Section 2(xxxvii) in The Orissa Development Authorities Act, 1982
(xxxvii)"slum area" means any predominantly residential area, where the dwellings which by reasons of dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangements or designs, lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities or any combination of these factors, are detrimental to safety and health of the inhabitants or others and which is defined by development plan as a slum area;
