Constituency No/Name: 13 - St. Cruz
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Refer Bulletin Part II No 71 dated 14-09-2022 with regards to Merger of 2/3rd of the Indian National Congress Legislature Party (“INC”) in to the Bharatiya Janata Party (“BJP”)
“This House unanimously resolves that the Government in recognition of the exemplary contribution to the Society and the State by former MLA Late Smt. Victoria Fernandes as Minister and Deputy Speaker, name the newly inaugurated flyover in Santa Cruz connecting Panaji to Old Goa as Shrimati Victoria Fernandes flyover.”
Eighth Session 2025
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Public Works
The attention of the House is drawn as regards the proposed and ongoing development around Toyyar lake known for its ecosystem and bio-diversity and hence this wetland ecosystem needs to be maintained. The people of Chimbel and especially the ST community needs to be informed of the steps taken to protect and preserve this eco-system and whether the development curtails road widening and demolition of houses. The steps the Government has taken to bring clarity and to preserve ecosystem in this regard.”
Twelfth Session 2026
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Tourism
Ministers Reply“Attention of the House is called as regards the people of St. Cruz Constituency due to the confusion near Merces-Panaji Circle caused by the traffic signal system and as there is no service road on one side. the Steps the Government has taken in the matter.”
Seventh Session 2024
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Ministers Reply“Fear and Anxiety in the minds of the people of Santa Cruz Constituency due to the act of draining the water from Bondvoll Lake by tampering the outflow valve. The steps the Government has taken in this regard.”
Sixth Session 2024
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Ministers Reply“Fear and Anxiety in the minds of the people of Santa Cruz, due to the dilapidated condition of the G.M.C. run O.P.D. Health Centre and the School for Children which is in the same premises situated at Premiero Bairo in Santa Cruz village. The building structure is in a very bad condition. The steel of the ceiling and walls are exposed; and massive cracks and water leakage can be seen. If left unattended, the structure may collapse at any time. The steps the Government intends to take in the matter.”
Second Session 2022
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Public Health
Public Health Department
Fear & Anxiety in the minds of the people of Chimbel due to upcoming Project in S. No. 59/1 showing 10 to 15-meter road access which does not exist near Goulembhat, Chimbel. What steps will the Govt. take to resolve the same?
Thirteenth Session 2026
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Town & Country Planning
Town & Country Planning Department
Under Rule 63 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, I hereby give notice for Calling Attention of Urgent Public Importance:
Fear & Anxiety in the minds of the people of Merces Village as the Pond as well as the Nallah near the entrance of the Merces Lake Wheel Gate near Niyaaz has become shallow due to accumulation of mud & the side mud bunds cannot be seen. What plan does the Govt. have to resolve the same?
Thirteenth Session 2026
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Water Resources
Water Resource Department
Fear & Anxiety in the minds of the people of St. Cruz Constituency due to dumping of Garbage on the Service Roads to National Highways in St. Cruz Constituency causing nuisance & pollution. Whether the Govt. is aware that some Panchayats claim it does not fall in their jurisdiction. Whether the Govt. will physically demarcate Village panchayat boundaries along the National Highways? What plan does the Govt. have to resolve the same?
Thirteenth Session 2026
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Public Works
Public Works Department
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The attention of the house is drawn with regards to Sub Health Centre Merces in Merces Village of St. Cruz Constituency. The Sub Health Centre Merces sees above 150 patients on a daily basis & due to the same additional staff is required. What plan does the Govt. have to resolve the same?
Twelfth Session 2026
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Public Health
Public Health Department
Fear & Anxiety in the minds of the people of Chimbel Village due to the dilapidated condition of the service road for the main water supply pipeline running from Vaddy, Merces to Chimbel. What steps will the Govt. take to resolve the same?
Twelfth Session 2026
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Public Works
Public Works Department
*Will the Minister for Public Works be pleased to state:
a) whether the Government is aware that some internal ward roads as well as those at Indiranagar in St. Cruz Constituency are in a dilapidated condition;
b) whether the Government will take up hot mixing of the same on top priority as the Indiranagar File is with the CS for Administrative Approval and the St. Cruz Internal Roads file is at Div. II for Administrative Approval; and
c) whether the Government will expedite the same so that the work may be carried out before the monsoons?
Answer is attached.
Thirteenth Session 2026
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Public Works
Public Works Department
*Will the Minister for Public Works be pleased to state:
a) whether the Government is aware that the construction of culverts in villages takes at least 2-3 months which causes inconvenience and hardship to the villagers;
b) if so, whether the Government has any plan to avoid such delay; and
c) if so, the details thereof?
Answer is attached.
Thirteenth Session 2026
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Public Works
Public Works Department
*Will the Minister for Public Works be pleased to state:
a) whether the Government is aware that in many places in St. Cruz Constituency there are no proper drainages;
b) whether the Government is aware that in some places the drainages are in a very dilapidated condition;
c) whether the Government is aware that 15cms thick drainage slabs are needed as the internal ward roads are very narrow; and
d) if so, the steps the Government intends to take to resolve the same?
Answer is attached.
Thirteenth Session 2026
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Public Works
Public Works Department
WILL the Minister for Panchayati Raj be pleased to state:
a. whether the Government is aware that there are cases where the Panchayats have taken money from villagers under the pretext of building toilets;
Ans. Yes Sir,
b. whether the Government is aware that the said villagers are having payment receipts from the year 2019 but till date no toilets have been constructed;
Ans. Yes Sir
c. whether the Government is aware that no refund of the payment has been issued till date; and
Ans. Yes Sir
d. the steps the Government will take to resolve the same?
Ans. Approval of the Government has been obtained for the refund of Beneficiary Share vide Note No.26/8/DP/ SBM(G)/2024-25 dated 27/11/2024 Copy enclosed at ‘A’ the same is under process and will be completed in due period.
Thirteenth Session 2026
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Panchayati Raj
Directorate of Panchayats
WILL the Minister for Panchayati Raj be pleased to state:
a. whether the Government is aware that exorbitant house/flat transfer fees have been burdened on the villagers of St. Cruz by the Panchayat;
Ans:- Yes. The Panchayat vide Resolution No. 11(82) meeting dated 20/04/2022 had unanimously decided to increase the transfer fees of flat from Rs. 10,000 to 25,000/- with effect from 1st April 2022.
b. whether the Government is aware that the villagers are opposing the same in every Gram Sabha; and
Ans:- Yes. The Villagers were opposing for the house tax transfer fees in the Gram Sabha but it was not recorded on the proceedings of Gram Sabha meeting which was held on 08/02/2026 but the video recording of the said Gram Sabha was carried out.
c. the steps the Government will take to resolve the same?
Ans:- The same will be discussed in the Village Panchayat meeting appropriate action.
Thirteenth Session 2026
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Panchayati Raj
Directorate of Panchayats
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