Section 16 of The National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985
After the Regional Plan has come into operation, the Board may prepare, with the assistance of the Committee, as many Functional Plans as may be necessary for the proper guidance of the participating States and of the Union territory.
Summary
- The Board can prepare Functional Plans once the main Regional Plan is active.
- A Functional Plan is made to go into more detail about specific parts of the Regional Plan.
- The Planning Committee must assist the Board in creating these plans.
- The Board can make as many Functional Plans as it thinks are necessary.
- The goal of these plans is to provide proper guidance to the participating States and the Union territory.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of a Functional Plan?
It is meant to elaborate on specific elements of the Regional Plan and provide guidance to the States and the Union territory.
2. Who actually prepares these plans?
The Board prepares them, but the Planning Committee is required by law to assist.
3. How many Functional Plans can the Board make?
The Board can prepare as many as it considers necessary for proper guidance.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 16 of The National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985, when is the Board authorized to begin preparing Functional Plans?
Q2.Under Section 16 of The National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985, who must assist the Board in preparing Functional Plans?
Q3.Under Section 16 of The National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985, what is the primary objective of a Functional Plan?
Q4.Under Section 16 of The National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 1985, how many Functional Plans is the Board permitted to create?