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

Goa
Quick Summary: The Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme refunds the VAT paid on diesel used by registered fishing vessels, within an industry-wide quota of 20,000 K.L. per financial year. Applications go to the Department of Fisheries offline.

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

Under the “Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme”, run by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Goa, owners of fishing vessels get back a sum equal to the VAT they actually paid on H.S.D. Oil used by their vessel, in the form of a subsidy. Applications can be made offline only.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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A fishing vessel registered under the M.S

A fishing vessel registered under the M.S. Act is required.

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The applicant must hold both a Net Licence…

The applicant must hold both a Net Licence and a Fishing Licence valid for the year.

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Applicants with outstanding dues to the Department of…

Applicants with outstanding dues to the Department of Fisheries are not eligible.

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Anyone who has breached the Goa, Daman and…

Anyone who has breached the Goa, Daman and Diu Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980 (3 of 1981) or its rules cannot apply.

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H.S.D

H.S.D. Oil has to be bought from a Diesel Outlet operated by a Registered Fisheries Co-operative Society or from outlets approved by the Government of Goa.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Vessel owners are refunded, as a subsidy, a…

Vessel owners are refunded, as a subsidy, a sum matching the Value Added Tax actually paid on H.S.D. Oil used by the vessel for fishing, within a limited quota fixed by the government.

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For the whole fishing industry, the H.S.D

For the whole fishing industry, the H.S.D. Oil quota under this scheme is capped at 20,000 K.L. per financial year.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A statement of the HSD Oil consumed

A statement of the HSD Oil consumed.

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The HSD Oil invoice

The HSD Oil invoice.

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HSD Oil bills

HSD Oil bills.

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A copy of the VRC

A copy of the VRC.

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Data on the fish catch

Data on the fish catch.

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Licence Certificate of the fishing vessel

Licence Certificate of the fishing vessel.

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Licence Certificate of the fishing net

Licence Certificate of the fishing net.

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The completed Fishermen Corpus Fund Form

The completed Fishermen Corpus Fund Form.

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The oil company's report on VAT levied on…

The oil company's report on VAT levied on HSD Oil.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Goa Value Added Tax-Based Subsidy on H.S.D. Oil Consumed by Fishing Vessels Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.

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Ask the department for the application form in…

Ask the department for the application form in its prescribed format.

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Complete all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph…

Complete all mandatory fields, attach a passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required) and enclose copies of all mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

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Hand in the completed and signed form with…

Hand in the completed and signed form 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 stationed at the BDO Office/ Sub-Offices of the Department of Fisheries. Grievance Redressal Complaints or dissatisfaction about any service or its standards may be raised with the Department's Grievance Redressal Officer, or sent to dir-fish.goa@nic.in. Every complaint is acknowledged, and the final action taken is communicated within 30 days.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References