Date: 2025-05-07Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
GENERAL NOTIFICATIONS--District Town and Country Planning, Tiruchirappalli--Variations to the Review Approved Tiruchirappalli Master Plan for Local Planning Area.--District Town and Country Planning, Dindigul.--Variations to Modified Master Plan for Dindigul Local Planning Area.--Salem Local Planning Authority.--Variation to the Consented Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Plan.--Thoothukudi Local Planning Authority. --Notice of Preparation of Master Plan for the Thoothukudi Local Planning Area under Section 26 of Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.[Under rule 17 of the Master Plan, (Preparation, Publication and Sanction) Rules]--Madurai Local Planning Authority.--Variation to the Approved Master Plan of Madurai Local Planning Authority.--Mamallapuram Local Planning Authority, Chengalpattu--Variation to the Approved Master Plan for the Mamallapuram Local Planning Area.--Kagithapuram New Town Development Authority, Karur.--Variation to the Consented Kagithapuram New Town Development Plan--Kagithapuram New Town Development Area.--Coimbatore Local Planning Authority.--Variation to the Approved Coimbatore Master Plan for the Local Planning Area.--District Town and Country Planning Office, Namakkal--Variation to the Modified Approved Kumarapalayam Master Plan for the Kumarapalayam Single Local Planning Area.
**Executive Summary**
This document is a compilation of notifications published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on May 7, 2025, pertaining to variations in master plans and land use regulations for various local planning areas across Tamil Nadu. These changes are issued by Heads of Departments and are of interest to the general public. The document includes notifications related to plan modifications, land use conversions, and the preparation of new master plans.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Tiruchirappalli Master Plan:**
* Changes to the land use schedule in Panayakurichi, comprising S.F.No.1 to 127:
* S.F.No.66A/4 and 678/1A shall be added to Residential (MR).
* S.F.No.66 and 67, (except S.F.No.66A/4 and 67A/1A) 62 to 67 shall be substituted for agricultural land.
* **Dindigul Master Plan:**
* Land use conversion from Agricultural use zone into Residential Use Zone, G.O. (2Pa) No: 333, Dated: 23.08.2024.
* Entries to the Kurumbapatti Village land use schedule should be updated:
* Add S.F.Nos. 74/3 to Residential use Zone.
* Add S.F.Nos.73-76 (except 74/3) to Agricultural use Zone.
* There are special conditions to the above points for developments, including:
* Follow appropriate guidelines for development near water bodies.
* Remove the Tiled Roof House from the intended area.
* Follow the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules - 2019
* **Dindigul Master Plan (Silapadi Village):**
* Land use conversion from Agricultural use zone into Residential Use Zone, G.O. (2Pa) No: 144, Dated: 31.05.2022.
* The following entries should be made to the Silapadi Village land use schedule:
* Add S.F.Nos. 51/4A2 to Mixed Residential use Zone.
* Add S.F.Nos.51 (except 51/4A2) Kurumbapatti Village to Agricultural use Zone.
* **Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Plan:**
* Land use zone conversion from Agricultural Use Zone to Residential Use Zone, G.O.(2D). No.46, Dated: 06.02.2025
* Under the heading permitted Land use in survey numbers of Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Area. under heading V.No.72. Karukkalvadi Village:
* The following entries of S.F.Nos. 58/1B1, 59/3C, 59/3E2 and 59/3F2 should be made accordingly.
* Under the sub-heading "AG-2" the expression "S.F.No.58 to 65" shall be deleted and the expressions "58 (Excluding S.F.Nos. 58/1B1), 59 (Excluding S.F.Nos. 59/3C, 59/3E2 and 59/3F2), 60 to 65" shall be substituted.
*S.F. Nos: 58/1B1, 59/3C, 59/3E2 and 59/3F2 should be added to "RESIDENTIAL USE"
* **Thoothukudi Master Plan:**
* A notice of preparation for the Thoothukudi Master Plan is published as consented by the Government of Tamil Nadu (G.O. (Ms). No. 44, Dated 13.03.2025).
* The Master Plan can be inspected free of charge at the specified office in Thoothukudi. Copies are available for sale at Rs.5000/- per copy.
* Affected individuals may submit objections or suggestions within 60 days of the publication date.
