-1- Notifications under the provisions of the Goa Children’s Act, 2003 (Central Act No. 18 of 2003) Sr. No. Notification No. and Date Section/ Rules Gazette reference 1 No. LD/94-Estt-04 dated 17-6-2004 Section 27(1) Official Gazette Series-II No. 14 dated 1-7-2004 2 No. LD/94-Estt.-04/1298 dated 17-10-2007 Section 28(a) Official Gazette Series-II No. 31 dated 1-11-2007
3. No.2-61(1)-97/ICDS/A/1836 dated 10-1-2005 Section 6(3) Official Gazette series II No. 42(Extraordinary) dated 13th January, 2005
4. No.2-61(1)-97IICDS/A/1835 dated 10-1-2005 Section 6(3) Official Gazette Series-II 42 (Extraordinary) dated 13-1-2005
5. No. 2-61(1)-97/ICDS/A/2238 dated 7-12-2006 Section 6(3) Official Gazette Series-II No. 36 (Extraordinary) dated 11-12- 2006
6. No. LD/94-Estt-04/883 dated 138-2007 Section 28 (a) official gazette Series-II No. 21 dated 23-8-2007
7. No. LD/94-Estt-04/883 dated 13-08-2007 dated 17-10-2007 Section 28 (a) official gazette Series-II No. 31 dated 17-10-2007
8. No .2-184-09/GCA/DW&CD/1336 Dated 9-9-2009 Section 7(7) Official Gazette Series-I No. 24 dated 10-9-2009
9. No. 2-61(1)-97/ICDS/A/936 dated 31-8-2009 Section 6(3&4) Official Gazette Series-II No.19 dated 6-8-2009
10. No. 2-61(1)97/DIT/GCA/DW&CD dated 24-4- 2012 Section 6(3&4) Official Gazette Series-II No. 5 dated 3-5-2012
11. F. No. 2-61(1)-97/VAU/DWCD/02858 dated 25th February, 2014. Victim Assistance Unit under Section 8
(19) Series-II No.49 dated 6-3-2014
12. No. 2-61(1)-97/VAU/DWCD/1214 dated 8th June, 2017. Victim Assistance Unit under Section 8
(19) Series-II No.11 dated 15-6-2011
13. No. 2-61(1)-97/VAU/DWCD/3620 dated 19th July, 2018. Victim Assistance Unit under Section 8
(19) Series II No. 18 dated 2-8-2018)
14. No.2-61(1)-ICDS/Amendment(PART) dated April, 2006.
Section 7(8) -
15. No. 2-61(1)-97/ICDS(PART)/1039 dated 7th September, 2004.
Section 28 (b) - -2-
16. No.2-94/-2004/DW&CD/1563 dated 5th Nov., 2004.
Section 13 (5) -
17. No. 2-94-2004/DW&CD/1009 dated 20th July, 2005. Goa State Commission for Children (Amendment) Rules, 2005. -
18. 2-191-2009/DW&CD dated 7th January,
2010.
