17 Questions
What is the purpose of declaring any area in the State to be a development area?
To secure planned development of areas within the State
What action can the State Government take regarding development areas according to section 42A(3)?
Amalgamate two or more development areas into one development area
What happens when the State Government withdraws from operation of the relevant provisions of this Act for a development area?
The relevant provisions of this Act and all notifications, rules, regulations and orders made or directions issued and powers conferred thereunder shall cease to apply to the said area or part thereof
What action does section 42C address?
It does not provide information on section 42C
What are the consequences of the constitution or appointment of an Area Development Authority for any development area?
The authority or authorities functioning within the development area immediately before such constitution or appointment shall cease to exercise the powers and perform the functions and duties which the Area Development Authority is competent to exercise and perform under this Act.
Under what circumstances can the Area Development Authority delegate its powers and functions?
With the approval of the State Government.
Where is the office of the Area Development Authority located?
At a place specified by the State Government.
What is required for an authority in a development area to pay as contribution towards the expenses incurred by an Area Development Authority?
An order in writing from the State Government.
What happens if an authority fails to pay the specified contribution towards expenses incurred by an Area Development Authority?
The State Government will recover the amount from such authority and pay it to the Area Development Authority.
Who can be a member of the Area Development Authority (ADA)?
All of the above
What is the power of the State Government in appointing the ADA?
Appoint a government company or any other agency as the ADA
Who can give directions to the ADA for its functioning?
All of the above
What happens in case of disputes between the ADA and the Metropolitan Planning Committee or District Planning Committee?
They are referred to the State Government for resolution
What are the powers and functions of the ADA?
All of the above
What type of entity is the Area Development Authority (ADA)?
Body corporate with perpetual succession
Apart from constituting an Area Development Authority (ADA), what else can the State Government do?
Appoint a government company or any other agency as the ADA instead of constituting one.
Who has authority over directing development activities in a development area under section 42A?
Both Metropolitan Planning Committee and District Planning Committee
Study Notes
- After declaring a development area under section 42A, the State Government must constitute an Area Development Authority (ADA) for that area by notification in the Official Gazette.
- The ADA is a body corporate with perpetual succession, a common seal, and the power to acquire, hold, and dispose of property.
- The ADA consists of various members including the Guardian Minister, Zilla Parishad Presidents, Mayors, Municipal Commissioners, Collectors, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Engineer, and Settlement Commissioner.
- The State Government may appoint a government company or any other agency, authority, company, or corporation as the ADA instead of constituting one.
- The ADA is bound by the directions and instructions of the Metropolitan Planning Committee or District Planning Committee within whose jurisdiction the development area is situated.
- Disputes between the ADA and the Metropolitan Planning Committee or District Planning Committee are referred to the State Government for resolution.
- The ADA's powers and functions include preparing and executing town planning schemes, controlling development activities, levying and collecting fees, entering into contracts, acquiring property, executing works, and exercising other powers and performing other functions as directed by the State Government.
Test your knowledge on the establishment and regulation of development areas within a state, as per the provisions laid out in Chapter III-A of the law.
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