Kollam Development Authority
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| കൊല്ലം വികസന സമിതി Quilon Development Authority | |
 Denotation board for Kollam Development Authority | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1981 |
| Dissolved | 2016 |
| Type | Urban Development and Planning |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Kerala |
| Headquarters | Thamarakulam, Kollam City, Kerala[1] |
| Agency executive | |
| 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'.
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]
