Chapter II DECLARATION OF DEVELOPMENT AREA AND CONSTITUTION OF THE AUTHORITY

(1) As soon as may be, after the commencement of this Act, the State Government may, by notification in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette declare the ‘Development Area’ consisting of such metropolitan region or urban region as a ‘development area’ for the purposes of this Act with effect from such date as may be specified therein. (2) Every such notification shall define the limits of the development area to which it relates. (3) The State Government may, by notification, in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and in accordance with such rules as may be made in this behalf,-- (a) exclude from the development area any area comprised therein; or (b) include in the development area any other area. (4) The existing Gram Panchayats, Municipalities and Corporations within the Development Area shall remain functional within their respective jurisdictions based on the prevailing rules, made under the respective laws.

(1) As soon as may be, after the date of commencement of this Act, the State Government may, by notification, in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette, constitute the ‘Metropolitan Region Development Authority’ [MRDA] for any metropolitan region or ‘Urban Development Authority’ [UDA] for any urban region, herein after called as the ‘Authority’ for the development area notified under section 3. (2) The Authority constituted under sub-section (1) shall be a body corporate by the name of the development area for which it is constituted having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable and to contract and by the said name sue and be sued. (3) (i) The Metropolitan Region Development Authority shall have the following members, namely,— (a) the Chairperson to be appointed by the Government; (b) Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department – Deputy Chairperson; (c) Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department - Member; (d) ‘Metropolitan Commissioner’ who is a government officer to be appointed by the Government, shall be the whole time Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and shall be the Member-Convener; (e) Officers not more than six, dealing with Transportation, Roads & Buildings, Energy, Environment or such other departments as may be deemed necessary by the Government - Members; (f) District Collectors of the development area - Members; (g) Director of Town & Country Planning – Member; and (h) Three experts of national or international repute who possess knowledge in urban governance, urban planning, conservation, environment and transportation to be appointed by the Government – Members. (ii) The Urban Development Authority shall have the following members, namely,— (a) the Chairperson to be appointed by the Government; (b) the ‘Vice-Chairperson’ who is a government officer to be appointed by the Government, shall be the whole time Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and shall be the Member-Convener; (1) region, herein after called as the ‘Authority’ for the development area notified under section 3.

(2) The Authority constituted under sub-section (1) shall be a body corporate by the name of the development area for which it is constituted having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable and to contract and by the said name sue and be sued.

(3) (i) The Metropolitan Region Development Authority shall have the following members, namely,— (a) the Chairperson to be appointed by the Government; (b) Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department – Deputy Chairperson; (c) Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department - Member; (d) ‘Metropolitan Commissioner’ who is a government officer to be appointed by the Government, shall be the whole time Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and shall be the Member-Convener; (e) Officers not more than six, dealing with Transportation, Roads & Buildings, Energy, Environment or such other departments as may be deemed necessary by the Government - Members; (f) District Collectors of the development area - Members; (g) Director of Town & Country Planning – Member; and (h) Three experts of national or international repute who possess knowledge in urban governance, urban planning, conservation, environment and transportation to be appointed by the Government – Members. (ii) The Urban Development Authority shall have the following members, namely,— (a) the Chairperson to be appointed by the Government; (b) the ‘Vice-Chairperson’ who is a government officer to be appointed by the Government, shall be the whole time Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and shall be the Member-Convener; (c) Joint Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department or his nominee who shall be not less than Deputy Secretary in cadre or as deemed necessary by the Government - Member; (d) Joint Secretary to Government, Finance Department or his nominee who shall not be less than Deputy Secretary in cadre or as deemed necessary by the Government - Member; (e) Officers not more than four, dealing with Transportation, Roads & Buildings, Energy, Environment or such other departments as may be deemed necessary by the Government - Members; (f) District Collectors of the development area - Members; (g) Director of Town & Country Planning or his nominee – Member; and (h) Three experts of national or international repute who possess knowledge in urban governance, urban planning, conservation, environment and transportation to be appointed by the Government – Members.

(4) Any other officer or expert whom the Government thinks necessary may be invited to the meetings of the authority as special invitee.

