Functions and Powers of the Competent Authority

Functions and Powers of the Competent Authority.—

1. (1) The Competent Authority shall,—
   • (a) permit and regulate the erection, construction, maintenance, alteration and operation of hoardings and displays within the State of Goa;
   • (b) appoint and manage consultants for the preparation of the GIS based hoarding Master Plan for the State of Goa;
   • (c) prepare and maintain a website on which inter–alia the following information shall be hosted and kept updated,—
     • (i) details of the registered hoardings,
     • (ii) details of placement of hoarding,
     • (iii) availability of space for erection of hoarding as depicted on the GIS based Master Plan,
     • (iv) details of the registered displays,
     • (v) all notifications related to hoarding and display.
   • (d) appoint committees for the purpose of carrying out inspection in terms of sub-section
2. (1) of Section 25;
   • (e) perform such other functions as are incidental, supplemental or consequential to any of the functions aforesaid as may be prescribed.
3. (2) The Competent Authority may exercise all such powers as may be necessary or expedient for its smooth functioning.