The PUNJAB HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BOARD ACT, 1972
punjab · 1973
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- S. 1This Act may be called the Punjab Housing Development Board Act, 1972
- S. 2In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires
- S. 3The section establishes the Punjab Housing Development Board, grants it corporate status, and deems it a local authority for certain acts.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the constitution and appointment of members for the Punjab Housing Development Board.
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- S. 6The section allows the State Government to appoint a temporary replacement for a Board member unable to perform duties.
- S. 7Section 7 fills vacancies in the Punjab Housing Development Board with new appointments for the remaining term.
- S. 8Section 8 disqualifies individuals convicted of moral turpitude, insolvents, those of unsound mind, or with contracts with the Board from serving on the Housing Development Board.
- S. 9Section 9 declares a member's office vacant if they lose qualifications, become disqualified, or miss three consecutive meetings without permission.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the State Government to remove a board member for misconduct, but only after giving them a chance to defend themselves.
- S. 11Section 11 details the process for a board member to resign and the effect of the State Government's acceptance on the board.
- S. 12The Board shall have its headquarters at such place as may be notified by the State Government from time to time
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the procedures for calling and conducting meetings of the Punjab Housing Development Board, including quorum requirements and meeting record dissemination.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the duties of the Housing Commissioner and authorized officers in managing the Board's business and financial operations.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Board to hire staff and set their terms, subject to state government approval.
- S. 16Section 16 establishes a provident fund for the Board's employees, deemed a government fund, with the state government managing its administration and contributions.
- S. 17Section 17 prohibits individuals with private interests in Board contracts from serving as Board officers or employees.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Board to form committees to efficiently manage its functions, especially in specific local areas.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the Punjab Housing Development Board to make contracts needed for its purposes.
- S. 20Section 20 mandates that the Board's contracts over a certain amount require prior sanction from the State Government or the Board itself.
- S. 21The Board can delegate its contract sanctioning authority to specified officers as per state government rules.
- S. 22Section 22 outlines the mandatory procedures for contracts entered on behalf of the Punjab Housing Development Board.
- S. 23The Board can declare areas as development zones for housing, excluding cantonment and government military lands, and must publish the declaration in newspapers.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates the Punjab Housing Development Board to prepare and publicly announce development plans for designated areas, inviting public feedback and local authority input before submission to the State Government for approval.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates the Board to publish approved development plans and restricts land development outside designated areas unless permitted by the Board.
- S. 26Section 26 allows the Board to modify the development plan as it sees fit, subject to prescribed procedures and approvals.
- S. 27Section 27 outlines the application process and permissions for land development in Punjab's development areas by the Housing Board.
- S. 28Section 28 prohibits using land or buildings in development areas contrary to approved plans.
- S. 29The section allows the State Government to transfer municipal lands to the Housing Board for development under the Act.
- S. 30Section 30 authorizes the Punjab Housing Development Board to incur expenditure and undertake housing development schemes, and to execute schemes entrusted by the State Government or taken over from others.
- S. 31Section 31 outlines various types of housing development schemes the Punjab Housing Development Board can undertake.
- S. 32Section 32 allows housing schemes to include various development, acquisition, and improvement activities for property and infrastructure.
- S. 33Section 33 allows the Punjab Housing Development Board to create schemes for housing, construction, and amenities in specified areas.
- S. 34Section 34 empowers the Punjab Housing Development Board to create rebuilding schemes for insanitary areas, including road and site planning, compensation, and building reconstruction.
- S. 35Whenever the Board is of the opinion that it is necessary for persons who
- S. 36Section 36 empowers the Punjab Housing Development Board to create and enforce expansion schemes for city, town, or village development.
- S. 37Section 37 allows the Punjab Housing Development Board to create or alter streets for better infrastructure and facilities.
- S. 38Section 38 allows the Board to create deferred street schemes for future street widening, acquisition, and development, with restrictions on building until acquisition.
- S. 39The section allows the Board to create development schemes for building sites, specifying layouts and amenities.
- S. 40Section 40 allows the Punjab Housing Development Board to create improvement schemes for areas with unfit or dangerously deficient housing.
- S. 41Section 41 exempts actions taken with Punjab Housing Board permission from being deemed unlawful due to lack of other state law permissions.
- S. 42Section 42 mandates the Board to publish housing schemes and consider public suggestions or objections within 30 days.
- S. 43Section 43 mandates local authorities to forward any representations on housing schemes to the Housing Development Board within 60 days.
- S. 44Section 44 outlines the process for the Punjab Housing Development Board to modify, sanction, or seek government approval for housing schemes exceeding fifty lacs.
- S. 45Section 45 mandates publication of housing schemes and provides a final appeal process for aggrieved parties.
- S. 46Section 46 mandates the Punjab Housing Development Board to execute housing schemes once they come into force.
- S. 47Section 47 allows the Board to modify or cancel a housing scheme before execution.
- S. 48Section 48 vests buildings, land, or streets in the Board for development schemes, with compensation for non-retained land and no compensation for temporarily retained land.
- S. 49Section 49 allows the Punjab Housing Development Board to take over private streets for housing schemes, paying compensation if necessary.
- S. 50Section 50 exempts the Board from certain municipal acts when managing or constructing public streets.
