Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 2008

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    "title": "Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 2008",
    "short_title": "Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 2008",
    "act_number": "(Act No. 8 of 2008)",
    "act_year": 2008,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Andhra Pradesh",
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    "enactment_date": null,
    "description": "Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 2008",
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            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Short title and Commencement.",
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            "title": "2. Definitions.",
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            "content": "(1) 'Agriculture' includes farming, raising of crops, fruits, vegetables, flowers, grass, trees, horticulture, floriculture, poultry, fishing, livestock breeding, bee keeping, upkeep of an orchard and the use of land ancillary and accessory to cultivation or any agriculture purpose;\n(2) 'Agriculture Use' means any land used for cultivation of crops, plants, vegetables, growing of trees, orchards and includes allied activities like animal breeding and rearing, dairying and poultry;\n(3) 'Amenity' includes road, water supply, drainage, sewerage, street lighting, communication network, irrigation works and other public works, tourist spots, open spaces, parks, landscaping and play fields and such other conveniences and utilities as the State Government may specify by notification to be an amenity for the purposes of this Act;\n(4) 'Area Development Plans or Action Plans' means the plans prepared under the provisions of section 11 of this Act;\n(5) 'Building' includes any structure or erection or part of a structure or erection which is intended to be used for residential, industrial, commercial or any other purposes, whether in actual use or not;\n(6) 'Building Operations' includes rebuilding operations, structural alterations or additions to buildings and other operations normally undertaken in connection with the construction of buildings;\n(7) 'Company' means a body corporate registered under the Companies Act, 1956 and includes a firm or an association of individuals;\n(8) 'Development' with its grammatical variations means the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land or the making of any material change in any building or land or both, and includes redevelopment, reclamation of land, conservation of environment, forming of layouts and sub-division of any land into plots and development of amenities;\n(9) 'Engineering Operations' includes the formation or laying of roads, drainage, water supply, electricity, gas, irrigation works and development of such other amenities;\n(10) 'Government Company' means a Government Company or corporation registered under the Companies Act, 1956 which has one of its objects the development of an area;\n(11) 'Hyderabad Metropolitan Region' means the area comprised such areas as the Government may by notification specify from time-to-time under Section-3;\n(12) 'Land' includes benefits to arise out of land, things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything attached to the earth;\n(13) 'Land Use' means the principal use of land for which a plot of land or building thereon is used or intended to be used. For the purpose of classification of a plot according to the land uses, a land use shall deemed to include subsidiary land uses which are contingent upon it;\n(14) 'Local Authority' means:-\n(a) Municipal Corporation constituted under the provisions of the Hyderabad Municipal Corporations Act, 1955; or\n(b) Municipality or a Nagar Panchayat constituted or deemed to be constituted or a Committee appointed for a Notified Area under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965; or\n(c) Gram Panchayat constituted under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1994;\n(15) 'Metropolitan Development Authority' means the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority constituted under Section-4;\n(16) 'Metropolitan Development and Investment Plan' means a set of plans for promoting the development of the Hyderabad Metropolitan region prepared under Section 11 and sanctioned by the State Government under Section 13 of this Act;\n(17) 'Notification' means a notification published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and the word 'notified' shall be construed accordingly;\n(18) 'Occupier' means a person, including a firm or other body of individuals whether incorporated or not, who occupies land or building sold, leased or transferred to him / them in any manner and includes his / their successors and assignees;\n(19) 'Owner' means a person, group of persons, a Company, Trust, Institute, Registered body, State or Central Government and its attached subordinate departments, undertakings and the like, in whose name the property stands registered in the Revenue Records;\n(20) 'Plan' includes a map or maps indicating proposals, and / or sets of documents and / or statements and policies and development briefs for securing, promoting and regulating development in the metropolitan region or for any area;\n(21) 'Prescribed' means prescribed by rules made under this Act;\n(22) 'Regulation' means a regulation made under Section 57 of this Act;\n(23) 'Residence' includes the use of any land or building or part thereof for human habitation and the expression \"Residential use\" shall be construed accordingly;\n(24) 'Scheme' means a scheme or policy or directives / guidelines prepared under this Act; and also includes a scheme prepared under any other Act prevailing in the State for securing the planned development of any area or constituent of a local area or District;\n(25) 'Sectors of Metropolitan development' means and includes traffic and transportation facilities, housing new townships, circulation network, community facilities, work centers, open spaces and environment, ecological development, leisure, tourism and recreation facilities;\n(26) 'Zone' means any one of the divisions in which a region may be divided for the purposes of securing, promoting and regulating development under this Act, and the expression \"Zoning Regulation\" shall be construed accordingly;\nChapter - II\nThe Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority",
