Section 38 of The Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987 in hindi
The right to recover any loans or advances made by the Union before the appointed day to any local body, society, agriculturist or other person in the district of Goa of the existing Union territory shall belong to the State of Goa: Provided that right to recover loans or advances of pay and travelling allowance to a Government servant made before the appointed day by the Administrator shall pass to the State of Goa if such Government servant is allotted to that State.
Summary
- The right to recover any loans or advances made by the Union before the appointed day to local bodies, societies, agriculturists, or other persons in the Goa district belongs to the State of Goa.
- For pay and travelling allowance advances made to a Government servant by the Administrator, the right of recovery passes to the State of Goa if that servant is allotted to Goa.
- This section divides the recovery rights for outstanding public loans and staff advances between the Union and the new State.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who gets to recover a pre-existing loan made to a local body in the Goa district?
The right to recover the loan belongs to the State of Goa.
2. Does the State of Goa automatically get the right to recover pay advances made to all Government servants?
No, it only gets the right if the specific Government servant is allotted to the State of Goa.
3. Who must have made the loans or advances to local bodies or societies for this section to apply?
The loans or advances must have been made by the Union before the appointed day.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 38 of The Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987, who is entitled to recover a loan made by the Union before the appointed day to an agriculturist in the district of Goa?
Q2.Under Section 38 of The Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987, what condition must be met for the right to recover a pay advance made to a Government servant to pass to the State of Goa?
Q3.Under Section 38 of The Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987, who must have made the pay or travelling allowance advance to a Government servant for the recovery right to pass under this section?
Q4.Under Section 38 of The Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987, if a loan was made to a local body located outside the district of Goa, does the right of recovery pass to the State of Goa under this section?