The Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 2021 (23 of 2021)

haryana · 2021

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S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 2021
S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 2021.
S. 3Section 3 allows the State Government to declare areas in Panchkula district for urban expansion under specified local authorities.
S. 4Section establishes the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority by notification.
S. 5Section 5 outlines the composition of the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority, including ex-officio and nominated members.
S. 6Section 6 details allowances for non-ex-officio members, resignation, and cessation of membership due to office loss.
S. 7Section 7 outlines the meeting procedures and voting rules for the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority.
S. 8Section 8 allows the Authority to delegate most powers to an executive committee, except for specific planning and budget approval powers.
S. 9Section 9 appoints a Chief Executive Officer by the State Government and outlines salary, allowances, and temporary replacements.
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 Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority on its functions and infrastructure development 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 members to disclose interests and abstain from deliberations on matters where they have a conflict.
S. 14Section 14 mandates officials to annually declare their and family members' interests in local properties or Authority affairs, posting these on the Authority's website.
S. 15Section 15 empowers the Chief Executive Officer to exercise development control powers within the notified area as per the 1963 Act.
S. 16Section 16 outlines the Authority's powers to plan, implement, and manage urban development projects in the notified area.
S. 17Section 17 mandates the Chief Executive Officer to prepare an infrastructure development plan for the notified area, detailing necessary urban amenities and development work.
S. 18Section 18 mandates the Chief Executive Officer to prepare and submit an annual infrastructure development plan for the ensuing financial year.
S. 19Section 19 prohibits infrastructure development in the notified area without the Authority's plan approval and requires written proposals to be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer.
S. 20Section 20 mandates the Authority to specify right of way requirements for infrastructure development, ensuring compliance with specific acts and rules.
S. 21Section 21 mandates the preparation of a mobility management plan by the Chief Executive Officer for the Panchkula Metropolitan area.
S. 22Section 22 allows the State Government to permit the Authority to operate a city bus service in the notified area for efficient road transport.
S. 23Section 23 mandates the preparation and publication of a sustainable urban environment management plan, including urban forestry and waste management, for public review and 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 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 or obstructions in the notified area.
S. 27Section 27 mandates the Authority to promote economic, social, and industrial development 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 in Haryana.
S. 29Section 29 establishes coordination and standing committees for the Authority, with specific membership and roles.
S. 30Section 30 mandates committee members to disclose and abstain from matters where they have a direct or indirect interest, and to annually declare such interests.
S. 31Section 31 allows the Chief Executive Officer to hire experts for specified fees and periods, ensuring transparency.
S. 32Section 32 mandates the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority to use transparency and IT in its operations and fund management.
S. 33Section 33 establishes the fund for the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority, detailing its sources of income.
S. 34The State Government can provide annual grants, loans, or advances to the Authority as deemed necessary.
S. 35Section 35 allows the 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 interest and loan repayment payments by the Authority over all other dues.
S. 38Section 38 specifies that all assets of the Authority are to be used for the purposes outlined in the Act.
S. 39Section 39 mandates the CEO to submit an annual budget to the Authority, which then approves and forwards it 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 report submission to the State Government.
S. 41Section 41 mandates the Chief Executive Officer to submit annual activity reports to the State Government and place them on the Authority's website.
S. 42Section 42 allows the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority to receive various development charges and infrastructure fees from property owners and the state government.
S. 43Section 43 authorizes the State Government to levy a cess on properties in the notified area for repaying the Authority's loans for infrastructure and environmental management.
S. 44Section 44 allows the Authority to levy and collect charges from users for infrastructure development works and amenities.
S. 45Section 45 outlines methods for recovering dues from the Panchkula 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 Authority, resolving disputes and ensuring fair value.
S. 47Section 47 mandates the transfer of Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation's property to the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority.
S. 48Section 48 mandates the State Government to form a committee every five years to evaluate the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority's performance and report findings to the Legislature.
S. 49Section 49 ensures that vacancies among members do not invalidate the Authority's actions or committee proceedings.
S. 50Section 50 mandates the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority to provide specified returns or information to the State Government about its activities.
S. 51Section 51 grants the Authority power to request information from local or government authorities for its development duties.
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 Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority Act overrides conflicting state laws.
S. 54Section 54 ensures that the Act's provisions supplement, not override, existing laws and protects actions taken in good faith.
S. 55Section 55 protects officials from legal action for good faith actions taken 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 Authority to create regulations for various operational aspects, including staff appointments, land management, and financial investments.
S. 59The section allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve 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 must be presented to the Haryana State Legislature.