OBJECTS, FUNCTIONS & ROLE OF DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES IN URBAN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (BHOPAL MUNICIPAL CORPORATION) CHECK LIST

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Praveen Mukati (141109029) Kavita Gupta (141109035)

BHOPAL MUNICIPAL COROPRATION

• Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh counts amongst most developing cities of India.

• Apart from its picturesque location it is one of the major economic centre in central india.

• The city itself has expanded both in terms of size and infracture.

• The credit for up keeping the ever growing city goes to bhopal municipal corporation which is also responsible for the civil infrastructure development of the city.

• The whole area of 285 sq. km comes under BMC. • The bhopal municipal corporation consists of 66 different

wards. • The BMC is headed by an IAS officer as commissioner of

bhopal and the elected governing head as mayor of bhopal.

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BHOPAL MUNICIPAL CORPORATION• Came into being in

1907• R.K. Bisaria first

mayor• Area 71.23 km2 by

1975• Responsible for civic

infrastructure and administration

• 66 wards by 1999• The total area under

BMC is 648.24 km2 (250.29 sq mts)

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BMC

The BMC is mainly responsible for the upkeep of civil infrastructure and administration of the city. The detailed responsibilities of the administrating body is listed out below.• It is responsible to look after the public works of the city.• All the revenues and taxes come under the BMC responsibility.• BMC is accountable for the water supply in the city.• The planning and development start from the BMC office.• Fire brigade is controlled by BMC.• Health and sanitation is BMC responsibility.• BMC manages finance and accounts of various aspects for the city.• The BMC is responsible for the management of heritage in the city.• The gardens and parks are maintained by BMC.• Public relations is governed by BMC in Bhopal.• The general administration is governed by BMC in Bhopal.

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• Public works This department responsible for the maintenance of civic amenities and comprises of two divisions : mechanical division and electrical division. The main function of the department is to provide street lights in all the 66 wards and also up gradation and maintenance of electrical appliances/equipment’s of their zonal & ward offices. The supply and the maintenance is the main accountability.• Revenue Revenue department is responsible for the dealing and collection of all kind of revenues and taxes including property tax, housing tax within the city. By doing that it ensures timely collection of dues and arrears from the citizens. The department also sends notices to the defaulters and charge penalty for the default.• Water supply the supply of fresh water to the city, cleaning of water, pipeline of water and all other aspects comes under the ambit of water supply department. This department takes care of all the 66 wards and ensure timely and equal delivery of the water in all wards. Up keeping the fixing of leakages in water pipes is done by the department.

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• Planning and development The planning and development for the Bhopal city is handled by this department of BMC. The civil infrastructure and other infrastructure projects are taken care by the department. The department also check on any issues relating to land grabbing or illegal construction within Bhopal. • Fire brigade The life saver fire brigade comes under the Bhopal municipal corporation. The services of fire brigade comes under the BMC. The service of fire brigade is available for all the wards and its monitored by BMC. The department not only takes care about the availability of fire brigades but also make sure their availability on time to tackle high rising flames.• Health and sanitation Health and sanitation the most important part of Bhopal city and is handled effectively by BMC. Starting from providing basic medical facilities to sewage cleaning, cleaning of city, maintenance sanitary structures like public toilets and bathrooms all and many other comes under the preview of this department.• Finance and accounts The finance and accounts for various projects in the city is maintained by the department. This department is also known as the brain of BMC.

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• Heritage cell Bhopal is a city of heritage and the heritage cell maintains and looks after the heritage buildings in the city. This department is responsible to take care of the glorious historical monuments of Bhopal. Repairing and other important work of any religious or secular monument is done by the department.• Gardens The parks and gardens within Bhopal are taken care by BMC. From planting new varieties of herbs and shrubs the department also works on cutting and trimming of the hedges. All the beautiful parks and gardens are maintained by the BMC. Starting from cutting grasses to make over of every gardens are the responsibility of this department.• General administration This department helps all other departments. The recruitment process is handled by the administrative part along with creating awareness of the issues and delivering a transparent system to the people of Bhopal.

