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Collector reassigns Salcete mutation cases village-wise

MARGAO


After announcing plan to dismantle Salcete taluka mutation cell in the district Collectorate, South Goa district Collector, Egna Cleetus, IAS on Wednesday initiated yet another measure to ensure the smooth and expeditious disposal of mutation cases in Salcete by reallocating and redistributing mutation cases village-wise.

In fact, the Collector has issued directions that the concerned Mamlatdar and Joint Mamlatdars of Salcete to complete the handing over and taking over of pending mutation case files and relevant records, wherever jurisdiction has changed, under proper acknowledgment within two days.

They have been told to submit a compliance report to this office by October 16 without fail.

Mutation cases pertaining to the city shall be allotted in the ratio of 1:1 between the Mamlatdar of Salcete and Joint Mamlatdar-I, Salcete.

As per the Collector’s order, the Salcete Mamlatdar has been allocated mutation cases relating to Dramapur, Nuvem, Orlim, Rachol, Sirlim and Verna.

The Joint Mamlatdar-I will take up cases in respect of the village of Adsulin, Assolna, Benaulim, Cana, Guirdolim, Sernabatim and Vanelim. Joint Mamlatdar-II will tall take up cases relating to Curtorim, Sao Jose de Areal and Raia.

Cases relating to Aquem, Carmona, Cavorim, Chandor, Chinchinim, Deussu, Nagoa and Ambelim will be heard by Joint Mamlatdar-III. 

Joint Mamlatdar-IV will hear cases pertaining to Telaulim, Loutolim, Navelim and Varca, while Joint Mamlatdar-V has been given cases relating to Majorda,  Calata, Utorda, Cavelissim, Mulem, Paroda, Davorlim and Dicarpale.

Similarly , Joint Mamlatdar-VI has been giving the responsibility to hear and dispose of cases from Velim, Macasana, Duncolim, Seraulim, Guirdolim, Colva and Sarzora, while Joint Mamlatdar-VII will take up cases from Betalbatim, Gonsua, Cuncolim, Talvorda, Veroda  and Camurlim.

The Collector’s action comes against the backdrop of the memorandum submitted by the South Goa Advocates Association on Tuesday, wherein the city-lawyers had demanded streamlining of the mutation process, and putting an end to corrupt practices.


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