The Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 2018 (9 of 2019)
haryana · 2019
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- S. 1THE FARIDABAD METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT 27—49 AUTHORITY ACT, 2018 (HARYANA ACT NO
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 2018.
- S. 3Section 3 allows the State Government to declare areas in Faridabad for urban expansion and publish the declaration in newspapers and online.
- S. 4The section establishes the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority and grants it corporate powers.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the composition of the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority, including ex-officio and nominated members.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines allowances for non-ex-officio members, resignation procedures, and member cessation due to office change.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the meeting procedures and voting rules for the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the Authority to delegate most powers to an executive committee, except for specific key powers.
- S. 9Section appoints a Chief Executive Officer for the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority and outlines salary, leave, and deputy arrangements.
- S. 10(1) The Authority may appoint such officers and other staff, in such manner and with such qualifications, as may be pr
- S. 11Section 11 establishes a Residents Advisory Council to advise the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority and recommend on infrastructure and urban environment plans.
- S. 12Section 12 vests general control of the Authority in the Chief Executive Officer, who can delegate powers to other officers.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates disclosure and abstention from deliberations by members with interests in matters before the Authority or Residents Advisory Council.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates officials and council members to annually disclose any personal interests in the Authority's affairs on its website.
- S. 15Section 15 empowers the Chief Executive Officer to exercise development control powers within the notified area as per the 1963 Punjab Act.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the powers and duties of the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority to plan, implement, and manage urban infrastructure and development projects.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the CEO to prepare an infrastructure development plan for the notified area, detailing urban amenities and infrastructure requirements.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates the Chief Executive Officer to prepare and submit an annual plan for infrastructure development and urban amenities, including assessments and funding estimates.
- S. 19Section 19 prohibits infrastructure development in the Faridabad Metropolitan area without the Authority's plan approval and requires written proposals to be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority's right of way for infrastructure development, aligning with various existing acts.
- S. 21Section 21 mandates the Chief Executive Officer to develop a mobility management plan for Faridabad, including infrastructure, safety, and traffic regulation measures.
- S. 22Section permits the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority to operate city bus services within its area.
- S. 23Section 23 mandates the preparation and publication of a sustainable urban environment management plan, including forestry and waste management, for public feedback.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the Authority to mandate local authorities to maintain infrastructure, with State Government's final say if terms differ.
- S. 25Section 25 authorizes the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority to survey land and buildings for its functions, allowing officers to enter, dig, and clear obstructions.
- S. 26Section 26 empowers the Chief Executive Officer to order removal of unauthorized developments and encroachments in the notified area.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority to promote economic and industrial growth in the notified area by establishing various institutions and facilitating ease of doing business.
- S. 28Section 28 designates the Chief Executive Officer as the competent authority for slum clearance and redevelopment under the Punjab Slum Areas Act.
- S. 29Section 29 establishes coordination and standing committees for the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority, with specific membership and roles.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates committee members to disclose and abstain from matters where they have a conflict of interest, and to annually declare their interests.
- S. 31Section 31 allows the Chief Executive Officer to hire experts with specified experience for a set fee and duration, ensuring transparency.
- S. 32Section mandates the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority to use transparency and IT in its operations and fund management.
- S. 33Section 33 establishes the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority's fund, detailing its sources of revenue.
- S. 34The State Government can provide annual grants, loans, or advances to the Authority as deemed necessary by the State Government.
- S. 35Section 35 allows the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority to borrow money from non-state sources, subject to state government approval.
- S. 36(1) The Authority may invest any portion of its funds in such investments, as may be specified by regulations
- S. 37Section 37 prioritizes loan interest and repayment payments over all other dues by the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority.
- S. 38Section 38 vests all properties and assets of the Authority to be used for the purposes outlined in the Act.
- S. 39Section 39 mandates the CEO to submit an annual budget, which the Authority approves and forwards to the State Government for legislative review.
- S. 40Section 40 mandates the Authority to maintain and audit accounts, with the Auditor General of Haryana overseeing the audit and reporting to the State Government.
- S. 41Section 41 mandates the CEO to submit annual activity reports to the State Government and Legislature, detailing infrastructure and environmental management progress.
- S. 42Section 42 allows the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority to receive various development charges and infrastructure fees from property owners and the state government.
- S. 43Section 43 allows the State Government to levy a cess on properties in the notified area for the Authority's infrastructure and environmental management projects.
- S. 44Section 44 allows the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority to levy and collect charges from users for infrastructure and amenities.
- S. 45Section 45 outlines methods for recovering dues from the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority, including treating them as land revenue arrears or freezing bank accounts.
- S. 46Section 46 mandates the State Government to publish a transfer scheme for property to the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority, with final decisions by the State Government in case of disagreements.
- S. 47Section 47 mandates the State Government to publish a transfer scheme for property and rights to the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority.
- S. 48Section 48 mandates the State Government to form a committee every five years to evaluate the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority's performance and recommend improvements.
- S. 49Section 49 ensures that vacancies among members do not invalidate the Authority's acts or proceedings.
- S. 50Section 50 mandates the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority to provide specified activity reports to the State Government as requested.
- S. 51Section 51 grants the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority power to request information from local and other government entities for its development projects.
- S. 52(1) The Authority shall carry out such directions as may be issued to it from time to time, by the State Government
- S. 53Section 53 ensures the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority Act overrides conflicting state laws.
- S. 54Section 54 ensures that the Act's provisions supplement, not override, existing laws.
- S. 55Section 55 protects individuals from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 56Section 56 designates all Authority members, officers, and staff as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 57(1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
- S. 58Section 58 empowers the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority to create regulations for various operational aspects via its website.
- S. 59The section allows the State Government to issue orders to address Act implementation issues, but only within two years of the Act's commencement.
- S. 60Section 60 mandates that all notifications, rules, and regulations under the Act be laid before the Haryana State Legislature.