Power to acquire land or building for orderly growth

Power to acquire land or building for orderly growth: Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board of Councillors may acquire any land or building, whether situated within or outside the municipal area, for the purpose of-

1. (i) opening out any congested or unhealthy area or otherwise improving any portion of the municipality area; or
2. (ii) erecting sanitary dwelling or providing site and services for the working and poorer people; or
3. (iii) executing any development plan or scheme to provide for the growth of the municipal area in an orderly manner, including housing programme for different sections of the community.