Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
Delegation of Powers and Functions: (1) The State Government or its authorities may, by notification, delegate the powers and functions of the State Government or its authorities, as may be specified, with respect to the management and operation of any of the public utilities and public services or the activities of the State Government connected with education, water supply, roads, forests, power, sanitation, health and other welfare and development schemes to the authorities constituted or declared under Section 3 of this Act. (2) The State Government or its authorities may also issue directions to the authorities constituted or declared under section 3 of this Act for implementing any specific scheme and policy that may be formulated with respect to any particular service or activities. (3) The authorities so constituted or declared under section 3 of this Act may also undertake any other social, cultural and educational activities not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act with due regard to the public interest and the requirement of innovative approach as well as optimum utilisation or resources.