Assignment - 2B: A Review of A State Town and Country Planning Acts

Assignment -2B
A review of a State Town and Country Planning Acts
1)Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966

2)West Bengal Town and Country (Planning and Development) Act, 1979
Submitted by,
Sheewani Patle
MT20UPL006
Course Coordinator 1st year M.Tech ,
Dr. Vidya V. Ghuge Urban Planning
Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act West Bengal Town and Country Act
The main objectives as mentioned in the preamble of the The main objectives as mentioned in the preamble of the
Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 are as West Bengal Town and Country (Planning and Development)
Presentation Structure follows: Act, 1979 are as follows:
1. Objectives of acts i. Provision for planning the development and use of i. An Act provided for the planned, eco-friendly, holistic
2. Major Divisions of acts land in “regions” established of Regional Planning and sustainable development of rural and urban areas.
3. Provisions related to Boards constitution. ii. Restricted development of fringe areas of forests,
Regional Plan
ii. Provisions for the preparation of Development Plans coastal zones, wetland other eco-sensitive zones
4. State Town & Country
Planning Advisory Board for ensuring the Town Planning Schemes execution is without disturbing or sacrificing the existing rich
5. Provisions for made in proper and effectively. biodiversity of flora and fauna, treasure of plants,
Development Plan iii. To provide for the creation of New Towns by means shrubs and herbs of medicinal value, unique
6. Development Authorities of Development Authorities. ecosystems in West Bengal.
7. Preparation of Existing iv. Provisions for the land acquisition required for public
Land use map
purposes in respect of the plans.
8. Control of Development
and use of land
9. Provisions related to
Unauthorised
Development
10. Town Planning and
Development Schemes
11. New Towns in MRTP
Act
12. Land Acquisition in
MRTP Act
13. Finance, Account and
Audit
14. Inferences
15. Reference
Provisions related to regional plans State Town and Country Planning Advisory Board
Presentation Structure
1. Objectives of acts
Development plan Declaration or Planning Acts and Constitutional Planning
2. Major Divisions of acts
Authorities and Development Authorities
Regional Plan
4. State Town & Country Area development authority
Planning Advisory Board Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority
5. Provisions for
Development Plan Control of development and use of land included in
6. Development Authorities development plans
Preparation of Existing land use map
7. Preparation of Existing
Land use map
Unauthorised development
and use of land Preparation of land use and development control plans and
9. Provisions related to procedure for approval
Unauthorised Town planning schemes
Development
10. Town Planning and Control over development and use of land
Development Schemes New towns
Act
Development Schemes
Land acquisition
MRTP Act
Audit Levy, Assessment and Recovery of development Levy, Assessment and Recovery of development Charge
14. Inferences Charge
15. Reference
Finance, account and audit Finance, account and audit

a) Region – (section 3) No such provision or section contains the information about
Any area in the State, by defining its limits, to be a Region. Regional Plans and Regional Planning Boards
b) Constitution of Regional Planning Boards- (section 4) For this provision refer - The West Bengal District Planning
2. Major Divisions of acts Consisting of a Chairman &the Director of Town Planning ; Committee Act, 1994
3. Provisions related to maximum four members appointed by the State
Regional Plan Government of local authorities.
Planning Advisory Board c) Powers and duties of Board – (section 8)
5. Provisions for
Development Plan
• To carry out a survey of the Region, and prepare
6. Development Authorities reports on the surveys.
7. Preparation of Existing • To prepare an existing-land-use map
Land use map • To prepare a Regional plan;
8. Control of Development • To perform any other duties or functions as are
and use of land supplemental prescribed by regulations.
Unauthorised
Development d) Contents of Regional Plan – (section 14)
10. Town Planning and • Allocation of land for different uses
Development Schemes • Reservation of areas for open spaces, recreation etc.
11. New Towns in MRTP • Transport & communication
Act • Public utilities & amenities like water supply, drainage.
MRTP Act
• Reservation of sites for green field development
13. Finance, Account and • Preservation, conservation & development of areas of
Audit natural scenery, forest etc.