(5) There shall be an Executive Committee of the Authority consisting of the following members, namely,- (a) (i) In case of Metropolitan Region Development Authority, the Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department shall be Chairperson of the Executive Committee, and the Metropolitan Commissioner shall be a member-convener of the Executive Committee. (ii) In case of Urban Development Authority, the Vice-Chairperson of Urban Development Authority shall be the Chairperson of the Executive Committee; (b) Joint Secretary to Government, Finance Department or his nominee as deemed necessary by the Government - Member; (c) Joint Secretary to Government Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department or his nominee as deemed necessary by the Government - Member; (d) Officers or Heads of Government Departments or the Authority not exceeding five in number - Members; (e) Secretary of the Authority to be the Member-Convener of the Executive Committee of Urban Development Authority; (f) Any other officer or expert as appointed by the Government.

(6) The Chairperson of the Executive Committee may invite any of the heads of the departments of Government or the Authority or experts as special invitees to the meetings of the Executive Committee.

(7) The members nominated by the Government to the Authority and Executive Committee shall hold office as may be prescribed by the Government and shall be eligible for re-appointment on such conditions as may be prescribed.

(8) The Government may, by notification, omit any member of the Authority or Executive Committee.

(9) Subject to the general superintendence and control of the Authority, the management and administration of the affairs of the Authority shall vest in the Executive Committee.

(10) The Government shall frame rules with regard to the functioning and conducting of meetings and any other matters relating to the powers and functions of the Authority and the Executive Committee.

(11) The term of office and conditions of service of the staff of the Authority, the procedure to be followed by the Executive Committee and all such other matters relating to the Executive Committee shall be as may be prescribed by rules.

(12) The Authority may,-- (a) from time to time appoint one or more Functional Committees for the discharge of its functions. The functional committees shall report and discharge their responsibilities under the instructions and directions of the Authority. (b) every Committee appointed under clause (a) of sub-section (12) shall conform to any instructions that may, from time to time, be given to it by the Authority and the Authority may at any time alter the constitution of any Committee so appointed or rescind any such appointment. The Authority shall nominate one of the members as the Chairman of every such Committee. (c) consult or associate with such persons or organizations whose assistance or advice it may desire. Such advisor or consultant shall be paid such fees as may be determined by the Authority. (d) 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. (e) create Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) with the approval of the Government for various purposes, including but not limited to, design and construction of buildings related to large infrastructure projects, provision of utility services, provision of urban services, design and execution of social infrastructure projects, and land acquisition and augmentation of financial resources. The Authority, as a representative of the Government could participate in such SPVs as an equity or debt holder, and also have specified members of the Authority as members of the Board of such SPVs. (f) The Authority may delegate any of its powers or functions to the Executive Committee or the Metropolitan Commissioner / Vice-Chairperson subject to its revision and to such conditions and limitations if any, as it may think fit to impose.