* **Madurai Master Plan:**
* Land use zone conversion from Agricultural use zone into Residential use zone (G.O.(2) No. 123 Dated 07.04.2025)
* In Andarkottaram Village, Madurai, the following entries should be made:
* Delete RS.Nos. 30/1, 30/2, 30/3A, 30/3B, 30/4, 30/5 from VI Agricultural use zone.
* Add RS.Nos. 30/1, 30/2, 30/3A, 30/3B, 30/4, 30/5 to I Residential use zone.
* **Mamallapuram Master Plan:**
* Land use zone conversion from Agricultural Use Zone into Residential Use Zone ordered in G.O.(2D) No.109, Dated 28.03.2025.
* The Mamallapuram master plan includes the following changes to Nemmeli Village, Page No. 127
* Nemmeli Village, against the entry 1. Residential use Zone the following survey number shall be added s.no: 162/1D, 2K2, 2L2, 2M, 2N, 2P, 2Q, 2R, 2S, 2U, 2V, 2W, 2X, 2Y, 2Z, 2AA, 2AB, 2AC, 2AD1, 2AD2, 2AE, 2AF, 2AG, 2AH, 3; 163/3, 1W; 171/1B7, 1B8A, 1B8B, 2A2, 2B1, 2B2, 3A1, 3A2, 3B, 4A1, 4A2, 4A3, 4A4, 4A5A, 4A5B; 172/1A1, 1A2, 1A3, 1A4, 1A5, 1A6, 1A7, 1A8, 1A9, 1A10, 1A11, 1A12, 1A13, 1A14, 1A15, 1A16, 1A17, 1A18, 1A19, 1A20, 1A21, 1A23, 2A, 2B, 1B1, 1B2, 1C1, 1C2 and 172/1C3 after the S.no: 147.
* Nemmeli Village, against the entry 7. Agricultural Use Zone the following survey number shall be substituted 160, 161, 162 (except162/1D, 2K2, 2L2, 2M, 2N, 2P, 2Q, 2R, 2S, 2U, 2V, 2W, 2X, 2Y, 2Z, 2AA, 2AB, 2AC, 2AD1, 2AD2, 2AE, 2AF, 2AG, 2AH, 3), 163 (except 163/3, 1W), 164 to 170, 171 (171/1B7, 1B8A, 1B8B, 2A2, 2B1, 2B2, 3A1, 3A2, 3B, 4A1, 4A2, 4A3, 4A4, 4A5A, 4A5B), 172 (except 172/1A1, 1A2, 1A3, 1A4, 1A5, 1A6, 1A7, 1A8, 1A9, 1A10, 1A11, 1A12, 1A13, 1A14, 1A15, 1A16, 1A17, 1A18, 1A19, 1A20, 1A21, 1A23, 2A, 2B, 1B1, 1B2, 1C1, 1C2, 1C3), 173 to 189 instead of 160 to 189
* **Kagithapuram New Town Development Plan:**
* Land use conversion from Agricultural use zone into Residential Use Zone, G.O. (2Pa) No: 72, Dated: 17.02.2025.
* In the Kagithapuram New Town Development Authority Plan, Punjai Pugalur North Village Page Nos: 43 and 51
* Residential - MR use zone S.F.No: 469/2A shall be inserted before the expression 500.
* The expression "464 to 491" shall be deleted and the expression "464 to 468, all sub divisions of 469 except 469/2A, 470 to 491" shall be substituted from Agricultural Use Zone
* **Coimbatore Master Plan:**
* Land use zone conversion from Agricultural use zone into Residential use zone ordered in G.O(2D) No.115, Dated 04.04.2025
* S.F Nos: 11/12 the following entries should be made to Vellalore Village, Vellalore DD Plan No.1, Page No.292 the S.F Nos. 11/12
* S.F Nos: 11/12 and shall be added to "Residential Use" before the S.F No.13pt.
* S.F Nos: 11pt shall be deleted and the expression S.F. No.11pt (Except S.F No.11/12) shall be substituted for the "Agricultural Use Zone"
* Special conditions that follows the G.O No.115 Housing and Urban Development Department Dt.04.04.2025 which includes:
* Need to Reroute the river flow
* Follow the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules 2019
* **Coimbatore Master Plan (Telungupalayam):**
* Land use zone conversion from Agricultural use zone into Residential use zone ordered in G.O.(2D)No. 44, Dated 05.02.2025
* In the Approved Coimbatore Master Plan, Telungupalayam DD Plan No.3, Telungupalayam village, Page No: 197 the S.F.Nos: 319/Bpt, 320pt (T.S.No.1/9, 2/7) the following entries should be made.
