The ASSAM STATE CAPITAL REGlON DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT, 2017
assam · 2017
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- S. 2In this Act
- S. 3(1) As soon as may be after the commencement of this Act
- S. 4Section 4 designates specific areas in Darrang and Morigaon districts for development under the Assam State Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2017.
- S. 6Section 6 ensures the validity of the Authority's or Committee's actions despite vacancies, constitutional defects, or procedural irregularities.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the Authority's role in planning, coordinating, financing, and reviewing development projects in the State Capital Region.
- S. 8Section 8 grants the Authority powers to gather information, review plans, select projects, and designate counter-magnet areas for development.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the functions of the Executive Committee to assist the Authority in planning, implementing, and managing projects and schemes.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the appointment, terms, and powers of the Chief Officer and other staff for the Assam State Capital Region Development Authority.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the preparation and content requirements for the Regional Plan for the State Capital Region, including land-use policies, urban development, infrastructure, and services.
- S. 12For the preparation of the Regional Plan
- S. 13(1) '
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Authority to publish and make the Regional Plan operational after final preparation.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Authority to modify the Regional Plan without major changes, after inviting public objections and suggestions.
- S. 16(1) After every years from the date of coming Into operation of the flnally prepared Regional Plan
- S. 18Local authorities and bodies can prepare project plans and submit them to the State Capital Region Authority.
- S. 20Section 20 establishes a fund for the Metropolitan Authority to finance planned development projects, funded by government contributions and other revenues.
- S. 22Section 22 establishes a Loans Fund within the Assam State Capital Region Development Fund for loan repayments, disbursements, and project expenditures.
- S. 23Section 23 establishes the Authority's fund management and reserves, and specifies that its assets are used for the Act's purposes.
- S. 25Section 25 allows the Authority to borrow funds with State Government approval for Act purposes.
- S. 26Section 26 authorizes the Authority to provide grants, loans, or expense shares to local authorities in the State Capital Region for specified purposes.
- S. 27The State Government can guarantee repayment of loans for the Authority's activities under the Act.
- S. 28Section mandates the Authority to maintain accounts and submit audited annual statements to the State Government.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates the Authority to prepare and submit annual budget estimates and activity reports to the State Government and Legislature.
- S. 31The Authority shall not be requtnd to carry out any of Its operation under thJs Act at a loss
- S. 32Section 32 allows the State Government to levy a cess on properties in the State Capital Region for development purposes.
- S. 33Section 33 of the Assam State Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2017 allows the Authority to levy betterment charges on landowners for increased land value due to development projects.
- S. 35(1) For the determination of the matter referTed to in sub-section ( 4) of the last preceding section
- S. 36Section 36 outlines the installment payment and interest terms for betterment charges under the Assam State Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2017.
- S. 37Section 37 allows persons to defer betterment charge payments by agreeing to perpetual interest, with full payment option within ten years.
- S. 38The Authortty may acquire any movable or Immovable property by purchase, exchange, gift
- S. 41Section 41 establishes a Capital Region Land Development Bank for managing acquired lands for the Authority's objectives.
- S. 42Section 42 grants the Authority first right to alienate government lands in the capital region and mandates land transfers for development.
- S. 43The Authority may, with the con
- S. 44Section allows the Authority to sell acquired or allotted government land or its properties per established rules.
- S. 45Section 45 mandates the Authority to implement land pooling schemes for landowners willing to exchange their land for a developed plot, following specified regulations.
- S. 46Section 46 ensures the Act's provisions override any conflicting existing laws or orders.
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- S. 48Section 48 prohibits development inconsistent with the Regional Plan and allows the Authority to stop violations and withhold financial aid.
- S. 49The section allows the State Government to direct various organizations to provide technical assistance to the Authority and permits the Authority to delegate certain powers to its Executive Committee.
- S. 51Section 51 grants the Authority's officers the right to enter land for development works, surveys, and investigations, with notice for dwellings.
- S. 52The Member-Secretary, Officers and other employees of the Authority shall be deemed
- S. 53No suit
- S. 54(1) The State Government may, by notification m the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of this Ac
- S. 56Every rule and every reguJadon made under this Act shall be laid
- S. 57Section 57 allows the State Government to dissolve the Authority if its objectives are achieved or failed, transferring its assets and liabilities to the government.
- S. 1987Section defines key terms used in the Assam State Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2017.