Section 7(6) Series I No. 44 dated 28th January, 2010 -3- Department of Law & Judiciary Law (Establishment) Division Notification No. LD/94-Estt-04 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 27 of the Goa Children's Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003), (hereinafter called as the "said Act"), the Government of Goa, after consultation with the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay, is pleased to constitute a Children‟s Court for the State of Goa, with immediate effect. Further, in pursuance of Clause (a) of Section 28 of the said Act, the Government of Goa after consultation with the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay hereby appoints Shri A D. Salkar, District and Sessions Judge, South Goa, Margao, as President of said Children's Court. The above appointments shall be on temporary basis till the permanent arrangement is made. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. Mario da Silva, Under Secretary (Law-Estt.) Panaji, 17th June, 2004. (Published in Official Gazette Series-II No. 14 dated 1-7-2004) ___________ -4- Notification No. LD/94-Estt.-04/1298 Read:- Notification No. LD/94-Estt-04/883 dated 13-08-2007. In pursuance of clause (a) of Section 28 of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003) and on the recommendations of the Hon,ble High Court of Bombay, as conveyed vide letter No. A.1218/2004 dated 14-09-2007, the Government of Goa, is pleased to appoint the First Additional District Judge, Panaji, as the President of the children‟s Court for the State of Goa, on permanent basis. These issues in supersession of the Notification read above. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. Anuja Prabhudessai, Law Secretary. Porvorim, 17th October, 2007 (Published in the Official Gazette Series-II No. 31 dated 1-11-2007) __________ -5- Department of Social Welfare Directorate of Women & Child Development Notification No. 2-61(1)- 97/ICDS/A/1836 In pursuance to sub-section (3) of Section 6 of the Goa Children's Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003) the Government of Goa hereby constitutes the District Inspection Team for the North Goa District for the regulation, supervision and control of all Children's Homes in the District. The composition of the team will be of the following Members:
1. Additional District Magistrate, North Goa, Panaji. …Chairman
2. The Police Inspector of respective jurisdiction. ... Member
3. The Child Dev. Project Officer of the concern taluka. ... Member
4.The Block Development Officer of concern taluka. ... Member
5. Health Officer of (1) Panaji (2) Mapusa. ... Member
6. Sangath Centre, N.G.O., 841/1, Behind Electricity Deptt, Alto Porvorim, Bardez, Goa. ... Member
7. Social Welfare Officer (W&CD) . ... Member Secretary. The terms and conditions of the Committee are as Follows:-
1. The term of the Committee shall be for a period of 2 years from the date of its constitution.
2. A Member at any time can resign by giving notice in writing to the Secretary. The vacancy so created shall be filled in by the Secretary within two months time.
3. Quorum of three members will decide for the grant of licence for the Children‟s Home. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. Santosh D. Vaidya, Secretary (W&CD). Panaji, 10th January, 2005. (Published in Official Gazette Series II No. 42(Extraordinary) dated 13th January, 2005) _________ -6- Notification No. 2-61(1)- 97/IICDS/A/1835 In pursuance to sub-section (3) of Section 6 of the Goa Children's Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003) the Government of Goa hereby constitutes the District Inspection Team for the South Goa District for the regulation, supervision and control of all Children's Homes in the District. The composition of the team will be of the following Members:
1. Additional District Magistrate, South Goa, Margao. Chairman
2. The Police Inspector of respective jurisdiction. Member
3. The Child Dev. Project Officer of the concern taluka. Member
4. The Block Development Officer of concern taluka. Member
5. Health Officer of (1) Salcete (2) Mormugao. Member
6. "Jan Ugahi", V-14, Vikrant Malbhat, Margao, Goa. Member
7. Social Welfare Officer (W&CD) Member Secretary. The terms and conditions of the Committee are as follows:
1. The term of the Committee shall be for a period of 2 years from the date of its constitution.
2. A Member at any time can resign by giving notice in writing to the Secretary. The vacancy so created shall be filled in by the Secretary within two months time.
3. Quorum of three members will decide for the grant of licence for the Children's Home. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. Santosh D. Vaidya, Secretary (W&CD). Panaji, 10th January, 2005. (Published in Official Gazette Series-II 42 (Extraordinary) dated 13-1-2005) _________ -7- Department of Social Welfare Directorate of Women & Child Development _________ Notification No. 2-61(1)-97/ICDS/A/2238 Read:- (1) Notification No. 2-61(1)-97/ICDS/A/1835, dated 10-1-2005. In Supersession of the notification mentioned above and in exercise of the powers conferred by sub- section (3) of Section 6 of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003) the Government of Goa hereby constitute the District Inspection Teams for the Districts/Sub- Districts of Goa for the regulation, supervision and control of all Children‟s Homes in the North and South District. The composition of the team will be of the following members: I. District Inspection Team -Panaji/Ponda.
