Provided that the Government shall not pass an order adversely affecting any person or body without giving such person or body an opportunity of being heard.

Returns and Information

1. (1) The Metropolitan Region Development Authority shall furnish to the Government such reports, returns, records and other information as the Government may, require from time to time.
2. (2) The Government may, call for reports, returns, records and other information from the Metropolitan Region Development Authority or any public agency responsible, in regard to-
   • (i) preparation of the Metropolitan Development and Investment Plan, Town Development Scheme or Area Development Plan;
   • (ii) implementation of the Statutory Plan, Scheme or Programme or authorize an officer in this behalf;
   • (iii) any officer authorized by the State Government may enter into or upon any land with or without assistants or workmen for ascertaining whether provisions of the Metropolitan Development and Investment Plan, Town Development Scheme, Area Development Plan, etc. are being or have been implemented, or whether the development is being or has been carried out in accordance with such plan or permission or order.
3. (3) The Metropolitan Region Development Authority shall comply with such directions, guidelines or instructions as may be given by the State Government with regard to the above aspects.