The Office of the Collector, South Goa District, marked the 15th State Road Safety Week – 2026 by conducting a Placard, Quiz and Reel-Making Competition themed "Drive Safe, Ride Safe, Reach Safe." The event gave participants a creative space to display their talents while promoting awareness about road safety, responsible driving and strict compliance with traffic rules. A prize distribution ceremony was held today to honour the winners and acknowledge their efforts in spreading the road safety message. Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, Collector and District Magistrate, South Goa District, presented the prizes to the winners and commended them for their creativity and dedication in spreading the message of road safety. She also emphasised the importance of road safety in our daily lives and urged everyone to follow traffic rules at all times. #RoadSafety2026 #SouthGoaDistrict

The Special Mutation Camp was successfully conducted in Ponda Taluka. @Coll_SouthGoa

Joint Mamlatdars I, III and V Achieve Zero Pendency in Online Form XIII Mutation Cases. @Coll_SouthGoa

Special Mutation Camp in Mormugao Taluka @Coll_SouthGoa

Reviews by Public on Special Mutation Camps held in Salcete Taluka. @Coll_SouthGoa

*Salcete Taluka: Joint Mamlatdars I, III and V Achieve Zero Pendency in Online Form XIII Mutation Cases* Salcete: In a significant achievement towards efficient revenue administration and time-bound delivery of public services, Joint Mamlatdars I, III and V of Salcete Taluka have achieved zero pendency in online Form XIII mutation cases. The offices have also been actively processing offline mutation cases. As per the available figures, 124 offline mutation cases remain pending across these three offices, comprising 68 cases with Joint Mamlatdar I, 40 cases with Joint Mamlatdar III and 16 cases with Joint Mamlatdar V. The pending offline cases are primarily at the procedural stage of service of notice. Notices have already been issued, and the remaining steps involve completion of service, receipt of acknowledgements from the concerned parties, or, wherever required, substitute service and fulfilment of the prescribed procedural compliances. The achievement of zero pendency in online Form XIII cases reflects the focused efforts of the concerned officers and staff. The Collectorate, South Goa District, continues to monitor mutation cases through special camps and regular reviews, with emphasis on completing the remaining procedural formalities and ensuring early disposal of offline cases as well. @Coll_SouthGoa

District Magistrate and Collector, South Goa District, Ms Egna Cleetus, IAS speaking on successful conduct of Special Mutation Camps across the district today. @Coll_SouthGoa

The Special Mutation Camp was successfully conducted in Ponda Taluka. @Coll_SouthGoa

Mormugao Taluka has zero pendency of Form XIII (Form 13) mutation cases, as all cases under this category have been disposed of, Under the other category of mutation cases (manual cases), a total of 55 cases are pending. The pendency is primarily related to the notice-service process. Of the pending cases, notices have been generated for service in 53 cases, substitute notices have been issued in 15 cases, and objections have been received in 4 cases. @Coll_SouthGoa

A Special Mutation Camp was organised today across the talukas of South Goa District at the respective offices of the Mamlatdars and Joint Mamlatdars. The camp aimed to expedite the disposal of pending mutation cases and facilitate their timely resolution. Members of the public were encouraged to visit the concerned offices with relevant documents to seek information and assistance regarding their pending cases. All Mamlatdars and Joint Mamlatdars took necessary steps to ensure the smooth conduct of the camp and facilitate the disposal of pending cases in accordance with the applicable laws and procedures. @Coll_SouthGoa

A review meeting of the District Level Committee for the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and Amendment Rules, 2026, in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174/2023, was chaired by Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, Collector and District Magistrate, South Goa, in the presence of Shri Bhiku L. Gavas, Deputy Collector, South-2. The meeting was attended by SDMs, Mamlatdars, BDOs, representatives of Municipal Councils and various departments, along with officials from GWMC, GSPCB, IDC and SDPO. The Committee reviewed the monthly report for September 2026, during which 25 inspections were conducted across the talukas and 20 directions were issued for non-compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules. The Committee reviewed the identification and registration of Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), with 385 establishments identified in South Goa, of which 124 have registered on the Centralised Online Portal as per CPCB records dated 30/09/2026. The District Magistrate directed the Special Cell to maintain separate online lists of identified and registered BWGs and instructed the Deputy Collectors to ensure on-site verification and registration of unregistered BWGs by 30/11/2026. The meeting also reviewed the fourth and fifth fortnightly inspection reports, compliance with directions issued to local bodies and 32 public complaints relating to garbage dumping and littering. The Deputy Collectors were directed to maintain an updated online record of complaints, inspections, action taken and compliance status. The Committee discussed the CPCB guidelines regarding registration fees and annual return processing fees for BWGs under the SWM Rules, 2026. The District Magistrate also directed the concerned officials and departmental staff to complete the iGOT Karmayogi online course on Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026: An Overview. It was further proposed that GSPCB conduct a practical demonstration of the Centralised Online Portal for Special Cell officials and taluka-level teams. The meeting also reviewed public awareness initiatives, including the circulation of infographics, newspaper advertisements, news channel tickers, awareness films, jingles and student-led street plays to promote waste segregation and prevent littering. The District Magistrate proposed issuing a monthly press note highlighting the activities of the Special Cell, including inspections conducted, complaints addressed, directions issued and awareness programmes organised. @Coll_SouthGoa @GovtofGoa

The District Magistrate, South Goa, has issued a circular directing strict compliance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the processing and disposal of mutation applications.

Meeting with the representatives of Political Parties on Rationalization of Polling Station. @Coll_SouthGoa @CEO_Goa

Special Camp for Disposal of Pending Mutation Cases on 24/10/2026 (Saturday) at the respective offices of the Mamlatdars and Joint Mamlatdars across all Talukas of South Goa District.

Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, the Collector and District Election Officer (DEO), South Goa District, convened a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties to discuss the rationalisation of polling stations as part of the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of the Photo Electoral Roll, with 01/01/2027 as the qualifying date. The meeting was convened in pursuance of the schedule and guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India. During the meeting, proposals received from the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) of 21-Ponda, 24-Mormugao, 26-Dabolim, 31-Margao and 32-Benaulim Assembly Constituencies were placed for consideration. After due deliberation, the proposals for rationalisation of polling stations were accepted, with a view to ensuring convenient access for voters and facilitating the smooth conduct of the electoral process. The representatives of recognised political parties were given an opportunity to offer their suggestions and views on the proposals. The District Election Officer, South Goa, emphasised the importance of carrying out the rationalisation exercise in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India, while ensuring voter convenience and the effective management of polling stations. #Rationalization @ECISVEEP @Coll_SouthGoa @CEO_Goa