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            "number": "3",
            "title": "3. Declaration of Hyderabad Metropolitan region.",
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            "content": "(a) exclude from a development area any area comprised therein, or\n(b) include in development area any other area.",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "4. Constitution of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority.",
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            "content": "(i) shall be body corporate and shall have perpetual succession and a common seal; and\n(ii) subject to such restrictions imposed by or under this Act, may sue or be sued in its corporate name.\n(i) The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, who shall be the Chairman;\n(ii) The Minister of Municipal Administration, who shall be the Vice-Chairman;\n(iii) The Mayor, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation;\n(iv) Chief Secretary to the Government;\n(v) Principal Secretary / Secretary, Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department;\n(vi) Principal Secretary / Secretary, Revenue Department;\n(vii) Principal Secretary / Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department;\n(viii) Principal Secretary / Secretary, Transport, Roads & Buildings Department;\n(ix) Principal Secretary / Secretary, Finance Department;\n(x) Principal Secretary / Secretary, Environment & Forest Department;\n(xi) Principal Secretary / Secretary, Panchayet Raj Department;\n(xii) Principal Secretary / Secretary, Home Department;\n(xiii) A representative of Metropolitan Planning Committee constituted under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Metropolitan Planning Committee Act, 2007;\n(xiv) Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation (APTRANSCO);\n(xv) Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (API 1C);\n(xvi) Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC);\n(xvii) The Commissioner, Grater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation;\n(xviii)Four Members of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly / Legislative Council representing the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region nominated by the Government;\n(xix) Four elected members amongst the persons representing the local authorities in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region;\n(xx) The General Manager, South Central Railway;\n(xxi) The Chief General Manager, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL);\n(xxii) The Metropolitan-Commissioner (in the cadre of Special Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary) -Member-Convener;\n(xxiii)Any other person nominated by the Government.",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Constitution of Executive Committee.",
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            "content": "(i) The Metropolitan-Commissioner, who shall be the Chairman;\n(ii) The Commissioner of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation;\n(iii) The Managing Director of Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB);\n(iv) The Managing Director and Vice-Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (API IC);\n(v) The Vice-Chairman and Housing Commissioner of the Andhra Pradesh Housing Board (APHB);\n(vi) The Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC);\n(vii) A Member-Urban Planner, qualified and experienced in urban planning, planning development schemes and projects, nominated by the Government;\n(viii) A Member-Engineer qualified and experienced in execution of development schemes, projects, housing and township schemes and infrastructure projects nominated by the Government;\n(ix) A Member-Finance, qualified and experienced in accounting, budget, financial analysis, economic matters relating to projects, audit, etc., nominated by the Government;\n(x) A Member-Estates, experienced in land management, estates management and asset management, nominated by the Government;\n(xi) A Member-Environment qualified and experienced in environmental aspects, greenery, water bodies conservation and landscaping nominated by the Government;\n(xii) The Secretary to the Metropolitan Development Authority who shall be qualified in business administration and experienced management executive nominated by the Government;\n(xiii) The Collectors of all the Districts covered by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region;\n(xiv) Three non-officials, nominated by the Government, who in the opinion of the Government have special knowledge and expertise in the matters relating to urban planning; urban management; infrastructure planning and development respectively; and\n(xv) Any other person nominated by the Government.",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Powers & Functions of the Metropolitan Development Authority.",
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            "content": "(1) to undertake preparation of Metropolitan Development and Investment Plan, revision of the said Plan and prioritize the implementation of the said Plan;\n(2) to undertake execution of projects and schemes as per the said Plan and / or through action plans for any sector or area of the metropolitan region;\n(3) an apex body for coordination, execution of the projects or schemes for the planned development of the development areas and undertake such other measures in the metropolitan region;\n(4) to co-ordinate the development activities of the Municipal Corporation, Municipalities and other local authorities, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, the Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation, the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation and such other bodies as are connected with development activities in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region;\n(5) to monitor, supervise or ensure adequate supervision over the execution of any project or scheme, the expenses of which in whole or in part are to be met from the Metropolitan Development Fund;\n(6) to prepare and undertake implementation of schemes for providing alternative areas for rehabilitation of persons displaced by projects and schemes which provide for such requirements;\n(7) to maintain and