**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI-Section 1, dated September 6, 2017. It contains notifications of interest to the general public issued by heads of departments. This includes variations to the Development Control Regulations for the Master Plan of Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority and variations to the Approved Master Plan for the Coimbatore Local Planning Area.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority - Variation to Development Control Regulations:**
* Regulation 6A is inserted after regulation 6 regarding unit size and eligible additional floor space index (FSI) for dwelling units meant for EWS, LIG, and MIG categories.
* The additional floor space index (FSI) is as follows:
* Economic Weaker Sections (EWS): 50% for units up to 40 Sq.m
* Low Income Group (LIG): 30% for units above 40 Sq.m and up to 60 Sq.m
* Middle Income Group (MIG): 15% for units above 60 Sq.m and up to 70 Sq.m
* An additional plot coverage of 10% over and above the normally allowable plot coverage is allowed for MIG, EWS and LIG.
* **Coimbatore Local Planning Area - Variations to the Approved Master Plan:**
* In the "LAND USE SCHEDULE" under the heading "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.
* G.O.(20) No.145, dated 31st July 2017 following condition that:
* (i) புல எண்.580/1C2C-ல் கட்டுமானம் மேற்கொள்ளும்போது பெட்ரோல் பைப்லைன் பகுதியை கடந்து செல்வதற்கு உரிய அலுவலரிடமிருந்து தடையின்மைச்சான்று பெறப்பட வேண்டும்.
* (ii) தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலைத்துறையின் அனுமதி பெற்று துறையின் தரத்திற்கேற்ப சேவை சாலையினை (Service Road) மனுதாரர் சொந்த செலவில் மேம்படுத்த வேண்டும்.
* (iii) உத்தேச நிலத்திற்கு அருகில் உள்ள நீர்நிலைக்கு (குளம்) எவ்வித பாதிப்போ அல்லது மாசுபடுத்தவோ கூடாது.
**Impact Analysis**
**Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority:**
**Impact:**
* Developers: Can now build dwelling units meant for EWS, LIG and MIG categories with increased FSI and plot coverage.
* Potential Home Buyers: Can now purchase housing units under EWS, LIG, and MIG categories with increased FSI and plot coverage.
**Action Required:**
* Developers: Should consider the new regulations when planning and building housing projects.
* Potential Home Buyers: Should review their eligibility to purchase housing units under EWS, LIG, and MIG categories.
**Coimbatore Local Planning Area**
**Impact:**
* Landowners in Irugur Village: Affected by the change in regulations related to land use in the specified area.
**Action Required:**
* Landowners in Irugur Village: Refer to the translated government document to comply with these new regulations when proceeding with constructions. Ensure the necessary No Objection Certificate is obtained. Ensure the service road is upgraded according to the norms. Should not pollute the waterbodies in the area.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: Governs town and country planning in Tamil Nadu. Section 32 empowers variations to master plans.
Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority: Responsible for the master plan of Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town. The notification relates to variations in development control regulations for this authority's master plan.
Coimbatore Local Planning Area: Area subject to master plan variations outlined in the notification.
Master Plan: Variations to the Master Plans of Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town and Coimbatore Local Planning Area are being notified.
Housing and Urban Development Department (Tamil Nadu): The department within the Tamil Nadu government responsible for housing and urban development, including master plans and related notifications.