Official representation—(1) An improvement scheme may be

framed by the Board on its own motion, or on an official representation by the Corporation.

a The official representation referred to in sub-section (1) may

be made by the Corporation—

1. (a) on its own motion, or
2. (b) on a written application by its Commissioner, or . pe ! ~~ . |
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3. (c) in respect of any area comprised in any division of the \ City, on a written application signed by twenty-five or more residents i of such division who are liable to pay property tax under the Trivan- i drum City Municipal Act. | |

1. (3) If the Corporation decides not to make an official represen- { tation on any application made to it under clause (b) or clause (c) of | sub-section (2), it shall cause a copy of such application to be sent to the Board with a statement of the reasons for its decision.