manage the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Fund and allocate finances based on the plans and programmes of the local bodies for undertaking development of amenities and infrastructure facilities and to monitor and exercise financial control over the budgetary allocations concerning development works made through it to the various public agencies, local bodies and other agencies;\n(8) to undertake by itself or through any agency, the implementation of the area level plans, execution of works relating to infrastructure development, public amenities and conservation of the environment;\n(9) to create and manage the Hyderabad Metropolitan Land Development Bank and take up land acquisition every year as may be necessary for various public uses, township development, infrastructure development, etc., allocation of lands to local bodies and public agencies upon such terms and conditions for undertaking development of amenities and infrastructure facilities;\n(10) to approve the land acquisition programmes / proposals of the local authorities, other Departments and functional agencies in the metropolitan region;\n(11) to enter into contracts, agreements or arrangements with any person, body or organization as the Committee may deem necessary for the performance of its functions;\n(12) to acquire any movable or immovable property by purchase, exchange, gift, lease, mortgage, negotiated settlement, or by any other means permissible under any law;\n(13) to perform any other function or exercise powers as are supplemental, incidental or consequential to any of the foregoing duties and powers and / or take up such matters as the Government may direct in this regard.",
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            "number": "7",
            "title": "7. Power of Metropolitan Development Authority to appoint Committees, engage auditors and consultants and constitute functional units.",
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            "content": "(1) appoint one or more functional committees. The functional committees shall report and discharge their responsibilities under the instructions and directions of the Metropolitan Development Authority;\n(2) consult or associate with such persons or organization whose assistance or advice it may desire. Such advisor or consultant shall be paid such fees as may be determined by the Metropolitan Development Authority.\n(3) constitute as many area level functional units or sub-regional units or offices as it deems fit and assign responsibilities and functions to such units. The existing Special Development authorities in the metropolitan area constituted under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975 shall be deemed to be functional units under this Act.",
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            "number": "8",
            "title": "8. Metropolitan Development Authority ordinarily not to provide for matters falling within obligatory and discretionary duties of local bodies except for integrated development of the Development Area.",
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        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. Staff of the Metropolitan Development Authority.",
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        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "10. Pension and Provident Fund.",
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            "content": "Chapter - III\nMetropolitan Development and Investment Plan and Area Development Plans",
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            "number": "11",
            "title": "11. Preparation and contents of Metropolitan Development Plan and Investment Plan.",
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            "content": "(1) within two years of its constitution prepare a Metropolitan Development Plan & Metropolitan Investment Plan with time frame of twenty years, having due regard to:-\n(i) Proposals and policies for promoting growth and securing economic development in the Metropolitan area;\n(ii) Proposals for conservation, optimum utilization and development of resources in the Metropolitan area;\n(iii) A land use plan indicating the broad areas of development and general location of residential, industrial, agriculture and areas for conservation and protection of ecologically fragile areas, including:-\n(a) A Infrastructure network Plan showing existing and proposals of major infrastructure facilities like transport, power, communications network and related facilities like power plants, roads, highways, railways, airports and waterways;\n(b) Policies for preservation, conservation and development of areas of natural beauty and scenic spots and areas of historic and archaeological interest and tourism areas;\n(c) Proposals and policies for watershed management, water supply, water harvesting, recharge of ground water, flood control and prevention of water pollution;\n(d) Proposals and plans for river front development and / or lake front development;\n(e) Proposals and policies for improvement and development of public amenities and services including water supply, electricity, gas, storm water drainage, sewerage, waste disposal, educational facilities, health facilities, social welfare and prevention of air and water pollution;\n(f) Policies for promoting development and regulating uses and activities through zoning and other development regulations;\n(g) Policies for promoting housing and community facilities;\n(h) Proposals and policies for traffic and transportation and promoting mass transportation facilities;\n(i) Proposals and policies for industrial development;\n(j) Siting of major development projects;\n(k) Strategies and priorities for implementation of the various proposals with time frame and programmes;\n(l) Development Promotion Regulations for promoting and regulating development;\n(m) Any other matter which may be necessary for the orderly development and management of the metropolitan region.\n(2) Undertake surveys, research and studies and the creation and maintenance of metropolitan region data base and information system and collection of such information and preparation of reports and maps; and associate advisors, consultants as may be necessary for the preparation of the Plans mentioned above;\n(3) Undertake detailed area level plans for specific areas, plan programming and phasing of development and enforce special development regulations for the purpose of securing planned development;\n(4) Review and revise the Metropolitan Development Plan and Investment Plan and other statutory area plans within the expiry of the Plan period.",