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AREA UNDER ITS JURISDICTION

ROLE OF BMC• Preparation of schemes for the execution of plans (Master plan, Zonal

plan, traffic and transportation improvement plans, landscape plans)• Preparation of housing schemes and execution of other plans.• Registration of properties and Launching of housing schemes.• Allotment of developed plots and houses• Maintenance of properties under its jurisdictionDEVELOPMENT CONTROL• Acquisition of land if approved by IAS• Power to stop, seal, demolish and remove encroachments/

unauthorized construction• Approval of layouts• BMC not directly involved in development control• Exercises development control -launching of schemes• towards master plan execution

WORKS OF BMC• Development, Construction and Maintenance of Amenities & Services• Infrastructure development - water supply, drainage, sewerage,

electricity, parking, street lighting, etc.• Provision of different commercial and community facilities• Slum improvement and redevelopment schemes, and their execution• Development of community spaces• Timely maintenance of amenities and services and balancing of funds

Departments under BMCPublic Works

• Responsible for public works, maintenance of civic amenities and comprises of the Mechanical division and the Electrical division

Revenue and Tax• Responsible for the collection of revenue and all kinds of taxes including property

tax, housing tax etc. within the cityWater Supply

• Responsible for the supply of fresh water, cleaning of water pipelines, up keeping and fixing of leakages in water pipes, cleaning and management of lakes across the city

Planning and Development

• Responsible for the civil infrastructure and other infrastructure projects

Fire Brigade• Responsible for the availability of fire brigades and ensures their timely availability

to tackle high rising flames

CHECK LIST FOR BMC

(COLOR CODING:- BHOPAL MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONOTHER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES)

1. Objects of the Development Authorities

2. Functions of the Development Authorities

3. Tools for Development Control

4. Powers of the Development Authorities

5. Role in the Implementation of Govt. Policies

6. Other Roles & Obligations of the Authorities

CONTENTS

1. Objects of the Development Authorities

Promote and secure the development of the development area according to plan

Acquire, hold, manage & dispose of land & other property

Carry out building, engineering, mining and other operations

Execute works in connection with the supply of water and electricity, to dispose of sewage

Provide and maintain other services and amenities

Do anything necessary or expedient for purpose of such development and for purposes incidental thereto

2. Functions of the Development Authorities

2.1Planning Functions

2.2Acquisition and Disposal of Land

2.3 Development and Construction

2.4 Management & Disposal of Properties

2.5 Maintenance of Amenities & Services

2.6 Development Control

2.1 Planning Functions

To prepare Master Plan for the Development Area (u/s-8)

To prepare Zonal Development Plans within the framework of the Master Plan (u/s-9)

To prepare Housing Schemes/Layout Plans/ Project Plans

To prepare innovative plans for low cost housing

To prepare standard designs for various housing types

To prepare traffic & transportion improvement plans

To prepare landscape & beautification plans

2.2 Acquisition and Disposal of Land

The State Govt. may acquire land under the provisions of Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and transfer it to the Authority on payment of the compensation awarded and the charges incurred on acquisition

Subject to any directions of the State Govt. the Authority may dispose off:-

(a) any land acquired by the State Govt. and transferred to it, without undertaking or carrying out any development thereon; or

(b) any such land after undertaking or carrying out such development as it thinks fit

2.3 Development and Construction

Infrastructure Development-Roads, Water supply, Drainage, Sewerage, Electricity, SWM, Flyovers, Bridges, Parking, Bus Terminals, Transport Nagar, etc.

Housing for EWS, LIG, MIG and HIG

Commercial, Institutional and Community Facility buildings

Redevelopment/Slum Improvement Schemes

Development of Parks, Playgrounds, Stadium, etc.

Development of other miscellaneous schemes

2.4 Management and Disposal of Properties

Demand Registration for launching housing schemes

Allotment of developed plots and houses

Registration of properties in favour of allottees

Management of undisposed properties-plots & buildings

Management of land bank of the Authority

2.5 Maintenance of Amenities & Services

Amenity includes road, water supply, drainage, sewerage, street-

lighting, public works & other services

Authority is responsible for maintenance of amenities & services

in an area developed by it till handing over to Local Body for

maintenance

Authority is entitled to recover the maintenances charges from the

owner of the land or building as may be fixed by the State Govt.

