Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Punjab Infrastructure (Development & Regulation) Act, 2002

Infrastructure200259 of 56 sections available8 chapters

This law establishes a framework for creating, developing, and managing infrastructure in Punjab. It applies to the state government, public agencies, and private companies that participate in building and operating projects like roads, power, or water systems. The Act creates a dedicated regulatory authority and development board to oversee these projects, ensuring they are built efficiently and financially viable. By encouraging private investment and setting clear rules for concessions, the legislation aims to improve public services and infrastructure quality without overburdening the state budget.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II PRIVATE PARTICIPATION IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS →

  1. 3Private Participation

Chapter III PUNJAB INFRASTRUCTURE REGULATORY AUTHORITY →

  1. 4Establishment of the Authority3
  2. 5Composition of the Authority.
  3. 6Powers of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson8
  4. 7Term of office and conditions of service of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other members
  5. 8Removal and suspension of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and member from office in certain circumstances
  6. 9Meetings
  7. 10Vacancies not to invalidate proceedings of the Authority No act or proceeding of the Authority shall be invalid merely by reason of :-
  8. 11Officers and other employees of Authority
  9. 12Finance, accounts and audit
  10. 13Furnishing of returns to the Legislative Assembly
  11. 14Functions of the Authority
  12. 15Authority to have powers of a Civil Court
  13. 16Proceedings before the Authority shall be deemed to be Judicial Proceedings
  14. 17Power of Authority to make Regulations

Chapter IV PUNJAB INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD →

  1. 18Establishment of the Board
  2. 19Vacancies not to invalidate proceedings of the Board No act or proceeding of the Board shall be invalid merely by reason of, -
  3. 20Chairman or member of the Board; or (iii) any irregularity in the procedure of the Board not affecting the merits of the case.
  4. 21Sectoral Sub-Committee and Project Implementation Sub-Committee.
  5. 22Finance, accounts and audit of the Board
  6. 23Officers and Employees of the Board
  7. 24Powers of the Board to make bye-laws

Chapter V LEVY OF FEE AND PUNJAB INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND →

  1. 25Levy of fee26
  2. 26Omitted
  3. 27Constitution of the Development Fund31

Chapter VI PROJECT IDENTIFICATION & CONCESSIONAIRE SELECTION →

  1. 28Project identification and prioritisation
  2. 29Procedure for public hearing.
  3. 30Finalisation of the scope, funding and structuring of infrastructure project
  4. 31The State Government may for the reasons to be recorded in writing, exempt any project or class of projects, from public hearing, if the same involves larger public interest.
  5. 32Public bidding for the project
  6. 33Pre bid or pre-qualification stage
  7. 34Bidding Stage
  8. 35Grant of a concession
  9. 36In such a case, the bidding shall be re-called for the concerned project.
  10. 37Unsolicited proposals
  11. 38Development through Special Purpose Vehicles
  12. 39Execution of Concession Agreement

Chapter VII PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION →

  1. 40Tariff
  2. 41Assignment
  3. 42Feasibility and viability of finalised infrastructure projects and granted concessions Once any infrastructure project has been finalised or a concession granted, the State
  4. 43Termination of the Concession Agreement

Chapter VIII APPEAL AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS →

  1. 44Appeals from the orders of Authority
  2. 45Penalties for contravention of directions of Authority
  3. 46Powers of State Government to make rules
  4. 47Power to issue directions
  5. 48All policy directions issued shall be consistent with the provisions of this Act and the rules made there under and the objects sought to be achieved by this Act.
  6. 49Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, members, officials and employees of the Authority and the Board deemed to be public servants
  7. 50Omitted
  8. 51Protection for action taken in good faith
  9. 52Power to remove difficulties
  10. 53Power to amend the Schedule
  11. 54Repeal and saving
  12. 55Over-riding effect on other laws

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