Part VI, Section 1 notifications on master plan land use variations, 26 November 2025
The Government of Tamil Nadu published these Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Part VI, Section 1 notifications on 26 November 2025, containing land use variations issued by local planning authorities for Mamallapuram, Thanjavur, Tirunelveli, Tiruchirappalli and Madurai. The notifications change how specified survey numbers are shown in the relevant master plans, mainly by moving land between agricultural, residential, commercial, mixed residential and industrial use zones, and they matter to owners and buyers of the listed lands.
What this gazette contains
The Government of Tamil Nadu, in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 47, Part VI, Section 1, dated 26 November 2025, published notifications by planning authorities that vary approved master plans for five local planning areas.
These notifications are for:
- Variation to the Approved Master Plan for the Mamallapuram Local Planning Area, No. VI(1)/638/2025
- Variations to the Approved Thanjavur Master Plan for the Thanjavur Local Planning Area, No. VI(1)/639/2025
- Variation to the reconsented Tirunelveli Master Plan for the Local Planning Area, No. VI(1)/640/2025
- Variations to the Review Approved Tiruchirappalli Master Plan for Local Planning Area, No. VI(1)/641/2025
- Variation to the Approved Master Plan of Madurai Local Planning Authority, No. VI(1)/642/2025
Who is affected
These notifications affect:
- land owners whose survey numbers are specifically listed
- buyers checking permitted land use before purchase
- developers seeking planning permission
- professionals doing title, planning or due diligence work
If your land is not one of the listed survey numbers, these particular variations do not directly change your zoning in the text provided.
Key changes by area
Mamallapuram Local Planning Authority
The Mamallapuram Local Planning Authority notification, signed at Chengalpattu on 19th November 2025 by G. Raghul Kumar, Assistant Director and Member-Secretary, changes land in Sonallur Village.
- specified survey numbers are added to Residential Use Zone
- the Agricultural Use Zone entry is revised so those same survey numbers are excluded from the agricultural listing
- the notification says the conversion from Agricultural Use Zone to Residential Use Zone was ordered in G.O.(2D) No.278, Housing and Urban Development [UD4(NPM-1)] Department, dated 29.09.2025
Thanjavur Local Planning Authority
The Thanjavur Local Planning Authority notification, signed at Thanjavur on 19th November 2025 by P. Karthick Krishna, Member Secretary, changes land in Pudhupattinam Village and Vilar Village.
- listed survey numbers are deleted from Agricultural Wet use zone
- the same survey numbers are added to Commercial use
- a canal is stated to be on the east of the proposed site, and development along water bodies must follow appropriate procedures
- development works must follow the Tamil Nadu Combined development and Building Rules 2019
Tirunelveli Local Planning Authority
The Tirunelveli Local Planning Authority notification, signed at Tirunelveli on 21st November 2025 by P. Ranganathan, Member Secretary and Joint Director, changes Ramaiyanpatti Village.
- Survey Field Nos. 356, 357, 358, 364 and 365, measuring 130400 sq.m. (32.22 Acres), are inserted in Controlled Industrial Use Zone
- the same land is deleted from Mixed Residential Use Zone
- the notification says only industries classified as Green Category or Orange Category under the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and the Tamil Nadu Combined development and Building Rules, 2019 may be set up
- development works must comply with the Tamil Nadu Combined development and Building Rules, 2019
Tiruchirappalli and Madurai
The Tiruchirappalli notification adds Malliyampattu Village S.F.No.51/1A1C and 51/1A1B to Mixed Residential and removes them from Agricultural, with a substituted agricultural entry for the remaining part of S.F.No.51 and S.F.Nos.52 to 56.
The Madurai Local Planning Authority notification, signed at Madurai on 21st November 2025 by Member Secretary (In-charge) பெெ.கோ மஞ்சு, moves Keelapangadi Village S.No.17/2B1 from Agricultural use zone to Residential use zone.
This summary is generated from the source document to help you find what is relevant. The PDF above is authoritative. For advice on your own property, use LandLens One or speak to a qualified professional.
Common questions
How do I know if this gazette affects my property?
Check whether your village and survey number appear in the notification text. The gazette lists specific survey numbers in Sonallur, Pudhupattinam, Vilar, Ramaiyanpatti, Malliyampattu and Keelapangadi.
Does the Mamallapuram notification convert land from agricultural to residential use?
Yes. The Mamallapuram Local Planning Authority notification states that land use zone conversion from Agricultural Use Zone into Residential Use Zone was ordered, and it adds listed Sonallur Village survey numbers to Residential Use Zone while excluding them from Agricultural Use Zone.
What changed in the Thanjavur master plan?
The Thanjavur Local Planning Authority notification removes specified survey numbers in Pudhupattinam Village and Vilar Village from Agricultural Wet use zone and adds them to Commercial use. It also states conditions about development near a canal and compliance with the Tamil Nadu Combined development and Building Rules 2019.
Are there any special conditions for the Tirunelveli land use change?
Yes. The Tirunelveli Local Planning Authority notification says only industries classified as Green Category or Orange Category may be set up at the proposed site, and development works must comply with the Tamil Nadu Combined development and Building Rules, 2019.
