Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
G.O. Ms. No. 232, Master Plan for Palani Local Planning Area, 1991
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 232 dated 19 February 1991, approving the Master Plan for the Palani Local Planning Area under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. The approved plan identifies proposed land uses and planning features within the Palani Local Planning Area and is available for public inspection at the office of the Commissioner, Palani Municipality.
What the government approved
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 232 dated 19 February 1991, approved the Master Plan for the Palani Local Planning Area. The approval was granted under section 28 of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, for the plan submitted by the Director of Town and Country Planning.
The government also condoned a delay of 1,625 days in preparing the Master Plan and convening a meeting of the Local Planning Area.
Who may be affected
The approved Master Plan for the Palani Local Planning Area is relevant to property buyers, owners, developers and professionals dealing with land within that planning area. The plan map shows proposed land-use classifications and planning features that may be important when checking how a property is identified for planning purposes.
The source includes ward boundaries, block boundaries and detailed development plan boundaries. A property must be located on the approved plan before its mapped classification can be understood.
Key provisions and map information
The Palani Local Planning Area Master Plan includes the following land-use and infrastructure categories:
- Primary residential and mixed residential areas.
- Controlled industries and general industries.
- Commercial areas.
- Educational areas.
- Public and semi-public areas.
- Parks.
- Agricultural areas.
- Roads, railway lines and the railway station.
- Road widening and bypass road proposals.
- Hillocks and water bodies.
- Local Planning Area, ward, block and detailed development plan boundaries.
The enclosed map is labelled “Palani L.P.A. Proposed Land Use, 2001”. It also refers to the Palani Local Planning Authority, the Directorate of Town and Country Planning and the Madurai Region office.
Public inspection
The Master Plan for the Palani Local Planning Area, together with all its enclosures, must be kept open for public inspection at the office of the Commissioner, Palani Municipality, during office hours. Buyers and owners can use the available plan and enclosures to check the proposed land-use category and mapped planning features affecting a particular location.
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 Palani Master Plan?
The Master Plan and all its enclosures are open for public inspection at the office of the Commissioner, Palani Municipality, during office hours.
Does G.O. Ms. No. 232 finally approve the Palani Master Plan?
Yes. The Government of Tamil Nadu approved the Master Plan for the Palani Local Planning Area under section 28 of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.
What land-use categories are shown in the Palani plan?
The map includes primary residential, mixed residential, controlled industrial, general industrial, commercial, educational, public and semi-public, park and agricultural uses. It also shows roads, railway features, water bodies, hillocks and planning boundaries.
Does the plan show proposed road widening or a bypass road?
Yes. The map legend specifically includes road widening and a bypass road.
