**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated September 6, 2017, contains notifications regarding 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. It outlines changes to regulations concerning floor space index, plot coverage, and land use schedules. The document includes details about these changes and actions required by relevant parties.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Madurai Palkalai Nagar Development Authority:**
* **Floor Space Index (FSI):**
* Economic Weaker Sections (EWS): Additional FSI of 50% for dwellings up to 40 Sq.m.
* Low Income Group (LIG): Additional FSI of 30% for dwellings above 40 Sq.m and up to 60 Sq.m.
* Middle Income Group (MIG): Additional FSI of 15% for dwellings above 60 Sq.m and up to 70 Sq.m.
* **Plot Coverage:**
* Additional plot coverage of 10% is allowed for MIG, EWS, and LIG over the normally allowable plot coverage.
* **Coimbatore Local Planning Area:**
* **Land Use Schedule Variations (Irugur Village):**
* For the "AGRICULTURAL" entry for "580 part", substitute with "580 part (Except 580/1C2A, 580/1C2B, 580/1C2C)".
* For the "PUBLIC AND SEMI PUBLIC" entry, add "399 to 402" after "580/1C2A, 580/1C2B, 580/1C2C".
* **Conditions for Construction in Survey Number 580/1C2C:**
* Obtain a No Objection Certificate from the relevant authority when constructing over the petrol pipeline.
* Develop a service road that meets departmental standards as per the specifications of the National Highways Department at the applicant’s own cost.
* Ensure that the proposed land use does not adversely affect or pollute nearby water bodies (ponds).
**Impact Analysis**
**Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority**
* **Impact:**
* Must implement the revised Development Control Regulations concerning unit size, floor space index, and plot coverage.
* **Action Required:**
* Ensure all future building plans and developments adhere to the updated regulations for EWS, LIG, and MIG categories.
**Coimbatore Local Planning Authority**
* **Impact:**
* The authority must incorporate the revised land use schedule and associated conditions into its planning processes.
* **Action Required:**
* Update the Master Plan to reflect the changes and enforce the conditions related to construction in Survey Number 580/1C2C.
**Land Owners and Developers in Coimbatore's Irugur Village**
* **Impact:**
* Impacted due to the inclusion of new conditions for construction in Survey Number 580/1C2C.
* **Action Required:**
* Must ensure that each construction complies with the conditions listed.
* Must obtain a No Objection Certificate from the relevant authority when constructing over the petrol pipeline.
* Must develop a service road that meets departmental standards as per the specifications of the National Highways Department at the applicant’s own cost.
* Must ensure that the proposed land use does not adversely affect or pollute nearby water bodies (ponds).
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: Key legislation authorizing the variations to the Master Plans.
Master Plan of Madurai Palkalai Nagar New Town Development Authority: Master plan being amended with respect to Development Control Regulations and floor space index.
Coimbatore Local Planning Area: Master Plan for this area is being varied regarding land use schedule.
Housing and Urban Development Department: Government department responsible for the orders related to the variations to the master plan.