Validation of acts and proceedings.

No act done or proceeding taken under this

Act shall be questioned on the ground merely of,-

1. (a) the existence of any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of the Board or any Planning Authority;
2. (b) any person having ceased to be a member;
3. (c) any person associated with the Board or any planning authority under section 4F having voted in contravention of the said section; or
4. (d) the failure to serve a notice on any person, where no substantial injustice has resulted from such failure; or
5. (e) any omission, defect or irregularity not affecting the merits of the case. 76K. Control by the State Government.—(1) Every Planning Authority shall carry out such directions as may be issued from time to time by the State Government for the efficient administration of this Act.

1. (2) If in, or in connection with, the exercise of its powers and discharge of its functions by any Planning Authority under this Act, any dispute arises between the Planning Authority, and a local authority, the decision of the State Government on such dispute shall be final.