State Act

The Goa Panchayat Raj Act, 1994

83[72-A. Sealing of premises carrying on any trade and or occupation without licence.— (1) If any person without obtaining a licence from the Panchayat under section 69 or section 70 or section 71 carries on any trade or occupation in any premises within the limits of Panchayat jurisdiction, the Panchayat shall, after giving an opportunity of being heard to such person seal such premises: Provided that if the application for licence is already submitted to the Panchayat, such premises shall not be sealed till such application is rejected on merit: Provided further that no such premises shall be sealed till the expiry of the period given to rectify any defect thereof. (2) An appeal against the order of the Panchayat shall lie before the Director and the decision of the Director in the matter shall be final: Provided that the Director shall not grant any interim relief without hearing the Panchayat.]