The UTTARAKHAND RIVER VALLEY (DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) ACT, 2005
uttarakhand · 2005
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Uttarakhand River Valley (Development and Management) Act, 2005
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Uttarakhand River Valley (Development and Management) Act, 2005.
- S. 3Section establishes the Bhagirathi River Valley Development Authority and outlines its membership structure.
- S. 4Section 4 assigns roles and responsibilities to the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of the Authority.
- S. 5Section 5 allows the Authority to hire necessary officers and employees, subject to compliance with government recruitment orders.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the Authority to appoint technical advisors in various fields for efficient functions, with terms set by the Executive committee.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the Uttarakhand River Valley Authority.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the Authority's duties to oversee sustainable development, ecological balance, forestation, and disaster management in the river valley.
- S. 9Section 9 grants the Authority powers to regulate and approve development projects in the Uttarakhand River Valley, including forming sub-committees and delegating functions.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the Authority to create a master plan for sustainable development of the River Valley, detailing basin capacity, sector divisions, development schemes, land demarcation, and other necessary aspects.
- S. 11Section 11 regulates land development in river valley areas, requiring sectoral plans and Authority permission, with specific notification requirements for government departments.
- S. 12Section 12 establishes the fund and financial management for the Uttarakhand River Valley Authority, ensuring funds are used for its development and maintenance.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the management and budget preparation of the Authority's financial accounts and annual budget submission to the State Government.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Member-Secretary to maintain and audit the Authority's accounts, and submit an annual report to the Authority and State Government.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates the Authority to submit annual activity reports to the State and Central Governments as specified by the State Government.
- S. 16Section 16 authorizes Authority officers to enter land for work, surveys, and explorations under the Act.
- S. 17Section 17 authorizes state and central governments to issue necessary directions to the Authority for Act implementation.
- S. 18Section 18 authorizes the Authority to create regulations for its administration, including procedures, staff, and expert roles, with state approval.
- S. 19Section authorizes the Authority to borrow funds from various sources for its functions under the Act.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the authority to establish its head office and branch offices in Tehri district's river valley.
- S. 21Section 21 prohibits major constructions or developments in Uttarakhand river valleys without adherence to master or sectoral plans, except for public works and specific exceptions.
- S. 22Section 22 overrides any conflicting provisions in other laws for river valley areas.
- S. 23Section 23 penalizes major development violations and obstructions against authorized officials under the Uttarakhand River Valley Act.
- S. 24No court inferior to that of Judicial magistrate of first class shall try offence punishable under this Act
- S. 25Section 25 mandates that no court can investigate offenses under the Act without a written complaint from an authorized officer.
- S. 26Section 26 requires prior approval from a specified officer for prosecutions under the Act, and realized fines go to the Authority.
- S. 27All fines realized in connection with the prosecutions under this Act shall be paid and credited to the fund of the Aut
- S. 28Section allows offenses under the Act to be compounded by the Authority, discharging offenders if in custody.
- S. 29Section 29 makes decisions by the Authority or officer final and immune from court questioning.
- S. 30Section 30 allows aggrieved parties to appeal Authority orders to the Chief Secretary, ensuring fair representation and timely processing.
- S. 31Section 31 allows the Authority to impose a cess on mineral rights and fees for permissions, subject to state confirmation.
- S. 32Section 32 deems all Authority members, officers, and employees as public servants under IPC, protecting them for actions taken in good faith.
- S. 33Section 33 protects the Authority and its members from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 34The Uttar Pradesh Bhagirathi River Valley act, 1999 (U