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The Bihar Town Development Act, 2026

The Bihar Town Development Act, 2026

General202615 sections6 chapters

The Bihar City Development Act, 2026, establishes the Bihar City Development Authority (BCDA) to oversee planned urban growth across the state. It empowers the government to designate specific regions as "Special Areas," where the BCDA assumes exclusive control over planning, infrastructure development, and land acquisition. The Act provides mechanisms for land procurement, including negotiated settlements and transferable development rights, to facilitate urban projects. For citizens, this means the BCDA manages local infrastructure like roads and water supply, and regulates building permits. It streamlines development processes while ensuring that urban expansion follows structured, government-approved plans rather than haphazard growth.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short Title, Extent, and Commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AUTHORITY →

  1. 3Constitution of the Bihar City Development Authority (BCDA)
  2. 4Powers and Functions of the Authority
  3. 5Offices and Staff of the Authority

Chapter III AREA DECLARATION AND LAND ACQUISITION →

  1. 6Declaration of Special Area
  2. 7Acquisition and Disposal of Land

Chapter IV PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT →

  1. 8Preparation of Development Plan
  2. 9Enforcement and Regulation

Chapter V FINANCE, ACCOUNTS, AND AUDIT →

  1. 10City Development Fund
  2. 11Audit

Chapter VI MISCELLANEOUS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS →

  1. 12Appeal
  2. 13Power to Make Rules and Regulations
  3. 14Overriding effect and savings
  4. 15Directions by Government

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