Subject to the provisions of the Act, the functions of the Authority shall be;-

(1) Administration:- (a) to monitor, supervise or ensure adequate supervision over the execution of any development plan or project or scheme, the expenses of which in whole or in part are to be met from the Development Fund; (b) to co-ordinate with the Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation, the Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd, the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, Roads & Buildings department, Housing Corporation, Housing Board, Infrastructure Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd and such other bodies / departments of the Government to facilitate infrastructure development in the development area; (c) to delegate the powers of the Authority to the Executive Committee or specific members of the Executive Committee or the Metropolitan Commissioner / Vice-Chairperson with the responsibility for execution of specific projects of the Authority. (d) to fast track and facilitate issues such as project delays, issues related to Development Fund, inter-departmental coordination as raised by the Executive Committee; (e) to enter into contracts, agreements or arrangements with any person, body or organization as the Authority may deem necessary for the performance of its functions; (f) 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; (g) to sanction and recruit officers and staff required for the Authority to perform functions of the Authority with the approval of the Government. (h) to meet at least once in three months and at such intervals, at such place and such time as the Chairperson may decide. (i) in case of Metropolitan Region Development Authority, (i) to review, revise and approve proposed projects above Rs. 10.00 crores and up to Rs. 100.00 crores in total contract value and approval of the Government shall be obtained in respect of projects worth more than Rs. 100.00 crores; (ii) to review, revise and approve all funding, financing and investment plans above Rs. 10.00 crores and up to Rs. 100.00 crores in total contract value and approval of the Government shall be obtained in respect of funding, financing and investment plans worth more than Rs. 100.00 crores; (iii) to accord approval for all tenders / e-procurement for the projects exceeding Rs. 10.00 crores and up to Rs. 100.00 crores in total contract value and approval of the Government shall be obtained in respect of tenders / e-procurement for the projects exceeding Rs. 100.00 crores; (j) in case of Urban Development Authority, (i) to review, revise and approve proposed projects above Rs. 5.00 crores and up to Rs. 50.00 crores in total contract value and approval of the Government shall be obtained in respect of projects worth more than Rs. 50.00 crores; (ii) to review, revise and approve all funding, financing and investment plans above Rs. 5.00 crores and up to Rs. 50.00 crores in total contract value and approval of the Government shall be obtained in respect of (1) Administration: (e) to enter into contracts, agreements or arrangements with any person, body or organization as the Authority may deem necessary for the performance of its functions; (f) 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; (g) to sanction and recruit officers and staff required for the Authority to perform functions of the Authority with the approval of the Government. (h) to meet at least once in three months and at such intervals, at such place and such time as the Chairperson may decide. (i) in case of Metropolitan Region Development Authority, (i) to review, revise and approve proposed projects above Rs. 10.00 crores and up to Rs. 100.00 crores in total contract value and approval of the Government shall be obtained in respect of projects worth more than Rs. 100.00 crores; (ii) to review, revise and approve all funding, financing and investment plans above Rs. 10.00 crores and up to Rs. 100.00 crores in total contract value and approval of the Government shall be obtained in respect of funding, financing and investment plans worth more than Rs. 100.00 crores; (iii) to accord approval for all tenders / e-procurement for the projects exceeding Rs. 10.00 crores and up to Rs. 100.00 crores in total contract value and approval of the Government shall be obtained in respect of tenders / e-procurement for the projects exceeding Rs. 100.00 crores; (j) in case of Urban Development Authority, (i) to review, revise and approve proposed projects above Rs. 5.00 crores and up to Rs. 50.00 crores in total contract value and approval of the Government shall be obtained in respect of projects worth more than Rs. 50.00 crores; (ii) to review, revise and approve all funding, financing and investment plans above Rs. 5.00 crores and up to Rs. 50.00 crores in total contract value and approval of the Government shall be obtained in respect of funding, financing and investment plans worth more than Rs. 50.00 crores; (iii) to accord approval for all tenders / e-procurement for the projects exceeding Rs. 5.00 crores and up to Rs. 50.00 crores in total contract value and approval of the Government shall be obtained in respect of tenders / e-procurement for the projects exceeding Rs. 50.00 crores in total contract value. (2) Development and Regulation: (a) to undertake execution of the projects and schemes as per the sanctioned Plans and/or through Development Plans, Action Plans for any Sector or Zone or Development Area; (b) to undertake by itself or jointly with a developer entity or through any agency or any local authority, the implementation of the area level plans, execution of works relating to infrastructure development, public amenities, conservation of the environment; (c) to promote the development activities in accordance with the sanctioned development plans and to bring aesthetics, efficiency, and economy in the process of development; (d) to approve, co-ordinate and execute all transportation related interventions in the development area so as to promote planned development of traffic and transportation system and transit-oriented development; (e) to undertake and approve action plans of various departments and agencies and ensure implementation of the traffic and transportation plans for the development of modern, integrated and effective public transport systems such as BRTS, MMTS, MRTS and to introduce Intelligent Transport Systems for traffic management to make the development area most liveable in the world; (f) to formulate and monitor the implementation of affordable housing policies; (g) to formulate and implement economic development plans for the overall economic growth of the development area and to create new livelihood opportunities. (h) to regulate the development of the periphery area of the development area; (i) to undertake, manage and supervise the urban amenities and to make environment friendly, modern and SMART metropolitan / urban region either directly or through outsourced entities by delegating powers to collect user charges; (j) to raise finance for any development project or scheme and to extend assistance to the local authorities for the execution of such project or scheme; (k) to entrust to any local authority the work of execution of any development plan or scheme. (l) to make recommendations or submit proposals to the Government or any person or statutory body for the preservation and protection of any monument and land of historic, traditional, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic interest; (3) Finance: (a) to promote environmental friendly investments in the development area; (b) to review, revise and approve annual financial budget for the Authority and for carrying out the provisions of the Act; (c) to levy and collect such fees for the execution of works as referred above and for provision of other services and amenities as may be prescribed by regulations; (d) to levy and collect such scrutiny fees for scrutiny of documents submitted to the Authority for permission for development as may be prescribed by regulations; (e) to levy and collect the development charges as may be prescribed by regulations; (f) to levy and collect the user charges for various services delivered in the development area as may be prescribed by regulations; (g) to levy and collect the Impact Fee, Urban Infrastructure Fee, Cess, or any other fee as may be prescribed by regulations; (h) to maintain and manage the Development Fund and allocate finances based on the plans and programmes of the functional departments or line agencies 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, line agencies and other agencies; (4) Land development: (a) to acquire any immovable property through the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (Act No. 30 of 2013)or purchase, exchange, gift, lease, mortgage, negotiated settlement, or by any other means permissible under any other law; (b) to approve the land development schemes or proposals of the functional departments, other departments and functional agencies in the development area; (c) to undertake Land Pooling Schemes and other Town Planning Schemes; (d) 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; (e) to create and manage the Land Development Bank and take up land acquisition as may be necessary for various public uses, civic center, office complexes, township development, infrastructure development, etc.; allocation of lands to functional departments and various agencies upon such terms and conditions for undertaking development of amenities and infrastructure facilities. (5) Planning: (a) to prepare and revise the Perspective Plan [PP], Master Plan [MP], Infrastructure Development Plan [IDP] or Area Development Plan or Zonal Development Plan duly carrying out surveys in order to achieve ecological balance for sustainable development and for providing other facilities for liveable environment; (b) to formulate zoning regulations, building and energy codes, and any other development control norms for the development area so as to ensure the compact, transit-oriented, and environmentally sustainable development; (c) to prepare, review and revise the development control norms and rules or regulations, and all other related and similar norms governing the building and development in the development area and submit to the Government for approval.

