Goa Legislative Assembly

गोवा विधानसभा

Shri. Nilesh Cabral

Shri. Nilesh Cabral

Constituency No/Name: 37 - Curchorem

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Bharatiya Janata Party
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General:

Date of Birth: 10th July 1972
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Address:

Office: Office of the Minister for PWD, Environment, Legislative Affairs, Law & Judiciary.Government of Goa, Secretariat, Porvorim, Goa Pin: 403521
Permanent: H. No. 2281, Ramalayam Appt, Bepquegal, Curchorem, Goa- 403706
Present: H. No. 2281, Ramalayam Appt, Bepquegal, Curchorem, Goa- 403706

Election Details

22571

9973

672

Bharatiya Janata Party

View Previous Elections Result
Assembly Constituency Party Votes Polled Votes Received Won By

Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017

16 Mar 2017 to 12 Mar 2022

Curchorem

Bharatiya Janata Party

21668

12830

9088

Bharatiya Janata Party

Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012

19 Mar 2012 to 14 Mar 2017

Curchorem

Bharatiya Janata Party

19564

14299

8792

Bharatiya Janata Party
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
Cabinet Minister
(28 Mar 2022 to 19 Nov 2023)
Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017
Cabinet Minister
(22 Mar 2019 to 12 Mar 2022)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Rules Committee (19 Jan 2023 to 19 Nov 2023)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Business Advisory Committee (19 Jan 2023 to 19 Nov 2023)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Budget Committee (Since 10 Jan 2024)
Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017
MEMBER
Committee on Privileges
Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017
MEMBER
Panel of Presiding Officers
Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017
CHAIRMAN
Budget Committee
Seventh Legislative Assembly 2017
MEMBER
Public Accounts Committee
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
MEMBER
Public Accounts Committee
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
CHAIRMAN
Select Committee on the Goa Staff Selection Commission Bill, 2016
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
MEMBER
Committee On Government Assurances
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
MEMBER
Select Committee on The Goa Commission for Minorities Bill,2012
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
MEMBER
Committee on Privileges
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
CHAIRMAN
Committee On Petitions
Sixth Legislative Assembly 2012
MEMBER
Select Committee on the Goa School Education (Amendment) Bill, 2014

Bill No 43 of 2023 (Government Bill)

The Goa Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of the Legislative Assembly (Amendment) Act, 2023 

10 Aug 2023

10 Aug 2023

Law and Judiciary

Department of Law

pdfBill As IntroducedpdfBill As Passed

Bill No 40 of 2023 (Government Bill)

The Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2023 

08 Aug 2023

07 Aug 2023

Environment and Climate Change

pdfBill As IntroducedpdfBill As Passed

Bill No 37 of 2023 (Government Bill)

The Societies Registration (Goa Amendment) Bill, 2023 

04 Aug 2023

07 Aug 2023

Law and Judiciary

pdfBill As IntroducedpdfBill As Passed

Bill No 26 of 2023 (Government Bill)

The Goa Succession Special Notaries & Inventory Proceeding Bill 2023

20 Jul 2023

03 Aug 2023

Law and Judiciary

pdfBill As IntroducedpdfBill As Passed

BIl No 22 of 2023 (Government Bill)

The Goa Highways Law (Revival of Operation, Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2023

28 Mar 2023

Public Works

Public Works Department

pdfBill As Introduced

BURIAL GROUNDS

“This House strongly recommends the Government to enact a Legislation, in a time bound manner and in any case not later than six months, to establish and regulate crematorium/burial grounds for all sections of the society, at all Panchayats in the State of Goa. The Government to acquire land and set up facilities at the earliest and hand them over to local self-Government bodies for the benefit of all sections of society as in many places in Goa people are still facing grave difficulties in conducting final rites of the deceased members in a dignified manner”.
 

