The Gujarat Metropolitan Planning Committees Act, 2008
The Gujarat Metropolitan Planning Committees Act, 2008
General200812 sections
This Act establishes Metropolitan Planning Committees for areas in Gujarat that have a population of ten lakh or more. It applies to these specific metropolitan regions to ensure coordinated development between urban and rural areas. The law mandates the formation of a committee that includes elected representatives from municipalities and panchayats, along with government officials. The committee is responsible for preparing comprehensive plans for the metropolitan area, ensuring that development aligns with the needs of both urban and rural populations. This structure helps in better resource allocation and long-term planning for large urban clusters.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Constitution of Metropolitan Planning Committee
- 4. Election
- 5. Term of office and other conditions of members of Committee
- 6. Resignation
- 7. Filling of casual vacancy in place of an elected member of Committee
- 8. Grant to Committee
- 9. Procedure, records to be regulated by Committee
- 10. Functions of Metropolitan Planning Committee
- 11. Power of State Government to make rules
- 12. Power to remove difficulties
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