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Licences

Construction Licence

Permission required before erecting, reconstructing, altering or modifying any structure. The application is scrutinised by the Panchayat, forwarded to the Town Planner and Technical Officer, and a licence is issued after site inspection and Panchayat resolution. Maximum time limit: one month.

Application for Construction Licence (prescribed format)
Questionnaire authenticated by PDA/TCPD
Technical Clearance Order from the Town Planner with approved plans, elevations, structural design, site/location/parking/contour plans
Valuation certificate from a Government-approved Architect/Engineer
Structural Liability Certificate
Certificate of Conformity of Regulation
Sanad from the competent authority
Health Officer approval/NOC (sanitation, septic tank)
Ownership documents (title/sale deed, survey plan, Form I & XIV)
CRZ approval, if required
Other NOCs as applicable (factories, high-rise, electricity, health, explosives, coastal zone)
Affidavit on proper procedure and safe debris/garbage disposal

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Permissions

Permission for Repairs of House / Structure

The Panchayat may grant permission for repairs within the existing plinth area without Town & Country Planning approval, provided the house has a valid licence or is on the House Tax Register for over five years. Maximum time limit: one month.

Application in the prescribed proforma
Ownership documents / rough sketch
House Tax receipt

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Certificates

Income Certificate

Issued after verification and local enquiry, attested by the Sarpanch and countersigned by the Block Development Officer. An application fee of Rs. 5 applies.

Application from the applicant
Self-declaration with photo affixed
ID proof (House Tax Receipt / Ration Card / Epic Card / Aadhaar Card)
Any other document relevant to the purpose

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Certificates

Birth & Death Certificate

The Panchayat Secretary functions as Registrar of Births and Deaths under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. First registration certificates are issued immediately; an abstract of the Register is available on payment of the prescribed fee. Maximum time limit: one day. An application fee of Rs. 5 applies.

Application with details of the birth/death

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Certificates

Occupancy Certificate

Issued after the Technical Officer and Town Planner grant clearance, and infrastructure tax (where the built-up area exceeds 100 sq. m., at Rs. 40 per sq. m.) is paid to the Block Development Officer. Educational, industrial and notified non-profit buildings are exempt. Maximum time limit: one month.

Application for Occupancy Certificate (prescribed format)
Completion Order from the TCP Department with approved plans
Health Officer approval/NOC (sanitation, septic tank)
Completion Certificate from a Government-approved Architect/Engineer
Structural Stability Certificate with as-built structural drawings
Copy of Sanad from the competent authority
Copy of the Construction Licence
Revised plan showing any deviations, if applicable

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Certificates

Residence Certificate (Form III)

Certificate confirming residence, issued at the Sarpanch's discretion on Form III. Maximum time limit: one week. An application fee of Rs. 5 applies.

Application on Form III stating the purpose and where it is to be produced
Birth Certificate
ID proof (Ration Card / Epic Card / Aadhaar Card)

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NOC

NOC for Water Connection

No-objection certificate from the Panchayat required before a new water connection is released. Maximum time limit: 20 days.

Application mentioning the House No., owner\'s name and purpose
Copy of House Tax Receipt
NOC from the owner if the House Tax record ownership differs

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NOC

NOC for Electricity Connection

No-objection certificate from the Panchayat required before a new electricity connection is released. Maximum time limit: 20 days.

Application mentioning the House No., owner\'s name and purpose
Copy of House Tax Receipt
NOC from the owner if the House Tax record ownership differs

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Licences

License for Hotels / Shops / Restaurants / Eating House / Bakery

Renewable licence issued under Section 70 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 for hotels, shops, restaurants, eating houses, coffee houses, sweet meat shops, bakeries and boarding establishments. Maximum time limit: one month.

Application mentioning all details
Affidavit with NOC details
House Tax Receipt / Ownership Documents / lease agreement, or NOC from the owner
Declaration on stamp paper for safe garbage disposal

Permissions

Permission for Construction of Factories / Installation of Machinery

Renewable permission issued under Section 68 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 for construction/establishment of a factory, workshop, workplace or installation of machinery/manufacturing plant. Maximum time limit: one month.

Application with details of the proposed construction/installation
House Tax receipt / Ownership document or NOC from owner
Declaration on stamp paper for safe garbage disposal
NOC from Fire Department
NOC from Health Department
Any other NOCs as applicable

Licences

License for Trade, Business or Industry

Renewable licence issued under Section 69 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 for using any place for trade, business or industry. Maximum time limit: one month.

Application with details of the place and business
House Tax receipt / Ownership document or NOC from owner
Declaration on stamp paper for safe garbage disposal
NOC from Fire Department
NOC from Health Department
NOC from Food & Drugs Department
Any other NOCs as applicable

Licences

License for Disposal of Dead Bodies

Renewable licence issued under Section 95 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 for a place used for disposal of dead bodies; registration under Section 94 is also required. Maximum time limit: one month.