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

Panchayati Raj

Directorate of Panchayats

Private Member Resolution

This House urges the Central Government in its wisdom to take all such necessary steps, including appropriate Legislative measures, to ameliorate the social and economic chaos which has befallen the State of Goa and its economy, due to the complete closure of Mining operations in the State. The Legislative measures are needed to harmonise mining law specifically enacted for  Mining Concessions in Goa with the amendment of 2015 to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 by the Central Government so as to ensure that under the federal spirit, Goa is on an even keel with the rest of the Country keeping in mind its uniqueness.

SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR, Chief Minister replied to the points raised by the Mover.

The Resolution was passed unanimously.

Sixth Session 2018

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 12

Shri. Manohar Parrikar

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ RESOLUTION

This House strongly recommends the Government to implement meters in all the Taxis in Goa forthwith, and also to come out with strong legislations, to enforce the taxi permit conditions, so that the tourists, as well as the locals are not over charged, as Goa is getting a bad name on account of high handedness of certain taxi operators. 

SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR, Chief Minister replied to the points raised by the Mover.

The Resolution was withdrawn by the leave of the House.

Third Session 2017

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -9

Shri. Manohar Parrikar

Frequent Power Outages

Attention of the House is called as regards the residents of Rivona, Caurem Pirla, and surrounding villages due to frequent power outages and long periods of irregular power supply. Poor power infrastructure has led to these frequent power cuts which has caused major hardships to the day to day functioning of the locals. The steps the Government intends to take and the time frame within which the issue will be resolved.

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -13

Power

Electricity Department

pdfMinisters Reply

Seasonal traditional cultivators

Attention of the House is called to the cultivators specially seasonal traditional cultivators from Farmagudi, Bandora and surrounding areas of Ponda and Quepem Taluka not being original owners of land due to washing out and damage of seasonal crops like Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Brinjal, Radish, Pumpkin, Jasmine Flowers, etc. due to heavy rainfall for the past 15 days; being the only business of local people and they being dependent entirely on this seasonal earning. The steps Government intends to take to provide financial assistance to these local traditional cultivators

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -11

pdfMinisters Reply

Surgical implants at the Goa Medical College & Hospital

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa and especially the patients and their relatives, about the non availability of required implants in cases of accidents and broken bones, at the Goa Medical college and hospital, thereby forcing them to buy implants from the open market at exorbitant rates, thus furthering their trauma. The action the Government will take to make these implants available to the patients free of cost.” 

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -2

Public Health

Public Health Department

pdfMinisters Reply

CALLING ATTENTION

S/SHRI ALEIXO R. LOURENCO AND NILESH CABRAL, MLA’sto call the attention of the Health Minister to the following:

Fear and apprehension in the minds of Goans regarding the fish which is brought to be sold from outside the boundaries of Goa is laced with Formalin. Action the Government has taken to ensure that fish  being the staple diet of Goa’s local population which has to be free from this carcinogenic substance”.

Sixth Session 2018

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 3

Shri. Manohar Parrikar

pdfMinisters Reply 875.19 KB

CALLING ATTENTION

Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLA called the attention and sought clarifications of the Chief Minister (Finance) to the following:

 

“Fear and apprehension in the minds of the people of Goa regarding financial stability of the State Government in view of the reported excessive borrowing of the State for development of Rs.10,000/- crores with gross borrowing of Rs.13,000/- crores. This result is per capita loan of Rs. 90,000/-. The Steps Government intends to take in the matter.”

 

SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR, Chief Minister made a statement in regard thereto.

Fourth Session 2017

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Manohar Parrikar

CONGRATULATORY MOTION

Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLA moved the following:

“This House congratulates Mrs. Hema Sardessai a Goan singing sensation for being selected by Tony Mercedes to sing for Prestigious Hollywood Music Albums in U.S.A., thus bringing name and fame to the State of Goa on the International Singing field.”