14. Inferences • Heritage preservation & Areas for military & defense.
15. Reference • Prevention of erosion & afforestation, reforestation &
other environmental issues
• Proposals for irrigation, water supply, flood control etc.
• Distribution of population
e) Submission of Regional Plan – (section 15) No such provision or section contains the information about
Submitted to the State Government with all other Regional Plans and Regional Planning Boards
Presentation Structure documents, maps and plans for approval and within the
prescribed period, by notification in the Official Gazette For this provision refer - The West Bengal District Planning
2. Major Divisions of acts about the approval of plan. Committee Act, 1994
Regional Plan f) Procedure followed in preparing and approving
4. State Town & Country Regional Plan – (section 16)
Planning Advisory Board • Existing-land-use map and the regional survey carried
5. Provisions for
Development Plan
out and preparation of Maps, charts and a report
6. Development Authorities • Recommendations to the State Government by local
7. Preparation of Existing authorities in the draft Regional plan.
Land use map • The Regional Board modify the objections, suggestions
8. Control of Development and representations received by it to the Regional
and use of land Planning Committee.
Unauthorised
• Suggestions, objections and representations, the
Development Regional Board will prepare the Regional plan
10. Town Planning and containing such modifications and submit it to the
Development Schemes State Government for approval.
Act g) Publication of Regional plan – (section 17)
MRTP Act
• Regional plan is approved by the State Government, it
13. Finance, Account and is published to all persons affected by the Regional
Audit plan(60 Days come into operation )
14. Inferences
15. Reference h) Restriction on change of user of land or development
after that – (section 18)
No person can change the use of any land/development
of any land without permission.
No such provision or section contains description about a) State Town and Country Planning Advisory Board –
State Town and Country Planning Advisory Board in MRTP (section 3)
Presentation Structure act. • To carrying functions State Government form an
1. Objectives of acts Advisory Board to be called the West Bengal Town and
2. Major Divisions of acts Country Planning Advisory Board
3. Provisions related to • The Board shall consist of a Chairman, two Vice-
Regional Plan Chairmen and not more than 45 other members.
Planning Advisory Board
b) Composition of the Board - (section 4)
5. Provisions for
Development Plan • The Chief Minister of the State of West Bengal shall be
6. Development Authorities the Chairman of the Board and he shall nominate two
7. Preparation of Existing persons to be the Vice-Chairmen.
Land use map • The other members were Mayor, Member of Parliament,
8. Control of Development Chairman of three municipalities, Members of the West
and use of land
Bengal Legislative Assembly, Chairman of the West
Unauthorised Bengal Housing Board, Chief Conservator of Forests and
Development Wild Life, Chairman of the West Bengal Industrial
10. Town Planning and Development Corporation etc.
Development Schemes
11. New Towns in MRTP c) Functions of the Board – (section 5)
Act
• The Board is in accordance with the provisions of this Act
MRTP Act and the rules made thereunder, advise the State
13. Finance, Account and Government in matters relating to planning
Audit development, co-ordination and use of rural and urban
14. Inferences land and such other connected functions as the State
15. Reference Government.
No such provision or section contains description about d) State Eco-tourism Advisory Board – (section 8A)
Presentation Structure State Town and Country Planning Advisory Board in MRTP • The State Government for the purpose of carrying out
1. Objectives of acts act. the functions assigned to it and form an advisory Board
2. Major Divisions of acts to be called the West Bengal Eco-tourism Advisory Board
3. Provisions related to • The Eco-tourism Board shall consist of a Chairperson, a
Regional Plan Vice-Chairperson and not more than 15 other members.
e) Functions of Eco-tourism Board – (section 8C)
5. Provisions for
Development Plan • The Eco-tourism Board advise the State Government for
6. Development Authorities framing rules under section 138 in matters relating to
7. Preparation of Existing restricted development in following areas –
Land use map • Fringe areas of forests
8. Control of Development • Coastal zones
and use of land
• Other eco-sensitive zones without disturbing
Unauthorised • Sacrificing the existing rich biodiversity of flora and fauna
Development • Treasure of plants, shrubs and herbs of medicinal value
10. Town Planning and unique ecosystems
Development Schemes • Wetlands to promote eco-tourism, ensure eco-tourism
11. New Towns in MRTP planning, development.
Act
MRTP Act
Audit
14. Inferences
15. Reference
a) Development Plan – (section 21) No such provision or section contains the information about
• “Development plan ” means a plan for the Development Plans in West Bengal Town and Country
Presentation Structure development or re-development of the area within the (Planning and Development) Act, 1979.
