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The Gujarat Infrastructure Development Act, 1999

The Gujarat Infrastructure Development Act, 1999

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This Act establishes a legal framework for developing infrastructure in Gujarat by allowing private companies to participate in financing, building, and operating public projects. It applies to the State Government, local authorities, and private developers who enter into concession agreements. The law matters because it streamlines the process for creating essential facilities like roads and utilities, encouraging private investment while ensuring the State Government retains control and oversight through a dedicated board. By defining clear rules for these partnerships, the Act helps the state deliver necessary services more efficiently and attract capital for development.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Participation in project
  4. 4. Concession agreement
  5. 5. Submission of project proposal
  6. 6. Assistance by State Government or Government agency
  7. 7. Provision for agreement
  8. 8. Selection of developer
  9. 9. Selection by competitive public bidding
  10. 10. Selection by direct negotiation
  11. 11. Amount to be charged for providing goods and services
  12. 12. Financial security for maintenance of project
  13. 13. Training to employees
  14. 14. Transfer of certain rights
  15. 15. Termination of concession agreement
  16. 16. Power to add to Schedule I
  17. 17. Establishment of Board
  18. 18. Head quarters of Board
  19. 19. Constitution of Board
  20. 20. Term of office of members
  21. 21. Filling up casual vacancies
  22. 22. Meeting of Board
  23. 23. Temporary association of persons with Board
  24. 24. Providing information to Board
  25. 25. Constitution of committees
  26. 26. Officers and servants of Board
  27. 27. Acts and proceedings of Board presumed to be valid
  28. 28. Functions of Board
  29. 29. Fund of Board
  30. 30. Accounts and audit
  31. 31. Annual report
  32. 32. Fee to be charged by Board
  33. 33. Members and officers and servants of the Board to be public servants
  34. 34. Protection of action taken in good faith
  35. 35. Arbitration
  36. 36. Gujarat Public Works Contracts Disputes Arbitration Tribunal Act, 1992 not to apply
  37. 37. Power to make rules
  38. 38. Power to make regulations
  39. 39. Savings
  40. 40. Repeal
  41. Schedule I. PROJECTS
  42. Schedule II. NATURE OF CONCESSION AGREEMENT

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