The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 2008.
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- S. 1The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 2008 received the assent of the Governor on the 16th April, 2008
- S. 2Now see the Companies Act, 2013 (Act No
- S. 3Section 3 allows the government to declare and modify the Hyderabad Metropolitan region as a development area.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, defines its corporate status, and outlines its membership.
- S. 5Now see the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018 (Act No
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the functions of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, including planning, project execution, coordination, and fund management for the metropolitan region's development.
- S. 7Section 7 empowers the Metropolitan Development Authority to form committees, hire consultants, and establish functional units for its operations.
- S. 8Substituted by G
- S. 9Adapted by G
- S. 10Section 10 establishes pension and provident funds for the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority's employees and allows government application of the Provident Fund Act, 1925.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to prepare a 20-year Metropolitan Development and Investment Plan within two years.
- S. 12Substituted by G
- S. 13Substituted by G
- S. 14Adapted by G
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Metropolitan Development Authority or Government to modify development plans, publish changes for public review, and levy fees for modifications.
- S. 16Section 16 establishes a Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority for Hyderabad with specific government officials as members.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the powers and functions of the Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority to oversee, coordinate, and implement traffic and transportation measures in the Hyderabad Metropolitan region.
- S. 18Substituted by G
- S. 19Section 19 mandates development permissions from the Metropolitan Development Authority and local authorities for land development in the metropolitan region.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the process for obtaining development permission for land layout or similar schemes in Hyderabad, including application requirements and potential outcomes.
- S. 21Section 21 mandates that development permissions are valid for three years, requiring revalidation if not completed, with a fee of 20% of original charges.
- S. 22Section 22 allows the revocation of development permissions if obtained through false statements or material fact suppression.
- S. 23Section 23 mandates obtaining revised sanction for deviations in development works and authorizes local authorities to act against unauthorized constructions.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to develop land pooling schemes for urban planning and infrastructure development.
- S. 25Section 25 authorizes licensing for developers to create and develop Land Pooling Schemes with specific land and cost requirements.
- S. 26Section 26 details the costs included in a Land Pooling Scheme and how they are allocated to the final plot prices.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates notification and integration of approved Land Pooling Schemes into development plans, treating them as area development plans.
- S. 28Section 28 allows the Metropolitan Development Authority or local authorities to develop areas by creating and implementing development schemes.
- S. 29Section 29 authorizes the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to prepare development schemes for various urban planning and infrastructure projects.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to publish development plans and schemes, inviting public objections and suggestions for review.
- S. 31Section 31 empowers the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to issue notices for providing amenities or development, and to undertake or recover costs if not fulfilled.
- S. 32Section 32 allows the government to acquire land designated for metropolitan development plans for public purposes.
- S. 33Adapted by G
- S. 34Section 34 allows the Metropolitan Development Authority to acquire land through negotiated agreements.
- S. 35Section 35 allows the authority to acquire land for public use by issuing transferable development rights instead of direct payment.
- S. 36Section 36 allows the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority or local authority to acquire land for public purposes through negotiated settlements or development rights.
- S. 37Section 37 regulates the disposal of acquired land or property by the Metropolitan Development Authority.
- S. 38Section 38 establishes a metropolitan land development bank for monitoring and periodic review of acquired lands.
- S. 39(1) The Government shall create a Metropolitan Development Fund with a seed capital of Rs
- S. 40Section 40 establishes the Metropolitan Development Fund and outlines its sources and uses for the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority.
- S. 41Municipal Corporations and Municipalities in Hyderabad Metropolitan Region must contribute 10% of their previous year's total funds to the Metropolitan Development Fund.
- S. 42Section 42 allows the Metropolitan Development Authority to levy a specific cess for capital infrastructure projects, subject to government approval.
- S. 43Section 43 mandates the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to prepare and submit annual budgets and audited accounts to the Government for legislative review.
- S. 44Section 44 mandates the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to prepare and submit an annual plan and report to the government.
- S. 45Section 45 imposes development charges on land or building alterations, except for government departments.
- S. 46Section 46 outlines the procedure for levying, recovering, and allowing installment payments for development charges on land and buildings in Hyderabad.
- S. 47The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority can levy user charges to recover capital expenditure for utilities and may assign service provision to others.
- S. 48Section 48 ensures any unpaid dues to the Metropolitan Development Authority become a first charge on the relevant plot or land, recoverable as land revenue arrear.
- S. 49Section 49 mandates the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to follow government directives and resolves disputes at the government level.
- S. 50Section 50 mandates the Metropolitan Development Authority to provide required reports and information to the Government and comply with its directives on development plans.
- S. 51Section 51 authorizes the Metropolitan Commissioner to allow entry for inspections, surveys, and demarcations for urban development projects.
- S. 52Section 52 allows the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to delegate its powers to other entities under specified conditions.
- S. 53Section 53 overrides conflicting municipal laws and exempts developments under this Act from other legal requirements.
- S. 54Section 54 outlines the applicability of various town planning and development schemes in Hyderabad.
- S. 55Section 55 empowers the Metropolitan Development Authority to direct local authorities on development projects funded by the Act.
- S. 56Section 56 empowers the Government to make rules for the functions and operations of the Metropolitan Development Authority.
- S. 57Section 57 empowers the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to make regulations for various development and service-related matters, subject to government approval.
- S. 58Section 58 transfers assets, liabilities, and personnel of dissolved authorities to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority.