Powers of the Board

In force Act 13 of 2005 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 13 of 2005

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Section 8 of the Basavakalyan Development Board Act, 2005 deals with powers of the Board. The Board shall have power generally to do anything that in its opinion is necessary to do to give effect to the intent and provisions of this Act: Provided that nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to authorize the Board to perform any such act as is specifically laid in the act to be

(1) The Board shall have power generally to do anything that in its opinion is necessary to do to give effect to the intent and provisions of this Act:
Provided that nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to authorize the Board to perform any such act as is specifically laid in the act to be performed by any other authority.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-section (1), the Board shall have power,- (a) to enter into and perform all such contracts as it may consider necessary or expedient for carrying out any of the purposes of this Act subject to such rules as may be prescribed and every contract shall be made on behalf of the Board by the Commissioner:
Provided that no contract involving expenditure of rupees five lakhs and more shall be made without the previous sanction of the State Government; NMENT OF KARA ARNATAKA (b) to borrow any sum required for the purposes of this Act from time to time with the previous sanction of the State Government and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed in this behalf;
(c) to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable or immovable property which belongs to it and to appropriate or apply any land vested in or acquired by it, subject to section 42 and to such restrictions, conditions and limitations as may be prescribed, for the formation of open spaces or for building purposes or in any other manner for the purpose of a development scheme with prior approval of the State Government.
Section 8, The Basavakalyan Development Board Act, 2005 (Act 13 of 2005).

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s. 42 Control by the State Government

Questions about Section 8

What does Section 8 of the Basavakalyan Development Board Act deal with?

Section 8 of the Basavakalyan Development Board Act is headed "Powers of the Board". The Board shall have power generally to do anything that in its opinion is necessary to do to give effect to the intent and provisions of this Act: Provided that nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to authorize the Board to perform any such act as is specifically laid in the act to be

How do I find court cases under Section 8 of the Basavakalyan Development Board Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Basavakalyan Development Board Act 8, section 8 Basavakalyan Development Board Act, section 8 of the Basavakalyan Development Board Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 8 of the Basavakalyan Development Board Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 42 (Control by the State Government), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Basavakalyan Development Board Act enacted?

Basavakalyan Development Board Act was enacted in 2005 as Act 13 of 2005. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

47. Repeal and Savings769 words
20. Preparation of developmental plan, its approval and execution631 words
3. Constitution of the Board335 words
14. Meetings of the Board321 words
23. No other authority or person to undertake development without permission of the Board285 words
35. Accounts and audit243 words

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