GOA CABINET NEWS: August 13

EWS recruitment subject transferred to Personnel Department

The Goa Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, has decided to transfer the subject related to EWS recruitment from the Directorate of Social Welfare to the Personnel Department.

Cabinet approves two posts on contract basis in GMC

The Cabinet approved two Assistant Professor posts in Physiotherapy under the Allied Health Sciences course in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at GMC on a contract basis.

Cabinet approves land procurement for ITI at Curchorem-Cacora

The Cabinet approved procurement of land in front of the Curchorem-Cacora ITI for its requirements.

Cabinet proposes annual tax for construction equipment vehicles

The Cabinet approved a proposal to levy annual tax on construction equipment vehicles instead of the existing one-time tax charged at the time of registration.

Cabinet approves filling of tutor/demonstrator post at GMC

The Cabinet approved filling of two vacant Tutor/Demonstrator posts in the Department of Community Medicine at the GMC on a contract basis.

Cabinet finalises library staff strength in colleges and polytechnic

The Cabinet approved the finalisation of the sanctioned strength of library staff in government degree colleges and government polytechnics.

Cabinet approves two posts on contract basis in GMC

The Cabinet approved one Consultant post in Anaesthesia for the Plastic Surgery Department on a contract basis and one Lecturer post in the Department of Pediatrics at the GMC.

Cabinet approves nullification of Rs 12 crore arrears from old non-existent consumer records

The Cabinet approved the nullification of arrears amounting to Rs 12 crore pertaining to old, non-existent consumer records in the current SAP billing system.

150 posts to be filled in Comunidade administration

The government will undertake recruitment of around 150 posts in Comunidade administration, including LDCs, Secretaries, UDCs and MTS positions. The recruitment will cover North Goa, South Goa and the Central Zone.

Cabinet approves continuation of on-the-spot water billing

The Cabinet approved the continuation of on-the-spot water supply billing services through Cybercare Technology.

Cabinet ratifies seven single bidders under e-auction policy

The Cabinet ratified the declaration of seven successful bidders, who were single responsive bidders, under Clause 22 of the e-auction policy.

Patradevi Smarak, Porvorim–Guirim flyover set for inauguration

Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant announced that Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Patradevi Smarak on August 25. The Porvorim-Guirim elevated corridor/flyover will be inaugurated by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on September 10.

Common cadre for Group C & D staff across Goa collectorates, says CM Sawant

Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant announced that Group C and Group D employees working in the North Goa, South Goa and Kushavati Collectorates will be brought under a common cadre.

WRD land allotted to special school in Davorlim

CM Dr Pramod Sawant announced the allotment of 2,729 sqm of Water Resources Department land to Jyoti School for Children with Autism, Davorlim, on a 40-year lease.

Cabinet approves further amendments to Goa GST Act

The Cabinet approved the proposal for further amendments to the Goa Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, in line with the decisions of the GST Council. The amendment Bill will be introduced in the Goa Legislative Assembly.

9,525 long-pending power bills waived, says CM Sawant

The government has waived 9,525 long-pending electricity bills, including some cases dating back 30 to 40 years, involving dues of around Rs 12 crore. Dr Pramod Sawant said the waiver covers accounts where consumers are no longer existing or traceable, helping clear decades-old pending dues.