Affidavit by the state of Goa in the matter of news item titled "India lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000 global forest watch" appearing in the Indian Express dated April 13, 2024. As per the State of Forests Report of 2023, the total forest cover in Goa …
Order of the Supreme Court in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs Union of India & Others dated 13/12/2022. The application was filed by the state of Goa praying for permitting the applicant to carry out dump mining as recommended by the Expert Committee's report, April 12, 2015. As there …
Eleventh quarterly progress report filed by the Goa State Wetland Authority (GSWA) on identification and notification of wetlands under Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017, in the state of Goa. The number of identified wetlands in Goa as of November 3, 2022 is 42. Out of which 8 wetlands have …
Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Zon Hotels Pvt. Ltd. Vs Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority & Others dated 14/10/2022. Zon Hotels appealed against the order, May 9, 2022 passed by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) directing Zon Hotels to pay an amount of …
The Government of Goa on 13th October 2022, has notified the Goa Industrial Growth and Investment Promotion Policy, 2022, in order to create an environment of Trust and Collaboration between the State and Industry by bringing in transparency and predictability to achieve the shared goals of prosperity and sustainable development …
The Government of Goa vide gazette notification dated 06th October, 2022 has issued the Goa Agriculture Produce and Livestock Marketing (Promotion and Facilitation (Amendment) Act, 2022. The amendment provides that Marketing Board shall levy and collect market fee from buyer in respect of notified agricultural produce including livestock bought by …
A Bill further to amend the Goa Ground Water Regulation Act, 2002 (Act 1 of 2002). This Act may be called the Goa Ground Water Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2022. It extends to the whole of the State of Goa.
A Bill to amend the Goa Provision of Water Supply Act, 2003 (Goa Act 28 of 2003). This Act may be called the Goa Provision of Water Supply (Amendment) Act, 2022. The Bill seeks to amend Section 6 : Offences and Penalties of the Goa Provision of Water Supply Act …
Site Visit Report in OA No.185/2017 (WZ) (Cavelossim Villagers Forum V/s Village Panchayat of Cavelossim, Salcete, Goa & Ors.). The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed a joint committee to visit M/s Ceres Hotel Pvt Ltd (The Leela Goa) regarding the complaint that the hotel was discharging its wastewater into river …
The Department of Urban Development, Goa on 19th May 2022, has published the Model Goa Municipal Plastic Waste Management Byelaws, 2022 which shall apply to every waste generator, manufacturer, producer, importer and brand owner operating within the jurisdiction of the council in the State of Goa. As per the byelaw …
The impacts of climate variability, climate change, and extreme events are visible globally and in India. The Global Climate Risk Index 2021 ranks India seventh, considering the extent to which India has been affected by the impacts of weather-related loss events (storms, floods, heatwaves, etc.). The index signals that repercussions …
Goa government launches ‘Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy 2021’ to boost the adoption of electric vehicles to 30% by 2025. This is a 5 years electric mobility policy that will create 10000 job opportunities in the state. All the diesel marine vehicles will also be upgraded to solar and electric …
Reply affidavit on behalf of Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) regarding the working of M/s Golden Crown Hotel and Spa. During site inspection of the hotel, January 20, 2021 it was seen that the hotel's organic waste composter was not in operation. Further, the hotel had commenced operation, January …
The Goa Assembly passed the Goa Mineral Development Corporation Bill, 2021, which would enable the state government to start a corporation to carry out mining operations in an orderly, scientific and ecologically sustainable manner. The passing of the bill, assumes significance on account of the fact that fresh mining excavation …
The government of Goa has issued the draft ‘Goa Electric Mobility Promotion Policy, 2021’ for the adoption of electric vehicles and to cut down the carbon emissions making the state greener. Goa has recently announced that it will offer subsidies to 11,000 electric vehicles every year for the next five …
Order passed by the High Court of Bombay at Goa in the matter of State of Goa & Others Vs Armando Gonsalves & Others dated 13/05/2021. The matter related to COVID-19 related casualties at the Goa Medical College due to lack of oxygen supply. The Health Secretary has informed the …
The Bill seeks to amend sections 2 and 7 of the Goa Non- Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1996 (Goa Act 5 of 1997), so as to provide for levy of cess at the rate not exceeding two percent of consideration received on outward supply of goods. This amendment was needed …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Victor Fernandes Vs Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority dated 19/10/2020. The matter related to unauthorised construction in a no development zone of Ashvem Mandrem, Goa by M/s Rai Resort. A three member Committee comprising of the Deputy Conservator of Wild …
Affidavit-in-reply by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) in the matter of Dattaprasad Prabhu Goankar Vs Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority & Others. The application was filed by Dattaprasad Prabhu Goankar on the following grounds: 1. Non-compliance of conditions in coastal zone regulation (CRZ) September 28, 2015 granted for …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jayashri Rajebhosale Vs State of Goa & Others dated 12/10/2020. The present case relates to the illegal mining of laterite stone extraction in Goa. The state authorities had proposed environmental compensation of Rs. 25,000, saying that there was no parameter …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Goa Foundation Vs Union of India dated 28/09/2020. The issue for consideration is the remedial steps for protection of ecology of Western Ghats, which is an eco-sensitive area. The NGT observed that there was demand for more and more exclusion …
