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Goa Panchayati Raj Act

Goa Panchayati Raj Act 1994 – Legal framework governing Village Panchayats in Goa

Goa Panchayati Raj Act, 1994

The Goa Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 (as amended) is the primary legislation governing the structure, powers, functions and duties of all Village Panchayats in the State of Goa.

1994Year Enacted
73rdAmendment (1992)
11thSchedule – 29 Subjects
Key Provisions
  • Gram Sabha: All voters in the panchayat area form the Gram Sabha – the base democratic unit
  • Panchayat Body: Elected body comprising Sarpanch, Dy. Sarpanch, and Ward Members
  • Term: Five-year term for all elected representatives
  • Reservation: Seats reserved for SC, ST, OBC and women
  • Meetings: Fortnightly meetings mandatory; Gram Sabha twice a year
  • Functions: 29 subjects under 11th Schedule devolved to panchayats
  • Finance: Own tax sources, grants from State and Central Government
  • Audit: Annual audit by Director of Local Fund Audit
Goa Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 (Full Text)Complete Act with all amendments up to 2023
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