Circular exempting old structures from need for sanad gets notified

Panaji: In a move that will benefit over one lakh structures across Goa, govt has notified the circular stating that structures existing before 1972 and reflecting in both the Form I and XIV and the survey plan shall be treated as settled land, as the area of the structure does not form part of agricultural land requiring conversion under the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968.“Accordingly, the requirement of obtaining a fresh conversion sanad shall not arise in respect of the area covered by such structure,” the circular stated. In case of any doubt or ambiguity, or in situations where formal recognition is required, any person may submit a written request to the deputy collector and sub-divisional officer in a prescribed format with a processing fee of Rs 10 by affixing a court fee stamp,” the circular states.The deputy collector and sub-divisional officer may examine the relevant records, including Form I and XIV/Form D, and survey plan that were prepared under the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968, and if required, may consult the directorate of settlement and land records.If the claim is found to be in order, a certificate may be issued upon payment of a Rs 1,000 fee, the circular states.The deputy collector and sub-divisional officer shall dispose of these applications within seven days, the circular states.