Preparation of Area Development Scheme

Preparation of Area Development Scheme.-Subject to the provisions of this Act or any other law for the time being in force, the Planning Authority may, not later than six months after the Development Plan/s has been approved by the Government, invite Area Development Schemes the purpose of implementing the proposals contained in the Development Plan from eligible developers for the area or areas within its jurisdiction or any part thereof. Explanation –

1. (i) Eligible Developer for the purposes of aforesaid section shall include:

1. (a) Individual or Partnership Firm or Body of Individuals or Association of Persons including Registered Societies and Trusts;
2. (b) Company incorporated under Companies act, 1956;
3. (c) Government Undertaking such as Board, Corporation, Authority or any other entity incorporated under any law for the time being in force.
   • (ii) Government may prescribe qualification criteria for the eligible developers through notification, if required. Provided that when the declaration of a Development Plan has been notified in the official Gazette under Chapter-V, the Government may direct a Planning Authority to prepare or invite Area Development Schemes for the areas contained within the Planning Area.