The Government of Goa on October 24, 2024, issued the Goa (Verification of Tenants) Act, 2024.
The following provisions have been stated:
• Maintenance of record by owner:
o Every owner shall, before allowing accommodation to any tenant, in the State of Goa, verify his bonafides by obtaining and inspecting photo identity, such as election card, driving license, Aadhaar card, passport, or such other documents as may be specified by the Government by notification in the Official Gazette.
o Every such owner shall maintain record of such tenant and submit such information, in such form and in such manner and to such officer, as prescribed.
• Inspection of records:
The police officer not below the rank of Head Constable or such other officer as may be specified by the Government by notification in the Official Gazette shall be entitled to inspect at any time, records required to be maintained under Section 3.
[Notification No 7/21/2024-LA-194]
