Goa Legislative Assembly

गोवा विधानसभा

Shri. Rodolfo Fernandes

Shri. Rodolfo Fernandes

Constituency No/Name: 13 - St. Cruz

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Bharatiya Janata Party
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General:

Date of Birth: 27th July 1961
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Contact:

Official: 0832-2449498
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Address:

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Permanent: H.No.1310,Bairo Bondir, St.Cruz, Tiswadi, North-Goa-403005
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Election Details

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Indian National Congress

Refer Bulletin Part II No 71 dated 14-09-2022 with regards to Merger of 2/3rd of the Indian National Congress Legislature Party (“INC”) in to the Bharatiya Janata Party (“BJP”)

Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Committee on Petitions (Since 31 May 2022)
Eighth Legislative Assembly 2022
MEMBER
Budget Committee

Government in recognition - Smt. Victoria Fernandes

“This House unanimously resolves that the Government in recognition of the exemplary contribution to the Society and the State by former MLA Late Smt. Victoria Fernandes as Minister and Deputy Speaker, name the newly inaugurated flyover in Santa Cruz connecting Panaji to Old Goa as Shrimati Victoria Fernandes flyover.”

Eighth Session 2025

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -2

Public Works

Ongoing development around Toyyar lake

The attention of the House is drawn as regards the proposed and ongoing development around Toyyar lake known for its ecosystem and bio-diversity and hence this wetland ecosystem needs to be maintained. The people of Chimbel and especially the ST community needs to be informed of the steps taken to protect and preserve this eco-system and whether the development curtails road widening and demolition of houses. The steps the Government has taken to bring clarity and to preserve ecosystem in this regard.”

Twelfth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -2

Tourism

pdfMinisters Reply

Confusion near Merces-Panaji Circle

“Attention of the House is called as regards the people of St. Cruz Constituency due to the confusion near Merces-Panaji Circle caused by the traffic signal system and as there is no service road on one side. the Steps the Government has taken in the matter.”

Seventh Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -13

pdfMinisters Reply

Bondvoll Lake -Santa Cruz Constituency

“Fear and Anxiety in the minds of the people of Santa Cruz Constituency due to the act of draining the water from Bondvoll Lake by tampering the outflow valve. The steps the Government has taken in this regard.” 

Sixth Session 2024

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -6

pdfMinisters Reply

Dilapidated condition-ST. CRUZ O.P.D.

Fear and Anxiety in the minds of the people of Santa Cruz, due to the dilapidated condition of the G.M.C. run O.P.D. Health Centre and the School for Children which is in the same premises situated at Premiero Bairo in Santa Cruz village. The building structure is in a very bad condition. The steel of the ceiling and walls are exposed; and massive cracks and water leakage can be seen. If left unattended, the structure may collapse at any time. The steps the Government intends to take in the matter.”

Second Session 2022

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -2

Public Health

Public Health Department

Upcoming Project in S. No. 69/1 in Village Chimbel

Fear & Anxiety in the minds of the people of Chimbel due to upcoming Project in S. No. 59/1 showing 10 to 15-meter road access which does not exist near Goulembhat, Chimbel. What steps will the Govt. take to resolve the same? 

Thirteenth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

Town & Country Planning

Town & Country Planning Department

Desilting of Merces Lake

Under Rule 63 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, I hereby give notice for Calling Attention of Urgent Public Importance:

Fear & Anxiety in the minds of the people of Merces Village as the Pond as well as the Nallah near the entrance of the Merces Lake Wheel Gate near Niyaaz has become shallow due to accumulation of mud & the side mud bunds cannot be seen. What plan does the Govt. have to resolve the same? 

Thirteenth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Water Resources

Water Resource Department

Dumping of Garbage on the Service Roads to National Highways in St. Cruz Constituency

 

Fear & Anxiety in the minds of the people of St. Cruz Constituency due to dumping of Garbage on the Service Roads to National Highways in St. Cruz Constituency causing nuisance & pollution. Whether the Govt. is aware that some Panchayats claim it does not fall in their jurisdiction. Whether the Govt. will physically demarcate Village panchayat boundaries along the National Highways? What plan does the Govt. have to resolve the same?

Thirteenth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -3

Public Works

Public Works Department

Additional Staff at Sub-Centre Merces

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The attention of the house is drawn with regards to Sub Health Centre Merces in Merces Village of St. Cruz Constituency. The Sub Health Centre Merces sees above 150 patients on a daily basis & due to the same additional staff is required. What plan does the Govt. have to resolve the same? 

Twelfth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -5

Public Health

Public Health Department

Repair of Service Road to Water Supply Pipeline running from Merces to Chimbel.

