Legal and circular reference
Published documents for public reference. The Panchayat office remains the appropriate source for official interpretation and current versions.
Right to Information Act, 2005
Government legislation and public-information reference.
The Goa Panchayat Raj Ordinance, 1994
In terms of Article 243-N of the Constitution of India, every State was required to amend the laws relating to Panchayati Raj Institutions within one year of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. As the Assembly was not in session, the State of Goa promulgated the Goa Panchayat Raj Ordinance, 1994 on 20 April 1994, to comply with this mandatory constitutional provision. The Ordinance was subsequently converted into the Goa Panchayat Raj Bill, 1994, which was introduced in the Goa Legislative Assembly on 25 May 1994.
Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
In line with Article 243-N of the Constitution, Goa promulgated the Goa Panchayat Raj Ordinance, 1994 on 20 April 1994, converted into a Bill introduced in the Goa Legislative Assembly on 25 May 1994. The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 received the Governor's assent on 9 July 1994, repealing the 1994 Ordinance and the 1962 Regulation. Most provisions took effect from 20 August 1994 (Section 245 retrospectively from 20 April 1994), with the remainder in force from 26 October 1995 — establishing a two-tier Panchayati Raj system with elected bodies at the village and district levels.
Open documentPreamble to the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
"An enactment to establish a two-tier Panchayati Raj system in the State with elected bodies at the Village and District levels, in keeping with the Constitutional Amendment relating to Panchayats, for greater participation of the people and more effective implementation of rural development programmes."
Rural Improvement and Welfare Cess Act
Provides for the levy of cess towards rural improvement and welfare works.
Open documentThe Goa Right of Citizen Amendment, 2013
Amendment relating to citizens' right to time-bound delivery of public services.
Open documentSolid Waste Management Rules, 2016
Rules governing the segregation, collection, processing and disposal of solid waste.
Open documentDomestic Violence Act
Provides protection and remedies to victims of domestic violence.
Open documentGoa Non-Biodegradable Garbage Control Act, 1996
Regulates the control and disposal of non-biodegradable garbage within the State.
Open documentRegulation of Land Development and Building Construction Act, 2008
Regulates land development and building construction across the State.
Open documentRegistration-B-D-Act, 1969
Statutory registration provisions relevant to Panchayat administration.
Open documentPlastic Waste Management Rules, 2016
Rules governing the management and disposal of plastic waste.
Open documentRegistration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
Governs registration of births and deaths, a function performed by the Village Panchayat Secretary.
Open documentTax on Infrastructure Act, 2009
Provides for levy of infrastructure tax on new construction.
Open documentWork Manual Act, 2019
Departmental work manual governing Panchayat administrative procedure.
Open documentGoa Gazette RBD Amendment Rules, 2024
Amendment to the Registration of Births and Deaths Rules.
Open documentAll Amendments — The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
Consolidated amendments to the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994.
Open documentThe Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013
Provides protection against sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
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