Section 9. Power of the Authority

The powers of the Authority shall include the powers to, - (a) seek information from the Development Authorities, local bodies, other local authorities and Departments of Government within region with regard to preparation and implementation of Functional Plans and Development Schemes and Project Plans; (b) indicate the stages for the implementation of the Regional Plan; (c) review the implementation of the Regional Plan, Functional Plan, Development Schemes and Project Plan; (d) select and approve comprehensive projects, call for priority development and provide such assistance for the implementation of those projects as the Authority may deem fit; (e) give such directions to the local bodies, development authorities and other State Government departments, which are essential for implementation of objectives of regional plan; (f) exercise the powers of Government for development authorities lying within the region for declaration of development areas, and approval/amendment/revision of master plan; (g) entrust to the Executive Committee such other functions as it may consider necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.