Consent of Government to the publication of draft scheme.

(1) As soon as may be, after a draft scheme has been submitted to the Government under section 56, but not later than the time prescribed, the Government may, either give its consent to the publication of the draft scheme or direct the Planning and Development Authority to make such modifications in the draft scheme as it thinks fit and thereupon the Planning and Development Authority shall make those modifications.

(2) The Government shall, if any modifications have been directed by it, give its consent to the publication of the draft scheme by the Planning and Development Authority, after such modifications have been made.