 

The following Members spoke on the Motion:-

 

  1. Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLA                                                              …….   3 13 PM
  2. Shri Glenn Ticlo Souza, MLA                                                     …….   3 17 PM
  3.  Shri Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Panchayats                 …….   3 18 PM
  4.  Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister                                 …….   3 21 PM
  5. Shri Michael Lobo, Deputy Speaker                                       …….   3 22 PM

 

The Motion was adopted unanimously.

Fourth Session 2017

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -3

CONGRATULATORY MOTION

Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLAmoved the following:

“This House congratulates Shri Sandesh Sonu Naik resident of Ribandar who have awarded “The outstanding Achiever of the Year Award” the top lion award from CITY & GUILDS, London and is the first Asian who win the lion award from CITY and GUILDS, London also was chosen for the award from over 20 lakhs students worldwide.”

Third Session 2017

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -14

CONGRATULATORY MOTION

SHRI NILESH CABRAL, MLA moved the following:

 

“This House congratulates Master Anurag Mhamal for becoming First Goan Grandmaster in the International Chess Games thus bringing pride and glory to Goa.”

 

The following Members spoke on the Motions:-

 

  1. Shri Chandrakant Kavalekar, Leader of Opposition..   12 36 PM
  2. Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLA                                              ……    12 43 PM
  3. Shri Digambar Kamat, MLA                                        ……    12 43 PM
  4. Shri Pravin Zantye, MLA                                             ……    12 45 PM
  5. Shri Antonio Fernandes, MLA                                    ……    12 47 PM
  6. Shri Prasad Gaonkar, MLA                                          ……    12 50 PM
  7. Shri Churchill Alemao, MLA                                       ……    12 51 PM
  8. Shri Glenn Souza Ticlo, MLA                                      ……    12 52 PM
  9. Shri Manohar Azgaonkar, Minister for Sports    ……    12 53 PM

10. Dr. Pramod Sawant, Speaker                         ……    12 59 PM

 

 

The Motions were adopted unanimously.

Third Session 2017

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -8

CONGRATULATORY MOTION

Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLA moved the following:

 

“This House congratulates Suvet Satish Lotlikar for winning an individual Gold in Bench Press event by lifting 60kgs and also in the composite event bench press 60kg, squat 70 kgs and dead lift 77.25 kgs also for Gold in his weight group of 74-83 kgs in Power Lifting Championship held for Special Olympics Bharat at Kolhapur from 9th to 14th July, 2017 and who was an only Goan participant in this event.”

 

The following Members spoke on the Motion:-

 

  1. Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLA                                            ……    3 19 PM
  2. Shri Carlos Almeida, MLA                                        ……    3 22 PM
  3. Shri Deepak Pauskar, MLA                                       ……    3 23 PM
  4. Shri Glenn Souza Ticlo, MLA                                   ……    3 24 PM
  5. Smt. Alina Saldanha, MLA                                        ……    3 25 PM
  6. Shri Prasad Gaonkar, MLA                                       ……    3 27 PM
  7. Shri Chandrakant Kavalekar, Leader of Opposition..3 28 PM
  8. Shri Manohar Azgaonkar, Minister for Sports……     3 29 PM
  9. Dr. Pramod Sawant, Speaker                                  ……    3 32 PM

 

The Motion was adopted unanimously.

Third Session 2017

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

CONDOLATORY MOTION

SHRI NILESH CABRAL, MLA moved the following:
“This House condoles the death of Fr. Peter Rodrigues, Superior of Agnel Ashram,Verna,Goa who founded most of the Institutions in the Verna Educational Hub this includes PCCE Engineering College and Catering College, Innovation Centre and also founded the newly Commissioned Engineering college of Assagao.more than 7000 students are benefited by this noble caused founded by him annually. In his death Goa has lost a Educationalist who has founded and conveys the deep sympathies to his Institute who had been able Administrator.”
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The following Members spoke on the Condolatory Motions:
1. Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLA…………………………………12 40 PM
2. Shri Aleixo R. Lourenco, MLA…………………………..12 41 PM
3. Shri Francisco M. Pacheco, MLA………………………...12 41PM
4. Shri Digambar Kamat, MLA………………………..........12 44PM
5. Shri Mauvin Godinho, MLA………………………..........12 45 PM
6. Shri Pratapsingh R. Rane, Leader of Opposition….....12 47 PM
7. Shri Ramkrishna Dhavalikar, Minister for PWD…….12 49 PM
8. Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister………….......12 53 PM

Third Session 2013

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -2

Disruption of communal Harmony by anti social elements.

