(1) Except the “Local Area” as defined under the Development Act, 1970, including the areas falling under the Development Authorities constituted under the said Act, the Board shall be the development authority for all land and shall be responsible for preparation of Regional Plan or Plans, as the case may be.
(2) In preparation of Regional Plan or Plans as referred to in sub-section (1), the Board shall fallow process as mentioned in the Development Act, 1970.
(3) In preparation of the Regional Plan or Plans as referred to in subsection (1), the Board shall have consideration to––
(i) overall developmental objectives of the Government ;
(ii) development of agriculture in the Union territory ;
(iii) protection of land falling under saffron, orchards, vegetable and other crops as considered necessary by the Board ;
(iv) optimum utilisation of water and other resources ;
(v) protection of ecology, environment and wildlife ;
(vi) impact of climate change and changes required in cropping pattern ;
(vii) requirement of land for developmental purposes including residential ;
(viii) any other objectives as conveyed by the Government to the Board or deemed fit by the Board.