- S. 51Section 51 allows the Board to transfer roads and open spaces to local authorities after completion, with disputes resolved by the State Government.
- S. 52Section 52 allows the Board to close streets for construction and to post signs and barriers to restrict traffic.
- S. 53Section 53 mandates the Housing Board to ensure traffic flow, access, and utility continuity during street works and compensate for special damages.
- S. 54Section 54 allows the Board to close public streets or squares and compensate affected individuals, and may sell or lease closed areas.
- S. 55Section 55 mandates the Punjab Housing Development Board to manage properties, provide technical advice, conduct housing research, and facilitate housing development.
- S. 56The State Government can review and modify or annul housing schemes initiated by the Board.
- S. 57The section allows the State Government to exempt certain housing schemes from specific provisions of the Act.
- S. 58Section allows the Board to retain, lease, sell, or dispose of any property vested in it, subject to state government rules.
- S. 59Section 59 allows the Punjab Housing Development Board to acquire land through agreements or compulsory acquisition if needed for housing projects.
- S. 60Section 60 allows the State Government to form a Tribunal for land acquisition for the Board, with powers equivalent to a Civil Court.
- S. 61Section 61 allows the Tribunal to appoint necessary staff with government approval and sets their remuneration and conditions.
- S. 62Section 62 allocates funds from the Board to cover the costs of the Tribunal's judicial officer and staff.
- S. 63Section 63 allows appeals to the High Court against land acquisition compensation awards by the Tribunal under the Punjab Housing Development Board Act.
- S. 64Section enforces tribunal awards through subordinate judge's court as if it were a decree.
- S. 65(1) The Board shall have its own fund
- S. 66Section 66 vests all the Board's property, funds, and assets to be held and used according to the Act's provisions.
- S. 67Section 67 authorizes the Punjab Housing Development Board to borrow funds with state government approval and allows state government to guarantee loans.
- S. 68Section 68 mandates the Punjab Housing Development Board to maintain accounts, get them audited, and publish and submit audit reports to the State Government.
- S. 69The section allows the State Government to mandate concurrent or special audits of the Board's accounts by a chosen auditor.
- S. 70Section 70 mandates the Chairman to present an annual budget for the Board's income and expenditure for the upcoming financial year.
- S. 71Section 71 authorizes the Board to approve or modify the budget presented to it.
- S. 72Section 72 mandates the Board to submit budgets to the State Government for approval or disallowance within one month.
- S. 73Section 73 allows the Chairman to submit a supplementary budget to the Board at any time during the budget year.
- S. 74Section 74 allows Improvement Trusts to act as agents for the Housing Board for executing schemes.
- S. 75Section 75 allows the State Government to dissolve an Improvement Trust and transfer its assets and liabilities to the Housing Development Board.
- S. 76Section 76 transfers assets and funds from an Improvement Trust to the Punjab Housing Development Board and discharges trustees from their duties.
- S. 77Section 77 ensures existing contracts and legal proceedings involving the Improvement Trust continue with the Housing Development Board.
- S. 78Section 78 transfers existing Improvement Trust employees to the Board with same terms, except compensation claims under Industrial Disputes Act.
- S. 79Section 79 mandates the Punjab Housing Development Board to submit reports to the State Government and requires the State Government to present these reports to the State Legislature.
- S. 80Section 80 mandates the Board to submit prescribed reports and documents to the State Government as directed.
- S. 81Section 81 authorizes the Chairman or authorized persons to enter land for inspections, surveys, and related activities under the Act.
- S. 82Section 82 prevents suits against the Board or its officers without prior notice and limits the time to six months.
- S. 83Section mandates the Punjab Housing Development Board to undergo asset and liability valuation every five years, with the state government's option to direct valuations at any time.
- S. 84Section allows employees to agree for salary deductions to pay housing board rents or prices.
- S. 85Section 85 allows the Board to delegate its powers, except making regulations, to specified officers or committees.
- S. 86Section deems all Board members, officers, and employees public servants when acting under the Act.
- S. 87Section 87 protects individuals from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 88The State Government can direct the Board to act in ways it deems necessary for the Act's purposes, which the Board must follow.
- S. 89Section 89 allows the State Government to appoint individuals to investigate the Board's activities and requires the Board to provide necessary information and facilities.
- S. 90The section allows the State Government to replace the Board if it defaults in performing duties under the Act.
- S. 91Section 91 allows the State Government to dissolve the Housing Board, transferring its assets to the government and its liabilities to the state.
- S. 92Section penalizes obstruction or molestation of Board contract personnel or removal of execution markers with fines up to 200 rupees.
- S. 93Section 93 imposes fines up to ₹100 for initial contraventions and additional ₹50 per day for ongoing ones.
- S. 94Section 94 restricts court cognizance of offences under the Act to complaints from the Board or authorized persons.
- S. 95Section exempts buildings owned by the Punjab Housing Development Board from rent control laws.
- S. 96Section 96 prevents legal challenges or injunctions against actions taken under the Punjab Housing Development Board Act.
- S. 97Section 97 allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, subject to legislative review.
- S. 98Section 98 empowers the State Government to create rules for various operational aspects of the Housing Development Board.
- S. 99Section 99 authorizes the Punjab Housing Development Board to make regulations with state government approval.