**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated September 6, 2017. It contains notifications of interest to the general public issued by Heads of Departments. It includes variations to Development Control Regulations for the Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority, effective August 31st, 2017, and variations to the Approved Master Plan for the Coimbatore Local Planning Area, effective July 31st, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority Variation:**
* A new regulation (6A) is inserted into the Development Control Regulations regarding unit size and eligible additional floor space index for dwelling units.
* **Floor Space Index (FSI):**
* Economic Weaker Sections (EWS): Upto 40 Sq.m, additional FSI of 50%.
* Low Income Group (LIG): Above 40 Sq.m and up to 60 Sq.m, additional FSI of 30%.
* Middle Income Group (MIG): Above 60 Sq.m and up to 70 Sq.m, additional FSI of 15%.
* **Plot Coverage:** Allows additional plot coverage of 10% over and above the normally allowable plot coverage for MIG, EWS and LIG.
* **Coimbatore Local Planning Area Variations:**
* Variations are made to the "LAND USE SCHEDULE" in the Master Plan, under "COIMBATORE LOCAL PLANNING AREA (OTHER THAN COIMBATORE CORPORATION AREA)" under the sub-heading (b) Non Notified Detailed Development Plan Area in Irugur Village.
* Against the entry "AGRICULTURAL" for the expression "580 part" the following entry 580 part (Except 580/1C2A, 580/1C2B, 580/1C2C) shall be substituted.
* Against the entry "PUBLIC AND SEMI PUBLIC" for the expression "580/1C2A, 580/1C2B, 580/1C2C shall be added "399 to 402" after the entry.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Developers/Residents**
* **Impact:** Can build smaller, more affordable units with greater plot coverage for EWS, LIG, and MIG housing.
* **Action Required:** Adhere to the new regulations regarding unit size, floor space index, and plot coverage when developing or modifying properties.
* **Coimbatore Local Planning Area Developers/Residents**
* **Impact:** Changes to land use schedule affecting development and construction possibilities.
* **Action Required:** Adhere to the new land use regulations.
* **Developers in the area of புல எண்.580/1C2C**
* **Impact:** Additional conditions imposed for construction.
* **Action Required:**
* Obtain a No Objection Certificate from the relevant authority to ensure the petrol pipeline area is not affected.
* Obtain permission from the National Highways Authority and develop a service road in accordance with their standards at their own expense.
* Ensure that the construction does not affect or pollute the nearby water bodies (ponds).
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: Act providing the legal framework for town and country planning in Tamil Nadu.
Master Plan of Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority: A land use and development plan for the Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town area, subject to variations described in the notification.
Master Plan for the Coimbatore Local Planning Area: A land use and development plan for the Coimbatore Local Planning Area, subject to variations described in the notification.
G.O. Ms. No.194, Housing and Urban Development Department (UD-4-2): Government Order relating to variation of development control regulations for Madurai Palkalai Nagar
Housing and Urban Development Department: The state government department primarily responsible for housing and urban development matters.