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In this issue:
[Goanet] Panchayats in Goa... their functions and responsibilities
Re: [Goanet] Goa Suraj to hold special convention
[Goanet] Irresponsible Bus Operators
[Goanet] NEWS-INDIAGULF: IDBI set to woo non-resident Keralites
[Goanet] NEWS FROM PAKISTAN: Hometruths about leadership
[Goanet] Erratum
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 07:49:47 -0600 (MDT)
From: Frederick Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Panchayats in Goa... their functions and responsibilities
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THE VILLAGE PANCHAYAT
PART- II
PANCHAYAT: FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Compiled by:
Kumar Kalanand Mani
Soter D^=D2souza
Antonnio Francisco Fernandes
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We are deeply grateful to the following resource persons for their valuable
advice, suggestions and support extended for the compilation of this
information
Mr. P.M. Borkar, Director of Panchayat, Govt. of Goa.
Mr. U.D.Gaitonde, Dy. Director of Panchayat (North), Govt. of Goa.
Ms. Saltarat Kazi, Dept. of political science, Goa University.
Mr. Roland Martins, GOA DESC, Mapusa.
Adv. Albertina Almeida, Bailancho Saad, Goa.
Capt. Gerald Fernandes, Social Activist.
All information and suggestions are in accordance with the Goa Panchayati
Raj Act, 1994 (GPR Act, 1994) and Goa Panchayats Meeting Rules (GP Rules)
& Circulars in force. This booklet is exclusively for information and not
to be used for legal purposes.
Due care has been taken to avoid errors in the compilation. Yet there may b=
e
some errors. Any correction / suggestions shall be welcome.
What Are The Functions Of The Panchayat?
1.Subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Government from tim=
e
to time the Panchayat shall perform the functions specified in Schedule -I.
2.The Panchayat may also make provision for carrying out within the
Panchayat area any other work or measure which is likely to promote the
health, safety, education, comfort, convenience or special or economic
well-being of the inhabitants of the Panchayat area.
3.The Panchayat may, by a resolution passed at its meeting and supported by
two-thirds of its total number of members and with the prior approval of th=
e
Director.
a.Make provision for or make contribution towards, any exhibition,
conference or seminar without or outside the Panchayat area but within the
district; or
b.Make contribution to any medical, educational or charitable institutions
or any other institutions of public utility, within the Panchayat area,
which are registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Central Ac=
t
21 of 1860) or under any. Other law for the time being in force.
(Refer Sec.60 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994)
What Are The Other Functions That Can Be Assigned To The Panchayat?
1. The Government may by notification and subject to such conditions as may
be specified therein:
a. Transfer to any Panchayat the management and maintenance of a forest
situated in the Panchayat area.
b. Make over to the Panchayat the management of wastelands, pasturelands or
vacant lands belonging to the Government situated within the Panchayat area=
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c. Entrust the Panchayat with the collection of land revenue on behalf of
the Government and the Maintenance of such records as are connected
therewith.
d. Entrust such other functions as may be prescribed.
Provided that no entrustment under clause (c) shall be made without the
concurrence of the Panchayat concerned.
Provided further that when any transfer of the management and maintenance o=
f
a forest is made under clause (a) the Government shall direct that any
amount required for such management and maintenance or an adequate portion
of the income from such forest be placed at the disposal of the Panchayat.
2. The Government may, by notification, withdraw or modify the functions
assigned.
(Refer Sec.61 of the G.P.R. Act, 1994)
The Panchayat has powers to do all acts necessary for or incidental to
the carrying out of the functions entrusted, assigned or delegated to it
and in particular and without prejudice to the foregoing powers to
exercise all powers specified under this Act.
(Refer Sec. 62 of the G.P.R. Act, 1994)
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SCHEDULE -I
I. General Functions:
1. Preparation of annual plans for the development of the Panchayat area.
2. Preparation of annual budget.
3. Providing relief in natural calamities.
4. Removal of encroachments on public properties.
5. Organising voluntary labour and contribution for community works.
6. Maintenance of essential statistics of the village.
7. "Demolition of unauthorised construction".
