(1) If the resolution is to make a scheme, the municipal council shall, within twelve months from the date of the notification under section 10, 26[XXX], or within such further period, not exceeding twelve months, as the *[State Government] may allow, and after consulting, in the prescribed manner, the owners of lands and buildings in the area affected, prepare, 27[XXX] and publish a draft scheme.
25. The proviso was inserted by Madras Act II of 1930.
26. “Sub-section (3)” were omitted by Madras Act II of 1930.
27. “Print” was omitted by Madras Act II of 1930.
Resolution to make or adopt scheme.
Publication of draft scheme.
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(2) If the resolution is to adopt a draft scheme proposed by owners, the council shall, without delay 28[XXX] publish such scheme.
12. Notwithstanding anything contained in 29[sections 9 to 11], the *[State Government] may, in respect of any municipality, after making such inquiry as they may deem necessary, by notification in the 30[Official Gazette], require the council, before a fixed date, 31[to prepare, publish and submit for their sanction a draft scheme] as respects any land in regard to which a town-planning scheme may be made.