Bare Act

Uttarakhand Reforms, Regularization, Rehabilitation and Resettlement and Prevention of Encroachment of the Slums located in the Urban Local Bodies of the State Act, 2016

This law regulates slums in urban areas of Uttarakhand by defining them as unhealthy settlements lacking basic infrastructure and requiring state government notification. It strictly prohibits new settlements or encroachments in these areas after March 11, 2016, and imposes severe penalties, including six months of imprisonment and fines, on those who establish or assist in illegal settlements. The Act also protects government officials from legal liability when acting in good faith to enforce these rules, aiming to control urban growth and prevent unauthorized habitation in unfit zones.

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