II. Agriculture, Including Agricultural Extension:
1. Development of waste lands.
2. Development and maintenance of grazing lands and preventing their
unauthorised alienation and use.
III. Animal Husbandry Dairying and Poultry:
1. Promotion of dairy farming, poultry and piggery.
2. Grass land development
IV. Fisheries:
Development of fisheries in the villages.
V. Social and Farm Forestry, Minor Forest Produce Fuel and Fodder:
1. Planting and preservation of trees on the sides of roads and other publi=
c
lands under its control.
2. Fuel plantation and fodder development.
3. Promotion of farm forestry.
4. Development of Social forestry.
VI. Khadi, Village and Cottage Industries:
1. Promotion of rural and cottage industries.
2. Organisation of conferences, seminars and training programmes,
agricultural and industrial exhibitions for the benefit of the rural areas.
VII. Rural Housing:
1. Distribution of house sites within Village Panchayat limits.
2. Maintenance of records relating to the house, sites and other private an=
d
public properties.
VIII. Drinking Water:
1. Construction, repairs and maintenance of drinking water well, tanks and
ponds.
2. Prevention and control of water pollution.
3. Maintenance of rural water Supply Schemes.
IX. Roads, Buildings, Culverts, Bridges, Ferries, Waterways And Other Means
Of Communication:
1. Construction and maintenance of village roads, drains and culverts.
2. Maintenance of buildings under its control or transferred to it by the
Government or any public authority.
X. Rural Electrification:
Providing for and maintenance of lighting of public streets and other
places.
XI. Non-Conventional Energy Source:
1. Promotion and development of non-conventional energy schemes.
2. Maintenance of community non-conventional energy devices, including
bio-gas plants.
3. Promotion of approved chulhas and other efficient energy devices.
XII. Poverty Alleviation Programmes:
1. Promotion of public awareness and participation in poverty alleviation
programmes for fuller employment and creation of productive assets etc.
2. Selection of beneficiaries under various programmes.
3. Participation in effective implementation and monitoring.
XIII. Education Including Primary Schools:
1. Promotion of public awareness and participation in primary education.
2. Ensuring full enrolment and attendance in primary schools.
XIV. Adult And Non Formal Education:
Promotion of adult literacy.
XV. Libraries:
Village libraries and reading rooms.
XVI. Cultural Activities:
Promotion of social and cultural activities.
XVII. Markets And Fairs:
Regulation of fairs (including cattle fairs) and festivals.
XVIII. Rural Sanitation:
1. Maintenance of general sanitation.
2. Cleaning of public roads, drains, tanks, wells and other public places.
3. Maintenance and regulation of burning and burial grounds.
4. Construction and maintenance of public latrines.
5. Disposal of unclaimed corpses and carcasses.
6. Management and control of washing and bathing ghats.
XIX. Public Health And Family Welfare:
1. Implementation of Family Welfare Programmes.
2. Prevention and remedial measures against epidemics.
3. Regulation of sale of meat, fish and other perishable food articles.
4. Participation in programmes of human and animal vaccination.
5. Licensing of eating and entertainment establishments.
6. Destruction of stray dogs.
7. Regulation of offensive and dangerous trades.
8. Regulation of curing, tanning and dyeing of skins and hides.
XX. Women And Child Development:
1. Participation in the implementation of women and child welfare
programme.
2. Promotion of schools, health and nutrition programmes.
XXI. Social Welfare, Including Welfare Of The Handicapped And Mentally
Retarded:
1. Participation in the implementation of the social welfare programmes,
including welfare of the handicapped, mentally retarded and destitutes.
2. Monitoring of old age and widows pension schemes.
XXII. Welfare of the Weaker Sections and in particular the Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes:
1. Promotion of public awareness with regard to Welfare of Scheduled
Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Weaker Sections.
2. Participation in the implementation of the specific programmes for the
welfare of the Weaker Sections.
XXIII. Maintenance Of Community Assets:
1. Maintenance of community assets.
2. Preservation and maintenance of other community assets.
XXIV. Construction And Maintenance Of Cattle Sheds, Ponds And Cart
Stands.
XXV. Construction And Maintenance Of Slaughter Houses.
XXVI. Maintenance Of Public Parks, Playgrounds Etc.
XXVll. Regulation Of Manure Pits In Public Places.
