Chapter III Chapter III

Functions and Powers of the Corporation

The functions of the Corporation shall be—

1. (i) generally to provide trained and skilled personnel for all types of services like housekeeping, security, maintenance and operations, gardening, etc., to various Government bodies, private firms, Individuals, etc., in the State of Goa, with the aim to generate employment among the unemployed youth, work for their welfare and upliftment.
2. (ii) in particular, and without prejudice to the generality of clause (i), to—

1. (a) provide personnel to render adequate and proper service to the Government departments, and other agencies and individuals as mentioned in sub-clause (i);
2. (b) provide employment opportunities to the unemployed persons and persons

personnel in order to equip them for disposal of their duties efficiently and effectively.

1. (c) provide regular training to, and conduct refresher courses for, the existing employees of the Government bodies at various levels, to upgrade their knowledge and skill.
2. (d) design training modules keeping in view the requirement of personnel in various Government Departments or as per clients requirements, from time to time;
3. (e) undertake the work of housekeeping, security service, maintenance and operation, gardening, etc., and for that purpose get registration/licences under the relevant law in force;
4. (f) hold conferences, workshops, panel discussions, etc., in the field of HumanResource Development;
5. (g) to tie up with educational institutions/university for getting knowhow about development of Human Resources;
6. (h) develop and implement schemes for the benefit of unemployed youth, with an aim to provide them employment and necessary skill that may be required, for the purpose;
   • (i) undertake schemes or works either jointly or on agency basis, with other corporate bodies or institutions, or with the Government, in furtherance of the purposes for which the Corporation is established and all matters connected therewith;
7. (j) undertake and carry out all such related activities as the Government may, from time to time, decide to be undertaken or carried out by the Corporation;
8. (k) receive grants from the State and Central Government for the maintenance of administrative setup of the Corporation. Further, grants could be received from the

Corporate for purpose of training and which purpose the Corporation may tie up with the existing training institutes, set up in the State of Goa or outside the State of Goa;

1. (l) survey and identify training gaps/training needs in Government bodies, private firms, etc., whenever required, and provide solutions to meet the requirement and bridge the gaps.

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Corporation shall have power—

1. (a) to acquire and hold such property, both movable and immovable, as the Corporation may deem necessary for the performance of any of its activities and to lease, sell, exchange or otherwise transfer any property held by it on such conditions as may be deemed proper by the Corporation;
2. (b) to constitute advisory committee to advise the Corporation;
3. (c) to engage suitable consultants or persons having special knowledge or skills to assist the Corporation in the performance of its functions;
4. (d) subject to the previous permission of the Government, to delegate any of its powers generally or specially to any of its committees or Officers, and to permit them to re-delegate specific powers to their subordinates;
5. (e) to enter into and perform all such contracts as it may consider necessary or expedient for carrying out any of it’s functions;
6. (f) to enter into any trade and business and invest the surplus money with the aim of earning profit for strengthening the financial position of the Corporation and spend it for

achieving the aims and objects of the Corporation; and

1. (g) to do such other things and perform such acts as it may think necessary or expedient

for the proper conduct of its functions and carrying into effects the purposes of this Act.

All permissions, orders, decisions, notices and other documents of the Corporation shall be authenticated by the signature of officer authorised by the Corporation in this behalf.

The Government may issue to the Corporation such general or special directions as to policy as it may think necessary or expedient for the purpose of carrying out the purposes of this Act, and the Corporation shall be bound to follow and act upon such directions.