(1) There shall be an Executive Committee of the Metropolitan Development Authority consisting of,-
(i) The Metropolitan-Commissioner, who shall be the Chairman;
(ii) The Commissioner of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation;
(iii) The Managing Director of Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB);
(iv) The Managing Director and Vice-Chairman of the 12Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC);
(v) The Vice-Chairman and Housing Commissioner of the 12Telangana Housing Board (THB);
(vi) The Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of the 12Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC);
12. Substituted by G.O.Ms.No.147, Municipal Administration & Urban Development (M1) Department, dated 31.10.2015.
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(vii) A Member-Urban Planner, qualified and experienced in urban planning, planning development schemes and projects, nominated by the Government;
(viii) A Member-Engineer qualified and experienced in execution of development schemes, projects, housing and township schemes and infrastructure projects nominated by the Government;
(ix) A Member-Finance, qualified and experienced in accounting, budget, financial analysis, economic matters relating to projects, audit, etc., nominated by the Government;
(x) A Member-Estates, experienced in land management, estates management and asset management, nominated by the Government;
(xi) A Member-Environment qualified and experienced in environmental aspects, greenery, water bodies conservation and landscaping nominated by the Government;
(xii) The Secretary to the Metropolitan Development Authority who shall be qualified in business administration and experienced management executive nominated by the Government;
(xiii) The Collectors of all the Districts covered by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region;
(xiv) Three non-officials, nominated by the Government, who in the opinion of the Government have special knowledge and expertise in the matters relating to urban planning; urban management; infrastructure planning and development respectively; and [Act No.8 of 2008] 11
(xv) Any other person nominated by the Government.
(2) The members nominated under items (vii) to (xii),
(xiv) and (xv) of sub-section (1), shall hold office for a period of three years from the date on which they assume office and shall be eligible for re-appointment on such conditions as may be prescribed.
(3) The Government may, by notification, omit any member of the Executive Committee. Such notification shall be laid before the Legislature of the State.
(4) Subject to the general superintendence and control of the Metropolitan Development Authority, the management and administration of the affairs of the Metropolitan Development Authority shall vest in the Executive Committee.
(5) Subject to the direction and delegation of powers by the Metropolitan Development Authority, the Metropolitan Commissioner may exercise any power and do any act or thing which may be exercised or done by the Metropolitan Development Authority.
6. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the functions of the Metropolitan Development Authority shall be,-
(1) to undertake preparation of Metropolitan Development and Investment Plan, revision of the said Plan and prioritize the implementation of the said Plan;
(2) to undertake execution of projects and schemes as per the said Plan and/or through action plans for any sector or area of the metropolitan region;
(3) an apex body for coordination, execution of the projects or schemes for the planned development of the Powers & Functions of the Metropolitan Development Authority.
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(4) to co-ordinate the development activities of the Municipal Corporation, Municipalities and other local authorities, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, the 13Telangana State Transmission Corporation, the 13Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation the 13Telangana State Road Transport Corporation and such other bodies as are connected with development activities in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region;
(5) to monitor, supervise or ensure adequate supervision over the execution of any project or scheme, the expenses of which in whole or in part are to be met from the Metropolitan Development Fund;
(6) to prepare and undertake implementation of schemes for providing alternative areas for rehabilitation of persons displaced by projects and schemes which provide for such requirements;
(7) to maintain and manage the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Fund and allocate finance based on the plans and programmes of the local bodies for undertaking development of amenities and infrastructure facilities and to monitor and exercise financial control over the budgetary allocations concerning development works made through it to the various public agencies, local bodies and other agencies;
(8) to undertake by itself or through any agency, the implementation of the area level plans, execution of works
13. Substituted by G.O.Ms.No.147, Municipal Administration & Urban Development (M1) Department, dated 31.10.2015.
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(9) to create and manage the Hyderabad Metropolitan Land Development Bank and take up land acquisition every year as may be necessary for various public uses, township development, infrastructure development, etc., allocation of lands to local bodies and public agencies upon such terms and conditions for undertaking development of amenities and infrastructure facilities;
(10) to approve the land acquisition programmes/ proposals of the local authorities, other Departments and functional agencies in the metropolitan region;
(11) to enter into contracts, agreements or arrangements with any person, body or organization as the Committee may deem necessary for the performance of its functions;
(12) to acquire any movable or immovable property by purchase, exchange, gift, lease, mortgage, negotiated settlement, or by any other means permissible under any law;
(13) to perform any other function or exercise powers as are supplemental, incidental or consequential to any of the foregoing duties and powers and/or take up such matters as the Government may direct in this regard.
7. For the discharge of its functions, the Metropolitan Development Authority may from time to time,-
(1) appoint one or more functional committees. The functional committees shall report and discharge their responsibilities under the instructions and directions of the Metropolitan Development Authority;
Power of Metropolitan Development Authority to appoint Committees, engage auditors and consultants and constitute functional units.
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(2) consult or associate with such persons or organization whose assistance or advice it may desire. Such advisor or consultant shall be paid such fees as may be determined by the Metropolitan Development Authority;
(3) constitute as many area level functional units or sub-regional units or offices as it deems fit and assign responsibilities and functions to such units. The existing Special Development Authorities in the metropolitan area constituted under the provisions of the 14Telangana Urban Areas (Development) Act, 1975 shall be deemed to be functional units under this Act.
8. Nothing contained in this Act shall empower the Metropolitan Development Authority to exercise of day to day control which includes building approvals and building enforcement in any development area for any of the matters which are to be provided for or are to be exercised by the local authority concerned, except where any such matters are required to be provided by the Metropolitan Development Authority for the purpose of integrated development of the metropolitan region.