XXVllI. Establishment And Control Of Shandies.
XXIV. Such Other Functions As May Be Entrusted
What Committees can be constituted by the Panchayat?
Every Panchayat may constitute the following committees by election: -
i. Production Committee for performing functions relating to agricultural
production, animal husbandry and rural industries and poverty alleviation
programmes;
ii. Social Justice Committee for performing functions relating to- Promotio=
n
of educational, economic, social, cultural and other interests of the
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes;
a) Protection of such castes and classes from social injustice and any
form of exploitation;
b) Welfare of women and children;
iii. Amenities Committee to perform functions in respect of
education, public health, public works and other functions of the Panchayat=
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Each Committee shall consist of not less than three and not more than
five members including the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, as the case may
be. The Sarpanch shall be the ex-officio member and Chairman of
Production Committee and Amenities Committee. The Deputy Sarpanch shall
be the ex-officio member and Chairman of the Social Justice Committee.
Provided that the Social Justice Committee shall consist of at least one
member who is a woman and one member belonging to the Scheduled Castes or
Scheduled Tribes.
Each Committee shall be competent to co-opt in such manner as may be
prescribed, members of farmers clubs, mahila mandals, yuvak mandals and
other similar bodies recognised by the Government. A representative of
co-operative societies in the Panchayat area shall be co-opted to the
Production Committee. The rights and liabilities of the co-opted members
shall be such, as may be prescribed.
The Standing Committee shall perform the functions referred to above to
the extent the powers are delegated to them by the Panchayat.
(Refer Sec. 63 of G.P.R. Act 1994.)
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For further information contact:-
=A7 Panchayat Raj Cell, Peaceful Society, Kundai 403 115 Goa.
=A7 Directorate of Panchayats, Govt. of Goa, Junta House, Panaji 403
001 Goa. Ph: 0832-222586.
This Booklet is issued in public interest by :-
PANCHAYAT RAJ CELL
Peaceful Society
KUNDAI 403 115 GOA
Ph: 0832-392236, 392237 Fax: 392382
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 19:47:47 +0530 (IST)
From: Frederick Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa Suraj to hold special convention
I think this is an inadequate understanding for the reasons of the
victories of politicians like Dr Wilfred de Souza and Matanhy
Saldanha. Perhaps we need to be looking deeper, rather than going by
surface-level impressions. FN
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Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2002 20:39:07 +0530
From: Goa Desc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Irresponsible Bus Operators
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Irresponsible Bus Operators
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The recent mini bus accident in which innocent people lost their lives
should serve as a wake-up call to all of us. No doubt, there are
private bus operators who do their job efficiently.
But there are others who do not treat passengers as human beings.
They stuff passengers in their small buses like sardines in a can.
They have no decency about them.
They are abusive, rude and generally do as they wish.
It is true that appearances are deceptive.
The bus drivers turn out to be even worse monsters than they look.
Drunken driving, crossing the speed limit (Is there one?) and reckless
overtaking
are the norms for these people. The only time they sober up is when they
spot the RTO.
Most of the young chaps who act as conductors are not aware of how to behave.
They look at it as an opportunity to have one hell of a time.
Anything relating to public service must be of the highest quality
whether run by public or private entities. Sadly, since this is not the case,
history will continue to repeat itself.
Yours AGNELO RODRIGUES, Margao
in Listening Post
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 20:25:15 +0530 (IST)
From: Frederick Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] NEWS-INDIAGULF: IDBI set to woo non-resident Keralites
IDBI set to woo non-resident Keralites
>From Indo-Asian News Service
Thiruvananthapuram, July 2 (IANS) After setting shop in Kerala almost two
years ago, the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) is bracing itself
to tap the large number of non-resident Keralites in the Middle East.
"Today 20 percent of deposits in Kerala are from non-resident Keralites,"
said A.S. Varughese, branch manager of the IDBI here.
"In the current year we are aiming to substantially increase (such
deposits). To attract more non-residents, those having credit or debit cards
of American Express, Visa and Master Card can withdraw money from any of our
ATMs."
