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The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994

Panchayat may acquire, hold and dispose of property, etc

In force Act 14 of 1994 As on 22 Oct 2026

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Act 14 of 1994

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Section 158 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 deals with panchayat may acquire, hold and dispose of property, etc. The power of a Panchayat to acquire, hold and dispose of property both movable and immovable whether within or without the limits of the area over which it has authority, to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable or immovable property which may have become vested in or been acquired by it, an

The power of a Panchayat to acquire, hold and dispose of property both movable and immovable whether within or without the limits of the area over which it has authority, to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable or immovable property which may have become vested in or been acquired by it, and to contract and to do all other things necessary for the purpose of this Act, shall be subject to the rules made by the Government in this behalf:

Provided that no lease of immovable property for a term exceeding five years and no sale or other transfer of such property shall be valid unless such lease, sale or other transfer shall have been made with the previous sanction of the Zilla Panchayat.

Section 158, The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (Act 14 of 1994).

Questions about Section 158

What does Section 158 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act deal with?

Section 158 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act is headed "Panchayat may acquire, hold and dispose of property, etc". The power of a Panchayat to acquire, hold and dispose of property both movable and immovable whether within or without the limits of the area over which it has authority, to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable or immovable property which may have become vested in or been acquired by it, an

How do I find court cases under Section 158 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Goa Panchayat Raj Act 158, section 158 Goa Panchayat Raj Act, section 158 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

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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