Section 533 in The Calcutta Municipal Corporation Act, 1980
533. Power to acquire land and building for improvement. -
Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Corporation may acquire any land or building, whether situated in Calcutta or not, for the purpose of -(i)opening out any congested or unhealthy area or otherwise improving any portion of Calcutta; or(ii)erecting sanitary dwellings for working and poorer people; or(iii)executing any development plan or scheme for the benefit of persons residing in Calcutta.
