Legal and circular reference
Published documents for public reference. The Panchayat office remains the appropriate source for official interpretation and current versions.
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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