154. Constitution of the Commission.-
(1) Government may constitute an Art and Heritage Commission for
the State.
(2)
The Commission shall consist of :-
(i)
Secretary, Local Self Governments Department who shall be the Chairman;
(ii)
Director of Panchayats;
(iii)
Director of Municipal Administration:
(iv) Chief Town Planner
(v) Director, Archaeology Department:
(vi) Chief Engineer (Building), PWD; and
(vii) Two persons having knowledge and experience in Art, Architecture
or History, nominated by Government.
155. Functions of the Commission.-
(1) Functions of the Commission shall be-
(i)
to identify areas of heritage and monuments to be preserved
(ii)
to identify ,areas of architectural importance and building to be
preserved;
(iii)
to identify places or streets where a particular form of or group
of architectural forms of buildings alone may be permitted and to
prepare model plans, elevations, etc; for that place or street.
(iv)
to examine architectural features in respect of any building or
parts thereof or their aesthetic vis-a-vis the existing structures
in a particular area or street;
(v)
to advise Government or Municipality on any subject mentioned above
and referred to it; and
(vi)
to submit periodical reports.
(2)
The Municipality may insist any particular architectural or aesthetic
form of construction on any street or area if so advised by the
Commission.
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