25 Questions
Who appoints the Chairman of the Regional Planning Board?
The State Government
How many persons can be appointed by the State Government who have special knowledge or practical experience of matters relating to town and country planning, engineering, transport, industry, commerce or agriculture?
Not exceeding ten
Who nominates the Director of Town Planning or a person nominated by him to be a member of the Regional Planning Board?
The State Government
How is the Region defined for the purpose of planning the development and use of land?
By notification in the Official Gazette
Who represents the whole or part of the Region from the two Houses of the State legislature in the Regional Planning Board?
Persons appointed from the State legislature
What was substituted for the words 'not exceeding six' in the text?
Members appointed by local authorities
Who appoints the Director of Town Planning or a person nominated by him as a member of the Regional Planning Board?
The State Government
How many members representing local authorities can be appointed by the State Government to the Regional Planning Board?
Not more than ten
Who appoints the Town Planning Officer to be a member of the Regional Planning Board?
The State Government
How many members can be appointed by the State Government from the two Houses of the State legislature to the Regional Planning Board?
Not more than four
Who constitutes the Regional Planning Board for the Region?
The Chairman appointed by the State Government
Who can be appointed by the State Government to the Regional Planning Board based on their special knowledge or practical experience?
Persons with knowledge in town and country planning, engineering, transport, industry, commerce, or agriculture
What is the role of the Town Planning Officer in the Regional Board?
Serve as the Secretary
Under what circumstances can a member of the State Legislature receive remuneration or allowance while holding office as a member of the Regional Board?
For official travel expenses only
By whom can a person be suggested to be a member of the Regional Board, if the area is important from a military or defense point of view?
Government of India
What is the primary responsibility of the Vice-Chairman in the Regional Board?
Chair meetings in absence of Chairman
What happens if a member of a Regional Board is found guilty of misconduct?
Immediate dismissal
Under what circumstances can a member of the State Legislature receive remuneration or allowance while holding office as a member of the Regional Board?
Only for attending meetings
According to the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, who may be appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Regional Board?
Any member of the Regional Board
What is the role of the Town Planning Officer in the Regional Board as per the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966?
Secretary to the Regional Board
In which scenario would the provisions of appointing a person suggested by the Government of India not be applicable?
If the area is located in a Metropolitan area
What action can a member of a Regional Board take if they want to resign from their office?
Submit a written resignation to the State Government
Under what circumstances can a member of a Regional Board be removed from office by the State Government?
If they are found guilty of misconduct or incompetence
What authority appoints a person to fill a vacancy in the office of a member of a Regional Board?
The State Government
What remuneration are members of a Regional Board entitled to receive as per the Act?
Remuneration or allowances as determined by the State Government
This quiz focuses on the process of constituting a Regional Planning Board for a specific region as mandated by the State Government. It includes the composition of the board and the roles of its members in planning the development and use of land.
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