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            "number": "12",
            "title": "12. Power to undertake preparation of Area Development Plans/ Action Plans.",
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            "number": "13",
            "title": "13. Submission of Plan to Government for sanction.",
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            "number": "14",
            "title": "14. Sanction of Plan by Government.",
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        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "15. Modifications to the Metropolitan Development Plan and Investment Plan.",
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            "content": "Chapter - IV\nUnified Metropolitan Transport Authority",
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            "number": "16",
            "title": "16. Constitution of the United Metropolitan Transport Authority.",
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            "content": "(i) Chief\n\t\t\t\tSecretary\n- Chairman;\n(ii) Commissioner, Greater Hyderabad Municipal\n\t\t\t\tCorporation\n- Vice-Chairman;\n(iii) Principal Secretary / Secretary, Municipal\n\t\t\t\tAdministration & Urban Development Department\n- Member.\n(iv) Principal Secretary / Secretary, Transport,\n\t\t\t\tRoads & Buildings Department\n- Member.\n(v) Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, the\n\t\t\t\tAndhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation\n- Member.\n(vi) Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad\n- Member\n(vii) Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad\n- Member\n(viii) Member-Secretary, Andhra Pradesh\n\t\t\t\tPollution Control Board\n- Member\n(ix) General Manager, South Central Railway\n- Member\n(x) Transport Commissioner\n- Member\n(xi) Two experts in the field of urban\n\t\t\t\ttransportation (to be nominated by the Government)\n- Members\n(xii) Metropolitan Commissioner\n- Member Convener\n(xiii) Any other person nominated by the\n\t\t\t\tGovernment.",
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            "number": "17",
            "title": "17. Powers and functions of the Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority.",
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            "content": "(i) to oversee implementation of various traffic and transportation measures undertaken by various agencies in the Hyderabad Metropolitan region;\n(ii) to ensure effective public transport systems are in place for the Hyderabad Metropolitan region;\n(iii) to ensure effective coordination and implementation of the various traffic and transportation measures undertaken by various Departments;\n(iv) to promote and monitor key / major traffic and transportation projects;\n(v) to deliberate and recommend effective transportation strategies for Hyderabad Metropolitan region;\n(vi) to integrate and consolidate all the action plans of various Departments and agencies and ensure implementation of the traffic and transportation Plans for the Hyderabad Metropolitan region;\n(vii) to give directions to different agencies involved in the implementation of traffic and transportation policies and measures, including shifting of utilities and services / amenities;\n(viii) processing of funds for implementation of proposals;\n(ix) integrating various routes of public transport and issues of combined ticketing, feeder services, etc.\n(x) approval of all traffic and transportation proposals / projects from any agency in the metropolitan region and all new initiatives;\n(xi) to direct the appropriation / subvention of funds from various Departments and agencies of the State Government for ensuring implementation of the traffic and transportation plans and measures in the Hyderabad Metropolitan region;\nChapter - V\nPromotion of Development and Use of Lands",
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            "number": "18",
            "title": "18. All development powers of land to vest with Metropolitan Development Authority.",
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            "number": "19",
            "title": "19. Development permission mandatory for undertaking development.",
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            "content": "(1) without obtaining a Development Permission Order from the Metropolitan Development Authority;\n(i) certifying that the proposed development is in conformity with the metropolitan development plan and investment plan, or area level development plan or where there is no such plan, such a scheme be integrated with the surrounding area and rules / regulations;\n(ii) subject to development conditions that are applicable and required to be complied;\n(iii) the development charges as leviable under this Act and other fees and charges leviable have been paid to the Metropolitan Development Authority.\n(2) without obtaining a building permission from the local authority in case of developments involving civil construction in accordance with the relevant local body Act, rules, regulations, orders, bylaws and which shall be in conformity with sub-section (1) and conditions therein:\n(i) for carrying out such works for the maintenance of a building or land that do not materially alter or affect the building or land;\n(ii) for agriculture purpose and for the excavation (including wells, borewells) made in the ordinary course of agricultural operations and for the construction of unmetalled road intended to give access to land solely for agricultural purpose;\n(iii) In case of the following developments of the Government whether temporary or permanent which is necessary for the operation, maintenance, development or execution of any of the public utility services, viz:-\n(a) Railways;\n(b) National Highways, State Highways & Major District Roads;\n(c) Works undertaken by the Metropolitan Planning Committee / District Planning Committee / Special Area Planning and Development Committee / Metropolitan Development Authority / Municipal Corporation / Municipal Council / District Administration / Zilla Praja Parishad / Mandal Praja Parishad / Gram Panchayat;\n(d) Waterways;\n(e) Airways & Aerodromes;\n(f) Defence;\n(g) Oil and Natural Gas Commission;\n(h) Posts and Telegraphs, Telephones Department, Wireless, broadcasting and other like forms of communications;\n(i) Electricity;\n(j) Any other service which the Government may declare to be a public utility service from time-to-time for the purpose of this Section:",
