The Madhya Pradesh Griha Nirman Mandal Adhiniyam, 1972
madhya-pradesh · 1972
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- S. 1Short title and extent
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Madhya Pradesh Griha Nirman Mandal Adhiniyam, 1972, including "Adjoining area," "Betterment charges," and "Housing Scheme."
- S. 3Section establishes the Madhya Pradesh Housing Board as a corporate body to manage housing projects.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes the composition of the Board under the Madhya Pradesh Griha Nirman Mandal Adhiniyam, 1972, including various government officials and experts.
- S. 5Section 5 of the Madhya Pradesh Griha Nirman Mandal Adhiniyam, 1972, lists disqualifications for appointment to the Board, including unsound mind, insolvency, moral turpitude, corruption, and financial interests in Board contracts.
- S. 6Section 6 sets the term of office for members of the Madhya Pradesh Griha Nirman Mandal at three years.
- S. 7Section 7 specifies the commencement date of members' terms and eligibility for re-appointment upon expiry.
- S. 8Resignation of member
- S. 9Conditions of service of Chairman -(1) The Chairman may either be an honorary officer or a salaried officer of the Boar
- S. 10Effect
- S. 11Section 11 fills casual vacancies in the Mandal by appointing a new member for the predecessor's remaining term.
- S. 12Vacancies, etc
- S. 13Housing Commissioner
- S. 14Appointment of officers and servants of Board
- S. 15Section 15 sets the initial service conditions for Board officers and servants until regulations are made.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the promotion, disciplinary actions, and appeal process for Board officers and servants.
- S. 17Service regulation
- S. 18Section 18 establishes a provident fund for Board employees, deemed under the Provident Fund Act.
- S. 19Control and delegation by Chairman
- S. 20Section 20 prohibits any person with a direct or indirect interest in a contract with the Board from serving as an officer or servant.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the meeting arrangements and procedures for the Board, including frequency, chairmanship, voting, and minutes recording.
- S. 22Quorum
- S. 24Power to Board to incur expenditure
- S. 25Section 25 authorizes the Board, Chairman, or Housing Commissioner to approve project expenditure estimates for the Act's purposes.
- S. 26Section 26 allows the Board to incur emergency expenditures outside its approved budget from a contingency fund.
- S. 27Section 27 grants the Chairman emergency powers to direct immediate actions for public safety, subject to Board and Government oversight.
- S. 28The Board has the authority to make and execute contracts needed to fulfill the Act's objectives.
- S. 29Agreements and security deposits (1) Every contract shall be made on behalf of the Board by the Housing Commissioner
- S. 30Section 30 outlines rules for executing contracts and agreements, invalidating those against the Act's provisions.
- S. 31Section 31 authorizes the Board to incur expenditure and execute housing schemes under state government control.
- S. 32Section 32 allows the Board to execute housing schemes or delegate this work to government or non-government entities.
- S. 33Section 33 allows housing schemes to include provisions for property acquisition, land layout, site distribution, demolition, construction, utilities, parks, sanitation, and transport.
- S. 34Section 34 allows the Board to create land development schemes for building sites, specifying layouts, amenities, and leasing or selling them.
- S. 35Section 35 mandates the Board to prepare and submit an annual housing programme, budget, and staff schedule to the State Government by December 1st each year.
- S. 36Section 36 allows the Board to submit a supplementary program and budget to the State Government, with special conditions if the Board owes money.
- S. 37Section allows the Board to modify housing programs but prohibits significant changes exceeding 15% of original budget or affecting scope.
- S. 38Section 38 allows the Board to transfer land vested in local authorities for housing schemes, with State Government intervention if needed.
- S. 39Section 39 outlines compensation rules for land vested in the Board, determining when compensation is payable to local authorities.
- S. 40Section 40 empowers the Board to close or divert public streets it manages, providing alternative access and compensating affected parties.
- S. 41Section 41 establishes a Board of Arbitration to resolve disputes over compensation under sections 39 or 40, with an appeal to the High Court.
- S. 42Section 42 vests streets and open spaces developed by the Board in local authorities for maintenance once certain conditions are met.
- S. 43Section 43 mandates the Board to streamline and reduce construction costs through material standardization, pre-fabrication, and workforce training.
- S. 44Section 44 mandates the Board to oversee and manage housing schemes, provide technical advice, and organize workshops for building materials.
- S. 45Section 45 allows housing schemes to alter plot boundaries, combine plots, and transfer ownership with owner consent.
- S. 46Section 46 provides a process for compensation claims and arbitration for disputes over plot reconstitution or dispossession in housing schemes.
- S. 47Section 47 allows the Board to include supervision and percentage charges in housing or land development schemes, up to 23%.
- S. 48Section 48 authorizes the Board to acquire or lease land for housing schemes through agreements.
- S. 49Section authorizes the Board to compulsorily acquire land for housing schemes under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- S. 50Power to dispose of land
- S. 52Section 52 mandates the Board to notify landowners for betterment charges, assess them after hearing, and refer disputes to the Collector for final assessment.
- S. 53Section 53 allows landowners to defer betterment charge payments, treating them as perpetual first charges on their land.
- S. 54Section 54 mandates recovery of betterment charges as land revenue arrears on behalf of the Board.