 “Fear and anxiety in the minds of people of Curchorem due to the acts of anti social elements who are trying to incite people by breaking open temples, churches, schools etc. and  even destroying religious images, with the sole aim of causing communal disharmony in the state of Goa. In one recent incident which occurred on 09.02.2024, one religious artificat was destroyed in Satteri Temple premises. The action the Government has taken in the matter and the action the Government proposes to take to control and stop such incidents which can incite communal violence, thus spoiling the peace of the state.”

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Home

Department of Home

ZERO HOUR MENTION

Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLA made a mention about the following:

       (a)Difficulties faced while playing Cricket on the SAG ground located at Curchorem due to flooding in rainy season; and

       (b)New Gym is used by more than 100 women and are unable to use the Gym facilities because the Gym does not have enough capacity to facilitate them.

 

SHRI MANOHAR AZGAONKAR, Minister for Sports replied to the mention.

Fourth Session 2017

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Shri. Manohar Ajgaonkar

ZERO HOUR MENTION

Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLA made a mention about the work of railway over bridge not being commenced at the level crossing located in between Dodiyal and Baag Village of Assolda Panchayat, which is known as Railway LC 17.

 SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR, Chief Minister replied to the mention.

Fourth Session 2017

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -3

Shri. Manohar Parrikar

ZERO HOUR MENTION

Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLA made a mention about the excavation of roads carried out by various Departments as well as private entities and to the reckless attitude, the trenches not leveled become death traps for motor cycle riders, cyclists and other motor vehicles in general.    

 

  SHRI RAMAKRISHNA DHAVALIKAR, Minister for PWD replied to the Mention.

Third Session 2017

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Shri. Ramkrishna Alias Sudin Dhavalikar

ZERO HOUR MENTION

SHRI NILESH CABRAL, MLA made a mention about fear in the
minds of cricket lovers regarding the scam of Rs. 3.13 crores brought to the
notice of the Government and no action has been taken by the Government
to debar personalities indicated in the Pendse Commission report and the
Government to take over the Committee.

The following Members spoke:

1. Shri Nilesh Cabral, MLA
2. Shri Pratapsingh R. Rane, Leader of Opposition
3. Shri Michael Lobo, MLA

Thirteenth Session 2016

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 15

006A - COURSES CONDUCTED BY THE IT DEPARTMENT

*WILL the Minister for Information Technology be pleased to state:

  1. whether any training was conducted in computers/IT/Trade Courses for the Tribal Students under some scheme/funding of the Central Government/State Government in the last 5 years;
  2. if so, the total amount spent on such training; furnish details with name of the student, address of residence, type of training imparted, mobile number of the student and the parents and the amount spent on each student along with the name and address of the training institute, place of training and period of the training:
  3. the method of selecting the said students; whether by advertisement or by calling for the data from some department/colleges/schools/organizations etc.; furnish details thereof;
  4. whether any objections/letters/queries have been received from the CAG auditors on the above training; if so, furnish details of all such letters; and
  5. whether the Director/Directorate of IT has moved any note or file to the Government informing of the letters of the said Auditor; if so, copies of the said notes/noting’s/files be provided; furnish payment details to all the Institutes who have imparted the said training including dates of payments, bills submitted etc.?

