The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014.
andhra-pradesh · 2014
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- S. 1Section 1 of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014, outlines the powers of the Authority to develop the capital city and urban region, including project execution, financial support, and management.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014, including agriculture, amenity, area development plan, authority, and building.
- S. 3Section 3 grants the commissioner powers to execute projects, prepare agendas, set up the office, review progress, delegate authority, prepare budgets, and manage development projects.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, outlining its composition and powers.
- S. 5Certain plans already prepared and sanctioned are deemed to have been prepared and sanctioned under the act
- S. 6Section 6 establishes the executive committee of the Authority, detailing its composition and functions.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures pension benefits for employees transferred to the Authority and allows discretionary allowances for retirees or dependents.
- S. 8Section 8 ensures the continuation and completion of pending disciplinary proceedings against former Authority employees transferred to the new Authority under the Act.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the Authority's use of a common seal and requirements for signing and executing its documents.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the functions of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, focusing on planning, development, and infrastructure in the capital region.
- S. 11Section 11 grants the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority broad powers to carry out activities for its functions, with additional powers authorized by the government.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates the submission of audited financial statements and auditor reports to the Government by September 30 each year.
- S. 13Section 13 empowers the Authority to form companies or SPVs for capital region development projects and establish area offices.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Government to present audited financial statements and auditor's report to the State Legislature.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Authority to make ex-gratia payments to individuals damaged by its powers under the Act.
- S. 16Section 16 grants the government authority to direct the Authority and requires the Authority to provide necessary information.
- S. 17Powers of delegation, -
- S. 18Power to make rules,-
- S. 19Section 19 empowers the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority to make regulations and standing orders for development and resource mobilization.
- S. 20Section 20 authorizes the Commissioner to delegate land and building entry for various inspections, surveys, and development compliance checks.
- S. 21Chief Executive of the Authority, - 1[“(1)
- S. 22Section 22 authorizes the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority to appoint staff and heads for various departments and recruit personnel.
- S. 23Section protects members, employees, and agents of the Authority from liability for actions done in good faith to execute the Act.
- S. 24Section 24 deems members, officers, and servants of the Authority and Tribunal as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 25Section 25 establishes a development fund with a seed capital to finance the Authority's activities and manage its allocation and monitoring.
- S. 26Section 26 grants the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority the power to levy various fees and charges for development services and infrastructure.
- S. 27Selling powers, - The Authority may, sell any developed land or part thereof
- S. 28Section 28 authorizes the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority to raise loans, issue debentures, and borrow temporarily to fund development projects and expenses.
- S. 29Section 29 allows the Authority to issue agreed securities to the Government after property or investments are transferred.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates the Authority to prepare and adopt annual and supplementary estimates of income and expenditure, and publish summaries in the Gazette.
- S. 31Section 31 mandates the Authority to prepare annual plans and submit yearly reports to the Government by September 30.
- S. 32Section 32 allows the Authority to invest its funds as per statutory bodies' standard investment powers.
- S. 33The section allows the government to direct how the Authority's revenues are used after consulting with it.
- S. 34Section 34 establishes pension and provident funds for Authority employees and allows government application of the Provident Fund Act, 1925.
- S. 35Section 35 authorizes the Commissioner, executive committee, and Authority to sanction various investment plans up to specified financial limits.
- S. 36Section 36 establishes the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Unified Transport Authority to oversee and coordinate transportation in the capital region.
- S. 37Section 37 outlines the powers and functions of the Unified Transport Authority to oversee and implement transportation plans and projects in the capital region.
- S. 38Section 38 mandates the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority to prepare comprehensive development plans for the capital region, including land use and infrastructure.
- S. 39Section 39 outlines the process for approving development plans by inviting public objections and making necessary modifications.
- S. 40Section 40 authorizes the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority to prepare area development plans with local bodies' input and approval.
- S. 41Section 41 allows the Authority to modify development plans with public input and publish final changes in the Gazette.
