The Telangana Housing Board Act, 1956.
telangana · 1956
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- S. 1The Telangana Housing Board Act, 1956 received the assent of the President on the 29th September, 1956
- S. 2Section defines "Board" as the Housing Board established under section 3 of the act.
- S. 3Substituted by G
- S. 4Section 4 appoints a Chairman for the Telangana Housing Board by the Government.
- S. 5Inserted by Act No
- S. 6Section 6 disqualifies certain individuals from serving as the Chairman or member of the Telangana Housing Board due to conflicts of interest or insolvency.
- S. 7Section 7 states that non-ex-officio members of the Telangana Housing Board hold office at the government's pleasure and receive prescribed allowances.
- S. 8Section 8 states that a member of the Telangana Housing Board ceases to be a member if disqualified, resigns, or misses three consecutive meetings without permission.
- S. 9Section 9 fills vacancies in the Telangana Housing Board membership by government appointment until the term ends.
- S. 10Sub-section (1) substituted by Act No
- S. 11Section 11 allows the Board to form committees for specific local areas to handle delegated duties.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the meeting arrangements and quorum requirements for the Telangana Housing Board.
- S. 13Section 13 authorizes the Board to make contracts for its purposes and allows the government to appoint a Vice-Chairman and Housing Commissioner.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the authority for the Telangana Housing Board to enter into contracts, requiring government sanction for larger expenditures and board sanction for smaller ones.
- S. 15Substituted by Act No
- S. 16Section 16 applies state service rules to Telangana Housing Board officers and servants.
- S. 17Section 17 allows the Telangana Housing Board to appoint necessary staff and determine their roles, salaries, and terms.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Telangana Housing Board to delegate its powers to specific officers, including the Vice-Chairman and Housing Commissioner.
- S. 19Substituted by Act No
- S. 20Section 20 prohibits individuals with prior contracts or employment ties with the Board from becoming officers or servants.
- S. 21The Board can incur expenses and execute housing schemes, and with government approval, create a subsidiary for specified activities.
- S. 22Section 22 allows housing schemes to acquire, redistribute, improve, and demolish properties within the scheme area.
- S. 23Section 23 prohibits housing schemes in areas with existing municipal improvement plans or inconsistent with town planning schemes.
- S. 24Preparation and submission of annual housing programme, budget and establishment schedule
- S. 25Section 25 mandates the Telangana Housing Board to publish its annual housing programme for public feedback before forwarding it to the government.
- S. 26Substituted including in marginal heading by Act No
- S. 27The Government shall publish the programme sanctioned by it under section 26, in the *[Telangana Gazette]
- S. 28Section 28 allows the Telangana Housing Board to submit additional programs, budgets, and staff schedules to the government.
- S. 29The Telangana Housing Board can modify approved housing programs, except if changes exceed 10% of original funding or alter the program's scope.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates the Board to execute housing schemes after government sanction and publication.
- S. 31Section 31 mandates the Telangana Housing Board to publish housing schemes and consider public feedback before finalizing them.
- S. 32Section 32 allows the Telangana Housing Board to acquire land from local authorities for housing schemes, with disputes referred to the Government for final decision.
- S. 33Sections 21-A and 21-B inserted with marginal headings by Act No
- S. 34Section 34 allows the Telangana Housing Board to close public streets it manages and compensate affected property owners.
- S. 35Section 35 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.
- S. 37Section 37 mandates the Telangana Housing Board to streamline and reduce building costs through material standardization and workforce training.
- S. 38Inserted by Act No
- S. 39Section 39 allows the government to exempt certain housing schemes from specific provisions by order.
- S. 40Section 40 allows the Telangana Housing Board to acquire land for housing schemes and may receive government-transferred land for development or sale.
- S. 41Substituted by Act No
- S. 42Section 42 outlines the process for the Telangana Housing Board to assess and levy betterment charges on landowners.
- S. 43Section 43 allows individuals to pay betterment charges in installments instead of a lump sum.
- S. 44Inserted by Act No
- S. 45Section 45 allows the Telangana Housing Board to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of its property.
- S. 46Section 46 provides a process for affected persons to claim compensation from the Board for reconstitution or dispossession in housing schemes.
- S. 47Substituted by G
- S. 48Section 48 establishes a tribunal to decide on compensation payable and its amount under sections 33 and 35.
- S. 49This Act has been repealed by Central Act No
- S. 50Section 50 grants the Tribunal the same powers as a Civil Court for evidence and witness examination in housing board inquiries.
- S. 51Inserted by Act No
- S. 52Section 52 empowers the competent authority to evict occupants from Telangana Housing Board premises for non-payment of rent, unauthorized subletting, or other violations.
- S. 53Section 53 empowers the competent authority to recover unpaid rent and damages from tenants in arrears or unauthorized occupation of Telangana Housing Board premises.
- S. 54Section 54 allows employees to have rent deducted from their salary for housing provided by the Telangana Housing Board.
- S. 55Substituted by Act No
- S. 56Inserted by Act No
- S. 57Substituted by Act No
- S. 58(1) The Board shall have its own fund
- S. 59Section 59 specifies that all property and assets of the Telangana Housing Board are held and applied for the purposes of the Act.
- S. 60Section 60 allows the Telangana Housing Board to spend up to Rs. 10,000 in urgent situations without prior inclusion in the annual or supplementary program.
- S. 61Section 61 allows the government to provide financial support to the Telangana Housing Board through subventions and loans.
- S. 62Section 62 allows the Telangana Housing Board to borrow funds with government approval and issue debentures for its purposes.
- S. 63Section 63 mandates the Telangana Housing Board to maintain accounts, have them audited annually, and publish the audited accounts.
- S. 64Substituted by Act No
- S. 65Inserted by Act No
- S. 66Section 66 mandates the Telangana Housing Board to submit prescribed housing scheme reports to the government as directed.
- S. 67Inserted by Act No
- S. 68Section 68 prohibits suits against the Board or its officers without prior written notice and limits the time for filing such suits.
- S. 69Section mandates the Telangana Housing Board to undergo triennial asset and liability valuation, with government authority to request additional valuations.
- S. 70Section 70 allows the government to make rules for the Telangana Housing Board's operations and contract procedures.
- S. 71Section 71 allows the Telangana Housing Board to create regulations for managing housing scheme buildings, with government approval.
- S. 72Section 72 allows the Board to create bylaws for its duties, subject to government confirmation and publication.
- S. 73Section 73 penalizes violations of bye-laws made under section 72 with up to one month imprisonment or a fine of up to 500 rupees.
- S. 74Section penalizes obstruction or molestation of Board contract personnel or removal of execution marks with up to one month imprisonment or fine.
- S. 75Section 75 penalizes violations of Chapter VI provisions or obstructing related powers with a fine up to ₹1,000.
- S. 76Section 76 restricts courts from investigating offenses under the Act without a complaint from the Board or an authorized person.
- S. 77Section 77 deems Board officials acting under the Act as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 78Section 78 protects individuals from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 79Section 79 allows the Government to direct the Board and review its orders and proceedings.
- S. 80Section 80 allows the government to fix deadlines and reconstitute the Board if it defaults on duties under the Act.
- S. 81Section 81 allows the government to dissolve the Telangana Housing Board and transfer its assets and liabilities to the government.
- S. 82Repeals previous housing and improvement acts for Hyderabad City Improvement Board, except for prior actions.
- S. 1964Central Act 9 of 1932
- S. 1995[Act No