1. Additional District Magistrate, North Goa, or Dy. Collector nominated by him. ... Chairperson
2. C. D. P. O,. Ponda. ... Member
3. Health Officer. PHC/UHC having jurisdiction. ... Member
4. Sangath (North), N. G. O. 841/1, Behind Electricity Department, Alto-Porvorim, Bardez-Goa . 403521. ... Member
5. Police Inspector, (of respective jurisdiction). ... Member
6. C. D. P. O. Panaji. ... Member Secretary. II. District Inspection Team. Bardez, Bicholim, Pernem and Satari Taluka.
1. Dy. Collector (Rent Control), North Goa, Collectors Office, Panaji ... Chairperson
2. C. D. P. O. having jurisdiction. ... Member
3. Health Officer PHC/UHC having Jurisdiction. ... Member
4. C. R. G., NGO, F-5 Meera Building, Behind Gomantak Bhavan, St. Inez, Panaji-Goa. ... Member
5. Police Inspector of respective jurisdiction. ... Member
6. C. D. P. O. Bardez. ... Member Secretary. III. District Inspection Team. Vasco Taluka.
1. Dy. Collector, Vasco. ... Chairperson
2. Health Officer, PHC/UHC having Jurisdiction ... Member
3. Police Inspector of respective ... Member
4. Sangath (South), H. No. 1272, R A, Sonarwado, Santemol, Raia, Salcete Goa. ... Member
5. C. D. P. O.Vasco. ... Member Secretary IV. District Inspection Team for Mrgao, Quepem, Sanguem and Canacona Taluka.
1. Dy. Collector (Rent Control), South Goa, Collector.s Office, Margao. ... Chairperson
2. Health Officer, Quepem, Sanguem, Margao or Canacona having jurisdiction. ... Member
3. Police Inspector of respective jurisdiction. ... Member
4. Sangath (South), H. No. 1272, RA, Sonar waddo, Santemol, Raia, Salcete-Goa. ... Member
5. CDPO, Sanguem, Canacona and Margao having jurisdiction. ... Member
6. C. D. P. O. Quepem. ... Member Secretary. -8- The District Inspection team shall have the following functions:-
1. Scrutiny of applications received for registration of Children’s Home.
2. Checking of requirements of Children’s Home.
3. To inspect, regulate and supervise all Children’s Homes in its area.
4. To arrange the transfer of management of those Children’s Homes which surrendered their registration or whose registration has been cancelled.
5. To prepare annual reports of its activities and submit them to the Director for further necessary action as he may deem fit. The terms and conditions of the Committee are as follows:-
1. The terms of the Committee shall be for a period of 2 years from the date of issue of this notification.
2. The presence of three members shall form the quorum for the inspection of Children‟s Home. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. Shri Santosh D. Vaidya, Secretary (W&CD). Panaji, 7th December, 2006. (Published in Official Gazette Series-II No. 36 (Extraordinary) dated 11-12-2006) -9- Department of Law & Judiciary Law (Establishment) Division ___________ Notification No. LD/94-Estt-04/883 Read: Notification No. LD/94-Estt-04 dated 17-06-2004. In pursuance to clause (a) of Section 28 of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003) and on the recommendations of the Hon,ble High Court of Bombay as conveyed vide letter no. A. 1218/2004 dated 31st July, 2007, the Government of Goa is pleased to appoint Kum. Nutan D. Sardessai, Principal District and Sessions Judge, South Goa, Margao, to hold the charge of the post of the President of the Children‟s Court, Panaji, Goa. The above appointment shall be on temporary basis till the permanent arrangement is made. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. N. V. Prabhu Dessai, Under Secretary (Estt.) Porvorim, 13th August, 2007. (Published in Official Gazette Series-II No. 21 dated 23-8-2007) -10- Notification No. LD/94-Estt.-04/1298 Read:- Notification No. LD/94-Estt-04/883 dated 13-08-2007. In pursuance of clause (a) of Section 28 of the Goa Children’s Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003) and on the recommendations of the Hon,ble High Court of Bombay, as conveyed vide letter No. A.1218/2004 dated 14-09-2007, the Government of Goa, is pleased to appoint the First Additional District Judge Panaji, as the President of the Children’s Court for the State of Goa, on permanent basis. These issues in supersession of the Notification read above. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. Anuja Prabhudessai, Law Secretary. Porvorim, 17th October, 2007. (Published in Official Gazette Series-II No. 31 dated 17-10-2007) _________ -11- GOVERNMENT OF GOA Department of Women & Child Development Directorate of Women & Child Development ________ Notification 2-184-09/GCA/DW&CD/1336 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (7) of section 7 of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003) (hereinafter called as the “said Act”), the Government of Goa hereby specifies the 15 day of September, 2009, as the date from which each of the penal action in sub -section (5) of section 7 of the said Act shall be effective. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. Sanjiv Gadkar, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary (W&CD). Panaji, 9th September, 2009 (Published in Official Gazette Series-I No. 24 (Extraordinary) dated 10-9-2009) ________ -12- Department of Women & Child Development Directorate of Women & Child Development Notification No. 2-61(1)-97/ICDS/A/936 Read: (1) Notification No. 2-61(1)-97/ICDS/A/ 1835 dated 10-1-2005.
