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Whereas the Mother had envisaged Auroville as a universal township dedicated to human unity and international understanding and as further described by her in A Dream 1954 the Auroville Charter

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## Report on Reconstitution of the Auroville Town Development Council **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes the policy document regarding the reconstitution of the Auroville Town Development Council (hereafter referred to as "the Council"). The document outlines the Governing Board's decision to reconstitute the Council, specifying its membership, office bearers, functions, responsibilities, accountability, and procedures. The core purpose of this reconstitution is to facilitate the effective planning, development, and building of the Auroville Township in accordance with the Auroville Master Plan. Key findings highlight changes in Council membership, term limits, and responsibilities, aiming to improve operational efficiency and ensure continuity in the implementation of the Auroville Master Plan. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the policy document concerning the reconstitution of the Auroville Town Development Council. The analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided text, focusing on the rationale, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and expected outcomes of this reconstitution. **3. Policy Overview:** This document is an amendment to the existing structure of the Auroville Town Development Council. The original policy governing the Council is referenced through Standing Order 062011 dated 01052011 and Standing Order 012019 dated 04062019, which are now being replaced. The core objective of this reconstitution, as stated or inferred from the provided text, is to ensure the planned development of Auroville Township according to the Auroville Master Plan. This is achieved by reorganizing the Council and clarifying its responsibilities and procedures. **4. Background and Rationale:** The policy document explicitly states that the Governing Board has "decided to reconstitute the Council as provided for in this Standing Order." This implies a perceived need to improve the Council's effectiveness. The text doesn't explicitly detail the *reasons* for this change but the changes to the term limits, membership, and re-appointment procedures suggest a focus on ensuring continuity of work, accountability, and efficient operation within the Council. The reference to challenges with the prior structure can be inferred from this restructuring. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This document outlines several key changes to the composition and function of the Auroville Town Development Council. The changes brought by this amendment are: * **Council Membership:** The Council shall consist of not more than ten members to be appointed by the Governing Board. * **Appointment Authority:** The Governing Board may authorise the Secretary, Auroville Foundation to appoint Council members on its behalf. * **Term of Office:** The term of office of a member shall be four years from the date of the Office Order by which member appointments are made. * **Reappointment:** The Governing Board may reappoint existing members to the new succeeding Council, so as to ensure continuity of work. However, reappointment is subject to specific eligibility criteria: maximum one successive term and subsequent nomination only after a lapse of at least one term. * **Cessation of Membership:** A member will cease to be on the Council if absent for more than three months, resigns in writing (and the resignation is accepted), or is removed by the Governing Board for sufficient reasons. * **Functions and Responsibilities:** The Council is empowered with functions and responsibilities to implement the Auroville Master Plan, including planning, development, building, raising funds, securing services, and ensuring resident participation. These changes refine the Council's structure and operational framework, aiming for more efficient and consistent implementation of the Auroville Master Plan. The introduction of term limits and stricter attendance requirements, for example, likely aims to ensure greater commitment and accountability from Council members. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the direct target audience and stakeholders affected by these changes include: * Members of the Auroville Town Development Council (both current and prospective) * The Governing Board of the Auroville Foundation * The Secretary of the Auroville Foundation * Auroville Residents (indirectly, as beneficiaries of the Master Plan implementation) * Town planners, urban designers, engineers, architects, contractors, surveyors, consultants, legal advisors, and other experts and professionals working with the Auroville project. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Governing Board of the Auroville Foundation is the primary responsible body for implementing these changes. The Secretary of the Auroville Foundation plays a key role in appointing Council members. The newly constituted Council is responsible for the operational aspects of the Auroville Master Plan implementation. * **Timelines/Procedures:** * New Council members must be nominated no later than six months before the expiry of each four-year term. * An "induction and transition process" is required for new members to ensure a smooth handover. * The Council is required to establish internal working procedures, subject to the Governing Board's approval. * The Council must provide the Governing Board and the Working Committee with a copy of its processes and procedures manual, including any revisions. The above points suggest a structured and phased implementation approach, emphasizing continuity and knowledge transfer. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes of these changes, based on the policy's stated provisions in the text, include: * **Improved Council Effectiveness:** Streamlined membership and clearer responsibilities are expected to enhance the Council's ability to implement the Auroville Master Plan. * **Increased Accountability:** The introduction of term limits, attendance requirements, and reporting obligations aims to ensure greater accountability from Council members. * **Continuity of Work:** The reappointment provision, coupled with the induction process for new members, is intended to maintain continuity in the Council's operations and prevent disruptions in the Master Plan implementation. * **Enhanced Resident Participation:** The policy highlights the importance of "active and constructive participation of Auroville residents" in the Master Plan implementation. **9. Conclusion:** The reconstitution of the Auroville Town Development Council, as detailed in this policy document, represents a significant effort to improve the planning, development, and building of the Auroville Township in accordance with the Auroville Master Plan. The changes to membership, term limits, responsibilities, and procedures aim to enhance the Council's effectiveness, accountability, and operational continuity. This amendment is critical for industry members to recognize due to this change in Council which will be making the decisions going forward. These changes, though seemingly administrative, are expected to have a positive impact on the overall progress and sustainability of the Auroville project.

