressal mechanisms; and
  5. the details of all ration cards cancelled since FY 2020-21 till date along with the dates when notices were sent?

Answer:

STARRED L.A.Q. NO. 003A TABLED BY SHRI VIJAI SARDESAI, SHRI CARLOS FERREIRA, AND SHRI CRUZ SILVA TO BE ANSWERED ON 31/03/2023

SUB:- CANCELLATION OF RATION CARDS

 

Question

Answer

 

Will the Minister for Civil Supplies be pleased to state :

By Hon’ble Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs.

 

( a )

The total number of BPL ration card holder in Goa and the number of APL and BPL ration cards that have been cancelled because the income of families have exceeded the income limit;

Sir, 

         No ration cards with type BPL are maintained by this Office after the implementation of NFSA 2013 in the State of Goa in the year Dec. 2015.

 

      The Department has not cancelled any Ration Cards. However 813 Nos of APL Ration Cards holders have surrendered their Ration cards because the income of families have exceeded the income limit;   

( b )

The minutes of the meetings of State Food Commission of the last 5 years;

       The State Food Commission has not held any meetings for the last 5 years in this regards. 

 

(c)

Furnish the copy of file noting related to the recent decision of cancellation of ration cards of families that have exceeded the income limit;

        No proposal for cancellation of Ration cards of families that have exceeded the income limit was                                                   sent to the Government.

(d)

Furnish details of procedure for cancelling the ration cards for exceeding the income limit including the details of grievances redressal mechanisms; and

    Does not arise in view of ‘C’ above.   

(e)

The details of all ration cards cancelled since FY 2020-21 till date along with the dates when notices were sent?

       No Ration Cards have been cancelled till date.

   
 
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

pdfStarred LAQ 003A.pdf

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Ravi Naik

Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs

Department of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs

003B - TOURISM POLICIES

*WILL the Minister for Tourism be pleased to state:

  1. furnish copies of the minutes of meetings of the Goa Tourism Board and its various Sub Committees or Empowered Committees along with the minutes of meeting of Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) held in the last 5 years;
  2. furnish copies of the file notings, DPR and Lease agreement of all tourism properties and hotels that have been leased/ handed over or is in process of being leased/ handed over to private entities till date;
  3. the detailed break up of all the payments and commissions paid by the Goa Tourism Department, GTDC or any other bodies under Goa Tourism in the last 5 years for services provided by GEL along with copies of file notings related to hiring of GEL for providing services and approval of payments thereof;
  4. the list of all private limited companies that have been given shack license or have been given to the companies as sub-lease including location of shack, lease amount and whether permission was taken for sub-leasing the shack; and
  5. the list of all the assurances made by the Tourism Minister in his reply to demands speech during the year 2022 monsoon session of the Goa Legislative Assembly along with the status of the assurances?

Answer:

ANSWER IS ATTACHED (607 MB)

pdfReply Starred LAQ 003B.pdf

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Rohan Khaunte

Tourism

Department of Tourism

093 - MINUTES OF GIDC MEETINGS

WILL the Minister for Industries, Trade & Commerce be pleased to state:

(a) the copy of IDC Board Meeting agenda, documents circulated during Board Meetings and Minutes of meetings of all IDC Board Meetings since December 2021 till date;
(b) copy of the agenda and Minutes of meetings of all 37B committee IDC since December 2021 till date; and
(c) copy of agenda and Minutes of meetings of all other committees and sub committees since March 2022 till date?

Answer:

ANSWER IS ATTACHED (373 MB)

pdfAnswer

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Mauvin Godinho

Industries,Trade and Commerce

Department of Industries

094 - GOA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

WILL the Minister for Industries Trade and Commerce be pleased to state:

(a) copy of the memorandum submitted by MLA Vijai Sardesai to GIDC;
(b) the details of all action taken  by GIDC on the above mentioned memorandum along with supporting documents and file notings;
(c) copies of all memorandum received by industries and citizens group in the last one year including memorandum from citizens of Verna Nagao Loutolim;
(d) the details of all action taken on the above mentioned memorandums along with supporting documents and file notings; and
(e) copy of the entire file related Gati Shakti fund approval and utilization in Latambarcem IDC including file notings?

Answer:

Sir, please refer to the attached reply.

pdfReply-Unstarred-LAQ-094.pdf

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Mauvin Godinho

Industries,Trade and Commerce

Department of Industries

095 - GAS CYLINDERS SOLD IN THE STATE

WILL the Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) whether rising gas prices has resulted in poor families switching back to firewood;
(b) the number of gas domestic cylinders sold in the State annually in the last 5 years;
(c) the total number of domestic gas connection in the State;
(d) the number of new domestic gas connection given annually in the last 5 years; and 
(e) the number of domestic gas connections cancelled annually in the last 5 years?
 

Answer:

UNSTARRED L.A.Q. NO. 095 TABLED BY SHRI VIJAI SARDESAI, MLA

TO BE ANSWERED ON 31/03/2023

SUB:- GAS CYLINDERS SOLD IN THE STATE

 

Question

Answer

 

Will the Minister for Civil Supplies be pleased to state :

By Hon’ble Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs.

 

(a)

Whether rising gas prices has resulted in poor families switching back to firewood; 

Sir, No such cases have been reported as of now.

(b)

The number of gas domestic cylinders sold in the State annually in the last 5 years;

 

Financial Year 

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

22-23 (up to Feb’23

Total

33.3

34.21

35.89

37.42

34.27

The Annual Sales of Domestic Cylinders (in lacs ) in the State  for the last 5 years are as below:-

 

(c)

The total number of domestic gas connection in the State;

     The number of domestic gas connection in the State are as below:-

LPG connection as on date

01/04/

2019

01/04/

2020

01/04/

2021

01/04/

2022

01/03/

2023

Total No. of Domestic

LPG Connection

 

6.08

 

6.22

 

6.37

 

6.52

 

6.61

 

(d)

The number of new domestic gas connection given annually in the last 5 years; and

 

 Financial   Year 

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

22-23 (up to Feb’23

Total

16107

15212

15590

16241

11967

The number of new domestic LPG  connections given annually in the last 5 years are as below:-

(e)

The number of domestic gas connections cancelled annually in the last 5 years?

 

 

 

 

 

The number of domestic LPG  connections cancelled annually in the last 5 years are as below:-

Financial Year 

18-19

19-20

20-21

21-22

22-23 (up to Feb’23

Total

3073

2702

2196

2567

2402

These LPG connections are cancelled as the LPG connection holder wishes to surrender from one distributorship and wants to   opts reconnection with other distributorships of other LPG marketing company

 

pdfUnstarred LAQ 095.pdf

Fourth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Ravi Naik

Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs

Department of Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs