Preparation of plan and approval of schemes

(1) The Board shall every year prepare an annual plan for the developments of Malnad Area and forward it to the State Government for approval. The State Government may approve the plan with or without modification.

1. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the control of the State Government, schemes formulated in accordance with the plan, by development departments 1[,Zilla Parishads and Non-Governmental Organisations recognised by the Board] functioning in Malnad Area shall be approved by the Board.

1. substituted by Act 18 of 1993 w.e.f. 18.05.1993.