Goa Legislative Assembly

“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”.
 

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.

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The Resolution was withdrawn by the leave of the House.

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.

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

“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.” 

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”.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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 9^th to 14^th 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.

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

 “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.”

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.

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.

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.

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