Authority to assist Metropolitan Planning Committee.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or any other law for time being in force, the Government may, by notification, appoint any authority constituted under section 11, including the Metropolitan Development Authority established under section 9-A of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, to assist the Metropolitan Planning Committee in preparation of draft development plan and the authority so appointed shall also act as the office of the Metropolitan Planning Committee.