(2) Notification No. 2-61(1)-97/ICDS/A /2238 dated 7-12-2006. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (3) and (4) of Section 6 of the Goa Children’s Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003) read with Rule 3 of the Goa Children’s Home Rules, 2004, the Government of Goa hereby sets up District Inspection Team for the North Goa District and South Goa District, as follows, namely:- I. District Inspection Team for the North Goa District.
1. Additional District Magistrate I (North Goa) or Dy. Collector/Sub-Divisional Magistrate nominated by him Chairperson.
2. Police Inspector of respective jurisdiction/area Member.
3. Health Officer of respective jurisdiction/area Member.
4. Representative of Sangath (North), NGO, 841/1, Behind Electricity Department Alto-Porvorim Member.
5. Social Welfare Officer, Directorate of Women and Child Development Member Secretary II. District Inspection Team for the South Goa District.
1. Additional District Magistrate I (South Goa) or Dy. Collector /Sub-Divisional Magistrate nominated by him Chairperson.
2. Police Inspector of respective jurisdiction/area Member.
3. Health Officer of respective jurisdiction/area Member.
4. Representative of Sangath (South), NGO H. No. 1272, R. A. Sonarwado, Santemol, Raia, Salcete-Goa Member.
5. Child Development Project Officer of respective jurisdiction Member Secretary.
(1) The term of the District Inspection Team shall be for a period of 2 years from the date of issue of this notification.
(2) The presence of three members shall form the quorum for the inspection of Children‟s Home.
(3) The Non official members shall be paid visiting fee of Rs. 300/- including TA/DA per day of inspection. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. A. K. Wasnik, Secretary (W & CD). Panaji, 31st July, 2009. (Published in the Official Gazette Series-II No.19 dated 6-8-2009) ___________ -13- Notification No. 2-61(1)97/DIT/GCA/DW&CD In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (3) and (4) of Sections 6 of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003) read with Rule of the Goa Children‟s Home Rules, 2004, the Government of Goa hereby sets up district Inspection Team for the North Goa District and South Goa District, as follows, namely: I. District Inspection Team for the North Goa District.
1. Additional District Magistrate I (North Goa) or Dy. Collector/Sub- Divisional Magistrate nominated by him …Chairperson.
2. Police Inspector of respective jurisdiction/area …Member.
3. Health Officer of respective jurisdiction/area …Member.
4. Keshav Seva Sadhana, Bicholim …Member.
5. Social Welfare Officer, Directorate of Women and Child Development … . Member Secretary II. District Inspection Team for the South Goa District
1. Additional District Magistrate I (South Goa) or Dy. Collector/Sub- Divisional Magistrate nominated by him …Chairperson.
2. Police Inspector of respective jurisdiction/area …Member.
3. Health Officer of respective jurisdiction/area …Member.
4. Matruchaya Trust, Dhavali, Ponda …Member.
5. Programme Officer South Goa District …..Member Secretary
1. The term of the District Inspection Team shall be for a period of 2 years from the date of issue of this notification.
