The Information Hand Book under Right to Information Act (rti 1 to 7)
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued The Information Hand Book under Right to Information Act to explain what the authority is, what it does, and how the public can seek information from it. The handbook says Public Information Officers designated by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority will provide information to people who request it under the Right to Information Act, 2005, and it also sets out the powers delegated to the Member Secretary.
What this document is
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued The Information Hand Book under Right to Information Act as a public guide for people who want information from the authority. It is meant to promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
What the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority does
The handbook says the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority is a statutory body constituted under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, as amended by Tamil Nadu Act 22 of 1974. It says the authority was initially set up as an adhoc body by G.O.Ms.No.2380, RDLA, dated 13.11.1972, and acquired statutory status on 07.03.1975 through G.O.Ms.No.364, H&UD Dept. (H&UD) Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The handbook states that the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority has jurisdiction over the Chennai Metropolitan Area covering 1189 sq.km. Its main objectives are:
- planning for physical, infrastructure and economic development of the Chennai Metropolitan Area
- implementing the Master Plan for the Chennai Metropolitan Area
- enforcing the Development Control Rules framed under the Master Plan
- formulating, coordinating and implementing metropolitan development projects
- improving environmental quality and quality of life through planning and urban development projects
Who this matters to
This handbook matters to anyone in the Chennai Metropolitan Area who needs information from the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, including property buyers, owners, developers, consultants and residents. It is also useful if you want to understand which unit or officer handles planning, development, enforcement, projects or administration.
Key points for the public
The handbook says:
- Public Information Officers designated by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority will provide information to persons requesting it under the Act
- the authority has 7 functional units, including Area Plans Units, Area Development Unit, Master Plan Unit, Project Management Unit, Enforcement Cell, Construction Wing and General Unit
- the authority is supported by Administration and Accounts Wings
- the authority has constituted an Administrative and Finance Committee and a Technical Committee
- office address, website and office hours are provided for public access
Delegated powers described in the handbook
The handbook also lists powers delegated to the Member Secretary. These include powers over staff matters, leave, allowances, travel, increments, disbursement of pay, training related payments, working hours, contingent charges, purchases, repairs, printing, advertisements, certain contracts and tenders, disposal of unserviceable stores, legal proceedings, refunds, bank accounts and deposits. For a member of the public, this mainly explains how internal decisions and administration are handled within the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority.
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Common questions
Can I use this handbook to ask the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority for information?
Yes. The handbook says Public Information Officers designated by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority will provide information to persons requesting it under the Right to Information Act.
Does this handbook deal with the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority's planning role?
Yes. It states that the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority plans for physical, infrastructure and economic development of the Chennai Metropolitan Area, implements the Master Plan, and enforces the Development Control Rules framed under the Master Plan.
Who is covered by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority according to this handbook?
The handbook says the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority has jurisdiction over the Chennai Metropolitan Area covering 1189 sq.km., including Chennai City, 16 Municipalities, 20 Town Panchayat, 10 Panchayat Unions and 2 Cantonments.
Does the handbook say who makes many of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority's internal administrative decisions?
Yes. It lists powers delegated to the Member Secretary, including powers relating to staff, leave, allowances, purchases, contracts, legal proceedings, refunds, and bank accounts.