Key Entities Referenced

NEW DELHI: Location of publication mentioned in the document. Auroville: A universal township dedicated to human unity and international understanding. A Dream 1954: A writing by the Mother describing Auroville Auroville Charter 1968: A document describing Auroville. To be a True Aurovilian 1970: A message by the Mother regarding Auroville. Auroville Foundation Act: The legal basis for the Auroville Foundation and its activities. Residents Assembly: A body consulted in the preparation of the Master Plan for Auroville. Auroville Township: The international cultural township of Auroville. Auroville Universal Township Master Plan Perspective 2025: A master plan for Auroville, based on the Galaxy Plan approved by the Mother. Galaxy Plan: A plan approved by the Mother, on which the Auroville Master Plan is based. Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development Department of Higher Education: The governmental body that approved the Auroville Master Plan. Auroville Foundation: The organization responsible for notifying the Auroville Master Plan. Town Development Council: The body for implementing the Auroville Master Plan. Funds and Assets Management Committee FAMC: Committee involved in coordination for raising funds for Auroville Township. Lavenir dAuroville Auroville Town Development Council: Name for the Auroville Township planning and development organisation. Auroville Foundation Act, 1988: The act governing the Auroville Foundation.
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gkasxs A 3- Lkykgdkjh xzqi d s lnL; dk dk;Zdky] LFkk;h vkn’s k dh rkjh[k ls pkj o”k Z dk gksxk] vkSj ml rkjh[k rd lnL; ukfer dj fy, tk,axs ;k lfpo] vkWjksfoy izfr”Bku vkSj lnL;kas d s chp dksbZ vU;Fkk lgefr u gqb Z gks A 9- la’kks/ku 1- ‘kklh ckMs Z le;&le; ij fdlh vFkok bl LFkk;h vkn’s k d s lHkh mica/kksa dk rRdky izHkko ls la’kks/ku dj ldxs k A ;g LFkk;h vkns’k v/;{k] vkWjksfoy izfr”Bku dh vuqefr ls tkjh fd;k tkrk gS tks rRdky izHkko l s ykxw gksxk A Tk;arh ,l- jfo] lfpo [foKkiu&III/4/असा./182/2022-23] AUROVILE FOUNDATION NOTIFICATION Tamil Nadu, the 1st June, 2022 [STANDING ORDER NO. 01/2022 dated 1st June 2022 (Replacing the Standing Order No. 01/2019 dated 4th June, 2019)] Constitution of Auroville Town Development Council No. AF/M/63/2022-23.—Whereas the Mother had envisaged Auroville as a universal township dedicated to human unity and international understanding and as further described by her in “A Dream” (1954), the Auroville Charter (1968), the message “To be a True Aurovilian” (1970) and the Mother’s numerous other messages and writings on Auroville;4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] Whereas section 17(e) of the Auroville Foundation Act, empowers and mandates the Governing Board to prepare, in consultation with the Residents’ Assembly, the Master Plan for the international cultural township of Auroville (hereinafter referred to as “the Auroville Township”) and ensure its development as so planned; Whereas the Governing Board, in terms of Section 17(e) of the Auroville Foundation Act approved the Auroville Universal Township Master Plan (Perspective 2025), hereinafter referred to as “the Auroville Master Plan”, which is based on the “Galaxy Plan”, which was approved by the Mother; Whereas the Auroville Master Plan was approved by the Central Government, vide Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Higher Education) letter No.F.27-3/2000- UU dated 12th April 2001, and was notified by Auroville Foundation, with the approval of the Central Government, in the Gazette of India (Part III) on 16thAugust 2010; Whereas the Auroville Master Plan prescribes the “Town Development Council” as the body for implementing the Auroville Master Plan with an organisational structure as in Appendix V of the Auroville Master Plan; Whereas the Governing Board constituted the “Town Development Council” for the purpose of planning, developing and building of the Auroville Township in accordance with the Auroville Master Plan (hereinafter referred to as the “Council”) vide Standing Order 06/2011 dated 01-05-2011, which was replaced with Standing Order 01/2019 dated 04-06-2019 and Whereas the Governing Board has decided to reconstitute the Council as provided for in this Standing Order; Now therefore the Governing Board re-constitutes the Council subject to the following provisions: 1. Council Membership 1. The Council shall consist of not more than ten members to be appointed by the Governing Board 2. The Governing Board may authorise the Secretary, Auroville Foundation to appoint Council members on its behalf. 3. For the appointment of members of the Council, Secretary, Auroville Foundation shall issue suitable Office Orders from time to time with the approval of Chairman, Auroville Foundation. 2. Office Bearers and Work Areas 1. The Council will have one Chairperson, one Member- Secretary and one Member- Finance & Accounts. 2. The Governing Board shall nominate one Council member as the Chairman while the Member- Secretary and Member-Finance & Accounts will be elected by the Council members from amongst themselves. 3. Council members other than the Chairperson, the Member-Secretary and the Member-Finance & Accounts shall take responsibility for one or more work areas including, but not limited to, the work areas as given in Appendix V of the Auroville Master Plan (“Organisational Structure for Master Plan”). 