PANAJI: The home department has framed rules to streamline and regulate casino operations. A senior government officer said that the rules have been sent to chief minister Pramod Sawant for final approval.
In March 2019, the state government had appointed the commissioner of commercial taxes as the gaming commissioner, but since the rules were not framed, his duties were not defined.
The senior government officer said that once approved and notified, it will be the first time that such rules for regulating casino operations will come into force.
As per the draft rules, the gaming commissioner is empowered to exercise overall control over the games conducted in the designated areas and is authorised to maintain the records and documents in connection with the games.
The senior officer said that as per the proposed rules, the gaming commissioner will have the power to issue entry…
In March 2019, the state government had appointed the commissioner of commercial taxes as the gaming commissioner, but since the rules were not framed, his duties were not defined.
The senior government officer said that once approved and notified, it will be the first time that such rules for regulating casino operations will come into force.
As per the draft rules, the gaming commissioner is empowered to exercise overall control over the games conducted in the designated areas and is authorised to maintain the records and documents in connection with the games.
The senior officer said that as per the proposed rules, the gaming commissioner will have the power to issue entry…
