Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarini bill 2021 passed

 This bill once it is assented to by the Governor will give ownership rights to self-occupied dwelling units.

Under this act person who is residing in Goa at least for thirty years and with an existence prior to 1st April, 2019 will be entitled to get ownership rights.

There was uproar in parliament over this bill.

Later, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said the bill was because of Goan residents who do not have land ownership rights.

But according to this act the owner have to pay an equivalent amount  to the value of land calculated at the market rate.

The Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarini Act 2021

SALIENT POINTS

“Bhumiputra” is  a person residing in Goa at least for a period of 30 years

“Bhumiputra Adhikarini” means a committee constituted under section 3 of this Act.

Committee consists  of Deputy Collector as Chairperson, officials from TCP, Forest,  Environment and Mamlatdar 

SALIENT POINTS

“Dwelling unit” must have a permanent structure having plinth area not exceeding 250 Sqmts, constructed or in existence before April 1, 2019.

It must be assessed for the house tax by the local authority, should have water & electricity connection. 

Bhumiputra Adhikarini may declare a Bhumiputra to be the owner of the dwelling

Bhumpitra should pay an amount equivalent to the value of land calculated at the market rate.

SALIENT POINTS

If land is not owned by  Govt the amount received  will be transferred to the owner of such land.

If any question arises as to whom such amount is payable, the same shall be deposited in a Government treasury &  paid to such persons as may be decided by the competent court of law.

SALIENT POINTS

Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Bhumiputra Adhikarini may appeal before the Administrative Tribunal within 30 days from date of such decision

No Court shall have jurisdiction to entertain, decide or deal with any question which is to be decided by the Bhumiputra Adhikarini