Kathmandu Valley Development Authority Act, 1988.

This Act concerns the establishment of the Kathmandu Valley Development Authority, whose functions shall pertain to land use planning, the development in land-use areas and the prescription of methods of construction works, the formulation and implementation for the development and maintenance of cultural heritage, the protection and conservation of the environment and natural resources. Subsequent sections establish all the powers given to the Authority in connection with its functions. The Kathmandu Valley Development Authority has the power to: (a) impose by public notice a ban on any type of physical change in any property within the area prescribed for a period not exceeding three years; (b) stop any action taken without prior approval or in violation of the given terms and conditions; (c) undertake land development programs for the purpose of arranging residential plots and other urban activities; (d) mobilize financial resources, upon approval of the Government in order to meet necessary expenses. Organs of the Kathmandu Valley Development Authority are: the Kathmandu Valley Development Board whose functions pertain to the policy making and the evaluation of the progress achieved in the implementation of the plan, and the Board of Directors for the direction, supervision and management of the operations of the Kathmandu Valley Development Authority. Furthermore, the Act states the composition and rules of procedures of said organs. Final provisions concern the settlement of disputes, the powers of the Government and the penalties to be enforced in case of contravention.