jurisdiction of a Planning Authority. (prepared in 3 yrs)
2. Major Divisions of acts For this provision refer - The West Bengal Land
3. Provisions related to b) Contents of Development Plan – (section 22) Development and Planning act, 1948
Regional Plan • Allocation of land for different uses
4. State Town & Country • Reservation of areas for open spaces, recreation etc.
Planning Advisory Board • Transport & communication ,Public utilities &
5. Provisions for
Development Plan
amenities like water supply, drainage etc.
6. Development Authorities • Service industries, industrial estates etc.
7. Preparation of Existing • Preservation, conservation & development of areas of
Land use map natural scenery, forest ,Heritage preservation etc
8. Control of Development • Proposals for irrigation, water supply, flood control etc.
and use of land • The filling up or reclamation of low lying, swampy or
Unauthorised
unhealthy areas, or levelling up of land
Development • Development control regulations
Development Schemes c) Modifications of substantial nature – (section 22A)
11. New Towns in MRTP • modifications made by the State Government in the
Act draft Development Plan in a reserved site, a new road
MRTP Act
or proposed roads, change in the proposal of allocating
13. Finance, Account and the use of certain lands from one zone to any other
Audit zone, alteration in the FSI.
14. Inferences
15. Reference d) Preparation of Draft Development Plan- (section 26)
• Planning Authority with in two years from the date of
notice published prepare a draft Development plan
and publish a notice in the Official Gazette.
e) Objections to draft Development Plan – (section 28) No such provision or section contains the information about
• Suggestions & Objections by local people within 4 Development Plans in West Bengal Town and Country
Presentation Structure months after the publish of draft development plan. (Planning and Development) Act, 1979.
2. Major Divisions of acts f) Sanction to draft Development plan – (section 31) For this provision refer - The West Bengal Land
3. Provisions related to • After the receipt of draft Development Plan the State Development and Planning act, 1948
Regional Plan Government consult Director of Town Planning by
4. State Town & Country notification in the Official Gazette and Sanction the
plan in 4-6 months.
5. Provisions for
Development Plan
6. Development Authorities g) Interim Development plan – (section 32)
7. Preparation of Existing • Pending the preparation of a draft Development plan,
Land use map will be submit to the State Government of an interim
8. Control of Development Development plan for the entire area within the
and use of land
jurisdiction of the Planning Authority of any part and
Unauthorised publish a notice in the Official Gazette.
Development
10. Town Planning and h) Plans for areas of Comprehensive Development Plan –
Development Schemes (section 33)
11. New Towns in MRTP • Urban renewal, housing, shopping centers, industrial
Act
areas, civic centers, educational and cultural
MRTP Act institutions.
13. Finance, Account and • control of architectural features, elevation and
Audit frontage of buildings and structures.
14. Inferences • Plans of areas having bad layout, obsolete
15. Reference development and slum areas and re-location of
population.
• Open spaces, gardens, playgrounds and recreation
areas.
No such provision or section contains the information about

i) Power of State Government or Planning Authority to Development Plans in West Bengal Town and Country
Presentation Structure permit temporary change of user – (section 37A) (Planning and Development) Act, 1979.
1. Objectives of acts • Temporary use of any plot of land, reserved,
2. Major Divisions of acts designated or allocated for the purpose of play-ground, For this provision refer - The West Bengal Land
