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The Goa government has decided to regularise residential plots allotted under the 20-Point Programme for economically weaker sections. District collectors in North and South Goa are now authorised to issue Class I sanads directly, simplifying the process for beneficiaries. Plots with dwellings will be converted to Class I occupancy after payment of a premium, while vacant or unutilised plots will revert to the government. This move addresses longstanding challenges related to legal clearances, occupancy classification, and access to financial assistance for allottees.
The Goa government has taken steps to regularise residential plots provided under the 20-Point Programme, aimed at supporting economically weaker sections with housing. This initiative addresses challenges faced by beneficiaries in obtaining legal clearances, converting occupancy certificates, and accessing financial support. Advertisement
A recent circular from the revenue department allows district collectors in North and South Goa to issue Class I sanads directly, without referring cases to the council of ministers, even when the land value exceeds INR 50,000. Once regularised, these plots will fall under Section 37B of the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968. Beneficiaries can also approach deputy collectors for the regularisation of their structures under the Goa Regularisation of Unauthorised Construction Act, 2016. The circular instructs both collectors to implement this process immediately.
Earlier this year, the state cabinet approved a classification framework for these plots, dividing them into three categories. Category A includes plots where allottees have built a dwelling and reside there with their families or legal heirs. These plots will now be converted to Class I occupancy. Sanads will be issued to eligible allottees after verifying compliance with all allotment terms and after paying a premium equivalent to one-twentieth of the fair market value or the minimum land rate under the Goa Stamp (Determination of True Market Value of Property) Rules, 2003.
Category B includes plots that are vacant and unutilised. These will be reverted to the government, with district collectors authorised to take possession. Category C covers cases where original allottees have passed away and their legal heirs are not residing on the plots; these plots will also revert to the government.
The regularisation process ensures beneficiaries gain legal clarity, security of tenure, and access to official clearances and financial assistance. It also streamlines occupancy classification, allowing allottees to fully utilise their plots for residential purposes and preventing disputes over land ownership.
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