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            "number": "20",
            "title": "20. Application for Land Development Permission.",
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            "content": "(i) granting Development Permission unconditionally, or subject to such condition as it may consider necessary, or\n(ii) refusing permission by recording reasons in writing.\n(i) such layout approval shall be considered only if the same is undertaken through a licensed developer;\n(ii) the licensed developer shall be required to mortgage twenty five percent of the plotted saleable land to the Metropolitan Development Authority as surety for carrying out the development and complying other conditions as per specifications and in the given time period, in case of failure, the Metropolitan Development Authority shall be empowered to sell away the mortgaged plots and utilize the amount so realized for completion of the development works.",
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            "number": "21",
            "title": "21. Lapse of Development Permission.",
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        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "22. Revoking of permission.",
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            "number": "23",
            "title": "23. Deviations during development/ undertaking of layout works & unauthorized development/ constructions.",
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            "number": "24",
            "title": "24. Land Pooling Scheme.",
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            "content": "(a) the laying out or relaying out of land, either vacant or already built upon;\n(b) the filling up of low-lying, swampy or unhealthy areas or leveling up of land;\n(c) layout of new streets or roads, construction, diversion, extension, alteration, improvement of streets and communications network;\n(d) the allotment of land for roads, open spaces, gardens, recreation grounds, schools, markets, green belt, transport facilities and amenities of all kinds;\n(e) drainage inclusive of sewerage, surface or sub-soil drainage and sewage disposal;\n(f) lighting;\n(g) water supply;\n(h) the preservation of objects of historical or national interest or natural beauty:\n(i) the reservation of land to the extent of five percent for the purpose of providing housing accommodation for low income groups and weaker sections of society;\n(ii) the allotment of land from the total area covered under the Land Pooling Scheme to the extent of:\n(a) ten percent for parks, playgrounds, garden and open space;\n(b) 2.5% for social infrastructure such as schools, dispensary, public utility spaces and other community facilities;\n(c) five percent to be surrendered free of cost to the Metropolitan Development Authority for sale for residential or commercial use and the balance area for circulation and plots and development use. Out of the area for development use, atleast 20% of the area shall be set apart and developed for lower income group (LIG) and middle income group (MIG) equally.",
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            "number": "25",
            "title": "25. Private Sector Land Pooling Scheme.",
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            "content": "(i) the lands covered by such Land Pooling Scheme shall be contiguous and approachable by an existing road;\n(ii) the total area of such Land Pooling Scheme shall not be less than 50 hectares and for commercial development not less than 2 hectares.\n(iii) the requirements of the Land Pooling Scheme as laid down in section 24 shall be complied with;\n(iv) the costs indicated in section 26 are factored into the Project before the developer undertakes the development work.",
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            "number": "26",
            "title": "26. Cost of Land Pooling Scheme.",
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            "content": "(a) all sums payable to the Metropolitan Development Authority under the provisions of this Act;\n(b) all sums spent or estimated to be spent by the Metropolitan Development Authority or licensed developer or other body authorized to undertake the Land Pooling Scheme:\n(i) in the making of the Land Pooling Scheme;\n(ii) in the execution of the Land Pooling Scheme;\n(iii) in the execution of such part of the peripheral and bulk services as may be considered necessary;",
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            "number": "27",
            "title": "27. Notification and effect of Land Pooling Scheme.",
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            "number": "28",
            "title": "28. Power to undertake development scheme.",
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            "number": "29",
            "title": "29. Preparation of development scheme.",
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            "content": "(a) acquisition of land by purchase, lease or otherwise and to erect thereon such buildings or to carry out such operations as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out its functions;\n(b) establishment of a new town or township or growth centre;\n(c) establishment of industries, industrial estates, flatted factories, service industries, special and exclusive industrial areas;\n(d) establishment of tourist centres and tourism related infrastructure;\n(e) development and landscaping of open spaces, recreational grounds, parks, zoological and botanical gardens, public assembly grounds, social forestry;\n(f) conservation of ecologically sensitive areas, lake front development, river-front development, prevention of injury or contamination to rivers, water bodies and sources of water supply;\n(g) preservation and protection of heritage sites and buildings, objects of historical