PANAJI
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said religious or domestic events of up to 100 people in temples, churches or private areas no longer will require a licence.
"You don’t even need a license for sound. This will eliminate the need for a license for birthday parties and weddings for up to 100 people," Sawant said.
Sawant also said, open air venues will be eligible for a licence of up to three years validity by paying a fee.
"The fees will be Rs 60,000 per annum. Once the license is obtained, the owner of the open air venue will be free to organize as many events as he wants," Sawant said.
However, the option to obtain a licence for each event will continue to be available, he said, adding that the government has taken this decision under its 'Ease of Doing Business' reforms.
Sawant was speaking after launching the RTI online portal at his official Altinho residence. Following the portal's launch, online application facility will now be available to access information under the Right to Information Act.
The first or second appeal, including the RTI application, can also be made online through the portal and the fees can also be paid through the digital mode.
After logging in to the RTI online portal, users will have to submit their mobile number and email details following which you can click on the department and apply for the required information.
Additionally, Sawant also released the government's 'Nave Parva' magazine, the first edition since publication had ceased due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
It will now again be published once every three months containing information on State and Central government schemes.
Vice-President of Entertainment Society of Goa, and Siolim MLA Delilah Lobo, Director of Information Deepak Bandekar and other officials were present on the occasion.
