8. Powers of the Authority.

(a) seek information from the development Authorities and local bodies and Department of Government within State Capital Region with regard to preparation and implementation of Functional Plans and Sub-Regional Plans;
(b) indicate the stages for the implementation of the Regional Plan;
(c) review the Implementation of the Regional Plan, Functional Plan, Development Schemes and Project Plan;
(d) select and approve comprehensive projects, call for priority development and provide such assistance for the implementation of those projects as the Authority may deem fit;
(e) select, in consultation with the State Government, any urban area, outside the State Capital Region having regard to it's location, population and potential for growth which may be developed as a counter-magnet in order to achieve the objectives of the Regional Plan; and
(f) entrust to the Executive Committee such other functions as it may consider necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.