HMDA Act 49Chapter IX · Relations between the Government, Metropolitan Development Authority and the Local Authorities

Section 49 · Control by Government

(1)

The Metropolitan Development Authority shall carry out such directions and guidelines as may be issued to it from time to time by the Government for the efficient discharge of its responsibilities and functions under this Act.

(2)

If in, or in connection with, the exercise of its powers, responsibilities and discharge of its functions by the Metropolitan Development Authority under this Act, any dispute arises between the Metropolitan Development Authority and other Authority or Committee or local Authority, the matter shall be resolved at the Government level and the decision of the Government shall be final and binding on the Metropolitan Development Authority and the other Authority or Committee or local authority.

(3)

The Government may, at any time either on its own motion or on application made to them in this behalf, call for the records of any case disposed of, or order passed by the Metropolitan Development Authority for the purpose of satisfying themselves as to the legality or propriety or correctness of any order passed or direction issued, and may pass such order or issue such direction in relation thereto as they may think fit:Provided that the Government shall not pass an order adversely affecting any person or body without affording such person or body an opportunity of being heard or offering explanation.

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