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Functions of the Heritage Conservation Committee.- The Heritage Conservation Committee shall carry out the following functions, namely:– (a) undertake identification and listing of heritage buildings and precincts which need to be notified as and recommend the same to the City Corporations for inclusion. (b) recommend to the City Corporations whether development permission shall be granted to the Heritage Buildings; (c) evaluate the cost of repairs to be paid to the owners for conservation or maintenance of a listed building; (d) approve special designs and guidelines for notified buildings and control of height and essential façade characteristics of the buildings and suggest suitable designs and adopting new materials for replacements keeping the old form intact to the extent possible; (e) frame special regulations for Heritage Buildings and Heritage Precincts and furnish the same to the City Corporations; (f) undertake such actions as may be necessary for the physical conservation and restoration of urban heritage buildings and sites; and (g) undertake such programs and projects for generating awareness about heritage including educational programs, identification and listing of heritage resources, conducting heritage walks, organizing lectures, seminars and conferences dedicated to heritage in the City.