Section61
The Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1985

Sarkari land

In force Act 20 of 1987 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 20 of 1987

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Section 61 of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1985 deals with sarkari land. The State Government may by notification in the Official Gazette and upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between the State Government and the Authority, place at the disposal of the Authority all or any developed and undeveloped lands in Guwahati Metropolitan arca vested in the Gove

(1) The State Government may by notification in the Official Gazette and upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between the State Government and the Authority, place at the disposal of the Authority all or any developed and undeveloped lands in Guwahati Metropolitan arca vested in the Government of Assam (known and here-in-after referred to as " Sarkari lands") for the purpose of development in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

(2) No development of any Sarkari land shall be undertaken or carried cut except by, or under the control and supervision of, the Authority after such land has been placed at the disposal of the Authority under sub-section (1). THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRA-ORDINARY, NOV. 14, 1987 933 (3) After any such Sarkari land has been developed by, or under the control and supervision of the Authority, it shall be dealt with by Authority in accordance with rules made and directions given by the State Government in this behalf.

(4) If any Sarkari land placed at the disposal of the Authority under sub-section (1) is required at any time thereafter by the State Government, the Authority shall, by notification in the official Gazette, replace it at the disposal of the State Government upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between the State Government and the Authority. Power of the Authority to develop development area.

Section 61, The Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act, 1985 (Act 20 of 1987).

Questions about Section 61

What does Section 61 of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act deal with?

Section 61 of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act is headed "Sarkari land". The State Government may by notification in the Official Gazette and upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between the State Government and the Authority, place at the disposal of the Authority all or any developed and undeveloped lands in Guwahati Metropolitan arca vested in the Gove

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When was the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act enacted?

Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority Act was enacted in 1987 as Act 20 of 1987. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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