Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority

Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority (HDUDA) is a city planning authority responsible for planning functions and the principal planning authority of the Indian twin cities of Hubballi and Dharwad in Karnataka.[1] It also oversees planning and development of infrastructure, provision of development-related sites and services, the housing needs of underprivileged citizens in Hubballi-Dharwad and is currently one of the largest government organisations in Karnataka.[2][3]

Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority
Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority
ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿ-ಧಾರವಾಡ ನಗರಾಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಪ್ರಾಧಿಕಾರ
Hubbaḷḷi-dhāravāḍa nagarābhivr̥d'dhi prādhikāra
Planning Authority overview
Formed1987 (1987)
JurisdictionGovernment of Karnataka
HeadquartersDharwad, Karnataka
Minister responsible
  • Nagesh Kalaburgi, Chairman
Planning Authority executives
  • N.H.Kummanavar, Commisioner
  • Jayashree Shintri, Special Land Acquisition officer
  • H.Pranesh, Secretary
  • S.M.Bolannavar
Websitewww.hubballi-dharwad.uda.gov.in/en

History

HDUDA came into effect from 22-12-1987 by the Government notification under KUDA act - 1987. This authority combined in itself the planning functions of the erstwhile Planning authority and the developmental functions of the erstwhile CITB. Since inception HDUDA has allotted sites to the individuals for construction of residential dwellings. In addition, around 280 civic amenity sites have been allotted for use to various public organizations and offices, catering to the felt needs of the locality.[4]

Projects

In 2015, HDUDA proposed comprehensive development plan to earmark land for establishment of 12 commercial hubs in Hubballi and Dharwad based on increasing the economic activities in the areas.[5][6]

Departments

Departments under HDUDA as of 2023 are as follows[7]

  • Land Acquisition Department
  • Town Planning Department
  • Engineering Department
  • Law Department
  • Allotment & General Administration Department
  • Finance Department

References
  1. "HDUDA official website".
  2. "Karnataka: HDUDA to increase increase maximum limit of height of buildings in Hubballi-Dharwad". Deccan Herald. 2020-07-06. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  3. Correspondent, Special (2020-07-08). "HDUDA begins action against illegal layouts". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
  4. "Formation of HDUDA".
  5. "Revised comprehensive development plan for Hubballi-Dharwad ready". The Hindu. 2015-08-11. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  6. Correspondent, Special (2020-11-13). "CDP to be modified as per GIS". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  7. "HDUDA functioning departments".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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