- S. 42Section 42 mandates local bodies to implement and enforce the sanctioned development plans in the capital region.
- S. 43Section 43 authorizes the Authority to implement development schemes within its jurisdiction for planned development and better infrastructure.
- S. 44Section 44 outlines the development scheme's provisions for land, infrastructure, utilities, and heritage conservation in the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region.
- S. 45Section 45 details the required content for the development scheme, including land details, ownership, infrastructure plans, and cost allocation.
- S. 46Section 46 mandates infrastructure and amenities like roads, water supply, sewerage, and parks to be provided in the development scheme area.
- S. 47Section 47 outlines the costs covered by the Authority under the Act, including scheme-related expenses and administrative costs.
- S. 48Section 48 verifies land ownership and determines plot sizes for development under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014.
- S. 49Section 49 restricts land development in the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region after a draft scheme's publication, requiring permission and fees from the Commissioner.
- S. 50Section 50 allows the Competent Authority to hold an enquiry to decide disputed land ownership before final allotment.
- S. 51Registration not required
- S. 52Section 52 allows landowners to exchange their land for a developed plot under a land pooling scheme.
- S. 53Section 53 details land reservation and allotment percentages for various purposes in the land pooling scheme for the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region.
- S. 54Section 54 outlines the licensing and compliance requirements for developer entities to implement land pooling schemes in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 55Section 55 outlines the process for the Commissioner to initiate and approve land pooling schemes in the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region.
- S. 56Section 56 mandates the Competent Authority to draft and publish a land pooling scheme, inviting objections or suggestions from affected landowners.
- S. 57Section 57 of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014, outlines the final notification and vesting of land pooling schemes, issuance of ownership certificates, and management of reserved lands.
- S. 58Section 58 outlines the implementation, completion, and validation timelines for the final land pooling scheme.
- S. 59Section 59 mandates the Commissioner to publish completion and re-allotment details of the final land pooling scheme and issue a Completion Certificate.
- S. 60Section 60 mandates plot/land owners to pay for infrastructure maintenance and allows the Authority to maintain or authorize local bodies for it.
- S. 61Section 61 allows the Authority to create town planning schemes for the capital region based on development plans and land use.
- S. 62Section 62 allows the Authority to declare and publish its intention to create a town planning scheme, making it mandatory for landowners.
- S. 63Section 63 mandates the Authority to draft and publish a town planning scheme, inviting objections or suggestions from affected landowners.
- S. 64Section 64 requires the Authority to consider and potentially modify objections to draft town planning schemes before submission to the Government.
- S. 65Section 65 allows the Government to approve or modify draft town planning schemes submitted by the Authority.
- S. 66Section 66 vests lands required by the Authority in the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, free from encumbrances.
- S. 67Section 67 mandates the appointment of a Planning Officer for town planning schemes and outlines conditions for removal.
- S. 68Section 68 mandates the Planning Officer to subdivide the draft scheme into preliminary and final schemes within six months, with possible extensions by the Government.
- S. 69Section 69 outlines the Planning Officer's duties in preparing preliminary and final schemes for land allotment and compensation.
- S. 70Section 70 makes Planning Officer's decisions final except in specific matters listed under section 69.
- S. 71Section 71 outlines the composition, appointment, and removal of members of the Board of Appeal under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014.
- S. 72Section 72 establishes a Board of Appeal to hear and decide appeals under the Act.
- S. 73Section 73 mandates the Planning Officer to attend Board of Appeal proceedings and assist in advisory capacity.
- S. 74Section 74 allows the Board of Appeal to sit at the President's headquarters or any other convenient location within its jurisdiction.
- S. 75Section 75 determines that legal and procedural decisions are made by the President, while other questions are decided by the President and two assessors or a majority.
- S. 76Section 76 grants the Board of Appeal final, binding authority to decide on planning proposals after inquiry.