2. The presence to three members shall form the quorum for the inspection of Children‟s Home.
3. The non-official members shall be paid visiting fee of 300/- including TA/DA per day of inspection. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. V. P. Rao, Secretary, Women and Child Dev. Panaji, 24th April, 2012. (Published in Official Gazette Series-II No.5 dated 3-5-2012) ___________ -14- Department of Women & Child Development Directorate of Women & Child Development — Notification F. No. 2-61(1)-97/VAU/DWCD/02858 In terms of sub-section 19 of Section 8 of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 read with rule 4 of the Goa Children (Child Labour Vigilance Officer, Task Force, Victim Assistance Unit and other Authorities) Rules, Government hereby nominates Adv. Emidio Pinho, a Social Worker having his office at Corte de Oiteiro, Emidio Gracia Road, Opposite Hotel Embassy, Panaji-Goa to set up and manage the Victim Assistance Unit (VAU), voluntarily for the State of Goa subject to the following terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions
1. The Victim Assistance Unit (VAU) shall facilitate the child to deal with trauma of abuse and assist the child in processes involved with appearing as witnesses before any court or authority handling a case of abuse of child.
2. The Victim Assistance Unit shall strictly adhere to the provisions of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 and the rules framed thereunder.
3. The Victim Assistance Unit shall abide by the directions issued by the Competent Authorities from time to time.
4. A regular office should be maintained with phone facilities.
5. The Victim Assistance Unit shall consist of a Co-ordinator and Case Workers.
6. The Victim Assistance Unit shall maintain a panel of Doctors, Forensic experts, Pediatricians, Psychologists, Gynaecologists, Lawyers and such other professionals, as required.
7. Proper records should be maintained of the activities carried out by the VAU.
8. The VAU shall submit quarterly reports to the Director of Women and Child Development with a copy to the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights giving true and correct account of the work done by it; nature of cases and assistance being sought and provided by the Unit to the victims.
9. Functions of Victim Assistance Unit would be: a. To provide legal, emotional and social assistance to victims of abuse who are identified under the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. b. To arrange case conference within 24 hours of reporting of case and as often as necessary till the case is instituted in the Children‟s Court or till the child is produced before the Competent Authority. The case conference shall also be held after the institution of case once in a month till the case is disposed off so as to assist the normalization of the child. c. To provide assistance to the President of the Children‟s Court/Special Court as and when called upon pertaining to the case of the child. -15- d. To follow up on each police/legal case from investigation stage through trial upto final disposal stage. e. To co-ordinate actions and efforts of parents, prosecution, police, NGOs, school authorities, etc. f. To strive for early integration and rehabilitation of the child victim with assistance of Child Welfare Committees. g. To assist child victim at the time of medical examination in absence of his/her parents/relatives/guardians and also in the case of recording statement/drawing of panchanama or for giving evidence before any authority.
10. The child‟s rights to privacy and confidentiality shall be protected by all means through all stages.
11. For the purpose of functioning, the VAU may approach line Departments/Institutions for logistical support required from time to time.
