Preparation of statement of principles

(1) After publication of the notification under sub-section (1) of section 6, the Assistant Consolidation Officer shall, in consultation with the Consolidation Committee, prepare in respect of each unit under consolidation operations, a statement (hereinafter called the Statement of Principles) setting forth the principles to be followed in carrying out consolidation operations in the unit. (2) The Statement of Principles shall also contain the following details, namely: - (a) specific areas, as far as they can be determined, to be earmarked for such public purposes and to such extent as may be prescribed; and (b) the basis on which and the extent to which the land-owners shall contribute land for public purposes. (3) The Statement of Principles shall be approved by the Consolidation Officer with such modifications as he deems necessary.