Sanction to scheme and republication in case of modification

(1) The Government may sanction either with or without modification or may refuse to sanction or may return for reconsideration, a development scheme or improvement scheme submitted to it under section 16.

(2) If a scheme returned for reconsideration under sub-section (1) is modified by the Board, the Board shall, if the modification affects the boundaries of the area comprised in the scheme or involves the acquisition of any land not previously proposed to be acquired, publish the modified scheme in the manner specified in section 15.