* S.F.Nos: 319/Bpt, 320pt (T.S.No.1/9, 2/7) shall be added to "Residential Use" after the S.F.No: 296A,B.
* S.F.Nos: 319/B and S.F.No.320 shall be deleted and the expression S.F.No: 319/Bpt, 320 pt (Except S.F.No. 319/Bpt, 320pt (T.S.No.1/9, 2/7) shall be substituted for the "Agricultural use zone"
* **Coimbatore Master Plan (Kondayampalayam):**
* Land use zone conversion from Agricultural use zone into Residential use zone ordered in G.O.(2D)No.58, Dated:14.02.2025
* In the Approved Coimbatore Master Plan, Kondayampalayam Village, Page No:314, 315 the following S.F.No: 116/2B, 116/4B entries should be made.
* S.F.No: 116/2B, 116/4B shall be added to " Residential PR-4 land use zone" after the S.F.No: 107
* S.F.Nos: 108 to 119 shall be deleted and the expression S.F.Nos: 108 to 115, 116 (Except 116/2B, 116/4B), 117 to 119 shall be substituted to "Agricultural AG-7 land use zone"
* **Kumarapalayam Master Plan:**
* Land use Zone conversion from Agricultural use Zone(AG-1) into Commercial Zone G.O(2D) No:23 Dated 13.01.2025
* Kumarapalayam Local Planning Area, Ayyamplayam Agraharam village Page No:43, the Old TS.No. 47/4pt. Ward-A. Block No:04, New T.S.No:13/2 the following entries should be made
* Old TS.No. 47/4pt. Ward -A, Block No:04, New T.S.No:13/2A2,2B,8 shall be deleted and the expression the Old TS.No. 47/4pt. Ward -A. Block No:04. New T.S.No:13/2pt (Except New T.S.No:13/2A2,2B,8) shall be substituted for the heading Agricultural Use Zone (A.G-1)
* Old TS.No. 47/4pt. Ward -A. Block No:04. New T.S.No:13/2A2,2B,8 shall be added to the Heading "Commercial use Zone"
**Impact Analysis**
**General Public:**
* **Impact:** The general public is affected by changes in land use regulations and master plans. This can impact property values, development opportunities, and overall community planning.
* **Action Required:** Review the notifications relevant to their local planning area and understand the changes. For the Thoothukudi Master Plan, affected individuals should communicate objections or suggestions within 60 days.
**Property Owners:**
* **Impact:** Property owners are directly affected by changes in land use zones and the regulations governing development on their land.
* **Action Required:** Review the notifications to determine how their property is affected and what changes, if any, need to be made to their development plans.
**Developers:**
* **Impact:** Developers are affected by land use changes as they determine the types of projects that can be undertaken in specific areas.
* **Action Required:** Review the updated master plans to understand the new development opportunities and restrictions in each local planning area.
**Local Planning Authorities (Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul, Salem, Thoothukudi, Madurai, Mamallapuram, Kagithapuram, Coimbatore, Kumarapalayam):**
* **Impact:** These authorities are responsible for implementing the changes to the master plans and ensuring compliance with the new regulations.
* **Action Required:** Update local planning documents and procedures to reflect the changes specified in the notifications.
**District Town and Country Planning Offices:**
* **Impact:** These offices are responsible for enforcing the updated master plans and land use regulations at the district level.
* **Action Required:** Ensure that planning and development activities align with the updated master plans and land use regulations.
**Member Secretaries / Assistant Directors of Local Planning Authorities:**
* **Impact:** These individuals are responsible for overseeing the implementation of master plan variations and ensuring compliance with regulations.
* **Action Required:** Review and disseminate the information within their respective authorities, ensuring that staff and the public are aware of the changes.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: A key law in Tamil Nadu governing urban and rural planning and development.
Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules - 2019: Rules regarding the Development intended to carry out the proposed site, should be in compliance
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official gazette of the Tamil Nadu Government, where important notifications, rules, and orders are published.
Housing and Urban Development Department: A primary department involved in framing and implementing policies related to housing and urban development.
Master Plan: Land use management and zoning planning.