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The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994

Section 138

In force Act 14 of 1994 As on 25 Oct 2026

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Act 14 of 1994 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 138 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994. If it shall appear to a Zilla Panchayat that the attendance of any officer of the Government having jurisdiction over an area of a division or circle or less than a division or circle and not working under the Zilla Panchayat, is desirable at a meeting of the Zilla Panchayat, the Chief Executive Off

If it shall appear to a Zilla Panchayat that the attendance of any officer of the Government having jurisdiction over an area of a division or circle or less than a division or circle and not working under the Zilla Panchayat, is desirable at a meeting of the Zilla Panchayat, the Chief Executive Officer shall by a letter addressed to such officer not less than fifteen days before the intended meeting, request that officer to be present at the meeting and the officer shall, unless prevented by sickness or other reasonable cause, attend the meeting:

Provided that the officer on receipt of such letter may, if he, for any of the cause aforesaid, is unable to be present thereat himself, instruct his deputy or other competent subordinate officer to represent him at the meeting.

Section 138, The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Act 14 of 1994).

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  1. s. 115 Appointment and control of employees

Questions about Section 138

How do I find court cases under Section 138 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act?

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What should I read with Section 138 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, and has it changed?

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When was the Goa Panchayat Raj Act enacted?

Goa Panchayat Raj Act was enacted in 1994 as Act 14 of 1994. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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