Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
G.O.(Ms).No.85, Constitution of Regional Planning Authority for Tiruchirapalli, Ariyalur, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai
The Housing and Urban Development [UD4(2)] Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O.(Ms).No.85 dated 25 July 2023, constituting a Regional Planning Authority for the regional planning area comprising Tiruchirapalli, Ariyalur, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai districts. The order also appoints the Chairman, regional planning official, local authority members, political representatives and Member Secretary of the authority.
Purpose
G.O.(Ms).No.85 dated 25 July 2023 was issued by the Housing and Urban Development [UD4(2)] Department after accepting a proposal from the Director of Town and Country Planning. Acting under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, in consultation with the Director of Town and Country Planning, constituted a Regional Planning Authority for five districts and appointed its members.
The order records that an earlier government order had notified 12 regional planning areas, including the Chennai Metropolitan Regional Planning Area.
Area covered
The Regional Planning Authority constituted by G.O.(Ms).No.85 covers the following districts:
- Tiruchirapalli
- Ariyalur
- Karur
- Perambalur
- Pudukottai
The document deals with the constitution and membership of the planning authority for this combined regional planning area. It does not specify any particular change to the land use classification or ownership of an individual property.
Membership of the authority
The Regional Planning Authority for Tiruchirapalli, Ariyalur, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai has the following composition:
- The Director of Town and Country Planning as Chairman.
- The Deputy Director of Town and Country Planning of the region.
- M. Thangam, Union Member, Melapalur Panchayat, Tirumanur Block, Ariyalur District.
- K. Muthusamy, President of Village Panchayat, Sothuppalayam, Pudukottai District.
- R. Sridhar, Union Chairman, Mannachanallur Panchayat Union, Tiruchirappalli District.
- K. Ganapathy, 7th Ward Panchayat Council Member, Karur District.
- S. T. Ramachandran, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Aranthangi Constituency, Pudukottai District.
- S. Kathiravan, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Mannachanallur Constituency, Tiruchirappalli District.
- Kunnam C. Rajendran, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam District Secretary, Perambalur District.
- An Assistant Director, Deputy Director or Joint Director from the office of the Directorate of Town and Country Planning, appointed as Member Secretary.
Relevance to property owners and professionals
G.O.(Ms).No.85 establishes the regional planning body covering the five named districts. Property buyers, owners and professionals dealing with planning matters in any of these districts can use the order to identify the authority’s geographical coverage and its appointed membership. The document itself does not set out property specific approvals, planning conditions, rates or fees.
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
Which districts come under the Regional Planning Authority created by G.O.(Ms).No.85?
The authority covers Tiruchirapalli, Ariyalur, Karur, Perambalur and Pudukottai districts.
Does G.O.(Ms).No.85 change the land use of my property?
The document does not specify any change to the land use of an individual property. It constitutes the Regional Planning Authority and appoints its members.
Who is the Chairman of this Regional Planning Authority?
The Director of Town and Country Planning is appointed as Chairman.
Who acts as Member Secretary of the Regional Planning Authority?
An Assistant Director, Deputy Director or Joint Director from the office of the Directorate of Town and Country Planning is to be appointed as Member Secretary.