Subject to the provisions of the Act, Rules and Regulations, the functions of the Executive Committee shall be as follows: (1) Administration: (a) to approve appointment/re-appointment of experts, including experts in the matters relating to urban planning, urban management, urban infrastructure and urban transportation, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed; (b) to review performance of special functional units (such as Special Purpose Vehicles, Area Level Committees) for carrying out specific functions including execution of projects; (c) to consult or associate with such persons or organizations, public or private, whose assistance or advice it may require. Such advisor or consultant shall be paid such fees as may be determined by the Executive Committee; (d) to recruit professional service providers and competent experts in accordance with the provisions of the Act to implement the activities of the Authority as may be prescribed; (e) to meet at least once in two months or as often as decided by the Chairperson of the Executive Committee. (f) In case of Metropolitan Region Development Authority, (i) to scrutinize, revise and approve proposed projects above Rs. One crore and up to Rs.10.00 crores; (ii) to review, revise and approve all funding, financing and investment plans above Rs. One crore and up to Rs.10.00 crores; (iii) to scrutinize and accord approval for all tenders / e-procurement for execution of various categories of works with a value above Rs. One crore and up to Rs.10.00 crores; (g) in case of Urban Development Authority, (i) to scrutinize, revise and approve proposed projects above Rs. 0.50 crore and up to Rs. 5.00 crores; (ii) to review, revise and approve all funding, financing and investment plans above Rs. 0.50 crore and up to Rs. 5.00 crores; (iii) to scrutinize and accord approval for all tenders / e-procurement for execution of various categories of works with a value above Rs. 0.50 crore and up to Rs. 5.00 crores; (2) Finance: (a) to prepare the Annual Budget and place the same before the Authority for approval; (b) to prepare the schedule of various categories of fees and development charges and submit them to the Authority for approval; (c) to study and approve the matters such as related to Development Fund but not limited to special financial structures, investment plans to be met from the Development Fund, and loan repayment schedules. (3) Land development: (a) to undertake the scrutiny of the Land Pooling Scheme or Town Planning Scheme or any other Development Scheme proposals and submit the same to the Authority for approval; (b) to undertake the scrutiny of the land acquisition proposals and submit the same to the Authority for approval. (4) Planning: (a) to undertake the preparation of the Perspective Plan [PP], Master Plan [MP] and Infrastructure Development Plan [IDP] or Area Development Plan or Zonal Development Plan under the Act and the revision of the said Plans as and when required and submit the same to the Government through the Authority for sanction; (b) to undertake the preparation of zoning regulations, development promotion norms and rules, including setbacks, open spaces and all other related and similar norms governing building and development in the Development Area and submit the same to the Authority and the Government for approval.