importance or outstanding natural beauty, etc.;\n(h) control of floods and other natural disasters;\n(i) housing schemes for different income groups including housing for economically weaker sections of society;\n(j) construction and maintenance of rest houses, night shelters, infirmaries, homes for destitutes, children disabled, handicapped, senior citizens, etc.;\n(k) redevelopment and renewal of blighted areas;\n(l) resettlement, rehabilitation and upgradation of slum areas;\n(m) provision of health care, educational, cultural and recreational facilities;\n(n) provision of water supply, electricity and gas, disposal of sewage, solid waste and refuse and manufacture of its by-products;\n(o) provision of sanitary arrangement including construction of drains and general conservancy, public conveniences, etc.,\n(p) construction, reconstruction, alternation, improvement and maintenance of public roads and streets, bridges, parking lots, transport terminals including railway stations, bus depots, air ports, bus bays and bus stops, avenue plantation, etc.,\n(q) provision and facilitating of public transportation including mass transportation by rail or road;\n(r) provision of communication facilities;\n(s) provision of slaughter houses, burial grounds and cremation grounds;\n(t) closure or demolition of dwellings and portions of dwellings unfit for human habitation;\n(u) such other matters not inconsistent with the objects of this Act, as may be considered necessary.\n(a) land assembly over which the development scheme is to be undertaken;\n(b) layout plan and other relevant drawings and details including, if necessary, the imposition of conditions and restrictions in regard to the open spaces to be maintained about buildings, the percentage of building area, the number, height, character of buildings allowed in specific areas, the purpose for which buildings or specified areas may or may not be appropriated, the sub-division of plots, the discontinuance of objectionable uses of lands in any area in reasonable periods, parking spaces and loading and unloading spaces for any building, etc.,\n(c) total estimated cost, sources of funding, cost recovery statement;\n(d) manner of disposal of assets, if any;\n(e) management and maintenance mechanism;\n(f) any other matter considered necessary.",
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            "number": "30",
            "title": "30. Publication of area development plan/development scheme and approval.",
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            "number": "31",
            "title": "31. Power of the Metropolitan Development Authority in case of default.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chapter - VI\nAcquisition, Assembly and Disposal of Lands",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "32. Power to acquire land under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. Central Act 1 of 1894.",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "33. Transfer of government lands to the Metropolitan Development Authority.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "34. Acquisition of land by way of Negotiated Settlement.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 33
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        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "35. Acquisition of land by way of Transferable Development Right.",
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            "content": "",
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            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "36. Acquisition of land and built up space by way of Accommodation/Reservation.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "37. Disposal of land & other property by the Metropolitan Development Authority.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 36
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        {
            "number": "38",
            "title": "38. Creation & Management of Development Land Bank.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chapter - VII\nFinance, Accounts, Budget and Audit",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 37
        },
        {
            "number": "39",
            "title": "39. Creation of Metropolitan Development Fund.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "40. Metropolitan Development Fund & its application.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) all moneys received from the Government by way of revolving fund, grants, loans, advances or otherwise;\n(b) all moneys borrowed by the Metropolitan Development Authority by way of loans or debentures;\n(c) all moneys received by the Metropolitan Development Authority from the disposal of lands, buildings and other properties, movable and immovable;\n(d) all development charges or other charges, fees received under this Act or rules or regulations made there under;\n(e) contribution from Municipal Corporation and Municipalities;\n(f) all moneys earned from remunerative projects and schemes by way of rent or otherwise and disposal of its assets;\n(g) sum of money received from projects implemented under Land Pooling Schemes;\n(h) sum of money received by way of user charges;\n(i) any other sum of money received by the Metropolitan Development Authority from any other sources for performing its functions.\n(a) the expenditure incurred in the administration of this Act;\n(b) The cost of land acquisition and areas mentioned under Land Pooling Schemes and development schemes undertaken by the Metropolitan Development Authority for the proposes of ensuring planned development;\n(c) any expenses incurred by the Metropolitan Development Authority in connection with preparation of Development plans, undertaking surveys, studies, Investment plans and execution of projects and schemes;\n(d) for maintaining sinking fund and other separate accounts required under the Act; and\n(e) the expenditure for such other purposes not inconsistent with this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 39
        },
        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "41. Contribution by the Urban Local Authority.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 40
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        {
            "number": "42",
