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The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994

Mode of making contracts

In force Act 14 of 1994 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 14 of 1994

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Section 149 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 deals with mode of making contracts. Every contract or agreement entered into on behalf of the Zilla Panchayat, shall be binding on the Zilla Panchayat only if the said contract or agreement is executed in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(1) Every contract or agreement entered into on behalf of the Zilla Panchayat, shall be binding on the Zilla Panchayat only if the said contract or agreement is executed in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(2) The Chief Executive Officer shall execute contract or agreement on behalf of the Zilla Panchayat in respect of matter which he is empowered to carry out under the provisions of this Act. He may execute such contract or agreement on behalf of the Zilla Panchayat upto such amount of value of contract or agreement as may be specified by the Government from time to time. In the other cases, he shall execute a contract or agreement only with the sanction of the Zilla Panchayat. CHAPTER VII Codall Staff of Zilla Panchayat

Section 149, The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Act 14 of 1994).

Questions about Section 149

What does Section 149 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act deal with?

Section 149 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act is headed "Mode of making contracts". Every contract or agreement entered into on behalf of the Zilla Panchayat, shall be binding on the Zilla Panchayat only if the said contract or agreement is executed in accordance with the provisions of this section.

How do I find court cases under Section 149 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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