Subject to the provisions of the Act, the functions of the Metropolitan Commissioner / Vice-Chairperson who is a government officer to be appointed by the Government shall be as follows:-

(1) Administration,-

(a) to act as whole-time Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and shall be the Chairperson of the Executive Committee;

(b) to execute all projects approved by Authority or Executive Committee and take all day to day decisions necessary for execution of projects;

(c) to prepare the agenda for the meetings of Executive Committee and Authority;

(d) to prepare and scrutinize projects and investment plans for any value and submit them for approval in accordance with the provisions of the Act;

(e) to conduct periodic review meetings of the activities of the Authority;

(f) to review the operational progress of various departments against project deliverables and initiatives taken periodically;

(g) to arrange for delegation of the powers of the Authority or Executive Committee as vested under the Act to the respective Local Authorities and the officers working in the Authority duly obtaining the approval of the Authority or Executive Committee;

(h) be competent to delegate the powers as vested in him under the Act to the local authority or any of the officers working in the Local Authority or in the Authority;

(i) be competent to give directions to a body or department or functional agency or person with regard to the implementation of any development project or scheme financed under the Act, or land development conditions approved under the Act, or under taking survey, demarcation and development of roads, right-of-way for facilities, protection of open spaces or amenities, as he deems fit, and any such Authority or person shall be bound to comply with such directions;

(j) notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, every such direction shall be complied with by the body or department or functional agency or person to whom it is issued: Provided if such body or department or functional agency or person fails to carry out the directions, it shall be competent to take necessary action to carry out the directions issued and recover expenses, if any, incurred therefore from the body concerned;

(k) In case of Metropolitan Region Development Authority, the Metropolitan Commissioner may,-

(i) prepare, scrutinize, approve, revise and execute the projects up to Rs. One crore;

(ii) prepare, scrutinize, revise and submit the proposed projects above Rs. One crore and up to Rs.10.00 crores in total contract value to the Executive Committee for approval and above Rs.10.00 crores and up to Rs.100.00 crores in total contract value to the Authority through the Executive Committee for approval;

(iii) prepare, scrutinize, approve, revise and sanction all funding, financing and investment plans up to Rs. One Crore;

(iv) prepare, scrutinize, revise and submit all funding, financing and investment plans above Rs. One crore and up to Rs.10.00 crores in total contract value to the Executive Committee for approval and above Rs.10.00 crores and up to Rs.100.00 crores in total contract value to the Authority through the Executive Committee for approval;

(v) prepare, scrutinize, approve, revise and sanction all tenders / e-procurement for execution of various categories of works with a value up to Rs. One crore;

(vi) scrutinize and submit all tenders / e-procurement for execution of various categories of works with a value above Rs. One crore and up to Rs.10.00 crores in total contract value to the Executive Committee for approval and above Rs.10.00 crores and up to Rs.100.00 crores in total contract value to the Authority through the Executive Committee for approval;

(l) In case of Urban Development Authority, the Vice-Chairperson may,-

(i) prepare, scrutinize, approve, revise and execute the projects up to Rs. 0.50 crore ;

(ii) prepare, scrutinize, revise and submit the proposed projects above Rs. 0.50 crore and up to Rs. 5.00 crores in total contract value to the Executive Committee for approval and above Rs. 5.00 crores and up to Rs. 50.00 crores in total contract value to the Authority through the Executive Committee for approval;

(iii) prepare, scrutinize, approve, revise and sanction all funding, financing and investment plans up to Rs. 0.50 crore;

(iv) prepare, scrutinize, revise and submit all funding, financing and investment plans with a value above Rs. 0.50 crore and up to Rs.5.00 crores in total contract value to the Executive Committee for approval and above Rs.5.00 crores and up to Rs. 50.00 crores in total contract value to the Authority through the Executive Committee for approval;

(v) prepare, scrutinize, approve, revise and sanction all tenders / e-procurement for execution of various categories of works with a value up to Rs.0.50 crore;

(vi) scrutinize and submit all tenders / e-procurement for execution of various categories of works with a value above Rs. 0.50 crore and up to Rs.5.00 crores in total contract value to the Executive Committee for approval and above Rs.5.00 crores and up to Rs.50.00 crores in total contract value to the Authority through the Executive Committee for approval;

(2) Finance:

(a) to arrange for the preparation of the annual budget for the Authority and for placing the same before the Executive committee for further action;

(b) to arrange for the preparation of the schedule of development charges and various categories of fee and place it before the Executive Committee for further action;

(c) to administer Development Fund in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

(3) Land development:

to arrange for preparation of the Land Acquisition proposals or Land Pooling Scheme or Town Planning Scheme and arrange for implementation of the same after approval.

