Karur Master Plan (Review)
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development (UD4.2) Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 135 dated 21 April 2005, consenting to the Karur Local Planning Authority publishing notice that a modified master plan had been prepared for the Karur Local Planning Area. The document records a review of the existing master plan and contains proposed land use, project proposals, zoning regulations and area schedules relevant to property in Karur and the listed surrounding localities.
What the document does
G.O. Ms. No. 135 dated 21 April 2005 was issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development (UD4.2) Department. It gives consent to the Karur Local Planning Authority to publish notice of the preparation of a modified master plan for the Karur Local Planning Area.
The existing master plan had earlier received government approval under G.O. Ms. No. 734, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 24 August 1993. The review considered later development and future requirements. The source describes the resulting plan as a draft modified master plan and does not state that G.O. Ms. No. 135 itself gives final approval to that modified plan.
Areas covered
The Karur Master Plan review includes schedules for:
- Karur Town, covering Wards 1, 2 and 3.
- Thanthoni Town Panchayat, including Achimangalam Village, Thorankkalpatti and Thanthoni Village.
- Inam Karur Town Panchayat, including Inam Karur Village, Balambalpuram Village and L.N. Samutheram Village.
- Senappirattai Village.
- Andan Kovil East Village and Andan Kovil West Village.
- Thirumanilaiyur Village.
- Kadapparai Village.
Main planning content
The reviewed master plan contains chapters on the legal framework, location, population and land use, analysis and assessment, master plan proposals, project proposals and zoning regulations. Key material listed in the document includes:
- Existing land use in Karur Town and the wider Karur Local Planning Area in 2003.
- Proposed land use for Karur Town and the wider planning area for 2011.
- Population projections for the Karur Local Planning Area from 2001 to 2021.
- Land requirements, roads, water distribution, educational and medical institutions, slums and land values.
- Detailed development plans, notified parks and play fields, and earlier planning notifications in the annexures.
Why property owners and buyers should check it
A buyer, owner or professional dealing with land in a listed ward or village should check the relevant schedule, proposed land use and zoning regulations. These materials show how land was classified or proposed to be used within the reviewed Karur Local Planning Area and identify planning proposals that may be relevant to development decisions.
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Common questions
Does G.O. Ms. No. 135 finally approve the modified Karur Master Plan?
The source states that G.O. Ms. No. 135 dated 21 April 2005 gives consent to publish notice that the modified master plan had been prepared. It describes the plan as a draft modified master plan and does not state that this government order gives final approval.
Does the review cover villages outside Karur Town?
Yes. The schedules include localities in Thanthoni Town Panchayat and Inam Karur Town Panchayat, along with Senappirattai, Andan Kovil East, Andan Kovil West, Thirumanilaiyur and Kadapparai.
Does the document include zoning and proposed land use information?
Yes. Its contents include zoning regulations, master plan proposals, project proposals and proposed land use for Karur Town and the wider Karur Local Planning Area.
Why was the Karur Master Plan reviewed?
The Commissioner of Town and Country Planning stated that the review took account of the latest developments and future requirements. The document also records that the planning law provides for periodic review and modification of a master plan where necessary.