12. The approval to run the VAU shall be cancelled/withdrawn in case of violation of any of the provisions of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 and the rules framed thereunder after due inquiry. This approval to run the VAU shall be valid for a period of 1[three years] from the date of issue. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. Sunil Masurkar, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary (Women & Child Development). Panaji, 25th February, 2014. (Published in the Official Gazette Series-II No.49 dated 6-3-2014) _________ -16- Department of Women & Child Development Directorate of Women & Child Development __________ Notification No. 2-61(1)-97/VAU/DWCD/1214 Read: Notification F. No. 2-61(1)-97/VAU/ DWCD/02858 dated 25-2-2014. In terms of sub-section 19 of Section 8 of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 read with Rule 4 of the Goa Children (Child Labour Vigilance Officer, Task Force, Victim Assistance Unit and other Authorities) Rules, Government hereby extends the tenure of Adv. Emidio Pinho, a Social Worker having his office at Mount Unique, Bldg. No. 2, H. No. 6, opp. All India Radio, Altinho, Panaji-Goa, to manage the Victim Assistance Unit (VAU), voluntarily for the State of Goa for one year from the date of its expiry, subject to the terms and conditions referred in the Notification F. No. 2-61(1)-97/VAU/DWCD/ 02858 dated 25-2- 2014 and published in the Official Gazette, Series II No. 49 dated 6th March, 2014. This has been issued with the approval of the Government vide their U.O. No. 2370/F dated 10-05-2017. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. Ruhi Redkar, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary (Women & Child Development). Panaji, 8th June, 2017. (Published in the Official Gazette Series-II No.11 dated 15-6-2011) ______________ -17- Department of Women & Child Development Directorate of Women & Child Development ________ Notification No. 2-61(1)-97/VAU/DWCD/3620 Read: i) Notification No. 2-61(1)-97/VAU/DWCD/ 02858 dated 25-02-2014. ii) Notification No. 2-61(1)-97/VAU/DWCD/ 1214 dated 08-06-2017. In view of the (i) & (ii) Notifications referred above, the term of the functioning of Victim Assistance Unit has been further extended for a period of two years from the date of its expiry (i.e. 25-02- 2018 upto 24-02-2020). All other conditions remains the same. This has been issued with the approval of the Government vide their U.O. No. 309/F dated 14- 05-2018. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. Dipak Desai, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary (W&CD). Panaji, 19th July, 2018. (Published in the Official Gazette Series II No. 18 dated 2-8-2018) __________ -18- No.2-61(1)-ICDS/Amendment(PART) Government of Goa, Directorate of Women & Child Dev., Shanta Building, 1st floor, Panaji - Goa. Dated: April, 2006. N O T I F I C A T I O N In exercise of the powers vested in it under sub-section (8) of Section 7 of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 (hereinafter called as the „Act‟), the Government hereby appoints all the Taluka Mamlatdars as „Special Officers‟ within the jurisdiction of respective taluka. They shall perform the duties and function under the said Act. The Circle Inspector in the Office of Mamlatdar, Talathi of the area and the Officer Incharge of Police Station having jurisdiction shall constitute the Task Force under the Act, which shall assist the Special Officer to carry out his duties under the Act. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. (T. S. SAWANT) EX-OFFICIO JT. SECRETARY & DIRECTOR WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT _____________ -19- GOVERNMENT OF GOA Department of Social Welfare Department of Women and Child Development ______ Notification No. 2-61(1)-97/ICDS(PART)/1039 Read: Notification No. 2-61(1)97/ICDS (Part)/DW&CD/938 dated 24-8-2004. In pursuance of clause (b) of Section 28 of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003) (hereinafter called the “said Act”), the Government of Goa hereby appoints a Jury consisting of the persons mentioned hereinbelow on the Children‟s Court.
1. Dr. (Mrs.) Pramod D. Salgaocar Address:- Near Sports Complex, Pedem, Mapusa – Goa.
2. Mrs. Inez Cotta Carvalho Address:- 97, Ascancio D‟Costa Road, Behind Grace Church, Margao- Goa 403 601.
3. Ms. Amita R. Quenim Address:- D/6, Ashirwad, Ocean Park, Dona Paula-Goa 403 004. The functions of the Jury shall include the following:-
1. To satisfy themselves that the provision of Section 32 of the said Act is being followed;
2. To aid and guide the President.
3. To serve as a link between the Child and the Government and the child and other agencies; and
4. To represent the collective voice of the people of Goa. The term of office of member of the Jury shall be for three years from the date of its constitution. The members of the Jury shall be entitled to an honorarium of Rs. 400/- per effective hearing of the Court and traveling allowances as applicable to Class I Officers of the State Government. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. H. D. Mashelkar, Director& Ex-Officio Joint Secretary (Women & Child Development). Panaji, 7th September, 2004. _________ -20- No.2-94/-2004/DW&CD/1563 Government of Goa, Directorate of Women & Child Dev., Junta house, 1st lift, 1st floor, Panaji - Goa. Dated: 5th Nov.,2004. N O T I F I C A T I O N In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 13 (5) of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003), herein after called as the „said Act‟, read with Rule 3 of the Goa State Commission for Children Rules, 2004, the Government of Goa hereby constitutes the Goa State Commission for Children, to exercise the powers conferred on and to perform the functions assigned to it under the Said Act, and Rules, consisting of the following persons:-
