(1) In any urban area or part thereof to which this Act applies, the Government may, by notification, declare that from such date and for such period and subject to such restrictions and modifications, if any, as may be specified in the notification, the powers and functions of the local authority or a standing committee thereof shall be exercised and discharged by the Board:
Provided that the local authority shall be consulted before making such declaration, if such area or part thereof lies within the limits of the local authority.
(2) On the making of a declaration under sub-section (1), notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the local authority or any standing committee or officer thereof shall not be competent to exercise or discharge the powers or functions conferred or imposed on the Board by such declaration.
(3) The Board may delegate any of the functions exercisable by it under sub-section
(1) to any officer or servant of the Board.
(4) The exercise or discharge of any of the powers or functions delegated under subsection (3), shall be subject to such limitations, conditions and control as may be laid down by the Board.
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