Preparation of Outline Development Plan

Every Planning and Development Authority shall, as soon as may be, and not later than one year from the date of its constitution or appointment, as the case may be, prepare, after consultation with the concerned local authority or authorities, if any, an Outline Development Plan for the planning area within its jurisdiction and submit it to the Government, through the Prescribed Authority, for provisional approval: Provided that on an application made by the Planning and Development Authority, the Government may, by order extend the aforesaid period by such further period or periods as it thinks fit.