The Punjab Urban Planning and Developing Authority is an umbrella organization which operates in different jurisdictions of Punjab providing houses to people from low-income groups. It operates under an Act of the government and has the authority to allot houses, impose a penalty for late payments, and so on.
PUDA
The Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority, carries out development work in real estate, for the people of Punjab. PUDA, Punjab, was established in 1995. Punjab Urban Planning And Development Authority was established for planning and development of areas in its different jurisdictions. Punjab Urban Development Authority or PUDA functions as an apex body for regional development authority. It prepares long-term strategic plans and also it prepares local area plans. These plans are done to physically develop and coordinate and guide the efforts of development authorities to bring the plans to reality. Punjab Development Authority is another name for PUDA. Different authorities have different regions to work on. In Patiala, there is PUDA Patiala that works under the auspices of Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority. PUDA Urban Planning works to get prudent land use and strong economic growth in the region.
PUDA Development Authority has control over PUDA Housing Scheme. Punjab Affordable Housing Policy 2020 provides the necessary guidelines for the proper functioning of the authority that ensures safeguard the land and supports continued economic progress and development. There are PUDA Approved Colonies whose responsibility is to build residential colonies for the citizens.
The role of PUDA towards economic development of various regions of Punjab
Prudent land use planning has enabled the state of Punjab in having social development and robust economic growth. PUDA makes sure that adequate land is reserved to support sustained economic development and potential development in the future.
Objectives of PUDA
The Main Objectives Of PUDA Are:
- Formulating and submitting development plans, including capital investment plans.
- Execution of development schemes and projects
- Formulation and implementation land use policy for urban area.
- Providing technical planning services
- Preparation and implementation of regional plans, master plans, new township plans and town improvement schemes
- Promoting R & D of new techniques in city planning, urban development and housing construction
- To promote and secure better planning and development of the state
- To accomplish its objectives, PUDA’s framework of operations and focus area revolves around:
- Making self-sustaining and self-contained residential complexes
- Undertaking projects with a focus on encouraging urban development, making up to date infrastructure and developing commercial complexes
- Making optimum use of government lands lying vacant for generating extra assets for the government of the state to finance city redevelopment, restoration and development of others infrastructures.
Master Plans
The function of Amritsar Development Authority
The Amritsar Development Authority, Amritsar (ADA) formed under the Punjab Regional and Town Planning & Development Act, 1995 and under Department of Housing And Urban Development Punjab was notified by the government. It has formulated many plans and programmes under the Act and Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development Board. The authority has the power to acquire and develop a property and also dispose-off or sell the property.
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What is the goal of the Bathinda Development Authority?
Bathinda Development Authority has been functioning since 2007. The purpose of its existence is to plan the development of the town.
The main objective of BDA has been to achieve balanced growth and development of the area by dint of proper plans, promotion of growth centres and strengthening of infrastructure including roads.
Who are the official members of the Ludhiana Development Authority?
Official Members:
Chief Minister, Punjab Chairman
Housing and Urban Development Minister Member (When in position)
Chief Secretary Member
Principal Secretary (Finance) Member
Principal Secretary (Local Government) Member
Principal Secretary of Housing and Urban Member Development Chairman
Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Punjab Member
Chief Town Planner, Punjab Member
Chief Administrator Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority Member
The Govt. Member is to nominate three non-official members.
Who appoints Chief Administrator of Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority?
Chef Administrator, Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority, is chosen by the Government. The Commissioner, Municipal Corporation; Ludhiana will work as Chief Administrator for the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority pending appointment of an officer by the Government.
The headquarters of PUDA is Ludhiana. The ACA, PUDA Ludhiana office will also have the office of Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority. The organization shall develop as per requirements.
Which body exercises the powers and functions of the PUDA related to the development of Ludhiana?
All the powers and functions of the PUDA, relating to the development and re-development of areas under Ludhiana and area adjoining, under Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority are vested with the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority.
