Section 83. Exercise of powers and functions of local authority.

In an area in respect of which a housing or improvement scheme is in force, the State Government may, by notification in the Gazette, declare that for the period during which the scheme remains in force such powers and functions exercisable by a local authority or its chief executive officer under the enactment constituting such local authority, and subject to such exceptions or modifications as may be specified in the notification, shall be exercised by the Board or the Housing Commissioner, as the case may be.