Chapter XI URBAN ARTS AND HERITAGE COMMISSION

Constitution of Urban Arts and Heritage Commission for the State.-(1) The Government may, by notification, constitute an Arts and Heritage Commission for the State, to be called "The Bihar Urban Arts and Heritage Commission" (hereinafter called the “Commission”) which shall consist of a Chairperson and such other members, representing among others, Urban Planning, Visual arts, Architecture, Indian History or Archaeology, Tourism and the Environmental Sciences, as specified in the notification by the Government.

1. (2) The Commission shall make recommendations to the Government as to-
   • (a) the restoration and conservation of urban design and of the environment and heritage sites and buildings in the Planning Areas;
   • (b) the planning of future urban design and of the environment;
   • (c) the restoration and conservation of archaeological and historical sites and sites to high scenic beauty;
2. (3) The powers to be exercised and the functions to be performed and the procedure to be followed by the Commission shall be such as may be specified in the notification.
3. (4) The Government may, after consideration of the recommendations of the Commission and after giving an opportunity to the respective Planning Authority, Local Authority and other authorities concerned to make representation, issue such directions to the Planning Authority or Local Authority or other authorities concerned as they may think fit, and the Planning Authority or the Local Authority or other authorities shall comply with every such direction of the Government.

Order of Government to be binding.-(1) The Government may in consultation with the Commission direct by notification that a Planning Authority or a Local Authority shall enforce a specified colour and design scheme of the buildings in a particular locality or area within the jurisdiction of the Planning Authority or Local Authority

1. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any Act, Rules, Regulations or bye laws, the order issued by Government under Sub-Section (1) shall be binding on the Planning Authority, Local Authority and the owner of the buildings.