Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
G.O.(Ms).No.83, Constitution of Regional Planning Authority for Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore
The Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development [UD4(2)] Department issued G.O.(Ms).No.83 on 25 July 2023, constituting a Regional Planning Authority for the districts of Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. It appoints the authority's chairman, officials, local authority representatives, legislative representatives, another government appointee and a Member Secretary.
What the government order does
G.O.(Ms).No.83 of the Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development [UD4(2)] Department creates a Regional Planning Authority covering Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore districts. The authority was constituted after the Government accepted a proposal from the Director of Town and Country Planning.
The Government had previously notified 12 Regional Planning Areas, including the Chennai Metropolitan Regional Planning Area, through G.O.(Ms.)No.111 dated 4 October 2021. G.O.(Ms).No.83 establishes the authority and appoints its members for the regional area comprising these three districts.
Who forms the Regional Planning Authority
The Regional Planning Authority for Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore includes:
- The Director of Town and Country Planning as Chairman.
- The Deputy Director of Town and Country Planning for the region.
- T. Velmurugan, President of Sathyavadi Village Panchayat, Cuddalore district.
- N. Kalaiselvi, Union Chairman of Kanai Panchayat Union, Villupuram district.
- R. S. Vasan, Union Chairman of Kandamangalam Panchayat Union, Villupuram district.
- Rajavel, Union Chairman of Ulundurpet Panchayat Union, Kallakurichi district.
- Saba Rajendran, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Neyveli constituency, Cuddalore district.
- Na. Pugazhendhi, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Vikravandi constituency, Villupuram district.
- D. Malaiarasan of Thiyagadurgam Perur, Kallakurichi taluk and district, as the third member appointed by the Government.
- An Assistant Director, Deputy Director or Joint Director from the Directorate of Town and Country Planning as Member Secretary.
Who may be affected
The constitution of the Regional Planning Authority is relevant to landowners, buyers, developers, local authorities and planning professionals dealing with land in Villupuram, Kallakurichi or Cuddalore district. It identifies the regional body and membership responsible for the planning area under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.
G.O.(Ms).No.83 does not describe any change to the classification or permitted use of a particular property. It also does not specify an application process, fee or individual land parcel affected by the constitution of the authority.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms).No.83 change the land use of my property?
The source does not identify or reclassify any individual property. It constitutes a Regional Planning Authority for Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore districts and appoints its members.
Which districts come under the Regional Planning Authority?
The Regional Planning Authority covers Villupuram, Kallakurichi and Cuddalore districts.
Who chairs the Regional Planning Authority?
The Director of Town and Country Planning is appointed as Chairman.
Does the government order prescribe any planning application fee?
No fee is specified in G.O.(Ms).No.83. The document concerns the constitution and membership of the Regional Planning Authority.
