Section Text
In section 4 of the principal Act,--
(a) for sub-sections (1) and (2), the following sub-sections shall be substituted, namely:--
"(1) The Council shall function as a regional planning body for the northeastern area.
(2) While formulating the regional plans for the north-eastern area, the Council shall give priority to schemes and projects which will benefit two or more States:
Provided that in case of Sikkim, the Council shall formulate specific projects and schemes for that State including the review of implementation of such projects and schemes.";
(b) in sub-section (3), clause (c) shall be omitted;
(c) after sub-section (4), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:--
"(5) The Council shall have such power as may be delegated to it by the Central Government.".