Gujarat govt changes structure of Dwarka – Okha Urban Development Authority (DOUDA)
October 22, 2024
Gandhinagar: The Government of Gujarat, via notification, has restructured the “Dwarka-Okha Urban Development Authority” (DOUDA) under the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act, 1976.
Initially constituted on March 6, 2024, the authority was established in response to the growing need for effective urban planning and development in the Dwarka-Okha region. However, the state government has now made amendments that are deemed necessary to enhance its operational framework.
The restructured “Dwarka-Okha Urban Development Authority” will now consist of the following members:
| Sr. No. | Position | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secretary, Tourism, Devsthanam Management, Civil Aviation & Pilgrimage, Gandhinagar Industries & Mines Dept | Chairman |
| 2 | Four Members of the Local Authority | To be appointed by the Government – Member |
| 3 | Collector, Devbhumi-Dwarka | Ex-Officio Member |
| 4 | District Development Officer, Devbhumi-Dwarka | Ex-Officio Member |
| 5 | Regional Commissioner of the Municipality, Rajkot | Ex-Officio Member |
| 6 | President of District Panchayat, Devbhumi-Dwarka | Ex-Officio Member |
| 7 | Chief Town Planner or his representative (not below the rank of Additional Chief Town Planner) | Ex-Officio Member |
| 8 | Municipal Engineer, Dwarka Nagarpalika | Ex-Officio Member |
| 9 | Resident Additional Collector, Devbhumi-Dwarka | Member Secretary and Chief Executive Authority |
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