The Government of Goa on 10th November 2021 has notified 8th October 2021 as the date on which the provisions of Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Act, 2021 shall come into force.
The Act amends section 2 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Goa Act No. 14 of 1994) (hereinafter referred to as the “said Act”) by inserting new definitions i.e., alteration”, Registered Structural Engineer” and “Single dwelling unit” so as to give more clarity to the provision/sections.
Section 66 has been amended by inserting new proviso after sub-section (1) of section 66 so as to make provision for replacing the tile roof with slab to the single dwelling unit that existed prior to the enactment of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, subject to production of certificate of stability issued by Registered Structural Engineer.
Further a new sub- section (1A) after sub-section (1) of section 153 of the said Act has been inserted, so as to levy the taxes on buildings constructed without authorization within the limits of Panchayat area.
