**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated September 6, 2017, contains notifications related to variations in development control regulations. Specifically, it addresses changes to the Master Plans for Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority and the Coimbatore Local Planning Area. These variations concern regulations for building and land use within the specified areas.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority Master Plan Variation:**
* **Applicability:** Variation to Development Control Regulations to the Master Plan
* **Unit Size and Floor Space Index:**
* Regulation inserted concerning unit size and additional floor space index for dwelling units meant for EWS, LIG, and MIG categories.
* EWS (Economic Weaker Sections): Up to 40 Sq.m, 50% additional floor space index.
* LIG (Low Income Group): Above 40 Sq.m and up to 60 Sq.m, 30% additional floor space index.
* MIG (Middle Income Group): Above 60 Sq.m and up to 70 Sq.m, 15% additional floor space index.
* **Plot Coverage:** To include MIG and along with EWS and LIG to allow additional plot coverage of 10% over and above the normally allowable plot coverage.
* **Coimbatore Local Planning Area Master Plan Variations:**
* **Applicability:** Variations to the Approved Master Plan
* **Land Use Schedule:**
* Under "AGRICULTURAL" for "580 part" substitute the entry with "580 part (Except 580/1C2A, 580/1C2B, 580/1C2C)."
* Under "PUBLIC AND SEMI PUBLIC," add "399 to 402" after the expression "580/1C2A, 580/1C2B, 580/1C2C."
* **Conditions**
* When constructing on survey number 580/1C2C, the clearance certificate must be obtained from the relevant authority to cross the petrol pipeline area.
* With the permission of the National Highways Department, the applicant should improve the service road according to the standards of the department at his own expense.
* The proposed land should not cause any damage or pollution to the water body (pond) near it.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority**
* **Impact:** Must adhere to the new regulations regarding floor space index and plot coverage for EWS, LIG, and MIG housing developments.
* **Action Required:** Incorporate the new regulations into development plans and ensure compliance during project approvals.
**Stakeholder: Developers/Builders in Madurai Palkalai Nagar**
* **Impact:** Need to adjust building plans to comply with the revised floor space index and plot coverage regulations for EWS, LIG, and MIG housing projects.
* **Action Required:** Revise project plans and apply for approvals based on the new regulations.
**Stakeholder: Coimbatore Local Planning Authority**
* **Impact:** Must adhere to the new land use schedule.
* **Action Required:** Update the Master Plan and ensure compliance during project approvals.
**Stakeholder: Landowners and Developers in Coimbatore Local Planning Area (Specifically in Irugur Village)**
* **Impact:** Land use designations and construction conditions for specific survey numbers have changed, impacting development opportunities.
* **Action Required:** Review land use designations, obtain necessary clearances, and adhere to conditions when developing land.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: Governs the planning and development activities in Tamil Nadu; Section 32 is referenced for variations to master plans.
Master Plan of Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority: The land use and development plan for the specified new town; this document modifies its Development Control Regulations.
Coimbatore Local Planning Area Master Plan: The approved master plan guiding development within the Coimbatore Local Planning Area.
Housing and Urban Development Department: The state government department responsible for housing and urban planning in Tamil Nadu, and the publisher of the government orders mentioned in the gazette.
Chennai: Location of publication of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette