Development Charge Regulations

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Under Section 124B, what entity sanctions the regulations concerning development charges?

The Local Authority
The State Government (correct)
The Development Board
The Central Government

When does the development charge come into effect, according to the regulations?

On the date the regulations are published in the Official Gazette
On or after the date specified by the State Government in its sanction (correct)
As soon as the local authority displays the notice
Immediately after the regulations are sanctioned by the State Government

Where should the sanctioned regulations regarding development charges be displayed by the Authority?

On the State Government's website
On a notice board in its office and in a local newspaper (correct)
Only in the Official Gazette
Only in a local newspaper

According to section 124D, what information should be included in the notice published in the newspaper?

Information for the inhabitants of the area regarding the sanctioned regulations (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is it deemed unnecessary to provide separate notice to property owners when development charges are revised?

When the rates are enhanced or reduced under sub-section (2) of section 124B (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of publishing a notice in a local newspaper regarding development charges?

To engage the local inhabitants and keep them informed (C) Signup and view all the answers

If the Authority fails to display the regulations on its notice board as required, what is the likely consequence?

The development charge cannot be enforced (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does Section 124D ensure transparency in the imposition of development charges?

By ordering display of sanctioned regulations and publishing a notice in a local newspaper (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Section 124B and Section 124D regarding the communication of development charges?

Section 124B concerns regulations, while Section 124D addresses the communication of these regulations to the public. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential challenge in implementing Section 124D, concerning local publication of notifications?

Ensuring that the local newspaper has a wide enough reach to adequately inform all inhabitants (A) Signup and view all the answers

Considering the procedures outlined, what is the first formal step towards implementing a development charge?

Sanctioning of regulations by the State Government under Section 124B (D) Signup and view all the answers

If a local newspaper publishes incorrect information about the development charge, what is the Authority's responsibility?

The Authority must issue a clarification in the same newspaper to correct the misinformation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the Authority to display regulations on a notice board, in addition to publishing them in a local newspaper?

To cater to individuals who may not have access to the local newspaper (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if there is a discrepancy between the regulations published in the Official Gazette and those displayed on the Authority's notice board?

The regulations published in the Official Gazette take precedence. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How might a citizen effectively challenge a development charge imposed by the Authority?

By demonstrating that the Authority did not properly follow the procedure for communicating the charge, such as failing to publish it locally (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Development charge enforcement date

After development charge regulations are sanctioned under section 124B, the State Government specifies the date for bringing the development charge into force.

Local publication of development charge notification

The Authority displays sanctioned regulations on a notice board and publishes a notice in a local newspaper to inform inhabitants within its jurisdiction.

Notice for enhanced or reduced development charge

When development charge rates are modified, no separate notice is required for individual owners or occupants.

Study Notes

Following the State Government's sanction of development charge regulations under section 124B, the development charge will be enforced on or after a date specified by the State Government.

Local Publication of Notification

The Authority must display the regulations sanctioned and published in the Official Gazette on a notice board in its office.
The Authority is required to publish a notice in a local newspaper to inform area inhabitants within its jurisdiction.
When development charge rates are enhanced or reduced under section 124B, subsection (2), separate notices to landowners or building occupants are not required.

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