Definitions.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a)“Chief Registrar” means an officer authorized by the Government to exercise the powers and performs the duties of the Chief Registrar under this Act; Synopsis Officers Notified: The Government vide Notification No. 8/13/2018- LD(Estt)&(I)/1303 dated 20-7-2018 published in the Official Gazette Series-I No.17 dated 26-7-2018 notified that following officers shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Chief Registrar under the Act, in their respective jurisdiction : Sr. No.Designation of OfficersDepartment (1)(2)(3) 1.State RegistrarRegistration Department. 2.Director of PanchayatsDirectorate of Panchayats. 3.

Director of Municipal

Administration Directorate of Municipal Administration.

(b)“Government” means the Government of Goa; (c)“guardian” means a person having the care of a minor or of his property, or of both his person and property; (d)“minor” means a person who, under the provisions of the India Majority Act, 1875 (Central Act 9 of 1975), is to be deemed not to have attained his majority; (e)“Official Gazette” means the Goa Government Gazette; (f)“prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (g)“Registrar” means an officer authorized by the Government to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Registrar under this Act; Synopsis Officers Notified: The Government vide Notification No. 8/13/2018- LD(Estt)&(I)/1302 dated 20-7-2018 published in the Official Gazette Series-I No.17 dated 26-7-2018 notified that following officers shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Registrar under the Act, in their respective jurisdiction : Sr. No. Designation of OfficersDepartment/Authority (1)(2)(3) 1.District Registrar Registration Department. 2.Deputy Director of Panchayats