The ORISSA DISTRICT PLANNING COMMITTEES ACT
odisha · 1998
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Orissa District Planning Committees Act, 1998
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the ORISSA DISTRICT PLANNING COMMITTEES ACT, including "Committee," "Government," "member," "Municipality," and "Panchayat."
- S. 3Section 3 establishes District Planning Committees in each district to consolidate local development plans and prepare a comprehensive district development plan.
- S. 4Elected members' term is five years, ending with their Zilla Parishad or Municipality membership.
- S. 5Section 5 consolidates district development plans by integrating local plans and recommends them to the government.
- S. 6Section 6 fills casual vacancies in the Orissa District Planning Committees by fresh election or nomination for the remaining term.
- S. 7Section allows any non-ex-officio member to resign by submitting a written resignation to the Government.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the government to dismiss a committee member for conflicts of interest, moral offenses, or election corruption.
- S. 9Section 9 provides that committee members' positions are honorary but may receive determined honorarium, sitting fees, and travel allowances.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the government to issue administrative orders for the committee's proper functioning and plan preparation.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the procedure for convening committee meetings and conducting business as prescribed.
- S. 12Section 12 ensures actions by the Committee remain valid despite any constitutional vacancies or defects.
- S. 13(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Act
- S. 14The section allows the government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.
- S. 15Repeal
- S. 1950Section details the composition of District Planning Committees in Odisha, specifying elected and ex officio members for each district.