2.6 Development Control Approval of layout and building plans (Section-14)

Use of land & buildings in contravention of plans may be continued only upon such terms & conditions as may prescribed by Bye-laws (16)

Removal of encroachments from public lands (26A)

Demolition of construction in contravention of plans (27)

Power to stop development in contravention of plans (28)

Sealing of unauthorized development (28A)

Composition of Offences (32)

3. Tools for Development Control

3.1 Zoning Regulations

3.2 Sub-division Regulations

3.3 Building Bye-Laws

3.4 Architectural Control

3.1 Zoning Regulations

Land Use Zoning-based on compatibility & interdependence of

land uses and performance standards

Density Zoning-Low, Medium and High density prescribed as

persons per hectare or dwelling units per hectare

Building Bulk-Ground Coverage & FAR-different norms for

different occupancies

Building Height-Governed by light & ventilation plane, heritage

sites, airport funnel zone, structural stability

3.2 Sub-division Regulations

Minimum size of plot for various occupancies

Minimum plot frontage and its ratio to depth

Street Regulations-width & length of streets

Housing Types-Row, Semi-detached, Detached, Group Housing

Norms for Community Open Spaces

Norms for Community Facilities

Norms for Landscaping

Procedure for development and building permit

Open Spaces/Set-backs around buildings

Norms for Ground Coverage and FAR

Light & Ventilation Requirements

Fire & Structural Safety Requirements

Requirements of Parts of Buildings

Parking Requirements

Rain water harvesting

Completion Certificate

3.3 Building Bye-Laws

3.4 Architectural Control

• Maintenance of façade of certain buildings abutting arterial roads

Compulsory height of building

Compulsory height of floor

Compulsory type design of balconies

Compulsory design of front façade

Compulsory height and design of cornice sills, top of windows sunshades, projections

4. Powers of the Development Authorities

Power of Entry upon any land or building (u/s-25)

Power to impose Penalties for use of land or building in contravention of the Plan, Rs. 50,000 & Rs. 25000 per day for continuing offence (u/s-26)

Power to remove encroachments from public land-cognizable offence (u/s-26A)

Power to demolish unauthorized construction (u/s-27)

Power to stop unauthorized development (u/s-28)

POWERS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES………CONTD.

Power to seal unauthorized construction (u/s-28A)

Power to provide amenity or carry out development at the cost

of owner in the event of his default and to levy cess (u/s-33)

Power to require local authority to assume responsibilities for

maintenance (u/s-34)

Power to Levy Betterment Charges (Section-35)

Power to levy City Development Charge and Land Use Conversion Charge (u/s-38A)

Power to levy toll for Amenities (u/s-39A)

Power to grant license for assembly & development of land (u/s-39B)

Power to levy license fee (u/s-39C)

Power to make Regulations (u/s-56)

Power to make Bye-laws (u/s-57)

Powers of the Development Authorities ……contd.

5. Role in the Implementation of Govt. Policies

Provide Affordable Housing with special emphasis on SC, ST, BC, minorities and the urban poor

Implement Central & State Sector housing and Infrastructure development schemes

Implement PPP projects under IURP like-Ring Roads, Transport Nagar, Multi-level Car Parking, Auditorium, Multi & Super-specialty hospitals

Implementation and monitoring of RWH System

Regularization of Unauthorized Colonies

ROLE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES………CONTD..

Implementation of Hi-tech/Integrated Township Policies

Execution of MoU/Amended MoU/Revised MoU

Assist the developer in the selection of project site

Forward land acquisition proposals to District Collector

Assist in the acquisition of land as per policy

Forward proposal regarding exemption under Section-154 (2) of UPZALR Act to DM

Forward proposal regarding resumption of Gram Samaj land to DM

IMPLEMENTATION OF HI-TECH/INTEGRATED TOWNSHIP POLICIES ………CONTD.

Issue certificate for exemption from stamp duty

Initiate action for change of land use where necessary

Approval of Conceptual DPR within 30 days

Development of Master Plan/Approach Roads

Control of unauthorized construction in the license area

Prescribe norms & cost ceiling for EWS & LIG housing

Execute Development Agreement at the time of approval of detailed layout plan

IMPLEMENTATION OF HI-TECH/INTEGRATED TOWNSHIP POLICIES ………CONTD.

Provide off-site connectivity ( Road, Water Supply, Sewerage, Drainage, etc.) to the developer, if desired

Ensure allotment of EWS & LIG houses to the genuine beneficiaries through the Govt. Committee

Ensure possession & transfer of community facilities to the respective departments

Ensure provision/connectivity of basic amenities through the developer to village abadis

Implementation of Citizen Charter-standards of performance, quality of services and access to information

Redressal of Public Grievances-Mitra Divas

Develop capacity building at the local level through training and skill up gradation

Dissemination of Policies and GOs to the public

Protection of environment-plantation, conservation of green cover, ponds, promote use of non-conventional energy

Development of MIS at the Authority level

To carry out such other directions as issued by the Govt.

6. Other Roles & Obligations of the Authorities

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