Application with a plan showing the locality, boundary and extent of the area
Name of owner/community/organisation and system of management
Any other details called for by the Panchayat

Licences

License for Shops (Permanent & Temporary)

Renewable licence issued under Section 71 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 for permanent and temporary shops. Maximum time limit: one month.

Application from the applicant
Ownership / premises documents

Certificates

No Dues Certificate

Confirms no outstanding dues against a property, issued after verification of Panchayat records. Maximum time limit: one week.

Application from the applicant
House Tax paid receipt

Certificates

Non-Availability of Birth & Death Certificate

Issued where no birth or death record exists in the Panchayat's jurisdiction, after verification against Panchayat records.

Application from the applicant
Affidavit giving details of the birth/death
True copy of documentary evidence for the event within this Panchayat\'s jurisdiction

Certificates

Character Certificate

Certificate confirming character/conduct, issued at the Sarpanch's discretion. Maximum time limit: one week.

Application stating the purpose and where it is to be produced
Birth Certificate
ID proof (Ration Card / Epic Card / Aadhaar Card)

Certificates

Dependency Certificate

Confirms dependency status for the purpose stated in the application. Maximum time limit: one week.

Application naming the dependant and the department where it is to be produced
Ward Member\'s signature on the application
ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Epic Card / Ration Card)

Certificates

Poverty Certificate

Confirms economic status for the department/purpose stated in the application. Maximum time limit: one week.

Application naming the department where it is to be produced
ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Epic Card)

Certificates

Divergency Certificate

Certificate addressing a divergence between names recorded in different documents. Maximum time limit: one week.

Application stating the purpose and department
ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Epic Card)
Documents showing the name divergence

Certificates

Bonafide Fisherman Certificate

Certificate confirming bonafide fisherman status for the purpose stated in the application. Maximum time limit: one week.

Application stating the purpose and department
ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Epic Card)
Supporting documents

Certificates

Occupation Certificate

Certificate confirming occupation, for the purpose and department stated in the application. Maximum time limit: one week.

Application stating the purpose and department
ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Epic Card)
Supporting documents

NOC

NOC for Road Cutting

No-objection certificate required before cutting a road for utility or construction work. Maximum time limit: 20 days.

Application with the exact address and purpose of road cutting
Place where the NOC is to be submitted
NOC from the owner, if necessary

NOC

NOC for Running General Stores / Bar / Liquor Shop

No-objection certificate required before operating a general store, bar, liquor shop or similar establishment. Maximum time limit: 20 days.

Application with details of the proposed business and place
House Tax receipt / Ownership document or NOC from owner
Self-declaration for safe garbage disposal
NOC from Fire Department
NOC from Health Department
NOC from Food & Drugs Department

Revenue

Transfer of House Tax Records

Transfers House Tax records to a new owner following a sale or inheritance. A transfer fee of Rs. 1,000 applies once approved by the Panchayat.

Application from the concerned party
Deed of Sale and Agreement of Sale
House Tax receipt / Ownership document or NOC from owner
Death Certificate, if the previous owner is deceased
Self-declaration / NOC from other legal heirs (with Death Certificate for any deceased heir)

Certificates

Correction in Birth & Death Records

Corrects erroneous entries in Birth and Death Registers. Maximum time limit: one month. This service cannot currently be applied for online.

Application mentioning the corrections required
Affidavit on stamp paper stating the erroneous and correct names
Relevant proof/certificates supporting the correction

Records

Certified Copy of Resolution

Issues a certified copy of a Panchayat resolution. Maximum time limit: 15 days.

Application mentioning the resolution number and date

RTI

Information under RTI Act, 2005

Requests for information are processed under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Maximum time limit: one month.

Application mentioning the information sought
Court fee of Rs. 10 on the application

Certificates

Primary Bread Winner Certificate

Certificate confirming primary bread-winner status for the department stated in the application.

Application naming the department where it is to be produced
ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Epic Card / Ration Card)
Income Certificate issued by a competent authority

Schemes

Senior Citizen Pension

Information on the old-age pension scheme (60 years and above) and how to apply through the Panchayat office.

Application/request
Age and identity proof
Income/eligibility documents

Schemes

Widow Pension

Information on the widow pension scheme (below 60 years) and supporting documents required.

Application/request
Identity proof
Eligibility-supporting documents

Schemes

Disability Pension

Information on the disability pension scheme and supporting documents required.

Application/request
Identity proof
Disability certificate

Schemes

Transfer of Pension

Information on transferring an existing pension record, for example on change of residence or bank details.

Application/request
Identity proof
Existing pension record/reference