Section 60. Power of Planning Authority to resolve on declaration of intention to make scheme.

(1) A Planning Authority may by resolution declare its intention to make a town planning scheme in respect of any part of the area within its jurisdiction. (2) Not later than thirty days from the date of such declaration of intention to make a scheme (hereinafter referred to as the declaration), the Planning Authority shall publish the declaration in the Official Gazette, and in such other manner as may be prescribed and despatch a copy thereof (together with a copy of the plan showing the area to be included in the scheme) to the State Government and also to the Director of Town Planning. (3) A copy of the plan shall be open to the inspection of the public at all reasonable hours at the head office of the Planning Authority.