State Act

The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994

239-C. Procedure.— (1) Subject to the other specific provisions in this behalf, the procedure to be followed by the Officer in all inquiries, appeals and proceedings under this Act and the rules framed thereunder shall be such as may be prescribed. (2) Every decision or order passed under this Act shall be recorded in the form of an order which shall state the reasons thereof. (3) All inquiries and proceedings before the Officers shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of 170[sections 229, 257 and 267 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act 45 of 2023)]]