 

Fear & Anxiety in the minds of the people of Chimbel Village due to the dilapidated condition of the service road for the main water supply pipeline running from Vaddy, Merces to Chimbel. What steps will the Govt. take to resolve the same?

Twelfth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY -4

Public Works

Public Works Department

001A - DILAPIDATED CONDITION OF SLUICE GATE NEAR 4 PILLARS MONUMENT

*WILL the Minister for Revenue be pleased to state:

  1. whether the Government is aware of the dilapidated condition of the Sluice Gate (Manos) near 4 Pillars Monument;
  2. whether the Government is aware that the Sluice Gate can be breached at any time posing danger to human life; and
  3. whether the Government has any plans to resolve the same?

Answer:

Sir, the reply to Starred LAQ No. 001A is attached herewith.

Fourteenth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 1

Shri. Atanasio Monserrate

Revenue

Department of Revenue

001B - PRESERVATION OF BONDVOLL LAKE

*WILL the Minister for Town & Country Planning be pleased to state:

  1. whether the Government is aware that the Bondvoll Lake holds great ecological and sentimental value to the villagers of St. Cruz;
  2. whether the Government is aware that the properties surrounding this Lake have been bought by builders/firms intending to carry out mass development surrounding the Lake;
  3. the steps the Government has taken to preserve the Lake and prevent the destruction; and
  4. furnish details of the same? 

Answer:

SUB:-PRESERVATION OF BONDVOLL LAKE

 

 

Starred LAQ No. 001B tabled by Shri. Rodolfo Fernandes, MLA to be answered on 31/08/2026.

 

QUESTION

ANSWER

 

 

Will the Minister for Town & Country Planning be pleased to state:

 

 

By Shri Vishwajit Rane, Minister for Town & Country Planning

 

(a)

whether the Government is aware that the Bondvoll Lake holds great ecological and sentimental value to the villagers of St. Cruz;

 

(a)

Sir, as per Regional Plan for Goa – 2021, Bondvoll Lake is marked as ECO-1 zone;

(b)

whether the Government is aware that the properties surrounding this Lake have been bought by builders/ firms intending to carry out mass development surrounding the Lake;

 

(b)

Development control in properties are regulated as per the provision of the Regional Plan for Goa – 2021, read with the Goa Land Development & Building Construction Regulations, 2010 and directions issued from time to time;

 

(c)

the steps the Government has taken to preserve the Lake and prevent the destruction; and

 

(c)

No Technical Clearances/Development Permissions are to be granted within 200 mts. of the Lake;

 

(d)

furnish details of the same?

(d)

Details are as per Annexure ‘A’.

 

 

 

 

 

Fourteenth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 1

Shri. Vishwajit Rane

Town & Country Planning

Town & Country Planning Department

001C - APPLICATIONS SEEKING REGULARISATION, PURCHASE OR SETTLEMENT OF TENANCY RIGHTS ON COMMUNIDADE LAND

*WILL the Minister for Revenue be pleased to state:

  1. the total number of applications received from tenants or occupants seeking regularization, purchase or settlement of tenancy rights on Communidade land within the jurisdiction of St. Cruz Constituency from 2022 till date;
  2. furnish details of all such applications received including the name of the applicant, the specific survey/chalta number and the area of land involved; and
  3. the total number of applications that have been approved/sanctioned, rejected and are currently pending execution before the Government or the Administrator of Communidades during this period?

Answer:

Sir, the reply is attached herewith alongwith Annexure A and Annexure B.

Fourteenth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 1

Shri. Atanasio Monserrate

Revenue

Department of Revenue

149 - DETAILS OF PLOTS ASSIGNED IN S. NO. 42/1 OF VILLAGE CHIMBEL

Will the Minister for Housing and Housing Board be pleased to state:

(a) the number of plots allotted/assigned by the Goa Housing Board in S. No. 42/1 of Village Chimbel & S. No. 187/1 of Village Morombi-O-Grande in St. Cruz Constituency;

(b) furnish all proceedings, correspondence, orders with regards to the same; and

(c) furnish details such as names of allottee/assignees, date of allotment & area of the plot assigned along with the plans?

Answer:

Sir, the reply is attached herewith.

Fourteenth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 1

Shri. Pramod Sawant

Housing with Housing Board

Housing Board

150 - SECURING WATER STORAGE IN LAKES ACROSS GOA

Will the Minister for Environment & Climate Change be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that many lakes in the State of Goa have been left open & are not being enclosed in the month of September to store water;

(b) whether the Government is aware that water storage in these lakes is important for the environment like trees, groundwater recharge, birds etc.; and

(c) the steps the Government will take to resolve the same?

Answer:

Reply attached 

Fourteenth Session 2026

BUSINESS FOR THE DAY - 1

Shri. Pramod Sawant

Environment and Climate Change

Department of Environment and Climate Change