1. Mr. Uday Ballikar -Chairperson
2. Ms. Prachi M. Khandeparkar -Member (N.G.O.), 10, Bharadwaj, Dr. Dada Vaidya Road, Panaji - Goa.
3. Ms. Susan Pinto Furtado, -Member Advocate,Fontainhas, Panaji - Goa.
4. Dr. Shivanand Gawas, -Member
5. Mrs. Surekha Dixit, -Member (Educationist)
6. Ms. Anita Haladi -Member (Child Welfare)
7. Dr. (Mrs.) Phenomena Pereira D‟Souza, -Member Head of Paediatrics, Deptt., Goa Medical College, Bambolim – Goa. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa Sd/- (H. D. Mashelkar) Director & Ex-Officio, Jt. Secretary Women & Child Dev. _________ -21- No. 2-94-2004/DW&CD/1009 Government of Goa, Directorate of Women & Child Dev., Junta House, 1st lift, 1st floor, Panaji – Goa. Dated:- 20th July, 2005. N O T I F I C A T I O N In exercise of the powers conferred by section 37 read with sub-sections (1) to (6) (both inclusive) of section 13 and section 38 of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003 (Goa Act 18 of 2003), and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Government of Goa hereby makes the following rules so as to amend the Goa State Commission for Children Rules, 2004, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement :- (1) These rules may be called the Goa State Commission for Children (Amendment) Rules, 2005.
(2) The shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Substitution of new rule for rule 9 :- For rule 9 of the Goa State Commission for Children Rules, 2004 the following rule shall be substituted namely:- “9. Salaries and allowances of Member Secretary and other staff:- The administrative expenses including salary, allowances and pension payable to the Member Secretary of the Commission shall be paid out of grants placed at the disposal of the Commission by the State Government. The salaries, allowances and pensions payable to the officers and staff referred to in clause (b) of rule 8 shall be paid by the Government.” By Order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. T. S. Sawant, Ex-Officio Jt. Secretary & Director (Women and Child Dev.) _________ -22- Department of Women & Child Development Directorate of Women & Child Development Notification 2-191-2009/DW&CD In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (6) of Section 7 of the Goa Children‟s Act, 2003, the Government of Goa hereby formulates the Plan of Action to eradicate all forms of child labour in the State of Goa. PLAN OF ACTION under section 7(6) of the GOA CHILDREN'S ACT, 2003
1. This Action Plan on child labour shall come into force from the date of issue.
2. This Plan of Action shall be for a period of one year from the date of issue and may be extended for further such period with or without modification.
3. For the purpose of this Plan of Action, the child shall mean child who has not completed 14 years of age.
4. This Plan of Action shall be in two parts. PART-A
1. The Labour Inspectors of the Labour Department shall conduct periodic inspection of all establishments mainly factories, work shops, processing units etc. and file cases of Child Labour under the Act.
2. There shall be an Inspection Register being maintained at all establishments and the details of the Inspection carried out by Labour Department and other agencies shall be recorded in said inspection Registers which will be open for inspection/suggestion to all other authorities under the Goa Children Act.
3. The Labour Commissioner shall submit a consolidated report on the survey and/or Inspection carried under this Plan by the Labour Inspectors to the Secretary (Women and Child Development) every quarter talukawise, detailing thereunder the name of the establishment, address, date of inspection, outcome of the inspection etc. i.e. whether any child labour was noticed and if so, the further action taken in the matter, etc.
4. If there are any complains of massive child labour in the State, the Labour Department may conduct an intensive survey to identify such child labour and submit the report to the Secretary (W&CD).
5. Such survey if any shall be conducted in association with the NGO working in the field of Child Rights etc.
6. The required funding for the survey shall be arranged by the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
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1. This part of the Action Plan shall deal with Child Labour in household, markets, beaches, etc. and/or any other place not covered in Part „A‟.
