The Manipur State Housing Board Act, 1981
manipur · 1981
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- S. 2In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— Definitionsc
- S. 3Section establishes the Manipur State Housing Board, grants it corporate status, and specifies its property and contractual powers.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the composition and removal process for members of the Manipur State Housing Board.
- S. 5Section 5 of the Manipur State Housing Board Act, 1981 outlines conditions for the Chairman's leave and disqualification criteria for Board appointments.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates the Manipur State Housing Board to maintain accounts, undergo annual audits, and publish audit reports.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the terms of office and allowances for the Chairman and members of the Manipur State Housing Board.
- S. 9Section 9 fills any Board membership vacancy promptly and allows continuing members to act as usual during the vacancy.
- S. 10Section 10 states that any irregularity in the appointment of Board members does not invalidate its actions if they comply with the Act.
- S. 11The section allows the State Government to appoint a replacement for a Board member unable to perform duties temporarily.
- S. 12Section 12 regulates the appointment and conditions of officers and employees for the Manipur State Housing Board, requiring state government approval for high-paying positions.
- S. 13The remuneration and other conditions of" service of the officers and employees of the
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Manipur State Housing Board to prepare an annual schedule detailing officer and employee numbers, designations, salaries, and benefits.
- S. 15Section 15 prohibits individuals with outside interests in contracts involving the Board from becoming or remaining Board officers or employees.
- S. 16Section 16 of the Manipur State Housing Board Act, 1981 allows the Board to form committees and conduct its meetings with specified quorum and procedures.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the Manipur State Housing Board to make contracts needed for fulfilling its objectives.
- S. 20Section 20 mandates that the Manipur State Housing Board requires State Government sanction for contracts over ₹20 lakh and Board sanction for contracts over ₹5,000.
- S. 21Section 21 allows the Board to delegate contract sanctioning power to the Chairman or specified officer.
- S. 22Section 22 outlines the conditions for valid contracts by the Board's Chairman, except for HUDCO contracts.
- S. 23Section 23 authorizes the Manipur State Housing Board to incur expenditure and undertake housing schemes, with state government control.
- S. 24Section 24 of the Manipur State Housing Board Act, 1981 authorizes the Board to undertake various housing scheme matters including property acquisition, land development, and infrastructure provision.
- S. 25Section 25 prohibits housing schemes under the Act from conflicting with municipal or town planning schemes sanctioned by the State Government.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates the Chairman to present the Board's annual budget in February, detailing housing schemes, liabilities, and administration, for approval and submission to the State Government.
- S. 27The Board shah consider the budget laid
- S. 29Section 29 allows the Chairman to present a supplementary budget to the Board, applying previous sections' provisions.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates the Board to publish approved housing schemes in the Manipur Gazette and execute them.
- S. 31The Beard may at any time vary and
- S. 33Section 33 details compensation rules for land retained by the Board and the Board's power to close or divert public streets vested in it.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates the Manipur State Housing Board to provide alternative access and compensate affected users when closing streets or open spaces.
- S. 35Section resolves disputes over compensation payable under sections 33 or 34 by referring them to a Tribunal.
- S. 36Section 36 declares streets and open spaces provided by the Board as public property to be maintained by local authorities upon completion of housing schemes.
- S. 37Section 37 mandates the Manipur State Housing Board to maintain, lease, and collect rents for its premises, and undertake various housing-related duties and research.
- S. 38The Board manages land acquired by the State Government under the Land Acquisition Act.
- S. 39Section 39 allows the formation of reconstituted plots, allotment to dispossessed owners, and ownership transfers with consent.
- S. 40Section 40 allows the State Government to exempt any housing scheme from certain provisions with specified conditions or modifications.
- S. 41Section 41 allows the Manipur State Housing Board to acquire land by purchase, lease, or exchange for housing schemes or through compulsory acquisition.
- S. 42Section 42 outlines the Board's authority to levy betterment charges on landowners for increased land value due to housing schemes.
- S. 43Section 43 outlines the process for assessing and determining betterment charges on land by the Board and a Tribunal.
