Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
GIS-Based Master Plan for Thirukovilur, Inception Report
The Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Department, through the Directorate of Town and Country Planning, issued the GIS-Based Master Plan for Thirukovilur, Inception Report to set out the vision, surveys, data analysis and work schedule for preparing a master plan for Thirukovilur. The report records that the master plan notification was issued in G.O.Ms.23 by the Housing and Urban Development Department on 9 March 2022 under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.
What the report does
The GIS-Based Master Plan for Thirukovilur, Inception Report explains how the Directorate of Town and Country Planning intends to prepare the town's master plan. It is an initial planning document covering methodology, surveys, data collection, stakeholder consultation and scheduled deliverables leading to a final master plan.
The stated vision is to protect Thirukovilur's natural resources and ancient character while guiding planned development. The plan is intended to improve quality of life, public services and economic growth, while supporting tourism and pilgrims.
Area and people affected
The Thirukovilur master plan concerns an area of 11.99 square kilometres in Kallakurichi District. The report identifies three revenue villages within Thirukovilur Municipality:
- Thirukovilur North
- Thirukovilur South
- Kilaiyur
The report is relevant to property owners, buyers, developers, residents and institutions in these areas because the planning process includes an existing land use map and a future land use map based on projected requirements. It does not present the final master plan or final development proposals.
Main planning objectives
The GIS-Based Master Plan for Thirukovilur is intended to:
- Protect the character of the religious town while encouraging tourism and pilgrim activity.
- Direct development towards suitable locations and make better use of land.
- Plan physical infrastructure, including water supply, sewage facilities, solid waste disposal and roads.
- Plan social infrastructure, including parks, playfields, religious facilities, healthcare and education.
- Examine the economy, housing, industries, transport, environment and existing development.
Preparation process
The Directorate of Town and Country Planning proposes the following stages:
- Prepare the inception report, methodology, work schedule and manpower plan.
- Prepare a GIS-based existing land use map.
- Collect and analyse demographic, economic, housing, infrastructure, industrial, transport and environmental data.
- Identify sector-specific issues, potential and projected requirements.
- Prepare a concept plan and conduct the first stakeholder consultation.
- Develop draft proposals for infrastructure, housing, the economy, environment and transport.
- Conduct a second stakeholder consultation.
- Prepare a draft master plan and incorporate suggestions from the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Directorate of Town and Country Planning.
- Complete the final master plan.
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Common questions
Does this report contain the final land use plan for my property?
No final master plan is presented in the report. It describes the process for preparing an existing land use map, draft proposals, consultations and a later final master plan.
Which villages are included in the Thirukovilur planning area?
The report identifies Thirukovilur North, Thirukovilur South and Kilaiyur as the revenue villages within the municipality.
Will the master plan consider roads and public services?
Yes. The stated objectives include planning for roads, water supply, sewage, solid waste disposal, parks, playfields, healthcare and educational facilities.
Will the public be consulted before the final master plan is prepared?
Yes. The methodology includes two stakeholder consultations before preparation and completion of the final master plan.
