The Government of Goa on February 02, 2026, issued the Goa Barge (Taxation on Goods) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, further to amend the Goa Barge (Taxation on Goods) Rules, 1987.
This shall take effect on February 12, 2026.
In rule 4, before the existing proviso, the following shall be inserted, namely:
“If the owner fails to pay the tax within the due date, interest @ 1% per month or part thereof shall be charged on outstanding tax payable.”
All objections and suggestions to the said draft Rules shall be sent to the Captain of Ports, Captain of Ports Department, Panaji, before February 27, 2026.
[Notification no. - E-11029/Goods Tax Amendment/2025-2026/108]
