23 foreign nationals found staying illegally
PANAJI
Goa Police on Saturday informed that a total of six landlords including a Jaipur-native have been booked for letting out their respective premises to foreign tenants without filling the mandatory C-Forms.
The January to May data shared by PRO Rahul Gupta (IPS) stated that the six FIRs have been registered at Anjuna police station (2), Mandrem, Mapusa, Verna and Colva PS.
“They let out their premises to foreign nationals without submitting the mandatory C-Form to the competent authorities. Appropriate legal action has been initiated against them, and further investigations are in progress,” he said.
The department has been conducting regular checks and combing operations across the State to detect/ prevent illegalities and to maintain internal security. The PRO informed that during such drives, foreign nationals residing in rented premises and guest houses were also checked for compliance with mandatory registration norms under the Foreigners Act.
“The C-Form is a vital requirement under the Foreigners Act, 1946 and associated rules, which mandates that landlords, guest house operators, and accommodation providers report the stay of foreign nationals within 24 hours of their arrival. This is crucial for ensuring the safety, security, and traceability of all foreigners visiting the State,” he added.
Besides, a total of 23 foreign nationals were found staying illegally in the State during this period of which 21 were found in North District and two in South Goa. Gupta said that action has been initiated against them under the relevant provisions of law.
The department has further urged all landlords, guest house owners, property managers, and hotel operators to strictly comply with the legal requirement of submitting C-Forms promptly, with a warning that non-compliance will attract strict penal action under the applicable laws.
The public is also encouraged to report any such violations to the nearest police station or through the official Goa Police channels.
