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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Goa assembly passes bill to streamline suit valuation for deciding jurisdiction of court
Panaji, The Goa assembly has passed a bill aimed at streamlining the process of valuing civil suits, particularly those related to land, for the purpose of determining the jurisdiction of courts. Goa assembly passes bill to streamline suit valuation for deciding jurisdiction of court The Goa Suits Valuation Bill, 2025, empowers the state government, in consultation with the high court, to frame rules for determining land values across different areas, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said in the House where the legislation was passed on Wednesday. Uniformity in valuation is essential for reducing disputes and confusion regarding jurisdiction and fees, he added. The bill, moved by CM Sawant in the House, seeks to align the valuation process with the recently enacted Goa Court Fees Act, 2024, and replaces the Goa Suits Valuation Act, 1965. Sawant told the House that the legislation will simplify how suits, specially those involving land or interest in land, are valued for court jurisdiction and court fee purposes. The bill aims to provide a new framework for valuing suits in Goa, aligning with the provisions of the Goa Court Fees Act, 2024 and ensuring consistency and clarity in the valuation process, which is essential for determining court fees and jurisdiction. The principal object of this bill is to prescribe a simple mode of valuing suits pertaining to land for the purpose of determining the jurisdiction of those courts with respect to them. Most of those suits are cognisable exclusively by civil courts, as per the bill details. The legislation also ensures that in certain categories of suits, the court fee and jurisdictional value will be treated as the same, and it includes safeguards to prevent unnecessary appeals based on technical objections over valuation. The legislation empowers the high court to fix notional values for categories of cases that are difficult to quantify. It also outlines procedures to raise jurisdictional objections and lays down conditions under which such objections may be entertained by appellate or revisional courts. The bill will come into force on a date to be notified by the state government and includes a two-year window for issuing orders to remove any difficulties during its implementation. Outgoing Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai had granted his recommendation for the introduction of the bill under Article 207 of the Constitution. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Scheme to empower women digitally gets green signal
Panaji: The state cabinet on Monday approved the IT department's Mahila Digital Sashaktikaran Yojana whose aim is to digitally empower women across Goa, particularly in rural areas. It said women play a vital role across all sectors of society which is why it is imperative to focus on their empowerment, particularly those from economically weaker sections and rural areas. The cabinet mentioned that despite progress in gender equality, women continue to face significant barriers in accessing education, employment, and economic opportunities. Bridging the digital divide through targeted training programmes can serve as a powerful enabler for women by enhancing their skills, confidence, and socio-economic mobility.
India.com
5 days ago
- General
- India.com
Good news for Goa! Panaji clinches THIS big award, Sawant government says…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu presented the 'Swachh Sheher' award to Panaji at a function organised by the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs in New Delhi. Panaji stood first among small cities in the country with a population of 20,000 to 50,000. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu to Goa's Urban Development Minister Vishwajit Rane, along with CCP Mayor Rohit Monserrate and Commissioner Clen Madeira, who accepted it on behalf of the city. Sanquelim featured in the list of small towns that show promise in being clean, bagging the ninth position at the all-India level and second among all municipalities in Goa. Both the awards were received by urban development minister Vishwajit Rane. Here is the full list: Swachh Shehar in 5 Population Categories More than 10 Lakh Population 3-10 Lakh Population MIRA-BHAYANDAR (Maharashtra) BILASPUR (Chhattisgarh) JAMSHEDPUR (Jharkhand) 50,000-3 Lakh Population DEWAS (Madhya Pradesh) KARHAD (Maharashtra) KARNAL (Haryana) 20,000- 50,000 Population PANAJI (Goa) ASKA (Odisha) KUMHARI (Chhattisgarh) Series of Reforms: It is important to note that Panaji has undergone a series of structured reforms in waste management, public sanitation, and civic infrastructure, over the past two years. Speaking at the ceremony, Rane termed the award a 'moment of immense pride' for Goa, attributing the success to sustained groundwork like door-to-door waste collection, Garbage-Free City certification, and scientific waste processing. Significantly, under Rane's leadership, Panaji has been focusing on long-term cleanliness standards rather than ad-hoc clean-up drives. Officials point to systematic waste segregation enforcement and the push for decentralised waste treatment as key contributors. Rane issues Statement: 'This is not just a trophy. It is proof that consistent governance and citizen participation can make a difference,' Rane said in a statement, thanking Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for his support and Mayor Monserrate for ensuring on-ground implementation. Observers note that Panaji's achievement also reflects a shift in urban governance priorities in Goa, moving beyond tourism-centric narratives towards everyday quality of life issues. With this recognition, the focus now turns to sustaining these benchmarks. As Rane put it, 'We move forward with renewed determination to build a sustainable and Swachh Goa, aligned with the vision of a Viksit Bharat.' Indore: Cleanest city in India Nationally, Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai entered the premier Super Swachh League, with Indore continuing its reign as the cleanest city in the country. The new generation of clean cities were Ahmedabad, Bhopal, and Lucknow, which emerged as the top 'Swachh Shehar' or clean cities.