Standing Order No. 1442/2022 of the Home Department, Government of Goa dated 18th November, 2022 on participation in competitions [C14-1Q3]

Standing Order No. 1442/2022

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Home Department, Government of Goa

Panaji, dated the 18th November, 2022

STANDING ORDER

To

All Compliance Officers,

Subject: Participation in competitions by athletes under the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976 (Goa Act 14 of 1976), the Home Department, Government of Goa hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to participation in competitions by athletes.

2. The matter has been examined. Every athlete carrying on participation in competitions shall make an application in Form A to the Agency within seven days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Compliance Officer shall ensure that contract of an athlete is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Agency within seven days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Home Department, Government of Goa.

(Secretary to Government)