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Under what condition can the State Government designate an area as a site for a new town?
Under what condition can the State Government designate an area as a site for a new town?
- If it is deemed beneficial to a specific political party.
- If a private developer requests it and funds the project.
- If it is in the public interest and has been reserved or designated in a Regional Plan. (correct)
- If it aligns with personal interests of government officials.
What action does the State Government take after designating an area for a new town?
What action does the State Government take after designating an area for a new town?
- It seeks approval from the Central Government for the project.
- It immediately begins construction without further formalities.
- It conducts a public referendum to gauge local opinion.
- It constitutes a New Town Development Authority through an official notification. (correct)
Where is the notification for designating a new town site published?
Where is the notification for designating a new town site published?
- On the State Government's official social media page.
- In the Official Gazette. (correct)
- In a local newspaper with wide circulation.
- On the website of the local municipality.
What is the primary purpose of establishing a New Town Development Authority?
What is the primary purpose of establishing a New Town Development Authority?
How is a new town officially named?
How is a new town officially named?
Which document must include the designated area for a new town prior to notification by the State Government?
Which document must include the designated area for a new town prior to notification by the State Government?
What is the immediate effect of the notification issued under sub-section (1)?
What is the immediate effect of the notification issued under sub-section (1)?
What is the relationship between the notification under sub-section (1) and the notification under sub-section (2)?
What is the relationship between the notification under sub-section (1) and the notification under sub-section (2)?
Who is primarily responsible for determining if developing an area into a new town is in the public interest?
Who is primarily responsible for determining if developing an area into a new town is in the public interest?
Suppose a Regional Plan designates an area for potential development. What must the State Government do before the New Town Development Authority can begin acquiring land?
Suppose a Regional Plan designates an area for potential development. What must the State Government do before the New Town Development Authority can begin acquiring land?
Flashcards
Designation of New Town Site
Designation of New Town Site
The State Government can designate an area in a draft or final Regional Plan as a site for a new town via official notification, naming the new town in the notification.
New Town Development Authority
New Town Development Authority
Following the designation of a new town site, the State Government will establish a New Town Development Authority via official notification to acquire, develop, and dispose of land in the new town area.
Study Notes
- If a State Government believes it's in the public's interest to develop an area as a new town site, as outlined in a Regional Plan, it can designate that area for the new town via an Official Gazette notification.
- The notification will also specify the name of the new town.
- After the notification is published, the State Government will establish a New Town Development Authority through another Official Gazette notification.
- This authority is responsible for acquiring, developing, and disposing of land within the new town area.
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