Saharanpur Development Authority is created under Section-4 of Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973 by Government Order no. 1347/9-आ/5-95-68-डीए-83dated 3rd May 1995
The various departments in the authority include land acquisition, planning, engineering, property, finance and enforcement. Since its creation, the Authority has come a long way in providing services and developing the infrastructure and development schemes.