The DUSIB ACT 2010
delhi · 2010
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board Act, 2010
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the DUSIB Act 2010, including "Board," "building," "Delhi," "Government," "improvement," "jhuggi," and "jhuggi jhopri basti."
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board to implement slum improvement provisions and defines its composition.
- S. 4Section 4 of the DUSIB ACT 2010 outlines the terms of office and service conditions for nominated members of the Board.
- S. 5Section 5 of the DUSIB ACT 2010 allows the Board's actions to proceed despite any vacancies or constitutional defects, including officer and employee appointments and compensation.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the Board to appoint necessary staff and sets their service conditions as per government regulations.
- S. 7Section 7 of the DUSIB ACT 2010 mandates the Board to levy fees for services as prescribed by rules.
- S. 8Section 8 establishes an urban shelter consultative committee to advise the Board on slum redevelopment and infrastructure needs.
- S. 9Section 9 empowers the Board to survey informal settlements to assess residents' health, sanitation, and facilities, with local authorities providing necessary information.
- S. 10Section 10 empowers the Board to prepare and implement schemes for removing slums and resettling residents, specifying contributions and eligibility criteria.
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes the Board to develop and implement improvement schemes for slums, with residents' contributions and assistance from local authorities and government entities.
- S. 12Section 12 authorizes the Board to develop and implement community rehabilitation schemes for slum redevelopment with owner consent, without resident consent, and may involve private sectors.
- S. 13Section 13 empowers the Board to form committees to assist and advise on jhuggi jhopri basti development and outlines the procedure for such actions.
- S. 14The Board can temporarily use vacant sites urgently needed for public conveniences or drainage to prevent health and sanitation risks, except for land under existing buildings.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Board to prefer government-owned land for use, with Central Government approval if needed.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Board to temporarily use a site after considering objections and obtaining necessary approvals.
- S. 17Section 17 allows the Board to temporarily use leased sites, except where prior approval from the Central Government is needed if the site belongs to it.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates the Board to reissue a notice if it doesn't use a designated site within six months for the purpose outlined in section 14.
- S. 19The Board can build temporary structures for public conveniences and drainage on the site, but must remove them later and avoid permanent changes.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the Board to extend temporary site use beyond two years if public health necessitates it, after due process.
- S. 21Section 21 authorizes the Board to create housing schemes for resettlement and economically weaker sections, detailing land, development, allotment, and consultation requirements.
- S. 22Section requires the Board to publish schemes and consider public objections before finalizing them.
- S. 23Section 23 outlines the Board's fund management, including sources of income and investment of excess funds.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates the Board to prepare and submit annual budgets, maintain accounts, undergo audit by the Comptroller and Auditor-General, and report findings to the Government.
- S. 25Section mandates the Board to annually submit its activity report to the Government, which then presents it to Delhi's Legislative Assembly.
- S. 26The section allows the Government to request the Board to provide records and reports related to its functions.
- S. 27Section allows government to depute officers to inspect Board premises and records for compliance.
- S. 28The section allows the Government to direct the Board's management, requiring prior Board opinion and financial provision.
- S. 29The section allows the government to appoint a special officer to manage the Board's duties until its first meeting post-enactment.
- S. 30The Board can take over government employees with prior government approval, maintaining their original terms until altered.
- S. 31Section 31 allows the Board to take over assets and liabilities of existing government or local authority organizations.
- S. 33Section 33 grants the Board authority to acquire and dispose of property and allows the Government to acquire immovable property for the Board.
- S. 34The Board shall be competent to enter into and perform any contract necessary for the discharge of its functions under
- S. 35Section 35 deems Board officers and employees public servants under the Indian Penal Code when acting under the DUSIB Act.
- S. 36Section 36 of the DUSIB ACT 2010 outlines the methods for serving notices by the Board or its officers, including posting and delivery options.
- S. 37Section authorizes Board officers to enter and inspect Board-owned properties for authorized purposes.
- S. 38Section 38 allows authorized persons to enter and open barriers on Board-built premises if necessary and if the owner or occupier refuses.
- S. 39No entry authorized by or under this Act shall be made except between the hours of sunrise and sunset
- S. 40Section prohibits unauthorized entry onto land or buildings without consent and notice, except as allowed by the act.
- S. 41Section 41 mandates the Board to issue eviction notices for unauthorized public premise occupants, specifying grounds and requiring a personal hearing.
- S. 42Section 42 allows the Board to evict unauthorized occupants from public premises and use necessary force if they don't comply with the eviction order.
- S. 43Section 43 allows dues from the Board to be treated as land revenue arrears, with a three-year limit for recovery.
- S. 44Section 44 allows the Lieutenant Governor to review Board decisions and modify, annul, or revise them after notice to affected parties.
- S. 45Section allows aggrieved individuals to appeal to the Lieutenant Governor within 30 days of receiving a Board notice, order, or direction.
- S. 46Section prohibits obstructing Board members and unauthorized slum development, with penalties.
- S. 47Section penalizes obstruction of authorized Board officials and non-compliance with the Act with fines and imprisonment.
- S. 48(1) No prosecution for any offence punishable under this Act shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of t
- S. 49Section 49 protects the Board and its officials from legal suits for actions taken in good faith under the DUSIB Act.
- S. 50Section 50 allows the Board to delegate its powers and duties to specified officers or employees.
- S. 51Section 51 allows the government to dissolve the Board if its objectives are achieved, transferring its assets and officials to the government.
- S. 52Section 52 empowers the Government to create rules for implementing the DUSIB Act, including Board members' salaries, fees, and financial management.
- S. 53Section 53 authorizes the Board to make regulations with government approval to manage board staff, resident relations, and other specified matters.
- S. 54Section 54 mandates rules and regulations made under the DUSIB Act to be presented to Delhi's Legislative Assembly for 30 days of review and potential modification.
- S. 55Section 55 allows the Government to issue orders to resolve Act implementation issues, but not after two years, and must present them to Delhi's Legislative Assembly.