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The Chhattisgarh Rajim Kumbh Mela Act, 2006 No. 22 of 2006

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This act regulates the management, operations, and revenue generation for the Chhattisgarh Rajim Kumbh Mela event. It empowers the state government to appoint committees and a District Magistrate to oversee the festival's administration. To maintain order and generate revenue, the Mela Officer imposes tolls on vehicles and fees on registrations while requiring licenses for businesses and trades operating within the designated area. Furthermore, the legislation allows for the auction of land to facilitate the setup of religious sites, markets, medical aid centers, and other essential infrastructure, ensuring a structured environment for the large-scale gathering.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Powers to appoint Committee & officers
  4. 4. Powers to impost tolls and fees
  5. 5. Powers grant of licence
  6. 6. Allotment of sites
  7. 7. Powers to make rules
  8. 8. Powers of Mela Officer to make orders
  9. 9. Powers of Mela Officer on outbreak of fire
  10. 10. Penalties
  11. 11. Powers to remove unauthorized construction
  12. 12. Recovery of dues
  13. 13. Delegation of powers
  14. 14. Municipal functions within the Mela Area

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