Powers and Functions of the Metropolitan Region Development Authority

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the functions of the Metropolitan Region Development Authority shall:-

1. (1) to assist the Committee in preparation of Metropolitan Development and Investment Plan, review and modification of the said Plan and prioritize the implementation of the said Plan;
2. (2) to undertake execution of projects and schemes as per the said Plan (excluding the area falling under jurisdiction of Town and Country Development Authoritys): Provided that if any project or scheme falls under jurisdiction of more than one Town and Country Development Authority, then the execution of such project or scheme shall be taken up by the Metropolitan Region Development Authority as per the said Plan;
3. (3) an apex body for co-ordination and execution of projects or schemes for the planned development of the development areas and undertake such other measures in the metropolitan region;
4. (4) to co-ordinate the development activities of the Municipal Corporation, Municipalities, other local authorities, Town and Country Development authoritys and other such bodies as are connected with development activities in the Metropolitan Region;
5. (5) to monitor, supervise or ensure adequate supervision over the execution of any project or scheme, the expenses of which in whole or in part are to be met from the Metropolitan Development Fund;
6. (6) to prepare and undertake implementation of schemes for providing alternative areas for rehabilitation of persons displaced by projects and schemes which provide for such requirements;
7. (7) to maintain and manage the Metropolitan Development Fund and allocate finances based on the plans and programmes of the local bodies for undertaking development of amenities and infrastructure facilities and to monitor and exercise financial control over the budgetary allocations concerning development works made through it to the various public agencies, local bodies and other agencies;
8. (8) to undertake by itself or through any agency, the implementation of the area level plans, execution of works relating to infrastructure development, public amenities and conservation of the environment;
9. (9) to create and manage the Metropolitan Land Bank and take up land acquisition every year as may be necessary for various public purposes, township development, infrastructure development, etc., allocation of lands to local bodies and public agencies upon such terms and conditions for undertaking development of amenities and infrastructure facilities;
10. (10) to enter into contracts, agreements or arrangements with any person, body or organization as the Metropolitan Region Development Authority may deem necessary for the performance of its functions;
11. (11) to acquire any movable or imunovable property by purchase, exchange, gift, lease, mortgage, negotiated settlement, or by any other means permissible under any law;
12. (12) to perform any other function or exercise powers as are supplemental, incidental or consequential to any of the foregoing duties and powers and or take up such matters as the Government may direct in this regard.
13. (13) to undertake any projects, schemes, area development plan etc. as directed by the Government.