- S. 77Board not to be a court: Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to constitute the Board of Appeal to be a court
- S. 78Section 78 specifies that assessors' remuneration and Board of Appeal expenses are added to scheme costs.
- S. 79Section 79 makes the Planning Officer's decision final in specific matters and requires scheme variations based on appeal decisions.
- S. 80Section 80 allows the Authority to request the Planning Officer to divide the sanctioned draft scheme into separate sections for individual treatment.
- S. 81Section 81 mandates the Planning Officer to submit a preliminary scheme to the Government before finalizing the final scheme.
- S. 82Section 82 grants the Government power to approve or reject development schemes within specified timeframes and allows modifications.
- S. 83Section allows withdrawal of a development scheme if majority landowners and the Authority request it, subject to government approval.
- S. 84Effect of preliminary scheme: On the day on which the Preliminary Scheme comes into force,- 1[“(1)
- S. 85Section 85 allows the Authority to summarily evict unauthorized occupants of land after a Preliminary Scheme takes effect.
- S. 86Section 86 empowers the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority to enforce town planning schemes by removing non-compliant structures and executing required works.
- S. 87Section 87 allows the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority to request scheme variations due to errors, irregularities, or informalities, subject to government approval.
- S. 88Section 88 allows the Authority to vary town planning schemes for land allotted for public purposes after following amendment procedures.
- S. 89Section 89 allows a Town Planning Scheme to be altered by a new scheme under the Act.
- S. 90Section 90 allows the Authority to amend town planning regulations, seek public input, and submit changes to the Government for approval.
- S. 91Section 91 compensates individuals for expenditures made under a scheme if it becomes void due to changes.
- S. 92Section 92 allows the government to decide if costs of a withdrawn town planning scheme are paid by the Authority or owners.
- S. 93Section 93 allows parties in proceedings to represent themselves or through a recognized agent.
- S. 94Section 94 grants the authority, Planning Officer, or Board of Appeal civil court powers for specific legal proceedings.
- S. 95Section 95 details the costs included in a town planning scheme, such as compensation for reserved land and infrastructure costs.
- S. 96Section 96 calculates increment as the difference in market value of a plot with and without scheme improvements, excluding existing buildings.
- S. 97Section 97 outlines how costs for the scheme are to be met through contributions from plot owners, with exemptions for public plots and specific arrangements for mortgaged or leased plots.
- S. 98Section adjusts contributions based on the difference in market value between original and final scheme plots.
- S. 99Section 99 allows transfer or extinguishment of rights in plots, except for agricultural leases needing all party consent.
- S. 100Section 100 provides compensation for property or rights negatively impacted by a Town Planning Scheme.
- S. 101Section 101 exempts compensation for properties affected by town planning schemes if no compensation is required under other applicable laws.
- S. 102Section 102 compensates owners if they receive less than the total amount deducted from their contribution under the Act.
- S. 103Section 103 allows the Authority to recover excess payments from plot owners and acquire defaulting plots, compensating affected parties based on market value.
- S. 104Section 104 mandates that payments by the Authority be adjusted against accounts where possible, with cash payments as a fallback.
- S. 105Section 105 allows plot owners to pay net development fees in lump-sum or up to ten annual installments with interest.
- S. 106Section 106 allows the Authority to make agreements for Town Planning Schemes, subject to government modifications.
- S. 107Section 107 mandates recovery of dues owed to the Authority by distress sale or legal suit.
- S. 108Section 108 mandates development permission and payment of fees for land development in the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region, barring certain maintenance and agricultural activities.
- S. 109Section 109 mandates that land use and development must align with the authority's plans after the plan's implementation.
- S. 110Section 110 outlines the process for applying and obtaining development permission for land or building projects in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 111Development permission under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act lapses if not started within a year, but can be revalidated for two more years.
- S. 112Section 112 allows obtaining revised development permission if deviations from approved plans comply with the Act or related rules.
- S. 113Section 113 allows revocation of development permission if false statements or misinterpretations were involved, after notice to the concerned party.
