Approval for Chittoor Urban Development Authority forwarded to AP State govt

Chittoor: Stage has been set to create separate urban development authority for Chittoor and its surroundings as the Chittoor Urban Development Authority (CUDA). In this regard, District Collector P S Pradyumna has completed all formalities and is expected to forward the proposal to the State government for approval, according to official information. 

The Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) is already functioning in the district. Speaking to The Hans India here on Monday, Chittoor Municipal Commissioner C Obulesu has stated that the formation of CUDA would be a boon for development of the district. 

Initially, municipalities like Chittoor, Palamaner and Madanapalle and 31 mandals in the district would be covered under the CUDA. The proposed jurisdiction of the CUDA in the district is 5,176 km while TUDA is only 1,211 km.

The CUDA would become the largest urban development authority in the State once proposal is approved, he said and added office complex for the CUDA would be arranged in private buildings in Chittoor.

He assured of not hiking the property and water taxes and other charges once the CUDA comes into existence. The State government would release additional funds for the development with the formation of the CUDA.