Functions and powers of the Board.

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules framed thereunder. the functions of the Board shall be to advis~ the Government in matters relating to poticyforrnulations for planning, developmentand implementation of State proqrarnmes and use of rural and urban land in the State, and to guide. direct, and assist the District Plarminq Ccmmlttee constituted under section 184 of the Sikkim Municipalities Act, 1995, (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing , the board shall, with, the advice of the: Chief Town Planner of the State, formulate perspective plan within three years trornthe date of commencement of this Act, for achieving spatlo-ecororrac developrnent a'n'd social ju~tice. Such a pian shall contain policies 'and strategies regarding any or all of the following matters as may be considered necessary