Functions of the Authority

The main object of the Authority shall be to secure the integrated development of the Udaipur Region and for that purpose the functions of the Authority shall be:-

1. (a) urban planning including the preparation or Master Development plan and Zonal Development Plans and carrying out surveys for the purpose and also making alterations therein as may be deemed necessary;
2. (b) formulation and sanction of the projects and schemes for the development of the Udaipur Region or any part thereof;
3. (c) execution of projects and schemes directly by itself or through a local authority or any other agency;
4. (d) to make recommendations to the State Government on any matter or proposal requiring action by the State Government, Central Government, any local authority or any other authority for overall development of the Udaipur Region;
5. (e) participation with any other authority for the development of the Udaipur Region;
6. (f) co-ordinating execution of projects or schemes for the development of the Udaipur Region;
7. (g) supervision or otherwise ensuring adequate supervision over the planning and execution of any project or scheme, the expenses of which, in whole or in part are to be met from the Udaipur Region Development Fund;
8. (h) preparing schemes and advising the concerned authorities, departments and agencies in formulating and undertaking schemes for development of agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, forestry, dairy development, transport, communication, schooling, cultural activities, sports, medicare, tourism entertainment and similar other activities;
   • (i) execution of projects and schemes on the directions of the State Government;
9. (j) undertaking housing activity in Udaipur Region; Provided that the delineation of responsibility for housing between Rajasthan Housing Board and the Authority will be made by the State Government effective from the date to be fixed by it;
10. (k) to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of property, movable or immovable, as it may deem necessary;
11. (l) to enter into contracts and agreements or arrangements with any person or organisation as the Authority may deem necessary for performing its functions;
12. (m) to prepare Master Plan for traffic control and management, devise policy and programmes of action for smooth flow of traffic and matters connected therewith;
13. (n) to perform functions designated by the State Government in the areas of urban renewal, environment and ecology transport and communication, water energy resource management directly or through its Functional Board or other departments/agencies as the State Government may specify;
14. (o) regulating the posting of bills, advertisement hoardings, signpost and name boards in Udaipur Region or in any part thereof as specified by the Authority;
15. (p) regulating the erection or re-erection of buildings and projections, making material alterations therein and providing for open spaces in Udaipur Region or in any part thereof as specified by the Authority;
16. (q) removing obstructions and encroachments upon public streets, open spaces and properties vesting in the Government or the Authority;
17. (r) to do all such other acts and things which may be necessary for, or incidental or conducive to, any matters which arise on account of its activity and which are necessary for furtherance of the objects for which the Authority is established; and
18. (s) to perform any other functions that the State Government may designate in furtherance of the objectives of this Act