The Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1972
west-bengal · 1972
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- S. 1This Act may be called the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1972
- S. 2In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— Short title
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority and grants it corporate status.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the composition and roles of members in the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority, including the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority.
- S. 6The Metropolitan Authority may, with the previous approval of Power of
- S. 7Section 7 establishes a fund for the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority to receive funds from the state government, borrowed monies, and other payments.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority to establish and maintain a sinking fund for loan repayment and invest it as prescribed.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority to maintain and close accounts as prescribed by the State Government.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the Metropolitan Authority to annually prepare and submit a budget to the State Government.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates the State Government to appoint an auditor for the Metropolitan Authority's accounts and prescribe audit procedures.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the Metropolitan Authority to hire staff and funds all its expenses from its own budget.
- S. 13Section 13 establishes an Advisory Council to advise the Metropolitan Authority on development plans for the Calcutta Metropolitan Area.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the Metropolitan Authority to form committees and sets rules for their meetings and member compensation.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the Metropolitan Authority's responsibilities for planning, coordinating, and financing development projects in the Calcutta Metropolitan Area.
- S. 16Section 16 empowers the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority to direct and supervise development projects for Calcutta's overall growth.
- S. 17Section 17 empowers the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority to undertake and fund development projects and works in the Calcutta Metropolitan Area.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the State Government to acquire land for the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority for public purposes.
- S. 19Section 19 deems every officer and employee of the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 20Section 20 protects Authority officers and employees from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 21(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this
- S. 22Section 22 empowers the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority to create regulations for exercising its powers and fulfilling its duties under the Act.
- S. 23(1) The Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority Ordinance, 1972, is hereby repealed
- S. 1965Defines "Calcutta Metropolitan Area" and "Calcutta Metropolitan District" for the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority Act.
- S. 197280 The Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1972