The Goa Rural Improvement and Welfare Cess Act, 2000
The Goa Rural Improvement and Welfare Cess Act, 2000
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This law imposes a tax on owners of vehicles transporting specific materials, primarily plastics, throughout the state of Goa. The revenue collected, known as a cess, is specifically designated to fund infrastructure improvements and public health measures in rural areas. The funds are used to address issues caused by the transport of these materials, such as road damage, garbage dumping, and plastic pollution. By generating these extra resources, the government aims to improve the welfare of rural residents and enhance their living conditions by providing better roads, water supply, and medical facilities.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Levy and collection of cess.
- 4. Application of proceeds of cess.
- 5. Advisory Committee.
- 6. Appointment of Inspecting Authority, Welfare Administrator and their powers.
- 7. Publication of annual report of activities financed under the Act.
- 8. Power to make rules.
- 9. Penalties.
- 10. Cognizance of offences.
- 11. Offences by Companies.
- 12. Compounding of offences.
- 13. Recovery of certain sums as arrears of land revenue.
- 14. Rules and notifications to be laid before State Legislature.
- 15. Power to revise.
- 16. Power to remove difficulties.
- Schedule I. Schedule I
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