In exercise of the powers conferred by sub--section (2) of section 1 of the Goa Value Added Tax (Seventh Amendment) Act, 2013 (Goa Act 12 of 2013) (hereinafter referred to as the "said Act" the Government of Goa hereby appoints the 1st day of June, 2013, as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force.

Ajit S. Pawaskar,

Under Secretary, Finance (R&C).