The State government had sanctioned an exclusive forensic lab for Goa in 2001. Infrastructure and logistical issues would be the reason cited for delay in starting the lab. The state-of-the-art lab has been partially functioning and the process of setting up all its associated wings including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Toxicology as well as specialized labs under one roof, began some months ago. The posts will include officers to the level of Director, Assistant Director, Scientific Officer, Scientific Assistant, Scientific Assistant-cum-photographer, lab attendant and other administrative staffers.
The recruitment has already begun, he said. The manpower is also taken care of with 26 posts of various ranks being created. In a reply to a question tabled by Taleigao legislator Jennifer Monserrate in the State Legislative Assembly last week, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said the forensic science laboratory is likely to be made functional during 2013-14. PANJIM: Goa’s dependence on forensic laboratories outside the State and delay in receiving reports is likely to end from the coming financial year as the State’s lone laboratory at Verna, lying idle for over five years, might begin functioning soon. | 12:00am IST Forensic lab at Verna likely to function soon PANJIM: Goa's dependence on forensic laboratories outside the State and delay in receiving reports is likely to end from the coming financial year as the State's lone laboratory at Verna, lying idle for over five years,
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