In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Goa Rural Improvement and Welfare Cess Act, 2000 (Goa Act 29 of 2000) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Government of Goa hereby appoints the 19th day of December, 2000, as the date on which the said Act shall come into force - Legalspace