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The Goa Hoardings (Regulations and Control) Act, 2025

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This Act provides a legal framework to regulate and control hoardings across the entire state of Goa. It addresses the lack of specific existing laws by establishing rules for the erection, permission, and monitoring of advertising structures. The legislation covers various types of displays including digital, LED, and illuminated signs, and applies to all individuals, government bodies, and local authorities seeking to use these structures for commercial or non-commercial purposes. By setting clear guidelines, the Act aims to ensure organized urban development and prevent unauthorized advertising.

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  1. 1Short title extent and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.
  3. 3The Goa Hoarding Regulatory Committee.
  4. 4Meetings of the Committee.
  5. 5Functions and powers of the Committee.
  6. 6Functions and Powers of the Competent Authority.
  7. 7Mandatory Registration.
  8. 8Refusal to register.
  9. 9Certificate of Registration.
  10. 10Removal of the name from the e-Register.
  11. 11Regulation of erection, construction or placement of hoarding.
  12. 12Regulation of display.
  13. 13Exemptions.
  14. 14Power to revoke or modify the permission.
  15. 15Power to remove a hoarding or display.
  16. 16Procedure for grant of user of land/space/site belonging to the Government.
  17. 17The use of the land, space (horizontal and vertical), site, building, asset, utility, surface or hoarding shall be put to re-auction upon the expiry of the allotment period.
  18. 18Mandatory display of non-commercial information.
  19. 19Penalty for default in registration.
  20. 20Penalty for default in permission.
  21. 21Penalty for contravention of any other provision.
  22. 22Penalty for false statement.
  23. 23Obstructing lawful authorities.
  24. 24Duplicate certificate.
  25. 25Power to inspect.
  26. 26Appeals.
  27. 27Insurance.
  28. 28Indemnity.
  29. 29Powers and duties of Police in respect of offences and assistance to the Competent
  30. 30Power to make rules.
  31. 31Power to make regulations.
  32. 32Power to amend Schedule.
  33. 33Overriding effect.
  34. 34Power to remove difficulties.

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