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Surreal feeling to wear India colours: Jeshua
Jeshua will be the first from the state to be part of the Indian Universities men's basketball team and compete against the best Panaji: Jeshua Antonio Pinto cannot contain his excitement as Goa's top player is set to don the India colours at the FISU World University Games 2025 which begins at the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region of Germany from Saturday. The 23-year-old will be the first from the state to be part of the Indian Universities men's basketball team and will compete against the best student-athletes in the world. 'It was a surreal feeling when I received the India kit,' Jeshua told TOI on a phone call from Germany. 'I understood the responsibility.' With over 10,000 participants from 150+ nations across 18 sports, this edition of the Games is being hailed as one of the largest multi-sport university events ever. Jeshua is currently pursuing his master's at the University of Kota, Rajasthan. His foundation was laid at the Lourdes Convent, Saligao, where mother and coach Helen Pinto polished the rough diamond at Lourdes Basketball Club. The men's basketball team underwent a high-intensity national camp at the Starting Five RSC Basketball Academy, Kochi. Gujarat's Krishnapalsinh Gohil will lead the team which is coached by Dhyan Chand awardee Ram Kumar. 'It was a hectic 15-day camp. There are players from different universities, but we managed to get along fast and built a strong bond. The facilities provided were great,' said Jeshua. India will face a tough challenge in group B, up against traditional powerhouses US, Romania, and Latvia. They will take on the US in the opening game on Saturday, followed by Romania the next day. India face Latvia in their last group match on Monday. 'We know we might be smaller in size than the other teams, but we will beat them in hustle and spirit. Pooled with the US, it will be an extremely tough match. Nevertheless, we will put up a tough fight. Romania and Latvia are comparatively easier but still tough opponents. We play to win each match and will go all out,' said Jeshua. A gold medallist at the Khelo India University Games 2023, a silver at the All-India University 3x3 Basketball Championship 2024, and selection to the Delhi Dribblers for the inaugural INBL U-25 League 2025, Jeshua has kept growing. He is now an inspiration for talented youngsters in the state, proving you can make far in the sport, if you stay focused. The Calangute resident remains grounded and knows he must catch the eye on the world stage. 'I'll get game time for sure, but it's all about the team and the situation. Whether I'm in or out, we must give our complete support to the team. Anything to get the win,' said Jeshua.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Counselling for med seat admissions on Aug 1
Panaji: 'Counselling will be held for medicine, dentistry, nursing, and allied health programmes. For ayurveda and homeopathy seats, the counselling schedule will be declared when the respective council declares their admission schedules,' said an official. There are around 170 state quota MBBS seats in Goa. 'The eligibility list will be declared by July 24 and the merit list by July 30 for NEET-based programmes. Admissions for pharmacy seats too will be held along with the medicine seat admissions as the NEET scores have come now. Pharmacy seat admissions are done either on the NEET score or the JEE Main score — whichever is higher — in physics and chemistry,' the official said. The first round of engineering seat admissions was completed, and the second round is expected to be held in Aug. Around 450 of 1,700 seats went vacant after the first admission round. 'Vacancies have been observed after the economically backward sections (EWS) quota was introduced. Before the quota, there were around 1,200 engineering seats in the state, of which around 1,100 would be filled. After the quota seats were added, a similar number of seats have been getting filled, but the additional ones are going vacant,' said an official. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo As has been the trend in recent years, the directorate has proposed to state govt to relax the JEE criteria in the subsequent engineering admission rounds to allow the vacant seats to be filled. 'Even after relaxing the criteria, just around 50 more seats are seen to be getting filled in subsequent rounds. Relaxing JEE criteria allows any student with 45% marks in physics, chemistry, and maths in Class XII to apply for an engineering seat, even if he or she has not appeared for the JEE for some reason,' said the official. Most of the vacant seats are at the state's private engineering colleges, while those at the govt-run Goa Engineering College have mostly been taken.
