Goa

Amended noise action plan of Goa

Goa government has notified the ‘Amended Noise Action Plan’ to purportedly streamline the processes related to curbing noise pollution in the state, as specified before the High Court on April 30. The amended plan specifies mechanisms for noise mapping, monitoring, penalties for violations, remedial actions etc.

Publication Date:

02/05/2024

Source: Government of Goa

Tags:

Noise Pollution, Noise Rules 2000, Noise Pollution Control, Goa

Mining

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal river sand mining, Goa, 01/04/2024

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "sand mafia is taking complete control of illegal river sand mining" appearing in O Heraldo dated 13.02.2024.

The application was registered suo-motu on the basis of a news item. The news item related to the alleged illegal sand mining across many areas in Goa along the riverbed. The news item revealed that rampant illegal sand mining is taking place in various parts of Goa along the riverbed which is seriously affecting Goa’s marine ecosystem.

Judgement Date:

01/04/2024

Tags:

Sand, Mining, Goa, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Rivers

Environment

Goa noise action plan

The state government has revised the action plan to control noise pollution to ensure stricter compliance, which includes timelines for bursting firecrackers during festivals, as per the directives of the Supreme Court.

Publication Date:

14/03/2024

Source: Government of Goa

Tags:

Noise Pollution, Noise Pollution Control, Goa

Climate Change

Goa heat wave action plan 2024

In the wake of rising temperatures, the Goa State Disaster Management Authority (Goa SDMA) is taking necessary Preparedness and Mitigation Measures for Heatwave in the State.

Publication Date:

14/03/2024

Source: Government of Goa

Tags:

Heat Waves, Goa, Climate Change, Health Effects

Land

The Goa Land Use (Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2024

In order to use tenanted land for setting up of projects for community or public purpose, the Goa government has introduced the Goa Land Use (Regulation) Bill, 2024 seeking amendment to Section 3 of Goa Land Use (Regulation) Act, 1991 so as to specify in the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation And Rese

Publication Date:

05/02/2024

Source: Government of Goa

Tags:

Land Use, Land Acquisition, Goa, Rehabilitation

Energy

Draft JERC (Procurement of Renewable Energy) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2024

The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (for the State of Goa and Union Territories) has proposed amendments to the existing JERC (Procurement of Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2010 through the Draft JERC (Procurement of Renewable Energy) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2024, dated 01st January, 2024.

Publication Date:

01/01/2024

Source: Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission

Tags:

Renewable Energy, Electricity, Goa, Union Territory, India

Water Supply

Goa Provision of Water Supply Rules, 2023

Non-payment of water supply bills beyond two months shall be liable for disconnection, states the Goa Provision of Water Supply Rules 2023.

Publication Date:

28/12/2023

Source: Government of Goa

Tags:

Water Supply, Goa, Water Policy

Land

Goa Restrictions on Transfer of Agricultural Land Rules, 2023

Goa government has notified the Goa Restrictions on Transfer of Agricultural Land Rules, 2023 to stop the sale of agricultural land to non-agriculturists.

Publication Date:

19/10/2023

Source: Government of Goa

Tags:

Agriculture, Land, Goa

Mining

Policy for Regulating Iron Ore Dump Handling in the State of Goa

The state government notified the policy for regulating iron ore dump handling in the state of Goa, 2023, as a step towards mining of iron ore dumps and earning revenue. The policy allows the directorate of mines and geology (DMG) to auction all existing dumps created from mining activities as on date.

Publication Date:

14/09/2023

Source: Government of Goa

Tags:

Iron, Mining, Goa, Minerals

Solid Waste