Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
Sattur Master Plan, Approved Master Plan
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department, issued Government Order G.O. Ms. No. 1168, dated 19 December 1989, approving the Master Plan for the Sattur Local Planning Area under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. The approved plan covers proposed land use, urban development, transportation and zoning, and is available for public inspection at the Sattur Municipality office during office hours.
What the document does
The Sattur Master Plan was approved by the Governor of Tamil Nadu after being submitted by the Director of Town and Country Planning. Government Order G.O. Ms. No. 1168, issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department, on 19 December 1989, also directs publication of the approval in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
The government also condoned a delay of 197 days in preparing the Master Plan and convening a meeting of the Sattur Local Planning Authority.
Area and subjects covered
The approved Master Plan governs planning for the Sattur Local Planning Area. Its listed chapters cover:
- The legal framework for the Master Plan.
- Physiography.
- Population and facilities.
- Existing land use and transportation.
- The scope of urbanisation.
- Master Plan proposals.
- Zoning regulation.
The supporting tables address population change, literacy, workers, industries, students, medical institutions, electricity consumption, existing land use, future age groups, land required for 2001 and proposed land use. Listed maps show the location of the area, development trends, industries, educational institutions and medical institutions.
Land use categories
The Sattur Master Plan identifies the following zoning categories:
- Primary residential.
- Mixed residential.
- Commercial.
- Industrial controlled.
- Industrial general.
- Public and semi-public.
- Educational.
- Agricultural zone.
Property buyers, owners and professionals dealing with land in the Sattur Local Planning Area should check the approved plan to identify the zone shown for a particular site. The supplied text lists the zone categories but does not provide the detailed requirements applicable within each category.
Public inspection
The approved Sattur Master Plan, together with all its enclosures, must be kept open for public inspection at the office of the Sattur Municipality during office hours. The inspection copy is the relevant source for checking the plan maps, proposals and zoning information for individual land parcels.
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
Where can I inspect the approved Sattur Master Plan?
The Master Plan and all its enclosures are open for public inspection at the Sattur Municipality office during office hours.
Does the plan include zoning for residential and industrial land?
Yes. The listed zones include primary residential, mixed residential, industrial controlled and industrial general, along with commercial and other categories.
Does the document show the zone for my particular property?
The approved Master Plan includes zoning regulation and land use material. The supplied text does not identify individual properties, so the plan and its enclosures should be inspected at the Sattur Municipality office.
Was the Sattur Master Plan formally approved by the Tamil Nadu government?
Yes. The Government of Tamil Nadu approved it under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, through Government Order G.O. Ms. No. 1168, dated 19 December 1989.