Today IDBI has three branches and seven ATMs in Kerala. Another branch is
set to open at Kochi on July 15. Another one will open at Kozhikode.
The bank may enter into tie-ups with leading financial money exchange houses
in the Middle East for the benefit of the large number of people from Kerala
in the region. Once this is done, money credited into accounts in the Middle
East can be withdrawn by anyone having an account with the bank here.
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 05:45:02 -0500 (GMT)
From: Robin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] NEWS FROM PAKISTAN: Hometruths about leadership
KARACHI: A self-exiled Christian leader fired the first salvo at the
minority deputies who allegedly betrayed their community in and out of
parliament as freshly enfranchised Christians began sizing up their
leadership options for the October polls.
Nazir S.Bhatti, chief of the Pakistan Christian Congress, reserved much
of his scathing criticism for maverick politician Julius Salik, known as
much for his bizzare outfits, long marches and alternative protest
politics as his oratorical style. Accusing Salik of being a stooge for an
Islamist party, Bhatti said the politician had been campaigning for
empowering Muslim minorities in the global village, yet ignoring the
oppression that Christians endured in their own country.
Salik's last "political stunt" was to climb into a cage at his Islamabad
residence and make it his living quarters for seven months. During the
time he was confined to a cage,Bhatti said, Salik made impassioned
speeches against New Delhi for failing to stop the Muslim genocide in
Gujrat, and Israel for its war of attrition against the Palestinians. Two
tragic events involving Pakistani Christians occurred in this
period--terrorists attacked a church in Bahawalpur in January 2002 and
killed 16 people and,! then, two months later, a grenad attack was made on
a church in Islamabad's Diplomatic Enclave, leaving five dead. Salik and
other former MPs, he said, maintained a "disquieting" silence over these
incidents.
"Does he represent the Christian minority of Pakistan? If he is a
representative, then why is he always silent on Christian minority
issues?" Bhatti asked in a hard-hitting statement released to the New
York-based website Pakistan Christian Post.
In the past seven months Salik has ignored calls made by Christian
clergymen to come out of the cage and work in a meaningful way for his
community. When he finally crawled out of the cage last month, Salik made
no bones of the fact that he was acting upon the advice of the
Jamiat-e-Ulema-i-Islam leaders, according to the PCC leader.
"I don't understand why it took us so long to realise that Salik is a
stooge," said Inyat Emmanuel, a PPP worker from Gujranwala. "For years he
has humiliated his own community by pulling stupid gimmicks on the
national scene. Who can forget that he wore Taliban gear to please his
political masters? Or his peace in a cage stunt?" he said. Salik is only
one of a crop of minority politicians whose actions are coming under the
microscope.
Joseph Eugene, a social activist from Karachi, claims that the former
provincial lawmaker from Sindh, Michael Javed, confiscated a school
belonging to the Catholic Board of Education in Essa Nagri nearly a
decade ago but was never prosecuted. At the time Javed justified his
action, saying he would ensure that Christians living in Essa Nagri would
benefit from the move because he was more benevolent than the CBE.
"He used his power and position to hold on to the property all the
while," says Eugene. Emmanuel agrees with Eugene that Javed has poached
the church property but contends that the CBE has not made any serious
efforts to regain the school. "But let's not confuse the real issues. The
gravest sin committed by our leaders is that they have silently watched
the enactment of anti-minority legislation," Emmanuel points out.
Rufus Imran, a development worker from Lahore, accuses past minority
leaders of bartering away their community interests in favour of petty
greed. "Our memories are not so poor as to forget who were in the
assemblies then," says Imran,warning that a voters' backlash awaited such
leaders.
Since August 2001 several new faces have appeared from among the
Christian community to claim union and town councillor seats, although
the mainstream Christiangroups, by and large, boycotted last year's
municipal polls. Some of these newcomers have the backing of major
political groupings and analysts say they could pose a challenge to the
old guard whose support has waned in recent years.
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 14:59:56 -0700 (PDT)
From: "J. Almeida" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Erratum
I recently wrote that Newton described the Laws of
Thermodynamics. He did not. Instead of "Laws of
Thermodynamics" please read "Law of Universal
Gravitation".
Apologies for the error.
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