Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
Salem Master Plan, Part I
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development (UD4.2) Department, issued G.O.Ms.No.105 dated 22 March 2005, approving the Master Plan for the Salem Local Planning Area. The approval is to be published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, and the approved plan with all enclosures is available for public inspection at the office of Salem Municipality during office hours.
What the document does
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development (UD4.2) Department, through G.O.Ms.No.105 dated 22 March 2005, approves the Master Plan for the Salem Local Planning Area. The approval followed a proposal forwarded by the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning and an earlier government consent to publish notice of preparation of the plan.
The government also directs publication of the approval in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. The Commissioner of Town and Country Planning is asked to ensure republication in the prescribed manner.
Who may be affected
The Salem Master Plan is relevant to property owners, buyers, developers and professionals dealing with land or development inside the Salem Local Planning Area. Its contents include proposed land uses, development control regulations, use zones, detailed development plan areas, urban nodes and development along roads.
The supplied text does not identify the zone or permitted use of any individual property. A parcel-specific assessment would require checking the approved plan and its enclosures.
Main subjects covered
The Salem Master Plan, Part I, covers:
- The jurisdiction and profile of the Salem Local Planning Area.
- Population growth, employment, housing and slums.
- Educational, medical, recreational and public safety facilities.
- Roads, public transport, terminals, railways and airways.
- Water supply, solid waste disposal, sewage and underground drainage.
- Existing development trends, land use constraints and development strategy.
- Proposed residential, commercial, industrial, educational, public, semi-public and agricultural uses.
- Detailed development plan areas, urban nodes and identified infrastructure projects.
- Development control regulations, permissions, use zones, roadside development, village settlements and approved layouts.
The plan also lists phased proposals, including road improvements, link roads, a railway flyover, a regional transport office and a granite industry reservation.
Public access
The approved Salem Master Plan, including all its enclosures, is to be kept open for public inspection at the office of Salem Municipality during office hours. People checking a property should use those approved materials to confirm its location, proposed land use and applicable development controls.
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 Salem Master Plan?
The plan and all its enclosures are to be available for public inspection at the office of Salem Municipality during office hours.
Does the document tell me the zoning of a particular property?
The supplied text lists use zones, permitted uses and proposed land uses as subjects covered by the plan, but it does not give parcel-specific zoning. The approved plan and its enclosures must be inspected for a particular property.
Does the Salem Master Plan include development control regulations?
Yes. Its contents include permissions and use zones, roadside development, urban nodes, detailed development plan areas, rural areas, village settlements and land developed through approved layouts.
Who approved the Salem Master Plan?
The Governor of Tamil Nadu approved the Master Plan for the Salem Local Planning Area through Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development (UD4.2) Department, G.O.Ms.No.105 dated 22 March 2005.
