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Deputy Chief Minister of Goa | |
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Incumbent "Vacant" since 15 March 2022 | |
Deputy Chief Minister's Office (Goa) | |
Style | The Honourable |
Status | Deputy Head of Government |
Abbreviation | DCM |
Member of | |
Nominator | Chief Minister of Goa |
Appointer | Governor of Goa |
Term length | At the confidence of the assembly 5 years and is subject to no term limits. [1] |
Inaugural holder | Wilfred de Souza |
Formation | 16 January 1980 |
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