Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that the Goa (Tenant and Guest Registration and Verification) Bill, 2021, which mandates landlords to submit tenant details to the police, will be introduced in the next assembly session. This decision comes in response to concerns about law and order, particularly following the recent murder of a local in Candolim. The bill, which had been placed before a Select Committee, aims to enhance public safety by ensuring proper tenant verification.
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- Announcement by CM Pramod Sawant: The Goa (Tenant and Guest Registration and Verification) Bill, 2021, will be introduced in the next assembly session.
- Mandatory Tenant Registration: The bill requires landlords to compulsorily submit tenant details to the police.
- Penalties for Non-compliance: Landlords who fail to comply may face up to one year of imprisonment.
- Response to Candolim Murder: The announcement follows a calling attention motion by MLA Michael Lobo regarding the murder of Arnold Soares in Candolim.
- Select Committee Review: The bill was previously placed before a Select Committee, which has not yet reported back.
- Arrest Made in Murder Case: One person has been arrested in Karnataka in connection with the murder, and the motive is being ascertained.
- Police Action: A team from Calangute Police Station is actively working on the case, reviewing CCTV footage, and following leads.
- Enhanced Patrolling: Day and night police patrolling is being maintained in isolated and vulnerable areas for public safety.
- Senior Citizen Support: Officers and beat staff are directed to visit senior citizens’ homes to address their grievances.
- Tenant Verification Intensified: Tenant verification drives are being conducted, and action will be taken against non-compliance with Section 223 of BNS-2023.