            "title": "42. Power to levy specific cess for capital infrastructure projects.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 41
        },
        {
            "number": "43",
            "title": "43. Budget of the Metropolitan Development Authority.",
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            "content": "(b) The accounts of the Metropolitan Development Authority shall be subject to audit annually by such person as may be appointed by the Government any such expenditure incurred by that person in connection with such audit shall be payable by the Metropolitan Development Authority.\n(c) The person so appointed and any other person authorized by him in connection with the audit of accounts of the Metropolitan Development Authority shall have the same right, privilege and Metropolitan Development Authority in connection with such audit as the Accountant General has.\n(d) The accounts of the Metropolitan Development Authority as certified by the person so appointed or any other person authorized by him in this behalf together with the audit report thereon shall be forwarded annually to the Government, and the government shall cause a copy of the same to be laid before the State legislature.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 42
        },
        {
            "number": "44",
            "title": "44. Annual Plan & Report.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chapter - VIII\nLevy, Assessment and Recovery of Development Charge & User Charge",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 43
        },
        {
            "number": "45",
            "title": "45. Levy of Development Charge.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) the carrying out of any land or building or both;\n(b) the change of use of land or building or both;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 44
        },
        {
            "number": "46",
            "title": "46. Assessment and Recovery of Development Charge.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 45
        },
        {
            "number": "47",
            "title": "47. Levy of User Charges.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 46
        },
        {
            "number": "48",
            "title": "48. Recovery of arrears.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chapter - IX\nRelations Between the Government, Metropolitan Development Authority and the Local Authorities",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 47
        },
        {
            "number": "49",
            "title": "49. Control by Government.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 48
        },
        {
            "number": "50",
            "title": "50. Returns & Information.",
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            "content": "(a) Preparation of the Statutory Development Plan, Investment Plan, Development Scheme or Land Pooling Scheme;\n(b) implementation of the Statutory Plan, Scheme or programme or authorize an officer in this behalf.\n(c) any officer authorized by the Government may enter into or upon any land with or without assistants or workmen for ascertaining whether provisions of the Statutory Development Plan, Investment Plan, Development Scheme or Land Pooling Scheme, etc. are being or have been implemented, or whether the development is being or has been carried out in accordance with such plan or permission or order.\nChapter - X\nMiscellaneous and Supplemental Provisions",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 49
        },
        {
            "number": "51",
            "title": "51. Power of entry & power of Metropolitan Development Authority to demarcate alignments and reservation as per Statutory Plan.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) Making any enquiry, inspection, measurement or survey or taking levels of such land or building;\n(b) Examining works under construction and ascertaining the course of public utilities and drains, etc;\n(c) Digging or boring into the sub-soil;\n(d) Setting out boundaries and demarcation of intended alignment of roads, public utilities and other works;\n(e) Making such levels, boundaries, demarcations and lines by placing marks and cutting trenches;\n(f) Ascertaining whether any land or property is being affected in the Statutory Development Plan / Development Scheme / Land Pooling Scheme / road / public utilities alignments, etc.\n(g) For grounding of new alignment of roads / road widening / alignment of new communication network in any land;\n(h) Ascertaining whether any land or property is being or has been developed in accordance with the Development Permission or in contravention of the provisions of this Act, or conditions subject to which the Development permission has been issued are being or have been complied; or\n(i) Doing any other thing necessary for the implementation of the Statutory development Plan / Development Scheme / Land Pooling Scheme or other provisions for the efficient administration of this Act:\n(i) no such entry shall be made except between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.\n(ii) the development rights of the owner of the land would not be affected by such actions or by grounding of the said network.\n(iii) due regard shall always be had so far as may be compatible with the exigencies of the purpose for which the entry is made, to the social and religious usages of the occupants of the land / building or property entered or surveyed or demarcated.\n(iv) sufficient opportunity shall in every instance be given to enable women, if any, to withdraw from such land / building or property.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 50
        },
        {
            "number": "52",
            "title": "52. Power to delegate.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 51
        },
        {
            "number": "53",
            "title": "53. Effect of other laws.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) When Development permission for development in respect of any land has been obtained under this Act, such development shall not be deemed to be unlawfully undertaken or carried out by reason only of the fact that any permission, approval or sanction required under such other law for such development has not been obtained.\n(b) When Development permission for such development in respect of any land has not been obtained under this Act, such development shall not be deemed to be lawfully undertaken or carried out by reason only of the fact that permission, approval or sanction required under such other law for such development has been obtained.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 52