- S. 55Section 55 empowers the competent authority to evict occupants from Board premises for non-payment of rent, unauthorized subletting, or other violations, after providing notice and a chance to explain.
- S. 56Section 56 allows the recovery of rent or damages as land revenue arrears for unpaid Board premises rent or unauthorized occupation.
- S. 57Section 57 allows aggrieved parties to appeal to the State Government against certain orders, with possible extensions if justified.
- S. 58Section 58 allows rent deductions from employees' salaries for rent due on Board premises.
- S. 59Section 59 bars courts from questioning or granting injunctions against actions taken by the State Government under this Chapter.
- S. 60Board's fund - (1) The Board shall have its own fund
- S. 61The section allows the State Government to provide financial support to the Board under the Act.
- S. 62Section 62 authorizes the Board to borrow and lend funds with state government approval for housing schemes and housing society loans.
- S. 63Section 63 allows the State Government to guarantee loans for the Board's debentures, covering principal and interest.
- S. 64Section specifies the form of debentures the Board must use with State Government approval when borrowing money.
- S. 65Section 65 ensures debenture or security payable to joint payees remains payable to survivors after one dies.
- S. 66Section 66 states that a payment to any joint holder discharges the Board's liability for dividends or interest on debentures or securities issued under the Act.
- S. 67Section prioritizes loan interest and repayment payments over all other Board obligations.
- S. 68Section 68 outlines the repayment methods for loans taken by the Board, approved by the State Government.
- S. 69Section 69 mandates the establishment and annual contribution to a sinking fund to repay loans with compound interest.
- S. 70Section 70 allows the Board to stop adding to the sinking fund if it accumulates enough to repay the loan by the agreed date.
- S. 71Section 71 mandates the Board to invest sinking fund money in government or local authority securities or debentures.
- S. 72Section 72 allows the Board to use the sinking fund to pay off the loan it was created for, not for other purposes.
- S. 73Section establishes a Contingency Fund for unforeseen expenses, managed by the Housing Commissioner.
- S. 74Section mandates the Board to maintain accounts, undergo annual audit, and publish audited accounts for public sale.
- S. 75Section 75 mandates the Board to submit prescribed reports to the State Government at specified intervals.
- S. 76Section mandates the Board to submit prescribed statistics and reports on housing schemes to the State Government as directed.
- S. 77Section penalizes obstruction or molestation of Housing Commissioner or tampering with construction marks with up to three months' imprisonment or a fine.
- S. 78Section 78 imposes penalties for violating the Act, including imprisonment, fines, or both.
- S. 79Section 79 mandates compensation for damages caused by offenders convicted under the Act, with fines for non-payment.
- S. 80Punishment for acquiring share or interest in contract etc
- S. 81Section 81 outlines the complaint and court trial requirements for offenses under the Madhya Pradesh Griha Nirman Mandal Adhiniyam, 1972.
- S. 82Section 82 allows any Assistant Sub-Inspector or higher-ranking police officer to arrest offenders committing acts against the Act in their presence.
- S. 83Section 83 protects officials from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 84Section 84 prohibits suits against the Board or its members without a 60-day notice period.
- S. 85Proof of consent etc
- S. 86Section 86 allows the Board to pay reasonable compensation for damages not otherwise specified in the Act.
- S. 87Section 87 mandates public notices under the Act to be widely disseminated through various means including conspicuous public postings and newspaper advertisements.
- S. 88Section 88 allows facsimile signatures on notices or bills required by the Act to be deemed properly signed.
- S. 89Service of notice etc
- S. 90Service of notice etc
- S. 91Section 91 authorizes the Board to conduct land surveys and contribute to their costs for Act purposes.
- S. 92Section 92 grants the Housing Commissioner and authorized personnel entry to land for inspections, surveys, and related activities, with specific notice and respect for privacy and social norms.
- S. 93Section 93 empowers the Board to guarantee payments or provide subsidies for transportation and improve infrastructure with state government approval.
- S. 94Section 94 deems Board members, officers, and servants as public servants when acting under the Act.
- S. 95Section 95 mandates the Board to contribute to the leave salary, pension, or provident fund of Central or State Government officers employed by the Board.
- S. 96Section 96 mandates the Chairman to provide the State Government with all relevant documents and information on matters under the Board's control.
- S. 97Section 97 mandates the Board to submit an annual administration report to the State Government by April 1st.
- S. 98Section 98 grants the State Government authority to issue directives to the Board and local authorities for Act implementation.
- S. 99Section 99 allows the Board to recover dues as land revenue arrears under the Act.
- S. 100Section 100 allows the State Government to supersede the Board if it fails to perform duties or abuses powers, transferring its powers and assets to another authority.
- S. 101Section 101 allows the State Government to dissolve the Board, transferring its assets and liabilities to the government, unless the Assembly passes a resolution.
- S. 102Power makes to rules - (1) The government may make rules for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this
- S. 103Section 103 empowers the Board to create regulations for various operational aspects of housing schemes under the Act.
- S. 104Section 104 authorizes the Board to create bylaws for carrying out its duties, subject to state government confirmation and publication.
- S. 105Consequence to ensure an establishment of Board -(1) As from the date specified for the establishment of the Board in