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flag Goa enforces new tenant verification rules for unregistered rentals, requiring identity checks, recordkeeping, and police reporting within five days, with fines up to Rs 10,000 and six months in jail for violations.

flag Goa has enforced new tenant verification rules requiring property owners to confirm tenants' identities, keep records, and report to police within five days, with penalties including up to six months in jail and a Rs 10,000 fine for non-compliance. flag The rules, part of the Goa (Verification of Tenants) Act, 2024, apply to unregistered rentals and lodging facilities not covered by existing tourism laws. flag Owners must submit photocopies of verified documents and maintain a physical or digital tenant register. flag Police officers, at least head constable rank, can inspect records and report violations—such as missing or false data, non-cooperation, or criminal links via national databases—within seven days. flag Reports are sent to a sub-divisional police officer, then to a magistrate, who may issue a notice and impose fines if an offense is confirmed. flag The law aims to improve public safety and law enforcement across the state.

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