At the Central level, there is no overarching legislation setting out the guiding principles to develop a project under a PPP framework although there are several guidelines on specific aspects of project development.

The key responsibilities of a Project Officer in the development of PPP projects are set out as Annexure 9B of this Module.

Certain States such as Gujarat, Punjab, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh have developed specific legal frameworks to enable private sector participation in infrastructure while many other States - Karnataka, Orissa, Maharashtra and Assam - have specific policy frameworks for private sector participation in infrastructure. The following table provides a list of States and the key features of the legislative and legal framework put in place by them for private investment in infrastructure.