Power to allot sites

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Government shall have power to allot any area whether owned by the Government or private to any person from time to time for purposes: (i) for residential purposes; (ii) for commercial purposes; (iii) for residential-cum-commercial purposes; (iv) for industrial purposes; (v) for public open space, park, play grounds and Community Hall; (vi) for combination of residential, commercial and industrial purposes. Provided that no land shall be allotted without the prior permission of the Government. The sites allotted under this Act may be cancelled on grounds of fraud, misrepresentation of facts or bona-fide mistake, Provided that no order of cancellation shall be made unless the person concerned has been given an opportunity of making representation.