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The Gandhidham (Development and Control on Erection of Buildings) Act, 1957

The Gandhidham (Development and Control on Erection of Buildings) Act, 1957

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This Act establishes the legal framework for the development, planning, and regulation of building construction within the Gandhidham area of the Kutch zone in Gujarat. It applies to the entire administrative territory of Gandhidham, ensuring that all new and existing structures adhere to prescribed control measures. The State Government holds significant authority to modify the Act’s reach, powerfully changing its scope at any point by issuing a specific notification in the Official Gazette. Fundamentally, the law matters because it prevents chaotic urbanization, protects public safety from unsafe structures, and provides a systematic method for approving building plans.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Constitution and composition of Gandhidham Development Authority.
  4. 4. Procedure and authentication of order, etc., of Authority.
  5. 5. Vacancy or defect in constitution of Authority.
  6. 6. Power to issue directions in respect of Gandhidham.
  7. 7. Control of development and building operations in Gandhidham.
  8. 8. Application for permission.
  9. 9. Prohibition of use of any land as brick-field etc. without licence.
  10. 10. Bar of compensation.
  11. 11. Power of entry on building or land.
  12. 12. Order of demolition of building in certain cases.
  13. 13. Penalties.
  14. 14. Jurisdiction of courts.
  15. 15. Previous sanction of authority or Officer authorise by it for prosecution.
  16. 16. Magistrate's powers to impose enhanced penalties.
  17. 17. Power to delegate.
  18. 18. Right of Appeal.
  19. 18A. Compounding of offences.
  20. 19. Constitution of Board of Appeal.
  21. 20. Officer appointed by authority to assist Board in advisory capacity.
  22. 21. Place where Board may sit.
  23. 22. Right to appear by recognised agent.
  24. 23. Decision of questions of law and other questions.
  25. 24. Powers of Board to decide matters finally.
  26. 25. Board not to be court.
  27. 26. Remuneration of Assessors.
  28. 27. Decision of Authority to be final in certain matters.
  29. 27A. Member, officer and employee of Authority to be public servant.
  30. 28. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  31. 29. Effect, of provisions of Act inconsistent with other enactments and Instruments.
  32. 30. Savings.
  33. 31. Powers to make regulations.
  34. SCHEDULE. (See section 2 (f) )

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