Digital Goa, Apr 9 – In a relief to homeowners, Goa government has announced streamlining of the process for obtaining permission to repair existing single dwelling units or structures. Panchayat Secretaries have been directed to issue No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for house repairs within 3 days of application, provided certain conditions are met. Applicants must submit the house tax receipt, Form 1 & 14, an old photograph of the house, the new plan, estimated cost, and a structural stability report from a certified engineer or architect. The application must be submitted to the Panchayat which will act as a single-point of clearance, informed CM Pramod Sawant. Importantly, the matter need not be placed before the Panchayat body meeting. A circular will be issued to all Panchayats today, he added. If no response is received within 3 days, the NOC will be treated as deemed issued. This applies strictly to existing houses built on existing plinths, CM added further. He was speaking to media persons after cabinet briefing
