Digital Goa, October 30 – The Government of Goa has amended the Goa Mineral Policy, 2013 to revise norms governing ore transportation during the monsoon season. Under the amendment, the monsoon period — earlier fixed from June 7 to September 2 — will now be determined by the government from time to time. The clause in the policy “No transportation of either Lumps or Fines on the public road for the period 7th June till 02nd September except for utilization as captive/domestic consumption within the State.” will be substituted with the words and expression “No transportation of ore on the public roads during monsoon season for such period with such conditions as may be decided by the Government from time to time, except for utilization as captive/domestic consumption.” The amendment further clarifies that these restrictions will also apply to out-of-state ore transported within Goa, except when intended for captive or end-use consumption in another state.
