Powers and Functions of the Capital Region Development Authority

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the functions of the Capital Region Development Authority shall be:-

1. (1) to undertake preparation of Capital Region Development and Investment Plan, revision of the said Plan and prioritize the implementation of the said Plan;
2. (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 capital region;
3. (3) an apex body for coodination, execution of the projects or schemes for the planned development of the development areas and undertake such other measures in the capital region;
4. (4) to co-ordinate the development activities of the Municipal Corporations, Municipalities and other local authorities, the Public Works Department, the Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation, the Chhattisgarh Housing Board and such other bodies as are connected with development activities in the Chhattisgarh Capital Region;
5. (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 Capital Region Development Fund;
6. (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;
7. (7) to maintain and manage the Chhattisgarh Capital Region 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;
8. (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;
9. (9) to create and manage the Chhattisgarh Capital Region 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;
10. (10) to approve the land acquisition programmes/ proposals of the local authorities, other Departments and functional agencies in the capital region;
11. (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;
12. (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;
13. (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.