Section 7: Functions of the Commission

The Commission shall perform the following functions, that is-(a) the formulation of national policies for urban and regional planning;
(b) the initiation, preparation and implementation of the National Physical Development Plan, regional and subject plans;
(c) the establishment and maintenance of urban and regional planning standard;
(d) the conduct of research in urban and regional planning;
(e) the promotion of co-ordination among State and local governments in the preparation and implementation of urban and regional plans;
(f) the supervision and monitoring of the implementation of National Physical Development Plan and development control;
(g) the provision of technical and financial assistance to States in the preparation and implementation of physical development plans; and
(h) any other functions as may be assigned to the Commission, from time to time.