The Assam Development Authority Act, 1964 (Single Document)
assam · 1964
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Assam Development Authorities Act, 1964
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Assam Development Authority Act, 1964.
- S. 3The section allows the State Government to establish a Local Area Development Authority with perpetual succession and property rights.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes the composition and leadership of the Assam Development Authority, appointing the Deputy Commissioner as Chairman.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the terms of office and resignation process for members of the Assam Development Authority.
- S. 6The section outlines the procedural rules the Authority must follow for its meetings as per regulations under the Act.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures that vacancies or appointment defects in the Authority do not invalidate its acts or proceedings.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the State Government to appoint agencies to efficiently discharge the functions of the Assam Development Authority, considering local area requirements.
- S. 9Section 9 establishes an Advisory Council for local development under the Assam Development Authority Act, 1964.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the terms of office and resignation process for members of the Assam Development Authority's Advisory Council.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the Advisory Council's meeting procedures and rules for its business transactions.
- S. 12Section 12 ensures that vacancies or appointment defects in the Advisory Council do not invalidate its acts or proceedings.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the general functions of the Assam Development Authority, including education, transportation, resource harnessing, agriculture, and industry promotion.
- S. 14Section 14 authorizes the Assam Development Authority to prepare plans, conduct investigations, and undertake measures for area development within its jurisdiction.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the Advisory Council's role in advising the Authority and ensuring efficient execution of its plans.
- S. 16Section 16 establishes a non-lapsable development fund for the Authority's expenditures, requiring state government approval for fund use for other purposes.
- S. 17The section authorizes the State Government to provide grants, advances, and loans to the Authority for its functions under the Act.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Assam Development Authority to borrow money and execute works as a local authority under the Local Authorities Loans Act, 1914.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates the Assam Development Authority to prepare and submit an annual budget to the State Government.
- S. 20Section mandates the Assam Development Authority to annually prepare and submit a detailed report on its activities to the State Government.
- S. 21Section 21 mandates the Assam Development Authority to maintain prescribed books and have its accounts audited as prescribed.
- S. 22Section 22 deems all members and officers of the Assam Development Authority as public servants under the Indian Penal Code when acting in accordance with the Act.
- S. 23Section 23 protects individuals from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Act or its rules.
- S. 24The section allows the State Government to dissolve the Assam Development Authority if it fails to perform its duties or misuses its powers.
- S. 25Section 25 empowers the State Government to make rules for the implementation of the Assam Development Authority Act, 1964.
- S. 26The Assam Development Authority can create regulations with state government approval, published in the Official Gazette.