Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has urged Goans to take advantage of the government’s circular for the regularisation of houses built before 1972, as reflected in old survey plans. He said that application forms for the scheme will be available starting September and encouraged residents to keep all necessary documents ready for a smooth process.
Sawant highlighted that the long-awaited Regularisation of Unauthorised Construction Bill will soon come into effect, addressing longstanding issues related to old and irregular structures across the state. The circular, effective from August 1, clarifies that eligible houses will be treated as settled land, eliminating the need for fresh conversion sanads during reconstruction.
Applicants will receive two key certificates: a Settlement Land Certificate from the Deputy Collector and a Structure Regularization Certificate from the concerned Panchayat or Municipality. A fee of 1,000 rupees applies, and documents including Form I & XIV and Form D must be submitted. Certificates are expected to be issued within a week after verification.
To qualify, the property must appear on survey plans from 1970–1972, cover at least 25% of the plot, and the total holding should not exceed 1,000 square metres. The initiative aims to simplify the legalisation process and remove ambiguities regarding conversion provisions, ensuring smoother property management for homeowners.