17. The power of the state government/ State Urban and Country Planning Board in case of default of the Local Planning Authority to prepare the map and register.

(a) if within the period prescribed or within such period which the State Government/ State Urban and Country Planning Board has extended, no map or Register has been prepared, OR
(b) if at any time the state Government/ State Urban and Country Planning Board is satisfied that the Local Planning Authority is not taking steps necessary to prepare such a Map and a register within that period, the State Government/ State Urban and Country Planning Board may direct the Director of Town Planning/ Chief Town Planner, to prepare the Map and the Register by itself or by engaging Professionals/ Experts in the field by hiring their services as per existing rules.
Chapter-V
Development Plans