14.5.12 Heritage Conservation Fund

i) Heritage buildings included in the said list shall be maintained by the owners of the said buildings themselves, with a view to give monetary help for such maintenance/repairs a separate fund may be created which would be kept at the disposal of the Authority, who will utilise these funds on the advice of the Heritage conservation Committee. The Authority may, in such cases disburse appropriate amount to the owner or may get maintenance/ repair work done through Planning Authority / Collector.

ii) 2% of total development charges collected shall be transferred to the Heritage Conservation Fund.

iii) The fund may also be used to support the cost of listing of heritage sites and cost towards expert guidance and fees for architects, engineers and other expert.

iv) The Authority shall have right to remove any unauthorized construction in the property enlisted as heritage property and recover the expenses of such removal/ demolition work from the owner as per provisions of the Act.

v) The Authority shall have right to enter into any such heritage property to repair such property to avoid any damage or injury, and the amount shall be spent form Heritage Conservation Fund and shall be recovered from the owner as arrears of taxes due to the Authority.

vi) If Heritage structure listed in Grade - I needs conservation, preservation and immediate repairs and if the structure is affected due to vandalism by occupier / owner, then the Authority shall have right to acquire such heritage property and conserve its heritage value.