Control by the Government

Control by the Government.-

1. (1) A Planning Authority shall carry out such directions and guidelines as may be issued to it from time-to-time by the Government for the efficient discharge of its responsibilities and functions under this Act.
2. (2) If in connection with, the exercise of its powers, responsibilities and discharge of its functions by the Government or the Board or Planning Authority under this Act, any dispute arises between a Planning Authority and any other authority or any committee or Local Authority or the Board or the Government, the matter shall be resolved by the Government and the decision of the Government shall be final and binding on the Planning Authority and the other authority or any committee or Local Authority or the Board or the Government, as the case may be.
3. (3) The Government may, at any time either on its own motion or on application made to it in this behalf, call for the records of any case disposed of, or order passed by the Planning Authority for the purpose of satisfying themselves as to the legality or propriety or correctness of any order passed or direction issued, and may pass such order or issue such direction in relation thereto as the Government may think fit: Provided that the Government shall not pass an order adversely affecting any person or body without affording such person or body, an opportunity of being heard or offering explanation.
4. (4) The Government may in consultation with the Board effect change in land use suo-moto or on the application of any Planning Authority or any owner of land or building.