Chapter III Functions and Powers of the Corporation

The functions of the Corporation shall be,—

(i) generally to secure and assist in orderly establishment and development of facilities for the management of various categories of wastes such as solid wastes, e-waste, bio-medical waste, hazardous waste and any other waste in order to develop and create clean and sustainable waste-free environment in the State of Goa by ensuring disposal of all wastes in the manner provided under the law.

(ii) in particular and without prejudice to the generality of clause (i) to,—

(a) frame Policies and to establish, develop facilities for effective management of all wastes at places selected by the Government;

(b) manage facilities which have already been established or are in the process of establishment;

(c) develop areas in consultation with the Government for the purpose of making them available for waste management;

(d) promote and implement schemes for managing waste at household, institutional, corporate and Panchayat/municipality level;

(e) develop a database of available technologies and best practices to tackle various waste and other waste problems at various levels;

(f) develop facilities relating to information dissemination and mass awareness to educate the general public and other establishments;

(g) encourage development of research facilities, provide aid to organizations, individuals, institutions, Panchayats and municipalities to develop and implement new models of waste management, etc;

(h) hold, organize and attend conferences, workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions, etc.;

(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 on all matters connected therewith;

(j) undertake purchase of equipment as deemed essential for waste management;

(k) liaise with the Central Government for various schemes and utilize available Central funds for waste management schemes/projects;

(l) undertake research and development on pilot projects for innovative techniques, processes, for complete management of wastes.

(m) work out techniques, schemes and projects for reducing the carbon footprint and to undertake steps for deriving benefits under carbon credit trading;

(n) exercise any other function for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

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

(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 including a condition that any fees charged by the transferee shall be in accordance with such guidelines that may be framed by the Corporation in this regard, from time to time, as may be deemed proper by the Corporation;

(b) to provide or cause to be provided amenities and common facilities in waste management area/site and construct and maintain or cause to be maintained works and buildings thereof;

(c) to make available buildings on lease to the persons intending to start waste management services or facilities;

(d) (i) to allot plots of land or buildings or parts of buildings, including residential tenements to suitable persons in the waste management area/site established or developed by the Corporation; (ii) to modify or rescind such allotments, including the right and power to evict the allotees concerned on breach of any of the terms or conditions of their allotment;

(e) to constitute advisory committee to advice the Corporation;

(f) to engage suitable consultants or persons having special knowledge or skills to assist the Corporation in the performance of its functions;

(g) 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;

(h) to enter into and perform all such contracts as it may consider necessary or expedient for carrying out any of its functions; and

(i) to do such other things and perform such acts as it may think necessary or expedient for the proper conduct of its functions and for carrying into effect the purposes of this Act.

All permissions, orders, decisions, notices and other documents of the Corporation shall be authenticated by the signature of officer authorized 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.