Goa
Financial Assistance for Purchase of Fuel (Petrol) to the Fishermen for Operation of Out Board Motors
Main benefit
Subsidy of ₹ 30 per Litre on a maximum consumption of 1000 Litre of Petrol.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Work: Fisherman
About
The scheme "Financial Assistance for Purchase of Fuel (Petrol) to the Fishermen for Operation of Out Board Motors” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, a subsidy of ₹ 30 per Litre on a maximum consumption of 1000 Litre of Petrol is provided to the fishermen.
Benefits
- Subsidy of ₹ 30 per Litre on a maximum consumption of 1000 Litre of Petrol.
- For SC/ST, a Subsidy of ₹ 30 per Litre on a maximum consumption of 1100 Litre of Petrol.
- The benefits can be availed every year.
Who can apply
- The applicant should be a traditional fisherman by birth or profession.
- The applicant should be a resident of Goa.
- The applicant's fishing canoe should be registered under the Merchant Shipping Act, of 1958 and the rules framed there under.
- The applicant should be a member of the Registered Fisheries Co-operative Societies/ Association or Individual.
- The applicant should not be a defaulter of the Directorate of Fisheries.
- The applicant should not be a violator of the Goa Daman & Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act,1980 (Act No.3 of 1981).
- Petrol OBM (Out Board Motors) having 10HP or below should be incorporated on the Fishing Vessel/Canoe.
Documents needed
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How to apply
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The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
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In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority at the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa - 403 521, or to the official posted at BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries. Grievance Redressal Any dissatisfaction or complaint about any service or its standards can be registered with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer. The grievance can also be lodged on the link dir-fish.goa@nic.in. All complaints will be acknowledged by us and final action taken will be communicated within 30 days.
Common questions
Are there any penalties or disqualifications mentioned for defaulters or violators of specific acts?
Yes, the applicant should not be a defaulter of the Directorate of Fisheries or a violator of the Goa Daman & Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980.
Can the application form be submitted online, or is it only accepted in person?
As per the guidelines, the filled and signed application form, along with documents, should be submitted to the Directorate of Fisheries or designated offices.
Can an applicant apply for the scheme if their fishing canoe is not registered under the Merchant Shipping Act?
No, eligibility criteria include the fishing canoe being registered under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, and the rules framed thereunder.
Is There Any Compensation For The Delay In The Disbursal Of The Scheme Benefits?
Unfortunately, there is no compensation specified for the delay in disbursal of scheme benefits.
Can Applicants From The Neighboring States Also Apply To This Scheme?
No, this scheme is exclusively for permanent residents of the state. Neighboring state applicants are not eligible.
Is there an application deadline for this scheme?
The information does not specify an application deadline.
Are there any specific provisions for persons with disabilities under this scheme?
The information does not mention specific provisions for persons with disabilities.
What actions are taken to address grievances registered with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer?
All complaints will be acknowledged, and final actions will be communicated within 30 days.
Can individuals with Petrol Out Board Motors above 10HP apply for the scheme?
No, the scheme specifies that only Petrol OBM with 10HP or below should be incorporated on the Fishing Vessel/Canoe.
What is the maximum petrol consumption limit for SC/ST beneficiaries under the scheme?
SC/ST beneficiaries have a maximum allowable petrol consumption of 1100 litres, with a subsidy of ₹30 per litre.
How can one contact the Grievance Redressal Officer for the Department?
The Grievance Redressal Officer can be contacted through the email dir- fish.goa@nic.in or by registering complaints on the provided link.
Can you provide details on the location for submitting the application form?
The filled application form and documents should be submitted to the Directorate of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panaji Goa, or at the designated BDO Office/ Sub-Offices.
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