The Nagpur Improvement Trust (Amendment) Act, 2011

1. (1) This Act may be called the Nagpur Improvement Trust (Amendment) Act, 2011.
2. (2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 4th July 2011.

In section 4 of the Nagpur Improvement Trust Act, 1936 (hereinafter referred to as “the principal Act”),—

1. (1) in sub-section (1),—
   • (a) for the words “nine Trustees” the words “ten Trustees” shall be substituted ;
   • (b) after clause (b), the following clause shall be inserted, namely :— “(ba) the Collector or Additional Collector of Nagpur District, to be nominated by the State Government ;” ;
2. (2) in sub-section (3), for the words, brackets and letter “or clause (c)” the words, brackets and letters “, clause
   • (ba) or clause (c)” shall be substituted.

In section 7 of the principal Act, in sub-section (1), for the words, brackets and letter “or clause (c)” the words, brackets and letters “, clause

1. (ba) or clause (c)” shall be substituted.

In section 21-A of the principal Act, in sub-section (2), the proviso shall be deleted.

Section 22 of the principal Act shall be re-numbered as sub-section

1. (1) thereof ; and
2. (1) in sub-section
3. (1) as so re-numbered,—
   • (a) in clause (a), for the words “whose monthly salary does not exceed one hundred and fifty rupees” the words “whose Grade Pay in the pay structure is equivalent to or lower than that of an Assistant Engineer” shall be substituted ;
   • (b) in the proviso, for the words “in receipt of a monthly salary exceeding fifty rupees” the words “in receipt of Grade Pay in the pay structure less than that is payable to an Assistant Engineer” shall be substituted ;
4. (2) after sub-section (1), as so re-numbered, the following sub-section shall be added, namely :— “(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, it shall be lawful for the State Government by an order, to depute any officer in the service of the State Government for appointment on the establishment of the Trust, who shall be so appointed by the Trust. The terms and conditions of service and the term of appointment of such deputed officer shall be such, as may be specified by the State Government in the order.”.

In section 24 of the principal Act, in sub-section (2), for the words “and also to control and revision by the Chairman” the words “and also to control and suo motu revision by the Chairman” shall be substituted.

After section 24-C of the principal Act, the following sections shall be inserted, namely :—

“24-D. The State Government may, from time to time, issue such directions or instructions as it may think fit in regard to finance and conduct of business and affairs of the Trust and the Trust shall be bound to follow and act upon these directions or instructions : Provided that, the State Government shall, before issuing any directions or instructions, give an opportunity to the Trust to make representation within fifteen days as to why such directions or instructions shall not be issued. If the Trust fails to represent within fifteen days or, after having represented, the State Government on considering the representation, is of the opinion that issuing of such directions or instructions is necessary; the State Government may issue the same.

Provided that, the State Government shall, before issuing any such order, give an opportunity to the Trust to make representation within fifteen days as to why such order shall not be issued. If the Trust fails to represent within fifteen days or, after having represented, the State Government, on considering the representation, is of the opinion that issuing of such order is necessary; the State Government may issue the same.

1. (2) On receipt of the order sent under sub-section (1), the Trust shall be bound to follow and act upon such order.
2. (3) No resolution or order or act which has been referred to by the Chairman under sub-section
3. (1) or suo motu cognizance of which has been taken under that sub-section shall be implemented by the Trust or any of its authorities or officers, until decision of the State Government in accordance with the provisions of sub-section
4. (1) is communicated to the Trust.”. 8. Amendment of section In section 52-B of the principal Act, in sub-section (1), for the proviso, the following proviso shall be substituted, namely :— “ Provided that, a contract involving an expenditure exceeding fifty lakh rupees shall not be made by the Chairman without the previous sanction of the Trust.”. 9. Amendment of section In section 52-C of the principal Act,—
5. (1) in sub-section (3), for the words, brackets, figures and letters “under clause
   • (a) of the proviso to sub-section
6. (1) of section 52-B” the words, brackets, figures and letters “under the proviso to sub-section
7. (1) of section 52-B” shall be substituted ;
8. (2) in sub-section (4), for the words, brackets, figures and letters “in clause
   • (a) of the proviso to sub-section
9. (1) of section 52-B and the State Government in the cases referred to in clause
   • (b) of the said proviso” the words, brackets, figures and letter “under the proviso to sub-section
10. (1) of section 52-B” shall be substituted. 10. Insertion of heading and sections After section 88 of the principal Act, the following heading and sections shall be inserted, namely :— “ RECOVERY AND COLLECTION OF AMOUNT RECOVERABLE BY TRUST

1. (2) Every such bill shall specify—
   • (a) the period for which, and
   • (b) the details of the property, occupation or thing in respect of which, the sum is claimed, and shall also give notice of the liability incurred in default of payment, so also information regarding right to prefer an appeal under section 108-A against such claim.
2. (3) If the sum for which any bill has been presented, as aforesaid is not paid into the Trust office, or to a person authorized by the Trust in that behalf to receive such payments, within fifteen days from the presentation thereof or if no appeal against any claim included in a bill is made, the Trust shall cause to be served upon the person liable for the payment of the said sum a notice of demand in the prescribed form. 88-B.
3. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provision of this Act, if the person upon whom the notice of demand has been served under section 88-A fails to pay, within fifteen days from the service of such notice of demand, the sum demanded in the notice, or to show cause to the satisfaction of the Chairman or such officer as the Chairman may appoint in this behalf, why he should not pay the same, the outstanding amount shall be liable to be recovered as arrears of land revenue under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966, and the rules made thereunder.
4. (2) The powers of Collector under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 shall be exercised by the Chairman for the purposes of sub-section
5. (1) : Provided that, the Chairman may, by an order in writing, signed by him, delegate the powers under this sub-section to any officer of the Trust not below the rank of Divisional Officer.”. 11. Insertion of Chapter XA and section After section 108 of the principal Act, the following Chapter and section shall be inserted, namely :— "CHAPTER XA Appeals

1. (2) Any order passed in appeal by any such Officer, other than the Chairman, shall be subject to revision by the Chairman.
2. (3) If the original order has been passed by the Chairman himself, the appeal shall lie to the State Government or any of its officer as it may direct." 12. Repeal, of Mah. Ord. XVII of 2011 and saving. Mah. Ord. XVII of
3. (1) The Nagpur Improvement Trust (Amendment) Ordinance, 2011 is hereby repealed.
4. (2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken (including any notification or order issued) under the corresponding provisions of the principal Act, as amended by the said Ordinance, shall be deemed to have been done, taken or issued, as the case may be, under the corresponding provisions of the principal Act, as amended by this Act.