This scheme, initiated by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa, provides reimbursement for the sales tax (VAT) paid on high-speed diesel (H.S.D.) oil consumed by registered fishing vessels. The subsidy is designed to lower operational costs for fishermen by reimbursing an amount equivalent to the actual VAT paid, subject to a quota of up to 20,000 KL per financial year for the entire fishing industry. The scheme is implemented through an offline application process.
Benefits
• Reimbursement: The amount equivalent to the VAT paid on H.S.D. oil is reimbursed as a subsidy.
• Quota: Subsidy is applicable up to 20,000 KL of H.S.D. oil per financial year (subject to periodic revision by the Government).
• Direct Transfer: The subsidy is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account via DBT.
Eligibility
• The applicant must have a registered fishing vessel under the M.S. Act.
• Must possess a valid Net Licence and Fishing Licence for the current year.
• The applicant should not be a defaulter of the Department of Fisheries.
• Must not be in violation of the Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 and associated rules.
• H.S.D. oil must be procured from a diesel outlet operated by a Registered Fisheries Co-operative Society or a government-approved outlet.
Application Process
Offline
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Request Form: The applicant must request the prescribed application form from the Department of Fisheries.
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Form Completion: Fill in all mandatory fields on the form, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed if required), and attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
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Submission: Submit the completed and signed form along with the documents to the concerned authority at:
Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji, Goa – 403 521
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Acknowledgment: Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment containing the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number.
Documents Required
• Statement of H.S.D. Oil Consumed
• Invoice/Bill and associated diesel bills
• Copy of VRC
• Fish Catch Data
• Fishing Vessel Licence Certificate
• Fishing Net Licence Certificate
• Fishermen Corpus Fund Form (duly filled)
• Report on VAT charged on H.S.D. oil by the oil company
• Additional documents as specified by the department
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the maximum quota for H.S.D. oil under this scheme?
A: The subsidy covers H.S.D. oil consumption up to 20,000 KL per financial year for the entire fishing industry.
Q: Can applicants procure H.S.D. oil from any outlet?
A: No, H.S.D. oil must be procured from a diesel outlet operated by a Registered Fisheries Co-operative Society or a government-approved outlet.
Q: What is the process for grievance redressal?
A: Complaints can be registered with the Department’s Grievance Redressal Officer via email at [email protected], with final actions communicated within 30 days.
Q: Is there a deadline for submitting applications?
A: The scheme accepts applications offline; check with the Department for any specific deadlines.
Q: What are the essential documents required?
A: Documents include the statement of HSD oil consumed, invoices, diesel bills, VRC copy, fish catch data, vessel and net licence certificates, fishermen corpus fund form, and a report on VAT charged.
Q: How is the subsidy amount determined?
A: It is equivalent to the actual VAT paid on H.S.D. oil, subject to the quota and any revisions by the Government.
Q: Are there any eligibility restrictions regarding employment or previous defaults?
A: Yes, applicants must not be defaulters of the Department of Fisheries and must comply with relevant marine fishing regulations.
Q: Can persons with disabilities apply under this scheme?
A: The scheme does not explicitly restrict PwDs; eligibility is based on vessel registration and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Q: What is the official website of the Department of Fisheries?
A: For further guidelines and updates, refer to the official Department of Fisheries, Goa website.