Goa Legislative Assembly

गोवा विधानसभा

Shri. Jit Arolkar

Shri. Jit Arolkar

Constituency No/Name: 01 - Mandrem

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Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party
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Date of Birth: 30th April 1981
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Present: House No. 114, Dandoswada,Mandrem, Pernem-Goa-403527,

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Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
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Commitee on Privileges (Since 09 Sep 2022)
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Committee on Delegated Legislation (Since 31 May 2022)
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Committee on Public Undertakings (Since 31 May 2022)
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Estimates Committee
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House Committee To Study Issues Related To River Mhadei

Bridge connecting Tuem-Aroba-Dhargal

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of people of Goa due to poor condition of bridge connecting Tuem village of Mandrem Constituency and Aroba-Dhargal village of Pernem Constituency. This narrow and age old bridge also connects the villages of Mandrem Constituency to the National Highway. New and wide bridge needs to be constructed to avoid any accidents in future. Steps the Government intends to take in this regard".

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -8

Public Works

Public Works Department

pdfMinisters Reply

Tuem and Pernem pending boundary

“Fear and anxiety in the minds of residents of Tuem and Pernem due to long-pending boundary dispute between Tuem village panchayat and Pernem Municipal Council. The residents of both areas face issues with regard to obtaining permissions to operate businesses and get house numbers. The dispute has also affected  revenue collection by both governing bodies.The steps Government intends to take in this regards”.

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -3

Abandoned open stone quarries

 “Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people of Goa due to abandoned open stone quarries filled with rain water. Such dangerous open quarries have claimed numerous lives of locals as well as tourists in the State. These quarries are also gaining popularity among youth as picnic spots. The fatal incidents have raised serious concerns regarding the safety of people. The steps Government intends to take in this regard.”  

Second Session 2022

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -3

Mines

Directorate of Mines & Geology

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Sealing of Residential/Commercial Establishment in Arambol

Fear and anxiety in the minds of the people residing in the coastal part of Goa especially Arambol due to sealing of residential/commercial establishment affecting their livelihood.The people of Arambol are in constant fear due to numerous surveys being carried out by authorities. The immediate steps the Government intends to take in this regard.

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

Environment and Climate Change

Department of Environment and Climate Change

Keri-Tiracol Ferry Sevice

Fear and anxiety in the minds of people of Keri-Tiracol due to poor condition of ferry ramp. The sand deposited on this damaged ramp has also affected the ferry service causing inconvenience to the students and people of Tiracol village. The immediate steps Govt intends to take in this regard.  

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -15

River Navigation

River Navigation Department

Abandoned stone quarries

"Fear and anxiety in the minds of of people due to increasing popularity of dangerous abandoned stone quarries as tourist spots. Number of locals as well as tourist visit such places during monsoon. Videos by influencers on social media have also popularised such quarries among tourist. These quarries filled with rain water are dangerous and various fatal incidents have been reported in the past. The steps Govt intends to take to restrict the entry of tourist at such places."

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -10

Public crematorium in every villages

Fear and anxiety in the minds of people due to lack of public crematorium in most of the villages of Goa. .The steps Govt intends to take in this regard. 

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -8

Panchayati Raj,Rural Development

Directorate of Panchayats

Augmented 15 MLD WTP at Chandel

Fear and anxiety in the minds of people of Mandrem constituency due to delay in making the augmented 15 MLD plant at Chandel operational. People are facing acute water shortage even in monsoon season and are dependent on water supplied through tankers. The Hon’ble Minister may state the reason for delay and the steps Govt intends to take to make the plant operational on priority basis.

Fifth Session 2023

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Public Works

Public Works Department

019A - ILLEGAL BOREWELLS IN PERNEM TALUKA

*WILL the Minister for Water Resources be pleased to state:

(a) the total number of borewells registered with the Department with details such as name, address, commercial / residential purpose;
(b) whether Government is aware of rampant drilling of illegal bore wells in Pernem Taluka; if so, the details of illegal bore wells identified as on date;
(c) the number of illegal borewells sealed and if not sealed the reasons thereof; 
(d) whether any survey / inspection / raid has been carried out by the Department to identify and locate illegal borewells in Pernem Taluka; if so, furnish detailed report; and
(e) the action taken against people / commercial establishment for such illegalities? 
 

Answer:

ANSWER IS ATTACHED.

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Shri. Subhash Shirodkar

Water Resources

Water Resource Department

019B - DHARGAL DON KHAMB UNDERPASS

*WILL the Minister for Public Works be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government is aware of the number of accidents including fatal ones reported at the dangerous crossing at Dhargal Don Khamb road connecting national Highway 66;
(b) whether the Department has incorporated the work of a vehicular underpass in its annual plan and whether any proposal has been moved for its construction  at the said location;
(c) the reason for delay in considering the proposal for construction of under pass;
(d) whether Government is aware that there is no service road along highway at Dhargal Don Khamb; if so, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the time-frame by which service road will be constructed to reduce the number of accidents? 
 

