16. The Land Use Scheme formulated under section 15 may include
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| (b) a determination of present land uses, the extent to which such land is utilized, under utilized or rendered idle or abandoned ; |
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| (c) a comprehensive and accurate determination of the adaptability of land for community development. agriculture, industry or commerce ; |
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| (d) identification of areas having important historic, cultural, or aesthetic value where uncontrolled development could result in irreparable damage; |
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| (e) a method for exercising control by the Government over the use of land in areas where environment control is deemed necessary ; and |
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| (f) a policy for influencing the location of new areas for the resettlement of persons and the methods for assuring appropriate controls over the use of land in and around such areas. |
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