A resolution was taken in the cabinet meeting of 24th April 2001 calling for formation of new Area Development Authority for all the four towns. Thus Bhuj Area Development Authority came in force from 9th May 2001 vide Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, Gandhinagar notification no. GHV/76 of 2001/TPV-102001-1764-V under the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act 1976 to recover and regulate development within its area of control. Its jurisdiction covers the total area of 5642.67 hectares comprising of Bhuj City and also includes nearby areas of Mirzapar & Madhapar villages.
