Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
VALAJAPET MASTER PLAN
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department, issued G.O.Ms. No. 195 dated 14 February 1991, approving the Master Plan for the Walajapet Local Planning Area. The plan designates land uses, sets out development policies and includes use zone regulations, survey number schedules and land use maps relevant to property within the planning area.
What the document does
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department, through G.O.Ms. No. 195 dated 14 February 1991, approved the Master Plan for the Walajapet Local Planning Area under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. The plan was submitted by the Director of Town and Country Planning after the Walajapet Local Planning Authority resolved to submit it for government approval.
The government also condoned a delay of 1,610 days in preparing the Master Plan and convening a meeting of the Local Planning Area. Approval was to be published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
What the plan covers
The Walajapet Master Plan assesses the town's growth and land requirements for different urban uses and facilities. Its stated purpose is to guide development by designating land uses and regulating and controlling development, taking account of local social, economic and physical conditions.
The plan contains chapters covering:
- Population, physical features and the town's history and growth.
- Existing land use, traffic and transportation.
- Economic and planning factors.
- Planning problems and future land requirements.
- Development strategy, policies and salient features.
- Proposed land use analysis and a land use abstract for 2001.
Property and land use information
The Walajapet Master Plan includes material that may be relevant to buyers, owners and professionals dealing with property in the Walajapet Local Planning Area:
- Annexure I contains use zone regulations.
- Annexure II contains the schedule of Town Survey numbers included in each zone.
- Map No. 2 records existing land use.
- Map No. 3 shows proposed land use.
A person assessing a property should identify its Town Survey number and compare it with the relevant zone schedule and proposed land use map. The supplied text lists these annexures and maps but does not reproduce their detailed zoning entries.
Public inspection
The approved Walajapet Master Plan, together with all its enclosures, was directed to be kept open for public inspection in the office of the Commissioner of Walajapet Municipality during office hours. This provides the stated location for checking the complete plan, including its zoning schedule and maps.
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
Does the Walajapet Master Plan affect a specific property?
The plan includes a schedule of Town Survey numbers for each use zone and a proposed land use map. The supplied text does not provide the individual survey number entries, so the property's Town Survey number must be checked against the complete plan.
Where can I inspect the approved Walajapet Master Plan?
The plan and all its enclosures were directed to be available for public inspection at the office of the Commissioner of Walajapet Municipality during office hours.
What land use maps are included?
The listed maps include a location map, an existing land use map and a proposed land use map.
Why was the Walajapet Master Plan prepared?
The plan was prepared to assess land requirements for urban uses and facilities, designate land uses, and regulate and control town development while considering Walajapet's social, economic and physical characteristics.
