Table of Contents
1. Introduction;
Background;
Universal service obligation;
Status of Urban Infrastructure;
Public Private Partnerships (PPPs);
Statement of the Problem;
Activities in the selection of private parties;
Need for the study;
Objectives of the study;
Research Questions;
Limitation to the study;
Methodology and framework of the thesis;
Chapterization;
2. Local Self Government;
Introduction;
Historical Perspective;
Evolution of Municipalities;
Municipalities - post independence era;
Functions of the Municipalities;
Water supply and MSW management;
Powers of ULBs to enter into contracts;
Selection of private parties;
Approach of the Private Sector;
Role of elected representatives;
Municipal Finances;
Conclusion;
3. A Critical Analysis of PPPs 65
Introduction;
Public Private Partnership Frameworks;
PPP Contracts;
Risks in an infrastructure project;
Risk Mitigation Measures ;
Benefits of PPP;
Disadvantages of PPP;
BOT Contracts;
Structuring of BOT contracts;
Legal & institutional framework for PPPs;
Contractual relationship-public authority and private party;
Limits of judicial interference - writ jurisdiction;
Conclusion;
4. Problems in seeking effective PPPs;
Introduction;
Background;
Impact of Urbanization;
Issues in the delivery of public services;
Government action;
Impact of Urbanization;
Issues in the delivery of public services;
Government action;
Need to facilitate private investment;
Creation of enabling frameworks;
5. PPP Laws: A Critical Evaluation;
Punjab Infrastructure (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002;
Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Development Enabling Act, 2001;
The Gujarat Infrastructure Development Act, 1999;
6. Case Study - PPPs in Urban Water Supply;
Purpose of the Chapter;
Introduction;
PPP experience in some foreign countries;
Few PPP projects in India;
24n water supply in Karnataka - A critical analysis;
Key Aspects of the Contract;
Role of NGOs;
Technology Improvement;
Sub contracting;
Employees on deputation to OC;
Water connections and metering;
Tariff and Billing;
Grievance Redressal;
Benefits of the project;
7. Case Study: MSW Treatment & Disposal;
Purpose of the Chapter;
Introduction;
Salient features of MSW management;
Importance of scientific disposal of MSW;
Activities for setting up of landfills;
PPP Framework for development of landfills;
Legal Regime in select countries;
Legal and Regulatory Development in India;
Setting up of Treatment & Landfill Facility by BMP;
Evolution of Tender Process;
Contract formation;
8. Regulation and tariff: Issues and constraints;
Introduction;
Regulatory System and Role of the Regulator;
Fixing of Tariff;
Power Tariff;
Conclusion;
9. Lessons Learnt;
Introduction;
Findings of Case Studies;
Asset Maintenance;
User charges;
Impact of PPP laws;
Impact of Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board Act, 1999;
10. Conclusions and Recommendations 265
Appendix A: Indicative Questions to Experts;
Appendix B: List of Experts;
Appendix C: Existing legislation's and its objectives;
Appendix D: Institutional framework;
Select Bibliography.

Infrastructure Development - Indian Public Private Partnership - Comparative Study - Indian States Public Private Partnership - Legal Framework