Section 41A(1) in The Goa, Daman and Diu Town and Country Planning Act, 1974
(1)The Planning and Development Authority, municipal corporation, municipal council or a village panchayat may, with approval of the Government and the consent of the owner, acquire his land for public purpose and the Government may accord him a transferable development right, in lieu of the payment of compensation towards such acquisition, by issuing a Development Right Certificate in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed.