The Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1985
assam · 1987
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- S. 1The Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1985 designates itself by that name.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1985.
- S. 3Section 3 allows the State Government to declare and modify the Guwahati Metropolitan Area by notification.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority and grants it powers to acquire, hold, and dispose of properties.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the composition of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority, appointing specific government officials as members.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the procedural rules and appointment powers of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to appoint non-voting co-opted members for assistance.
- S. 10GSection 10G holds company officers liable for corporate offenses, but not if they prove ignorance or due diligence.
- S. 11Section 11 establishes an Advisory Council to advise the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority on planning and administration.
- S. 14Section 14 empowers the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to issue directions for development projects and ensure they align with the Master Plan.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to directly undertake and fund development projects if original directives are not followed.
- S. 16A Master Plan hereinafter referred to as pian
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the procedure for the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to submit development plans to the State Government for approval.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the process for publishing approved plans and zoning regulations and allows for modifications by the Authority or State Government.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates development applications to Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority for land and building development permissions.
- S. 27Section 27 outlines the duration and extension of development permissions and requirements for subdividing land in Guwahati.
- S. 29Section 29 of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1985, outlines the approval process for land subdivision plans and prohibits construction without prior approval.
- S. 31Section 31 mandates the Authority to issue a notice to halt construction if it deviates from the approved plan.
- S. 32Where any deed or document required to be of registra- registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908 (Act certain
- S. 34Section 34 empowers the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to fine violators up to ₹500, with daily fines for continued violations.
- S. 35Section 35 empowers the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to declare areas for development and prepare schemes, with state government oversight.
- S. 37Section 37 details the necessary particulars to be included in the development scheme for Guwahati Metropolitan.
- S. 38(1) In a scheme reconstituting the plots, plot scheme
- S. 40Section 40 vests required lands in the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority and determines rights for reconstituted plots.
- S. 41Section 41 outlines the implementation and permissions for development schemes in Guwahati, requiring state authority approval for constructions and alterations.
- S. 42Section 42 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to modify or withdraw a final scheme if deemed defective, with public inspection and objections.
- S. 44For the purpose of the Master Plan, the hurX'res°Land use and zoning Regulation and the scheme, trinion*
- S. 45Section 45 empowers the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to acquire land for public works and directs the State Government to facilitate this process.
- S. 48(i) o n a nd after the day or which a ‘it't>ueXt scheme cc mes into ft roe, any person continuing to ■ummariii/
- S. 50Section 50 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to request local authorities to maintain amenities in developed areas.
- S. 52Section 52 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to set back buildings encroaching on public streets and acquire land if buildings are demolished.
- S. 54Section 54 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to take possession of private land or structures within public street lines after notice.
- S. 55Section 55 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to acquire land for street development if the remaining land is unsuitable for construction.
- S. 57Section 57 allows land acquisition under the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act using Land Acquisition Act, 1894, with compensation based on market value at enactment.
- S. 58Subject to the rules made under this Act, of land
- S. 59Section 59 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to first try to buy land through negotiation, but can compulsorily acquire it if unsuccessful.
- S. 60AH payment due to be made to any person by the Authority under this
- S. 61Section 61 empowers the State Government to transfer Sarkari lands to the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority for development, subject to control by the Authority.
- S. 62Section 62 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to develop any transferred land, even if it's outside a designated development area.
- S. 63Section 63 provides compensation to property owners whose land value decreases due to a development scheme.
- S. 64A person shall rot be entitled to obtain piniithn
- S. 65Section 65 of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1985, exempts compensation for properties adversely affected by regulations that limit building size, health standards, or public service costs.
- S. 66Section 66 mandates landowners to notify the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority for land acquisition and levies betterment fees on increased property values due to development schemes.
- S. 68Section 68 allows appeals against compensation decisions and authorizes the Authority to acquire properties and levy development fees on certain developments, exempting government lands.
- S. 71(1) Government to hear all of this Act- The decision shall be final
- S. 75Section 75 allows parties in Appellate Authority proceedings to appear in person or via an authorized agent.
- S. 76(1) No suit, prosecution or other legal pro- ukrn'under ecedings shall lie against any person for anything this Act
- S. 77Section 77 establishes the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority's Development Fund and its funding sources.
- S. 78Section 78 allows the State Government to provide necessary funds to the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority for its functions.
- S. 79Section 79 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to borrow money and maintain a sinking fund for loan repayment.
- S. 82Section mandates the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to prepare and submit an annual budget to the State Government by February 15.
- S. 83(I The Authority shall maintain proper a
- S. 84Section 84 mandates the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to prepare and submit annual activity reports to the State Government by a prescribed date.
- S. 85Section 85 penalizes unauthorized development or use of land/buildings against Master Plan and zoning regulations.
- S. 86Section 86 empowers the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to execute required works or discontinue unauthorized developments and remove violators.
- S. 92Section 92 penalizes obstruction or assault against Authority contract workers or removal of execution markers with fines or imprisonment.
- S. 94Any officer or servant of the Authority or of n-
- S. 96Section 96 prevents Authority officers from being compelled to testify or produce documents unless ordered by the court for special reasons.
- S. 97Section 97 grants the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority power to initiate, defend, or withdraw from legal proceedings and to compound offenses before court referral.
- S. 98For the purpose of this Act, the Authority oVwit OT a n °®c e r appointed under the provisions of nSTetc
- S. 102Section 102 protects actions under the Act from being challenged due to minor vacancies, defects, or irregularities.
- S. 103Section 103 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to recover dues as arrears of land revenue if not otherwise specified.
- S. 104Section 104 allows land under the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act to be acquired under the Land Acquisition Act for public purposes and restricts local authorities from making rules on specified matters without the Authority's approval.
- S. 106Section 106 authorizes officers to enter land for surveys and penalizes obstruction to their work.
- S. 107Section 107 outlines methods for serving or delivering official documents to individuals.
- S. 108Section 108 mandates public notices under the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act to be signed, widely publicized, and distributed in affected areas.
- S. 109Section 109 of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1985, allows documents authenticated by authorized officers to be used as evidence.
- S. 112Section 112 ensures lists and documents are valid despite minor errors in names or descriptions.
- S. 113Section 113 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to make agreements for scheme provisions, effective from scheme implementation.
- S. 114Section 114 allocates all fines collected from prosecutions under the Act to the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority.
- S. 115Should a dispute arise between the nveen,e S a u - Authority and any other local authority on any thorities
- S. 116Section 116 mandates the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to follow state government directives and accept its final decisions on disputes.
- S. 117Section 117 mandates the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to provide the State Government with required reports and information.
- S. 118Section 118 makes the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority's orders final and allows it to delegate powers to local authorities or state officers.
- S. 120Section 120 ensures that orders made under the Act override any conflicting provisions in other laws.
- S. 121Section 121 overrides conflicting laws, ensuring development permissions under this Act are valid regardless of other laws.
- S. 122(1) The State Government may, after pre- m^netGovertov i°u s publication in the official Gazette make rules make rule
- S. 123Section 123 empowers the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to create bye-laws for urban planning and regulation.
- S. 124As soon as may be after the commence- Dcveiopmcnt m e nt of this Act the State Government shall, by ut onty
- S. 126Section 126 repeals certain municipal and planning acts within the Guwahati Metropolitan Area upon the authority's establishment.
- S. 1985Section specifies the territorial extent and effective date of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1985.