G.O.(Ms).No.145, Constitution of Urban Development Authority for Madurai as an Adhoc Body, 2021 (2021)
The Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development [UD4(1)] Department issued G.O.(Ms).No.145 dated 16 December 2021, constituting the Madurai Urban Development Authority as an adhoc body, together with an Advisory Council and a Planning Cell. The bodies are intended to prepare, coordinate, implement and supervise development plans and projects for the Madurai Planning Area while amendments to the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 are pending.
What the government created
G.O.(Ms).No.145 dated 16 December 2021 of the Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development [UD4(1)] Department creates three bodies:
- The Madurai Urban Development Authority as an adhoc body.
- An Advisory Council to advise on the preparation and implementation of development plans.
- A Planning Cell to assist the Member Secretary and initiate specific urban development plans and projects.
The arrangement was established pending amendments to the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. The exact composition of the permanent Urban Development Authority is to be finalised when those amendments are enacted.
Why the authority was formed
G.O.(Ms).No.145 identifies rapid population growth, uneven development and pressure on roads, health and educational facilities, water supply and sanitation in Madurai and adjoining areas. It also records that development activities were being carried out by several agencies without adequate coordination or an overarching plan.
The Madurai Master Plan was under preparation and was expected to set out a strategy for future development across different sectors.
Main functions
The Madurai Urban Development Authority constituted by G.O.(Ms).No.145 may:
- Prepare, enforce and implement development plans for all or part of its jurisdiction.
- Formulate other plans or projects for the Madurai Urban Area, subject to government approval.
- Coordinate the execution of development plans approved by the State Government.
- Supervise projects entrusted to it by the government.
- Finance and execute projects included in development plans.
- Perform other functions prescribed or assigned by the government.
Membership and support
The Madurai Urban Development Authority is chaired by the Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, with the District Collector as Vice Chairman. Its membership includes senior officials from relevant government departments and public bodies, the Commissioner of Madurai Corporation, nominated specialists and a full-time Member Secretary.
The Advisory Council includes government officials, Union Government representatives, elected local representatives, non-official members and specialists in engineering, economics, architecture, town planning, commerce and industry. The Planning Cell consists of a Senior Town Planner, an Engineer and supporting staff.
Relevance to land and property
G.O.(Ms).No.145 does not identify individual properties, change the land use of any named parcel or specify fees or approval procedures. Its relevance is that the newly constituted authority can prepare, enforce and implement development plans affecting the Madurai Urban Area or parts of its jurisdiction.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms).No.145 change the land use of my property in Madurai?
The document does not identify individual properties or change the land use of any named parcel. It creates an authority with powers to prepare, enforce and implement development plans.
Is the Madurai Urban Development Authority permanent?
G.O.(Ms).No.145 constitutes it as an adhoc body pending amendments to the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. The document says its exact composition will be finalised when those amendments are enacted.
What area is covered by the authority?
The document refers to the Madurai Urban Area and the Madurai Planning Area. It does not provide a boundary description or list the included local bodies.
Who will advise the Madurai Urban Development Authority?
An Advisory Council made up of government officials, Union Government representatives, elected local representatives, nominated non-official members and specialists will advise on preparing and implementing development plans.
