ART AND HERITAGE COMMISSION

(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 (Buildings), 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-à-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.