Introduction –

Kolhapur Urban Area Development Authority is established under Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act 1966, under section 42(A) to 42(G), vide Government Notification, Urban development Department–TPS-2117/24/C.R.96/17/UD-13 Dt. 16/08/2017.

Purpose of Establishing –

Kolhapur Urban Area Development Authority is established to secure well planned development in 42 villages surrounding Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (37 villages from Karveer Taluka and 5 from Hatkangle Taluka) KUADA is the “Planning Authority” for the Area under its Jurisdiction.

Powers and Functions of KUADA –

• Preparation and execution of Town Planning Schemes.
• To control and approval of development permissions.
• To execute works in connection with water supply, sewerage and other related services and amenities.
• To acquire, hold, manage and dispose of property, movable or immovable etc. as per section 42(F) of Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act 1966.