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Sub-section (3) of section 3 of the principal Act, provides for choosing the chairperson of the District Planning Committee in such manner as may be prescribed. But the District Planning Committee is a high level committee consisting of high profile dignitaries viz., Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, Secretaries to Government and Collector of the District concerned besides, the Chairpersons and elected members of local bodies, it is felt that it may cause difficulties and embarrassment to choose the Chairperson. As the Chief Minister happens to be the vice- chairperson of the State Planning Board, it has been considered that it would be more appropriate in all respects, if he is the chairperson of every District Planning Committee. Accordingly, it has been decided to make the Chief Minister as the ex- officio Chairperson of every District Planning Committee.