2. The District Inspection Team constituted u/s 6(3) of the Goa Children Act shall constitute a Child Labour Task Force for every Taluka and Municipal area separately.
3. The Child Labour Task Force shall consist of Executive Magistrate, Police Sub -Inspector preferably attached to Juvenile Assistant Police Unit, Labour Inspector, a social worker/NGO, Municipal Inspectors for Municipal areas, etc.
4. The Child Labour Task Force either jointly or group of two members shall inspect all households, markets and other public places earmarked to the group as may be decided by the District Inspection Team to check & detect cases of Child Labour under the Act.
5. The District Inspection Team may also constitute Vigilant Groups consisting of Member from Social Worker, elected representative and NGOs as may be necessary to check on Child Labour.
6. The Directorate of Women and Child Development and Commission for Protection of Child Rights shall undertake awareness programme on child labour in each of the taluka with the help of the District Inspection Team/Task Force/Vigilant Groups, if any
7. The Vigilant Groups through constant interaction with the public in general and through enquiries, may forward the cases of child labour if any to the District Inspection Team/Special Officer/Police Officer in charge of Women and Child Cell or Police Sub - Inspector of Juvenile Police Assistance Unit or Child Labour Task Force as the case may be for verification and action.
8. All such cases shall be verified by the concerned authority within three days and take appropriate action in the matter.
9. All the authorities shall maintain a Register for such reference and cases of child labour dealt by them.
10. Any child below the age of 14 if employed for domestic labour or any other work, shall be rescued at once by any of the authorities indicated above and placed at Apna Ghar or any other fit Institution/NGO for further rehabilitation.
11. Whenever any child/children are rescued the necessary cases shall be filed before the competent authority as per Section 7.
12. In case any registered NGO desires to take the responsibility to rehabilitate such children of Child labour, the Child Welfare Committee may place such child with such NGOs after due scrutiny in the best interest of the child.
13. The NGO/Apna Ghar with whom the child is placed shall ensure that the child is provided with proper Education including skilled/vocational training, so as to prevent the child of child labour in future.
14. In case the parents/guardians whose child is placed with NGO/Apna Ghar, engaged in child labour, desires to take the custody of the child the same shall be handed over by the NGO/Apna Ghar authorities to the parents/guardians subject to swearing an affidavit/undertaking before the Magistrate/Notary that child shall not be engaged in child labour any more. -24-
15. The District Inspection Team may also arrange to conduct house to house survey through Task Force and Vigilant Groups in a phased manner within six months of this Plan, to detect child labour specially in urban, semi-urban and coastal areas if there are complaints to that effect. The funding of which shall be arranged by the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
16. The District Inspection Team shall conduct regular review meetings of Child Labour Task Force/Vigilant Groups to implement the Action Plan in the best possible manner.
17. In addition to above, there shall be a State Level body headed by the Secretary (W&CD) for review of the Action Plan on Child Labour. The other members of the High Level Committee shall be the Collector (North and South), Director (W&CD), Supdt. of Police (North and South), Labour Commissioner, Director (Education), Director (Municipal Administration), Director (Health) and Director (Panchayat) which will be held every six monthly. By order and in the name of the Governor of Goa. Sanjiv M. Gadkar, Director & ex officio Joint Secretary (W&CD). Panaji, 7th January, 2010. (Published in the Official Gazette Series I No. 44 dated 28th January, 2010) __________ _____________________________________________________________________________
1. Extended for period of one year vide notification No. 2-61(1)-97/VAU/DWCD/1214 dated 8-6-2017 published in the Official Gazette Series-II No.11 dated 15-6-2017. Thereafter vide Notification No. 2-61(1)-97/VAU/DWCD/3620 dated 19-7-2018 published in the Official Gazette Series-II No.18 dated 2-8-2018 till 24-2-2020. Notifications under the provisions of the Goa Children’s Act, 2003 (Central Act No. 18 of 2003) Notification _________ Notification (1) Notification (2) ________ Notification (3) Terms and Conditions N O T I F I C A T I O N _________ (1) N O T I F I C A T I O N (1) Sd/- N O T I F I C A T I O N (2)