Goa Enacts Tougher Measures Against Illegal Waste Disposal

Goa Enacts Tougher Measures Against Illegal Waste Disposal

Goa Enacts Tougher Measures Against Illegal Waste Disposal Goa's legislative assembly has passed a landmark bill designed to strengthen environmental protections by imposing stricter measures on illegal waste disposal activities across the state.The law, formally known as the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was introduced by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, amid a crucial monsoon session in the absence of Environment…

Goa Assembly passes Bill to tighten rules on waste disposal, impound vehicles of violators

Panaji: The Goa Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing stricter measures to curb the illegal disposal of waste and empower authorities to take punitive action, including impounding vehicles used for dumping garbage unlawfully. The Bill was tabled by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on the floor of the House on Monday… Source

Penalty upto `3 lakh for dumping waste; House clears bill

NT Reporter Panaji The state legislative assembly on Monday passed a bill amending the Goa Non-Biodegradable Garb-age (Control) Act, 1996, empowering the government to impose fines from Rs 200 to Rs 3 lakh for littering in public or private spaces. The bill also empowers the Goa State Pollution Control Board to monitor industrial waste via a website and digital platform and impound vehicles used for illegal dumping of waste. Disposal of any wast…