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The Orissa Town Planning and Improvement Trust Act, 1956

The Orissa Town Planning and Improvement Trust Act, 1956

Infrastructure19563 sections

This Act provides a legal framework for the planned development, expansion, and improvement of urban areas across the State of Odisha. It applies to municipal authorities, town improvement trusts, property owners, and residents within specified urban jurisdictions. The law empowers government-appointed planning authorities to create master plans, clear slums, lay out public streets, enforce building alignments, and execute infrastructure schemes. It matters because it ensures structured urban growth, prevents unsanitary living conditions, and safeguards public health and amenities. Additionally, it establishes legal mechanisms for land acquisition, compensation, betterment levies on enhanced property values, and dedicated tribunals to resolve land-related disputes.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement :- (1) This Act may be called The
  3. Schedule. Schedule

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