G.O.(Ms).No. 62, Review of Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971
The Housing and Urban Development [UD4(1)] Department issued G.O.(Ms).No. 62 dated 20 April 2022, appointing CEPT Research and Development Foundation, CEPT University, Ahmedabad to review the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. The appointment is on a nomination basis with a tender exemption, and the document funds the review but does not itself amend the Act or change land development requirements.
Purpose
The Housing and Urban Development [UD4(1)] Department issued G.O.(Ms).No. 62 dated 20 April 2022 to appoint CEPT Research and Development Foundation, CEPT University, Ahmedabad to review the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971. The appointment was made on a nomination basis by providing an exemption under section 16(bb) of the Tamil Nadu Tender Transparency Act (2nd Amendment Act), 2018.
The review is intended to consider how the planning law could better support economic development, industrial development and infrastructure works. It is also expected to consider a framework for climate resilient urban development and an approach focused on development rather than controls.
Who it affects
G.O.(Ms).No. 62 mainly concerns the Director of Town and Country Planning, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and CEPT Research and Development Foundation. Property buyers, owners, developers and planning professionals may have an interest in the eventual review, but the document does not contain amendments to the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.
The government order therefore does not itself introduce a new land classification, planning permission condition, development control or property owner obligation.
Key provisions
G.O.(Ms).No. 62 records the following decisions and recommendations:
- A committee constituted under section 16(bb) of the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act, 1998 considered the consultant appointment.
- The committee found that CEPT Research and Development Foundation had suitable credentials, relevant experience and experienced town planning team members.
- The committee recommended a review timeline of 26 weeks.
- The Government accepted the proposal of the Director of Town and Country Planning and appointed CEPT Research and Development Foundation to conduct the review.
- The appointment was approved on a nomination basis with the stated tender exemption.
Cost and funding
G.O.(Ms).No. 62 sanctions Rs.43,21,160 from the Town and Country Planning Development fund. This consists of professional and support fees, printing and communication expenses, and GST.
Reimbursable travel expenses, including specified flights, hotel stays, meals, incidental expenses and local travel, are to be met from funds available with the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority. The Finance Department gave its concurrence on 28 March 2022.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms).No. 62 change the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971?
No. It appoints CEPT Research and Development Foundation to review the Act, but does not set out or enact any amendment.
Does this government order impose any new requirement on a property buyer or owner?
No new requirement for property buyers or owners is stated. The document concerns the appointment and funding of a consultant to review the planning law.
Who was appointed to carry out the review?
The Housing and Urban Development [UD4(1)] Department appointed CEPT Research and Development Foundation, CEPT University, Ahmedabad on a nomination basis.
How long was the review expected to take?
The committee recommended a timeline of 26 weeks for reviewing the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.
