The Goa Land (Prohibition on Construction) Act, 1995
The Goa Land (Prohibition on Construction) Act, 1995
This law strictly bans unauthorized construction on Goan public, municipal, and heritage community lands. It applies to anyone attempting to build houses, huts, or any other permanent developments on these properties without explicit prior written government permission. Additionally, it applies to public officials, who face daily fines if they neglect their duty to enforce the rules. This legislation matters because it safeguards community and state-owned spaces from encroachment, empowers authorities to immediately demolish illegal structures, and imposes strict penalties, including up to three years of imprisonment and heavy fines, to effectively deter land grabbing and protect Goa's valuable public resources.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Interpretation.
- 3. The provision of this Act to be in addition to any other law for the time being in force.
- 4. Restriction on construction on certain lands.
- 5. Penalty.
- 6. The local authority may remove any unauthorized temporary buildings work.
- 7. Bar on legal proceedings.
- 8. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 9. Bar of suits and prosecution.
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