Elvis Gomes

Indian Politician

Indian Cuncolim, Goa

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1963
Age63 years
BirthplaceCuncolim, Goa

Latest News about Elvis Gomes

15/03/2025

Elvis Gomes, the Aam Aadmi Party's chief ministerial candidate for Goa, was summoned by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in March 2025 regarding a land scam case linked to his tenure as Chairperson of the Goa Housing Board. The ACB is investigating allegations of irregular land transactions involving approximately 30,000 square meters near the Mopa airport site between 2007 and 2011. Gomes has maintained that he acted within legal boundaries during his administrative role.

Do you like Elvis Gomes?

You can vote only once.

Bio/Wiki

Elvis Gomes is a former Indian civil servant who served in various high-ranking administrative positions in Goa before joining politics.
He is a prominent figure in Goa's public administration history, known for his long tenure in roles such as Inspector General for Prison and Director of Urban Development.
After retiring from civil service, he became the Aam Aadmi Party's chief ministerial candidate for the 2017 Goa Assembly Elections.

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight72 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (specific institution not publicly disclosed)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
HobbiesTravelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeNot Known

Career

Notable Positions Held
  • Inspector General for Prison
  • Director of Urban Development
  • Director of Municipal Administration
  • Director of Tourism
  • Chairperson of Goa Housing Board
  • Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Panjim
  • Captain of Ports
  • President of the Goa Football Association
Political PartyAam Aadmi Party
Political Journey
  • Joined Aam Aadmi Party in July 2016 after voluntary retirement from civil service.
  • Named Aam Aadmi Party's chief ministerial candidate for Goa Assembly Elections 2017 by Arvind Kejriwal in December 2016.
  • Contested from Cuncolim constituency in 2017 Goa Assembly elections.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Elvis Gomes is recognized as a prominent Goa civil servant.
2. Gomes has served in numerous important positions within the Goa administration.
3. In July 2016, he opted for voluntary retirement from the civil service to pursue a career in politics.
4. In 2014, his name was second on the seniority list of senior officers, but he was moved to fourth place; he challenged this in the Bombay High Court, which in 2016 upheld his claim and quashed the changes.
5. Faced summons from Anti-Corruption Bureau in December 2016 regarding a land scam case from his time as managing director of Goa Housing Board.
Information on this page is collected from public sources and may not be 100% accurate. Report an error
Scroll to Top