The Statue Of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Act, 2019.
gujarat · 2019
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Statue Of Unity Act, 2019, including amenities, developer, and development plan.
- S. 3Section 3 declares areas around the Statue of Unity as Tourism development areas and establishes a governance authority for their development.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the terms, conditions, and removal procedures for members of the Statue of Unity Tourism Authority in Gujarat.
- S. 8Section 8 ensures the SOU Tourism Authority's actions remain valid despite vacancies, constitutional defects, or procedural irregularities.
- S. 11Section 11 prohibits unauthorized development in the Statue of Unity Tourism area without written permission from the Tourism Authority, except for specific exempted activities.
- S. 12Section 12 requires non-government entities to apply for permission to develop or retain non-conforming uses in the Statue of Unity Tourism area.
- S. 14Section 14 authorizes the SOU Tourism Authority to grant, condition, or refuse development permissions and mandates removal of unauthorized constructions.
- S. 16Section 16 allows landowners to request the Statue of Unity Tourism Authority to purchase their land if it becomes unusable due to development conditions.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the SOU Tourism Authority to revoke or modify permissions for development projects and provides compensation or appeal options if revoked.
- S. 19Section 19 penalizes unauthorized development or continued use without proper permission under the Statue Of Unity Act.
- S. 20Section 20 empowers the SOU Tourism Authority to require the removal or restoration of unauthorized development or land use.
- S. 23Section 23 mandates government departments to notify the Statue of Unity Tourism Authority before land development and allows the Authority to object and seek modifications.
- S. 25The State Government may, by notification in appoint any officer to be a Prescribed Authority development area
- S. 26Section 26 prohibits nuisances in the Tourism development area and empowers the Prescribed Authority to prohibit, remove, and penalize nuisances affecting tourism.
- S. 28Section 28 prohibits touting, malpractice, begging, and unauthorized hawking in the Tourism development area and sets penalties for violations.
- S. 30Section 30 establishes the Statue of Unity Tourism Authority's power to appoint, license, and regulate tourist guides.
- S. 31Section 31 allows the State Government to declare the Statue of Unity Tourism development area as an industrial township and a notified area.
- S. 32(1) The SOU Tourism Authority shall establish a fund to be Fundsorsou called the "SOU Authority fund"
- S. 33Section 33 allows the SOU Tourism Authority to borrow funds for achieving the Act's objectives.
- S. 34Section 34 establishes the SOU Tourism Authority's right to first charge on plots and its power to sell defaulter's goods to recover dues.
- S. 35Section 35 mandates the SOU Tourism Authority to maintain accounts, prepare annual statements, and submit them to the State Government.
- S. 38Section 38 prohibits claims on acquired land in the Tourism Development area and allows the State Government to remove occupants.
- S. 39Section 39 requires tourism activities in the Statue of Unity area to register with the SOU Tourism Authority.
- S. 40The section allows the State Government to appoint its employees to positions under the Statue of Unity Tourism Authority.
- S. 41Section 41 allows the State Government to assume the SoU Tourism Authority's powers or duties if deemed incompetent.
- S. 43Section 43 outlines the methods for serving legal documents under the Statue of Unity Act, 2019.
- S. 44Section 44 mandates public notices under the Act to be circulated in the affected locality through conspicuous postings and local newspaper ads.
- S. 46Section 46 holds company officers responsible for offenses committed by the company.
- S. 47Section 47 overrides conflicting state laws for Statue of Unity area development, ensuring compliance with this Act.
- S. 48Section 48 allows the Gujarat Land Revenue Code to apply for non-agricultural use of land in the Statue of Unity area, deemed public land under the Right to Fair Compensation Act.
- S. 50Section 50 empowers the State Government to direct the Statue of Unity Tourism Authority and makes its decisions final in disputes.
- S. 53(1) The State Govemment may, by notification in the official Gozette, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
- S. 54Section 54 allows the Sou Tourism Authority to create regulations to fulfill the Act's objectives and discharge its duties.
- S. 55Section 55 allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.
- S. 1879Section exempts individuals from liability if they prove ignorance or due diligence, but holds company officers liable for offenses committed with their consent or due to their neglect.