Exemptions

Save as provided under section 78 zd of this Act, nothing as contained in CHAPTER IX-A and IX-B shall apply, if the promoter is - (a) a local authority or statutory body constituted for the development of land or housing or an authority constituted under section 40 or section 67 of this Act; (b) a company or a body created for development of land or housing or promotion of industry wholly owned and controlled by the State Government or the Central Government; and (c) any project of public interest or public utility which is to be transferred to the Government after certain period of time: Provided that if the authorities as specified above, intends to carry out any development of land under section 29 of the Act, shall make an application in writing to the Director for seeking change of land use and for planning permission.