- S. 114Section 114 penalizes unauthorized development or non-compliance with sanctioned plans in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 115Section 115 empowers the Commissioner to order removal of unauthorized constructions and requires owner to comply or face penalties.
- S. 116Section 116 authorizes the Commissioner to order the cessation of unauthorized land development and construction.
- S. 117Section 117 states that expenses incurred by the Commissioner under sections 115 and 116 are due from the defaulting person or plot owner.
- S. 118Section 118 establishes a Building Tribunal to adjudicate appeals and offenses under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act.
- S. 119Section 119 authorizes the Authority to levy development charges for land or building changes and development, except for government departments.
- S. 120Section 120 outlines the process for assessing and recovering development charges for land and building developments in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 121Section 121 allows the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority to levy user charges to recover costs for utilities and infrastructure.
- S. 122Section 122 authorizes the Authority to impose a specific cess for funding specific capital infrastructure projects.
- S. 123To levy betterment charge or impact fee etc
- S. 124Acquisition of Property by the Authority
- S. 125Section 125 allows the Authority to acquire land through negotiated settlements by mutual agreement.
- S. 126Power to Acquire Land under Act No
- S. 127Section 127 establishes a Capital Region Land Development Bank to manage acquired lands for the Act's objectives.
- S. 128Section 128 grants the Authority first right to transfer government lands within the capital region and allows the government to place lands at the Authority's disposal for development.
- S. 129Section 129 allows the Authority to acquire land for public infrastructure, using Transferable Development Rights as compensation.
- S. 130Section 130 allows the Authority to dispose of acquired or alienated government land and other properties as per its standing orders.
- S. 131Section 131 grants the Authority exclusive rights to its symbol and penalizes unauthorized use.
- S. 132Section 132 mandates that the Authority can request information from individuals, with penalties for refusal or false reporting.
- S. 133Section 133 outlines various methods for serving notices to individuals, partnerships, and limited liability partnerships under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014.
- S. 134Section 134 mandates police officers in the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region to aid the Authority, arrest offenders, and report offenses to the Commissioner.
- S. 135Section 135 overrides other town planning and municipal laws, ensuring the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act's provisions take precedence.
- S. 136Section 136 mandates public notices under the Act to be widely disseminated via public postings, the Authority's web portal, and local newspapers.
- S. 137Section 137 mandates that notices, orders, or documents issued under the Act must specify a reasonable time for compliance when no time is fixed in the Act or related rules.
- S. 138Section penalizes obstructing or molesting Authority officers with fines or imprisonment.
- S. 139Prosecution Magistrate’s Power etc
- S. 140Section 140 exempts the Authority and its employees from liability for errors or omissions in information provided to the public.
- S. 141Section 141 makes directors or officers of a body corporate liable for offenses committed by the corporation.
- S. 142Section 142 mandates fines for violations of the Act to be deposited into the development fund of the Authority.
- S. 143The Authority can compound certain offences under the Act by collecting a fine up to Rs.5,000, halting further proceedings.
- S. 144The section allows the government to exempt individuals or groups from certain provisions of the Act.
- S. 145Section 145 resolves any interpretation disputes regarding the Act by making government decisions final.
- S. 146Section 146 prevents legal actions against the government or authority for actions taken under the Act.
- S. 147Section 147 removes local body jurisdiction over the capital region once the Authority is established.
- S. 148Section 148 allows the government to declare outer areas as the periphery of the capital region, extending the authority's powers to these areas.
- S. 149Section 149 allows the government to dissolve the authority if its purpose is achieved, transferring its assets and liabilities to the government.
- S. 150Section 150 ensures confidentiality and grants exclusive intellectual property rights to the Authority for project designs.
- S. 151The section allows the government to delegate certain functions and powers to the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority.
- S. 152Section 152 details transitional provisions for transferring assets, liabilities, functions, and employees from the former authority.