The Gujarat Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1973.
gujarat · 1973
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- S. 11/) This Acl may be ~aned the Gujarat Slum ance and Redevelopment) Act, 1973
- S. 1SThe section allows the prescribed authority to re-develop cleared land at its own cost if deemed necessary for public interest.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Gujarat Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1973.
- S. 3(1) Where the State Govemment is satisfied- Del
- S. 4Section 4 requires slum area building owners to report to authorities for potential redevelopment, with registered buildings receiving certificates.
- S. 5Section 5 regulates building construction in slum areas, requiring written permission from the prescribed authority and detailing the application process and notification duration.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates the prescribed authority to issue improvement notices to slum area or building owners if deemed fit for renovation at reasonable cost.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the prescribed authority to execute slum improvement works and recover expenses from the owner as land revenue arrears if the owner fails to comply with a notice.
- S. 9(1) Where the prescribed authority on a report from the
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the demolition of a building by its owner if an order is made, or by the authority if not done within the specified time.
- S. 11Where the State Government, on a report from the Board, the prescribed deolar" 8J1V
- S. 12Section 12 mandates slum occupiers to vacate and demolish buildings within specified periods after a slum area is declared for clearance.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the authority to demolish buildings in slum areas if not cleared within the stipulated period and sell the materials.
- S. 14(!) Subject to the provisions of this Act and of any other Jaw for the re-devolop
- S. 16Section 16 allows the State Government to regulate the transfer of occupants from redeveloped slum areas to other areas or buildings.
- S. 17(J) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time Prooeedingii being in force, no
- S. 18Section 18 allows tenants to request replacement in their building post-improvement, with provisional rent determination by the authority.
- S. 19Section 19 determines rent for buildings in slum areas after improvements or re-erection, based on applicable Rent Act or agreed terms.
- S. 20Section 20 exempts tenants of state-owned buildings in slum areas from the provisions of Chapter VII.
- S. 21Section 21 establishes the Gujarat Slum Clearance Board with powers to acquire property and perform necessary functions.
- S. 22(1) The Board shall consist of a Chairman and sueh iiutttber Of ot:b\n' Conetitutio omtfial l&'n6 <DoB-oftici
- S. 24(1) The Secretary to the Board shall be appointed by the Gov_or
- S. 25(1) The pay and other conditions of service of the officers and servants Conditiona of
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- S. 30Section 30 allows the State Government to provide financial support to the Board through subventions and loans.
- S. 31Section 31 allows the Board to borrow funds with state government approval and mandates financial transparency and annual audits.
- S. 33Section 33 allows the State Government to order concurrent and special audits of the accounts of the Slum Board.
- S. 35The Board may ·make regulations in regard to its meetings and Conduct -of it!> business
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the publication and service requirements for notices and orders under the Act.
- S. 40(1) The State Government may, by general or special order, any person- authorise Power of lnlpeoti
- S. 41(/) Any person authorised by the State Government in this behalf may
- S. 43No entry authorised by or unde~ this Act shall the hours of sunrise and sunset
- S. 44Save as provided in this Act
- S. 45Section 45 allows the prescribed authority to evict occupants if necessary for redevelopment, after giving them a chance to respond.
- S. 46Section 46 allows the prescribed authority to order the removal of dangerous trades from slum areas after giving the trade operator a chance to defend.
- S. 47Section 47 allows appeals to the State Government against notices, orders, or directions from the prescribed authority, with the final decision being unchallengeable in court.
- S. 48Where the erection of any building ·has -been commenced, -or ·is being OI'tlCt-of Carrie<I out, or has been ·completed
- S. 49(1) "Where the· maferlals df any building demolished by the prescribed Dtepmal or authority, under section 10
- S. 50Section 50 penalizes violations of redevelopment restrictions and obstruction of authorized officials in Gujarat's slum clearance efforts.
- S. 51Section 51 holds company officers liable for offenses committed by the company, unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 52Section 52 mandates prior authority for prosecution and specifies trial by a magistrate for violations of the Act.
- S. 53Section 53 prevents civil courts from interfering with actions taken by the state under the Act.
- S. 54Section 54 provides immunity from legal proceedings for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 56Section 56 allows the State Government to delegate its powers under the Act to specific authorities or officers, subject to conditions and control.
- S. 57Section 57 makes the Act and its rules prevail over any conflicting existing laws or agreements.
- S. 58(J} The State Government may of the purposes of this Act
- S. 60Where '!
- S. 1908Section 1908 outlines the methods for serving notices or orders in slum redevelopment cases and authorizes inspections and surveys by authorized personnel.