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The Goa (Verification of Tenants) Act, 2024

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This law requires property owners in Goa to verify the identity of anyone renting or occupying their premises before allowing them to move in. Owners must collect and maintain records of these tenants and submit the information to the government. The main purpose is to help authorities obtain timely information about occupants for security reasons. Police officers are allowed to inspect these records, and failure to comply with these requirements is considered an offense punishable by a fine. The government has the power to issue directions to ensure the law is followed effectively.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Maintenance of record by owner.
  5. 4. Inspection of records.
  6. 5. Non-maintenance and non-submission of information shall constitute an offence.
  7. 6. Power of Government to give directions.
  8. 7. Other laws not affected.
  9. 8. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  10. 9. Power to make rules.
  11. 10. Power to remove difficulties.

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