(4) Planning:

(a) to arrange for preparation of the Perspective Plan [PP], Master Plan [MP] and a separate Infrastructure Development Plan [IDP] or Area Development Plan or Zonal Development Plan and to arrange for implementation and supervision of the same after sanction;

(b) to review and ensure compliance of local authorities within the Development Area regarding the sanctioned development plans and also development promotion and control with regard to land use or Land Pooling Scheme or Town Planning Scheme.

(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Act or the rules made there under, the Government may after consulting all the Authorities constituted under this Act, by notification constitute any class of officers or employees of the said Authorities into the ‘Andhra Pradesh Metropolitan Region and Urban Development Authorities Service’ for the State.

(2) Upon the issue of the notification under sub-section (1), the Government shall have power to make rules to regulate the classification, methods of recruitment, conditions of service, pay and allowances, discipline, and conduct of the officers and employees of the Development Authorities Service thereby constituted and such rules may vest jurisdiction in relation to such service in the Government or in such other Authority or Authorities as may be prescribed therein.

(3) The Metropolitan Commissioner / Vice-Chairperson shall assess and prepare the staffing pattern required for the Authority and place the same before the Authority for approval. After obtaining the approval of the Authority, the same shall be submitted to the Government to obtain prior sanction.

(4) The Authority may, subject to approval of the Government, appoint suitable persons as heads of various departments of the Authority and they shall work under the overall control of the Metropolitan Commissioner / Vice-Chairperson. They shall be entitled to receive from the funds of the Authority such salaries and such allowances and shall be governed by such conditions of services, as may be determined by rules made in this behalf.

(5) Subject to such control and restrictions as may be prescribed, the Authority may appoint such members or other officers and employees including the professional service providers and competent team of experts as may be necessary for the efficient performance of its functions and guide the Authority in implementation of the Act and may determine their designations, grades, scales of pay and allowances.

(6) The technical cadre of Town Planning wing and Engineering / Development wing of the Authority shall be filled up on deputation from the respective government departments. The services of the existing staff of the former Authorities shall be properly safeguarded.

(7) The Authority may utilize the services of the departmental staff in the State, Central Government Services and Public Sector undertakings for various cadres other than those mentioned in sub-section (6).

(8) The Authority may appoint external consultants, advisors and experts as per the need, may be at such rates and such works to be assigned and determined as may be prescribed.

(9) The Authority shall have the power to hire the services of private agencies and recruit people with expertise so as to meet any deficiencies in professional expertise required for the execution of its responsibilities as may be prescribed.

(10) The Authority may identify, recruit, surrender, remove, re-appoint and appraise the performance of Heads of Departments, officers and other employees as may be prescribed. (4) governed by such conditions of services, as may be determined by rules made in this behalf.

(5) Subject to such control and restrictions as may be prescribed, the Authority may appoint such members or other officers and employees including the professional service providers and competent team of experts as may be necessary for the efficient performance of its functions and guide the Authority in implementation of the Act and may determine their designations, grades, scales of pay and allowances.

(6) The technical cadre of Town Planning wing and Engineering / Development wing of the Authority shall be filled up on deputation from the respective government departments. The services of the existing staff of the former Authorities shall be properly safeguarded.

(7) The Authority may utilize the services of the departmental staff in the State, Central Government Services and Public Sector undertakings for various cadres other than those mentioned in sub-section (6).

(8) The Authority may appoint external consultants, advisors and experts as per the need, may be at such rates and such works to be assigned and determined as may be prescribed.

(9) The Authority shall have the power to hire the services of private agencies and recruit people with expertise so as to meet any deficiencies in professional expertise required for the execution of its responsibilities as may be prescribed.

(10) The Authority may identify, recruit, surrender, remove, re-appoint and appraise the performance of Heads of Departments, officers and other employees as may be prescribed.