3. Term of Office 1. The term of office of a member shall be four years from the date of the Office Order by which member appointments are made. 2. Not later than six months before the expiry of each four-year term, the new members of the Council will be nominated and will commence an induction and transition process with the then existing Council members to ensure a smooth transition. 3. The Governing Board may re-appoint existing members to the new succeeding Council, so as to ensure continuity of work. The re-appointment of council members will be subject to the eligibility criterion as per clause 3.4. of this Standing Order. 4. A member shall be eligible for re-nomination for a maximum of one term in succession and for subsequent nomination after a lapse of at least one term from the last one.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5 4. Cessation of Membership and Vacancies 1. A member shall cease to be on the Council: (1) if he/she is continuously absent from Council work for more than three months; (2) if he/she resigns in writing and the resignation is accepted by the Governing Board; (3) if the Governing Board for good and sufficient reasons removes a member. 2. If a casual vacancy is caused for any reason, the Governing Board may appoint a member for the remaining period of the term. 5. Functions and Responsibilities: 1. The Governing Board herewith empowers the Council, with the following functions and responsibilities: (a) To be the Prescribed Authority for the operation and implementation of the Auroville Master Plan as defined in section 3.2(2)(e) of the Auroville Master Plan; (b) Ensure that the Auroville Township is planned, developed and built according to the Auroville Master Plan; (c) Prepare and approve Detailed Development Plans for building the Auroville Township in a time bound manner; (d) Prepare and approve development plan regulations (building by-laws); (e) Issue building permissions and completion certificates; (f) Prepare and approve development projects, budgets, estimates, planning schedules, work plans and work completion schedules; (g) Raise funds for the planning, developing and building of the Auroville Township including the consolidation of land required for the purpose in coordination with the Funds and Assets Management Committee (FAMC); (h) Secure the services of town planners, urban designers, engineers, architects, contractors, surveyors, consultants, legal advisors, and such other experts and professionals from within and outside Auroville as may be necessary from time to time and on such terms and conditions as may be decided by the Council; (i) Facilitate active and constructive participation of Auroville residents in the implementation of the Auroville Master Plan; (j) Constitute technical teams, working groups, project teams and other resource groups as may be necessary from time to time on such terms and conditions as may be decided by the Council; (k) Secure, where necessary, the support from the appropriate central, state, local or district government authorities for the implementation of the Auroville Master Plan in consultation and cooperation with the Secretary, Auroville Foundation; 6. Accountability and Reporting 1. The Council shall be accountable to the Governing Board and shall submit to it a true account of its activities, including income and expenditure statements and work progress reports as and when required by the Governing Board. 2. The Council shall keep the Auroville residents informed of planning and development progress being made. 7. Processes and Procedures 1. The Council shall determine, with the approval of the Governing Board its internal working procedures, which shall in all respects be consistent with the Auroville Foundation Act, 1988, the Auroville Foundation Rules and the provisions of this Standing Order.6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] 2. The Council shall provide a copy of its processes and procedures manual and revisions, if any, thereof to the Governing Board and the Working Committee for information. 3. Since the name “L’avenir d’Auroville” was given by the Mother for the Auroville Township planning and development organisation, the Council may retain this name and use the expression “L’avenir d’Auroville – Auroville Town Development Council” in Auroville internal communications. 8. Advisory Group 1. The Governing Board may constitute an Advisory Group to advise the Governing Board and the Council on matters relating to the Auroville Master Plan, including, but not limited to the monitoring and reviewing of planning and development progress. 2. The Advisory Group will have a maximum of five members. 9. The term of office of a member of the Advisory Group shall be four years from the date of the Office Order by which the member is nominated or as otherwise agreed between the Secretary, Auroville Foundation and the members. 10. Amendments 1. The Governing Board may amend, from time to time, any or all of the provisions of this Standing Order. This Standing Order is issued with the approval of Chairman, Auroville Foundation and shall come into force with immediate effect. JAYANTI S. RAVI, Secy. [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./182/2022-23] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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