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The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994

Standing Committees

In force Act 14 of 1994 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 14 of 1994

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Section 142 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 deals with standing Committees. The Zilla Panchayat shall have the following Committees (hereinafter called the 'Standing Committees'), namely :- (a) General Standing Committee;

(1) The Zilla Panchayat shall have the following Committees (hereinafter called the 'Standing Committees'), namely :- (a) General Standing Committee;

(b) Finance, Audit and Planning Committee;

(c) Social Justice Committee;

(d) Education and Health Committee;

(e) Agriculture and Industries Committee;

(f) Taluka Development Committee.

(2) Each Standing Committee shall consist of such number of members not exceeding five elected by the members of the Zilla Panchayat from amongst the members.

(3) The Adhyaksha shall be the Ex-officio Member and Chairman of the General Standing Committee and the Finance, Audit and Planning Committee. The Upadhyaksha shall be the Ex-officio Member and Chairman of the Social Justice Committee. The other Standing Committees shall elect the Chairman from amongst their members.

(4) No member of the Zilla Panchayat shall be eligible to serve on more than two Standing Committees.

(5) The Chief Executive Officer shall be the Ex-officio Secretary of all the Standing Committees.

(6) The Standing Committees shall perform such functions as may be specified in the regulations made by the Zilla Panchayat.

Section 142, The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Act 14 of 1994).

Questions about Section 142

What does Section 142 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act deal with?

Section 142 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act is headed "Standing Committees". The Zilla Panchayat shall have the following Committees (hereinafter called the 'Standing Committees'), namely :- (a) General Standing Committee;

How do I find court cases under Section 142 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act?

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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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