Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme

Description
“Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme” is a scheme by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa. Through this scheme, the amount equivalent to the actual VAT paid shall be reimbursed to the owner as a subsidy on H.S.D. Oil consumed by the fishing vessel. The applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Benefits
• An amount equivalent to the actual Value Added Tax paid shall be reimbursed to the owner of the fishing vessel as a subsidy on H.S.D. Oil consumed by the fishing vessel used for the purpose of fishing on a limited quota, as decided by the government.
• The total quota of H.S.D. Oil for the purpose of this scheme shall be restricted to 20,000 K.L. per financial year for the entire fishing industry.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should have a registered fishing vessel under the M.S. Act.
2. The applicant should possess a valid Net Licence and Fishing Licence for the year.
3. The applicant should not be a defaulter of the Department of Fisheries.
4. The applicant should not be a violator of the Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 (3 of 1981) and rules framed thereunder.
5. The applicant should procure H.S.D. Oil from a Diesel Outlet run by the Registered Fisheries Co-operative Society or outlets approved by the Government of Goa.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form from the department.
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should request the prescribed format of the application form from the department.

Step 2: Step 2: 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).
Offline
Step 2: 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).

Step 3: Step 3: 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/ Su…
Offline
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 [email protected]. All complaints will be acknowledged by us and final action taken will be communicated within 30 days.

Required Documents
• Statement of HSD Oil Consumed.
• Invoice of HSD Oil.
• Bills of HSD Oil.
• VRC Copy.
• Fish Catch Data.
• Fishing Vessel Licence Certificate.
• Fishing Net Licence Certificate.
• Fishermen Corpus Fund Form Duly Filled.
• Report on VAT Charged on HSD Oil by the Oil Company.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the contact information for the Directorate of Fisheries?
A: Tel: (O) 2224838, Tel: (Dir) 2227780, Fax: (0832)2231049, Email: [email protected], Website: www.fisheries.goa.gov.in.

Q: Can the applicant procure H.S.D. Oil from any outlet?
A: No, the applicant should procure H.S.D. Oil from a Diesel Outlet run by the Registered Fisheries Co-operative Society or outlets approved by the Government of Goa.

Q: What is the Grievance Redressal mechanism for this scheme?
A: Dissatisfaction or complaints can be registered with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer or via email at [email protected]. Final actions will be communicated within 30 days.

Q: Is there any deadline for submitting applications?
A: No, there is no deadline for applications.

Q: What is the address for submitting the filled application form and documents?
A: Submit the form and documents to the concerned authority at the Department of Fisheries, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Patto Colony, Panaji Goa - 403 521, or at BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries.

Q: Can the application be submitted online, considering the offline mode mentioned?
A: No, applications are accepted only in offline mode.

Q: What are the essential documents required for the application process?
A: Documents include the Statement of HSD Oil Consumed, Invoice and Bills of HSD Oil, VRC Copy, Fish Catch Data, Fishing Vessel and Net Licence Certificates, filled Fishermen Corpus Fund Form, and a report on VAT charged on HSD Oil.

Q: How is the subsidy amount determined under the scheme?
A: The subsidy equals the actual Value Added Tax paid, restricted to the total quota of 20,000 K.L. of H.S.D. Oil per financial year for the entire fishing industry.

Q: Is there any application fee associated with this scheme?
A: No, the application fee is nil.

Q: Can Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) apply for this scheme, and are there specific criteria for them?
A: Yes, PwDs can apply, and there are no specific criteria mentioned for them.

Q: Where can citizens access the guidelines for the scheme?
A: Citizens can access the guidelines at https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/schemes-services/.

Q: What is the official website of the Department of Fisheries?
A: The official website is https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/.

Q: What is the link to the Citizen Charter for the scheme?
A: The Citizen Charter is available at https://fisheries.goa.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CitizenCharter-2.pdf.