Answer:

SUB: STARRED LAQ NO. 019B TABLED BY SHRI. JIT AROLKAR, MLA REGARDING “DHARGAL DON KHAMB UNDERPASS” TO BE ANSWERED ON 06TH FEB 2024.

QUESTIONS

ANSWERS

WILL the Minister for Public Works be pleased to state:

By Shri. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Minister for PWD 

(a) whether Government is aware of the number of accidents including fatal ones reported at the dangerous crossing at Dhargal Don Khamb road connecting national Highway 66;

Sir, 

Four accidents have been reported at the crossing with NH-66 at Don Khamb, Dhargal.

(b) whether the Department has incorporated the work of a vehicular underpass in its annual plan and whether any proposal has been moved for its construction  at the said location;

A vehicular underpass (VUP) of size 20.00m x 5.50m was included in the original scope of work  of \"Four laning of existing Maharashtra/Goa Border-Panaji Goa Section of NH-17 from Km 475.000 to Km 500.500 (Existing km 502.500) in the state of Goa on EPC basis under NHDP-III (Patradevi to Karaswada junction)   in  EPC mode\"  with service roads on the both sides at Don Khamb, Dhargal. However, due to stiff opposition from the lobby of shopkeepers having their businesses at Don Khamb, the VUP was deleted from the original scope of work, with approval of MoRTH. Department is in the process of appointing a suitable Consultant for preparation of Detailed Project Report(DPR).

(c) the reason for delay in considering the proposal for construction of under pass;

The Department is in the process of appointment of a suitable Consultant to prepare DPR.

(d) whether Government is aware that there is no service road along highway at Dhargal Don Khamb; if so, the reasons therefor; and

The service road on LHS  has been completed whereas service road on RHS was delayed due to unavailability of land. After acquisition of land and shifting of utility services, the work on service road has been taken up and is in progress.

(e) the time-frame by which service road will be constructed to reduce the number of accidents? 

The service on RHS will be completed by 29-02-2024.

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Shri. Pramod Sawant

Public Works

Public Works Department

019C - SANCTIONING WORKS UNDER MLALAD SCHEME

*WILL the Minister for Public Works be pleased to state:

(a) whether the detailed process is followed by the Government to consider and sanction work under MLALAD scheme;
(b) whether Government is aware of delay in sanctioning works under MLALAD fund;
(c) whether the Government intends to streamline and fast track the process adopted to carry out work under the scheme as the works taken are mostly of urgent public importance; and
(d) whether the Government intends to increase the ceiling amount allotted to each MLA in a financial year? 
 

Answer:

SUB: STARRED LAQ NO. 019C TABLED BY SHRI. JIT AROLKAR, REGARDING “SANCTIONING  WORKS UNDER MLALAD SCHEME” TO BE ANSWERED ON 06TH FEB 2024.

QUESTIONS

ANSWERS

WILL the Minister for Public Works be pleased to state:

By Shri. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Minister for PWD 

(a) whether the detailed process is followed by the Government to consider and sanction work under MLALAD scheme;

Sir, Yes.

(b) whether Government is aware of delay in sanctioning works under MLALAD fund;

Not Applicable in view of “a” above.

(c) whether the Government intends to streamline and fast track the process adopted to carry out work under the scheme as the works taken are mostly of urgent public importance; and

The works proposed under MLA LAD, Goa Scheme are to be taken up as per the scheme guidelines.

(d) whether the Government intends to increase the ceiling amount allotted to each MLA in a financial year? 

Presently there is no proposal to increase the ceiling limit as the funds under the scheme are non-lapsable.

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Shri. Pramod Sawant

Public Works

Public Works Department

100 - ACCIDENTS REPORTED AT DHARGAL, DON KHAMB CROSSING

WILL the Minister for Home be pleased to state the number of minor and  fatal accidents reported at Don Khamb crossing in Dhargal in the last 3  years?  
 

Answer:

Sir, answer is attached. 

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Shri. Pramod Sawant

Home

Department of Home

101 - KERI-TIRACOL BRIDGE

WILL the Minister for Finance  be pleased to state:

(a) the current status of Keri-Tiracol bridge connecting Tiracol ward to the mainland; 
(b) the reasons for keeping the work on hold; 
(c) whether the Government has made efforts to restart the work of said bridge; and
(d) if so, the details of latest development in this regard?
 

Answer:

Reply attached

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

Shri. Pramod Sawant

Finance

Department of Finance