Section 138(1) in The Goa, Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act, 1974
(1)If, in the opinion of the Government, any Planning and Development Authority is not competent to exercise or perform, or neglects or fails to exercise or perform, any power conferred or duty imposed upon it under any of the provisions of this Act, the Government or any person or persons appointed in this behalf by the Government may exercise such power or perform such duty.