The West Bengal Heritage Commission Act, 2001
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Heritage Short title, Commission Act, 2001
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the West Bengal Heritage Commission Act, 2001, including "building," "building operations," "Commission," "development," "engineering operations," and "heritage building."
- S. 3Establishes the West Bengal Heritage Commission as a body corporate with perpetual succession and legal powers.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes the West Bengal Heritage Commission, chaired by an eminent person, with up to twenty-one members from various heritage-related fields.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the appointment, term, reappointment, resignation, and conditions of service for members of the West Bengal Heritage Commission.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the meeting times, places, and procedural rules for the West Bengal Heritage Commission.
- S. 7Section 7 states that the West Bengal Heritage Commission's actions remain valid despite any vacancies or constitutional defects.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the Commission to consult non-voting advisors for specific tasks.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the appointment and terms of the Secretary and other employees for the West Bengal Heritage Commission.
- S. 10Section 10 authorizes the West Bengal Heritage Commission to appoint staff and authenticate its orders via authorized officers' signatures.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates local authorities to seek advice from the West Bengal Heritage Commission on heritage building preservation and advises the State Government on heritage conservation policies.
- S. 12Section 12 allows local authorities to appeal to the State Government regarding Commission advice on building or development proposals.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the State Government to review and act on Commission advice, but must give local authorities a chance to respond first.
- S. 14Section 14 makes the State Government's decisions on appeals or revisions final and binding, not subject to court review.
- S. 15Section 15 grants the West Bengal Heritage Commission powers equivalent to a civil court for various investigative functions.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates state and local authorities to implement Heritage Commission advice and accept its directions.
- S. 17The section allows the State Government to allocate funds to the Heritage Commission for its operations.
- S. 18Section 18 establishes the fund for the West Bengal Heritage Commission, detailing its financial management and sources of funding.
- S. 19The Commission shall, in each year, prepare, in such form, and Budget
- S. 20Section 20 mandates the West Bengal Heritage Commission to annually submit a detailed report on its activities to the State Government for legislative presentation.
- S. 21Section 21 mandates the West Bengal Heritage Commission's financial record-keeping, annual account preparation, and audit by the Principal Accountant General.
- S. 22Section mandates the Heritage Commission to provide required financial and activity reports to the State Government.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the West Bengal Heritage Commission to delegate its powers and functions to members or officers for efficient administration.
- S. 24Section 24 deems Commission members and officers public servants under the Indian Penal Code when acting under the Act.
- S. 25Section 25 protects Commission members and officers from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 26(1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 27Section 27 allows the West Bengal Heritage Commission to make regulations with state government approval.
- S. 28Section 28 grants the State Government power to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years.
- S. 29Section 29 overrides any conflicting laws for heritage buildings in West Bengal.
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