Kollam Development Authority Explained

Agency Name:Kollam Development Authority
Nativename:കൊല്ലം വികസന സമിതി
Nativename A:Quilon Development Authority
Picture Caption:Denotation board for Kollam Development Authority
Formed:1981
Dissolved:2016
Jurisdiction:Government of Kerala
Headquarters:Thamarakulam, Kollam City, Kerala[1]
Region Code:KLM
Chief1 Name:A.K Hafees[2]
Agency Type:Urban Development and Planning
Parent Agency:Government of Kerala

Kollam Development Authority (KDA) was an autonomous statutory body overseeing the development of the City of Kollam in the state of Kerala, India. KDA was the responsible body for the planning and development of the major parts of Kollam urban area which consists of the City corporation of Kollam and its surrounding areas like Eravipuram, Sakthikulangara, Neendakara, Uliyakovil, Anchalumoodu, Kottiyam etc.[3] KDA was one of the 5 significant city development authorities in Kerala which gained in significance because of the importance of the City of Kollam as the emerging 'Port City of Kerala'.

History

Government of Kerala constituted Kollam Development Authority (KDA) in 1981, under Town Planning Act. In 2007, the Government of Kerala wound up the Kollam Development Authority, along with the Kozhikode, Thrissur, Idukki and Varkala development authorities.[4] After 5 year, in 2012, the Government of Kerala reconstituted KDA along with Kozhikode and Thrissur development authorities.[5] In 7 April 2013, Government of Kerala has appointed A.K Hafees as the Chairman of Kollam Development Authority(KDA).[6] In September 2016, Government of Kerala has decided to disband Kollam Development Authority.[7]

Proposals from Kollam Development Authority

Government of Kerala have organized an urban development meet in the name 'Partner Kerala' during the month February, 2014.[8] Kollam development Authority proposed 10 projects in that meet for the development of Kollam Urban Area.[9] They are,

Commercial Complex cum Convention Centre Project at Thamarakulam

On 31 December 2015, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy laid foundation stone for Kollam Development Authority's Commercial Complex cum convention centre project at Thamarakulam in Kollam city. The project would be constructed and operated on the private-public partnership basis on a 2.35 acres of land. The aim of this Commercial Complex project is to expand the commercial hub of the city of Kollam towards west from the traditional Chinnakada-Chamakada hubs.[10]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Government Offices in Kollam. 2014-05-18.
  2. Web site: A.K. Hafees is KDA Chairman. The Hindu. 2014-05-18.
  3. Web site: Kollam city population Census . census2011.co.in . 16 December 2013.
  4. Web site: Move to wind up five development authorities. https://archive.today/20140827101156/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/23/stories/2006102307190400.htm. dead. 2014-08-27. The Hindu. 2006-10-23. 2014-05-18.
  5. Web site: Reconstitution of Kollam, Kozhikode and Thrissur Development Authorities. Kerala Government. 2012-10-29. 29 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121029230659/http://go.lsgkerala.gov.in/files/go20121019_7913.pdf. dead.
  6. Web site: A.K. Hafees is KDA Chairman. The Hindu. 2014-05-18.
  7. Web site: Govt to disband four development authorities in Kerala. Times of India. 2016-09-11. 2017-06-29.
  8. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Partner-Kerala-eyes-Rs-2Kcr-for-100-projects/articleshow/29764037.cms Partner Kerala eyes Rs.2Kcr for 100 projects
  9. http://www.partnerkerala.com/projects/ Partner Kerala Meet – Projects
  10. Web site: Chandy to lay foundation stone for KDA complex – The Hindu . . 30 December 2015.

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