        },
        {
            "number": "54",
            "title": "54. Certain plans already prepared and sanctioned deemed to have been prepared and sanctioned under this Act.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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        },
        {
            "number": "55",
            "title": "55. Power to give directions.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 54
        },
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            "number": "56",
            "title": "56. Power to make rules.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) The terms of office of members and staff, their allowances and other conditions of service, summoning and holding of meetings, the conduct of business, powers and functions of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman / Metropolitan Commissioner;\n(ii) the conditions of service, salaries and allowances, job chart, duties and responsibilities, powers and functions of the full-time members and officers and other employees appointed by the Metropolitan Development Authority;\n(iii) The procedure to be followed in connection with the preparation, publication, submission and approval of the Metropolitan Development Plan, Metropolitan Investment Plan, Area Development Plan, and the manner of publication of the notice inviting objections and suggestions relating to any such plan in draft;\n(iv) The form, manner and procedure for modifications to the Statutory Development Plan, the payment of fees and rates of conversion charges for such modifications;\n(v) With regard to permitting land pooling schemes, layouts and their requirements, development specifications and conditions; form and content of mortgage deed and other conditions of surety to be complied by a licenced developer;\n(vi) Relationship and coordination between the Metropolitan Development Authority and the local Metropolitan Development Authority in matters of issue of permission, ensuring planned development and undertaking implementation of Metropolitan Development Plan and Investment Plan, Development Schemes, Area Development Plans, Action Plans and pooling schemes;\n(vii) Form and manner of regularization of unauthorized layouts and developments by the Metropolitan Development Authority and fees, charges and penalties to be levied thereto;\n(viii) The form and manner of maintaining the Metropolitan Development land bank, handing over of government lands to the Metropolitan Development Authority, and requisition of lands for acquisition every year by the Metropolitan Development Authority;\n(ix) Form and manner of Transferable Development Rights the Metropolitan Development Authority may take up with owners;\n(x) The procedure for assessment, levy and collection of development charge, rates of development charge and calculation and assessment for land and buildings;\n(xi) The duties and responsibilities and powers of the Metropolitan Commissioner, Member-Urban Planning, Member-Engineering, Member-Environment, Member-Estates, Secretary and the Member-Finance of the Metropolitan Development Authority;\n(xii) The functioning and conduct of meetings and any other matters relating to the powers and functions of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority and the Executive Committee\n(xiii) Any other matter which has to be or may be made by rules.",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 55
        },
        {
            "number": "57",
            "title": "57. Power to make regulations.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) The conditions of service of other employees appointed on contract or otherwise, by the Metropolitan Development Authority, their duties and responsibilities and the control and restrictions in relation of such appointments;\n(ii) The plan programmes of the Metropolitan Development Authority, stages of implementation of the Statutory Development Plan, the agencies and departments responsible for implementation of the Statutory Development Plan;\n(iii) The form, manner and procedure for application for Development Permission, the payment of fees, rates of user charges, form of ownership clearance by the Revenue Authorities and the fees payable; and conditions to be complied with by the local Metropolitan Development Authority while considering building permissions based on the Development permission given by the Competent Metropolitan Development Authority;\n(iv) Form and conditions of licensing of developers;\n(v) The form and manner of sanctioning of building permissions by the local authority and conditions to be adhered to, and responsibilities of local authority thereto;\n(vi) Form, manner and conditionalities of undertaking road development schemes by the Metropolitan Development Authority or local authority or government agency concerned;\n(vii) Details and rates in respect of levy of user charges under Section 47;\n(viii) The form and manner of preparation of Annual Plans and Budget, and Annual Reports of the Metropolitan Development Authority;\n(ix) The procedure to be followed for borrowing money or raising money through loans, debentures and bonds and their repayment;\n(x) Form and manner for taking over lands by the Metropolitan Development Authority under negotiated settlement;\n(xi) Any other matter which is required to be provided by regulations.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 56
        },
        {
            "number": "58",
            "title": "58. Dissolution of Hyderabad Urban Development Authority and vesting in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority.",
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            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "Last Updated 10th September, 2019 [ap402]",
        "Act Number": "(Act No. 8 of 2008)",
        "Enactment Date": "",
        "Act Year": "2008",
        "Short Title": "Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 2008",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Andhra Pradesh"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:19"
}