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The Malnad Area Development Board Act, 1991

The Malnad Area Development Board Act, 1991

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This Act establishes the Malnad Area Development Board to oversee the planned development of the Malnad region. It applies to the entire Malnad Area and creates a corporate body headquartered in Shimoga. The Board is composed of elected representatives, local officials, and government-nominated members tasked with formulating and implementing development plans. By centralizing planning and execution for this specific area, the legislation aims to address unique regional needs, manage resources effectively, and ensure coordinated growth and infrastructure development within the Malnad Area.

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Chapter I Chapter I →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions.- In this Act unless the context otherwise requires,-

Chapter II Chapter II →

  1. 3Constitution of the Board
  2. 4Term of office and conditions of Service
  3. 5Disqualification for office of membership
  4. 6Removal of member
  5. 7Provided that no member shall be removed under this clause unless he has been given an opportunity of making his representation against the proposal.
  6. 8Meetings of the Board.-
  7. 9Proceedings presumed to be good and valid
  8. 10Implementation Committee
  9. 11Powers of Implementation Committee

Chapter III Chapter III →

  1. 12Preparation of plan and approval of schemes
  2. 13Supervision
  3. 14Co-ordination
  4. 15Implementation of schemes
  5. 16Obtaining information
  6. 17Delegation of power

Chapter IV Chapter IV →

  1. 18Fund of the Board.- (1) There shall be a fund called the Board Fund.
  2. 19Application of the Fund
  3. 20Allocation in plan
  4. 20AState.
  5. 21Grant by State Government
  6. 22Power to borrow
  7. 23Account and audit

Chapter V Chapter V →

  1. 24Report
  2. 25Government.
  3. 26Power to make rules
  4. 27Power of Board to make regulations

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