- S. 44Section 44 allows individuals to defer betterment charges on land by agreeing to perpetual interest payments instead.
- S. 45Section 45 mandates the recovery of betterment charges and agreement fees on behalf of the Manipur State Housing Board as land revenue arrears.
- S. 46Section 46 allows the Manipur State Housing Board to manage property and provides compensation for affected individuals in housing schemes.
- S. 48Section 48 allows appeals to the Gauhati High Court against land acquisition compensation awards under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- S. 49Section 49 mandates enforcement of Tribunal's monetary, possession, or structure removal orders by the relevant District Judge’s Court.
- S. 50The State Government can appoint a specific officer as the competent authority for housing board functions in certain areas or premises.
- S. 51Section 51 allows the competent authority to order occupants to vacate Board premises for non-compliance or unauthorized occupation.
- S. 52Section 52 allows the competent authority to recover unpaid rent and unauthorized occupation damages as land revenue arrears.
- S. 54Section 54 allows aggrieved individuals to appeal housing board orders to the State Government, which can make final decisions and stay enforcement if necessary.
- S. 55Section 55 prevents legal challenges or injunctions against actions taken by authorities under this chapter.
- S. 56(1) The Board shall have its own fund
- S. 57Section 57 mandates that all property, funds, and assets of the Manipur State Housing Board are to be held and used according to the Act's provisions.
- S. 58Section 58 allows the Manipur State Housing Board to spend up to certain amounts for urgent needs and report to the State Government.
- S. 59Section 59 allows the State Government to provide financial support to the Manipur State Housing Board through subventions and loans.
- S. 60Section 60 allows the State Government to declare past expenditures and proceedings as Board's, treating them as loans or grants.
- S. 61(t) The Board may, from time to time, with the previous sanction of the State Government and subject to ti
- S. 63Section 63 allows the State Government to order concurrent or special audits of the Board's accounts.
- S. 64Section 64 mandates the Manipur State Housing Board to submit reports to the State Government, which must publish and present them to the State Legislature.
- S. 65Section 65 mandates the Manipur State Housing Board to submit prescribed reports to the State Government as directed.
- S. 66Section 66 authorizes the Chairman or authorized persons to enter land for inspections, surveys, and other necessary activities for the Act's purposes.
- S. 67Section 67 prohibits suits against the Manipur State Housing Board and its officials without prior notice and a six-month limitation.
- S. 68The Manipur State Housing Board must undergo asset and liability valuation every five years, with the government able to request it at any time.
- S. 69Section 69 empowers the State Government to set rates and prescribe rules for various administrative and procedural aspects of the Manipur State Housing Board.
- S. 70(1) The Board may from time to time, with the previous sanction of the State Government, make
- S. 71Section 71 authorizes the Manipur State Housing Board to create bye-laws for its duties, subject to State Government confirmation and publication.
- S. 72Section 72 imposes up to six months' imprisonment or a fine of up to ₹1,000 for violating bye-laws made under Section 71.
- S. 73Section 73 penalizes obstruction or molestation of Board contract personnel or tampering with construction marks with up to three months' imprisonment or a fine.
- S. 74Section penalizes obstruction of lawful powers under Chapter V with a fine up to 1,000 rupees.
- S. 75Section 75 restricts courts from taking action on housing board offenses without the board's complaint or authorization.
- S. 76Section 76 deems Board members, officers, and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 78Section 78 allows the government to issue necessary directions to the Board for fulfilling the Act's objectives.
- S. 79Section 79 allows the State Government to appoint individuals to investigate the Board's activities and requires the Board to cooperate fully.
- S. 80Section 80 allows the State Government to fix deadlines and reconstitute the Board if it defaults on duties.
- S. 81Section 81 allows the State Government to dissolve the Manipur State Housing Board and transfer its assets and liabilities to the government.
- S. 82Section 82 makes actions under the 1980 Ordinance valid as if done under the 1981 Act.
- S. 1975Section defines "District Council" and "Small Town" for the Manipur State Housing Board Act, 1981.
- S. 1981figinmw (2) It extends to the whole of the State of Manipur