Goa Legislative Assembly
unicameral legislature of the state of Goa in India
The Goa Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the state of Goa, India. The Assembly meets at the Goa State Legislative Assembly Complex in Porvorim. The Eighth Goa Legislative Assembly consists of 40 members. The assembly is in charge of the budget, the Assembly appropriates money for social programs, agricultural development, infrastructure development, etc. It is also responsible for proposing and levying taxes.
History
Following the end of Portuguese rule in 1961, Goa was placed under military administration headed by Major General Kunhiraman Palat Candeth as Lieutenant-Governor. On 8 June 1962, military rule was replaced by civilian government when the Lieutenant-Governor nominated an informal Consultative Council of 29 nominated members to assist him in the administration of the territory. The first Council met on 24 September 1962 in a meeting open to the public.
The Assembly first convened on 9 January 1964 in the Secretariat building (Adil Shah Palace). Hence, 9 January is marked as "Legislator's Day" every year in Goa.
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