Oct 23 – Goa Tourism Dept has invited applications for the registration or renewal of permissions to place deck beds and umbrellas on designated beach stretches for the 2024-25 tourist season. Owners of restaurants, hotels, and guest houses are eligible to apply. Application forms are available on the department’s official website www. goatourism .gov .in and must be submitted with a non-refundable fee of Rs 10,000 and required documents at the Registration Facilitation Centres in Panaji or Margao. New applicants must provide a security deposit of Rs 50,000, while permission fees range from Rs 1,20,000 to Rs 1,50,000 depending on the duration.