Answer:

Answer of Starred LAQ No. 006A is uploaded

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -18

Shri. Rohan Khaunte

Information Technology

Department of Information Technology

177 - FIR\'\'S REGISTERED

*Will the Minister for Home  be please to state:

  1. the number of FIRs have been registered for complaints made before the Special Investigation Team for land grabbing and various other police stations in the State of Goa;
  2. the number of charge sheets have been filed in the court in connection with the various FIRs registered in matters of land grab from 01/05/2022 till date; 
  3. Has the Government of Goa accepted the report and recommendations of the Inquiry Commission headed by Justice V.K. Jadhav; 
  4. when will this report be tabled in the House and the copy of same will be made available to the general public; and
  5. when will all grabbed properties be reverted to the original owners and will all the fraudulent mutation entries be removed and the names of the original owners appear in the occupants column of the form I&XIV; what will be the action taken on the government officers and officials involved in the fraud?

Answer:

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -17

Shri. Pramod Sawant

Home

Department of Home

004A - LIST OF CONTRACT FACULTY WORKING UNDER PURVIEW OF DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

*Will the Minister for Education be pleased to state:

(a)  furnish the list of contract faculty working under purview of Directorate of Technical Education;

(b)  the number of them that are having 15 years residence certificate issued from the Government of Goa;

(c)  the number of the contract faculty that are not having 15 years residence certificate from the Government of Goa;

(d)   whether any approval from the State Government was taken for appointing contract faculty who are not having 15 years residence certificate issued by Government of Goa; and

(e)  if not, then reason stating the Gazette number, order no, circular reference for not obtaining approval from State Government and furnish the list of candidates who have appeared for the contract interview from the year 2016 with the details of residential address?

 

Answer:

Pleased find enclosed herewith information of Starred LAQ 004A  

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -16

Shri. Pramod Sawant

Education

Directorate of Technical Education

004B - LIST OF EMPLOYEES WORKING IN AIDED/UNAIDED/GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGES

*Will the Minister for Education be pleased to state:

(a)  the list of employees working in Aided/ Unaided / Government Engineering Colleges under the purview of Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim who have signed bond/ agreement with Government/ management for pursuing part time higher studies during the service;

(b) the list of employees working in Aided/ Unaided / Government Engineering Colleges under the purview of Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim who have paid Agreement/ Bond amount to Government/ Management for violating the Bond/ Agreement during the stipulated period of Bond/ Agreement duration to the change of job, resignation etc.;

(c)  the list of employees who have resigned from 2016 till date who have paid/ not paid Bond amount, with the details of amount, mode of payment, date, etc.; 

(d)  whether a Private Management/ Government, etc. can take an employment Bond from the employees for serving the Institute in case the employee is planning to pursue higher studies without providing/ availing any kind of resources, study leave from the employer; and

(e)  if so, for the question no (d) then the grounds/ laws provision for the same?

Answer:

Please find enclosed herewith information of Starred Laq No. 004B

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -16

Shri. Pramod Sawant

Education

Directorate of Technical Education

004C - LIST OF PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

*Will the Minister for Education be pleased to state:

(a)  the list of Professor/ Associate/ Assistant Professor (Contract/ Regular) working in Aided/ Unaided / Government Engineering Colleges under the purview of Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim  who have completed Phd; the details about the date of registration of Phd,  Grant of Phd, Title of Phd Thesis, Guide Details, Details of Phd Awarding Institute / University;

(b) the list of Assistant Professor (Contract/ Regular) working in Aided/ Unaided / Government Engineering Colleges under the purview of Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim who are pursing Phd ( Part time/Full Time );

(c)  whether the Government/ Management have taken any kind of Bond/ Agreement from the teaching / non-teaching employees for allowing them to pursue their Phd;

(d)  if so, for Q no. (c) then furnish the details about the terms and condition for the agreement/ Bond and grounds on which the Bond/ Agreement has been executed; and

(e)  whether Government/ Management can take a bond/agreement from the employees to pursue Phd/Masters / Higher studies without granting/availing any kind of benefits like study leave, resources etc.?

Answer:

Please find enclosed herewith information of Starred LAQ 004C

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -16

Shri. Pramod Sawant

Education

Directorate of Technical Education