3. Provisions related to for management of any disaster or emergency such as Development and Planning act, 1948
Regional Plan Helipad or other essential use, shall also not be
4. State Town & Country deemed to be a change of user.
5. Provisions for
Development Plan j) Revision of Development plan – (section 38)
6. Development Authorities At least once in 20 years from the date on which a
7. Preparation of Existing Development plan has come into operation and revise the
Land use map Development plan after carrying out survey and preparing
8. Control of Development an existing-land-use map of the area within its jurisdiction.
and use of land
Unauthorised
Development
Development Schemes
Act
MRTP Act
Audit
14. Inferences
15. Reference
a) Declaration of development area – (section 42A) a) Declaration of Declaration of Planning Areas – (section 9)
• The State Government for the purpose of securing • The State Government for the purpose of securing
Presentation Structure planned development of areas within the State, planned development of areas within the State, declare
declare by notification in the Official Gazette, any area by notification in the Official Gazette, any area in the
2. Major Divisions of acts in the State to be a development area. State to be a development area.
Regional Plan b) Constitution of Area Development Authority – b) Constitution of Planning Authority and Development
4. State Town & Country (section 42C) Authority – (section 11)
Planning Advisory Board • State Government with notification in the Official • After declaration of an area as a Planning Area, the State
5. Provisions for Government form Planning Authority for that area.
Gazette form an authority for the purpose of carrying
Development Plan
6. Development Authorities out the functions assigned to an Area Development • Every Planning Authority or Development Authority
7. Preparation of Existing Authority under this Act. constituted under sub-section shall consist of
Land use map a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and not more than thirteen
8. Control of Development c) Powers and functions of Area Development Authority – but not less than seven other members to be appointed
and use of land (section 42F) by the State Government.
9. Provisions related to • The State Government may appoint a local authority or
The powers and functions of an Area Development
Unauthorised
Development Authority are as follows: any other authority or Corporation as the Planning
10. Town Planning and • Preparation and execution of town planning schemes. Authority or the Development Authority.
Development Schemes • To carry out surveys in the development area for the
11. New Towns in MRTP preparation of town planning schemes. c) Powers and functions of Planning Authority and
Act • To control the development activities in accordance Development Authority – (section 13)
12. Land Acquisition in The powers and functions of Planning and Development
with the development plan and town planning
MRTP Act
13. Finance, Account and schemes. Authority are as follows:
Audit • To enter into contracts, agreements or arrangements, • To prepare Land Use Map.
14. Inferences with any person or organization as the Area • To prepare and enforce DCR and development schemes.
15. Reference Development Authority. • To prescribe use of land within its area
• To execute works in connection with supply of water, • To co-ordinate development activities of all departments
disposal of sewerage and provision of other services and agencies of the State Government or local
and amenities. authorities operating within the Planning Area.
No Development Authority for Metropolitan Region. d) (Kolkata)Metropolitan Development Authority – (section
17)
Presentation Structure • In [Kolkata] Metropolitan Development Authority Act,
1. Objectives of acts 1972 (West Bengal Act No. 11 of 1972) by section 142 of
2. Major Divisions of acts this Act, the [Kolkata] Metropolitan Development
3. Provisions related to Authority constituted under that Act and known as
Regional Plan the [Kolkata] Metropolitan Development Authority under
this Act.
5. Provisions for
Development Plan e) Powers and functions of the [Kolkata]Metropolitan
6. Development Authorities Development Authority – (section 18)
7. Preparation of Existing • [Kolkata]Metropolitan Development Authority has same
Land use map powers and function of Planning Authority and
and use of land
Development Authority under the jurisdiction of Kolkata.
Unauthorised
Development
Development Schemes
Act
MRTP Act
Audit
14. Inferences
15. Reference
a) Provision for survey and preparation of existing-land a) Preparation of present Land Use Map and Land Register –
use map – (section 25) (section 28)
Presentation Structure • After the declaration by Planning Authority to prepare • Every Planning Authority or Development Authority
a Development plan and in six months after the within one year after its constitution or within such time
2. Major Divisions of acts declaration or not later than such further time as the as the State Government may, from time to time, extend,
3. Provisions related to State Government may from time to time extend, a prepare a present Land Use Map and a Land Register in
Regional Plan Planning Authority carry out a survey of the lands such form as the concerned Authority may think fit
4. State Town & Country within the jurisdiction of the Planning Authority and
indicating the present use of lands in the Planning Area.
prepare an existing-land-use map indicating the
5. Provisions for
Development Plan
existing use of land.
6. Development Authorities b) Notice of the preparation of the Map and the Register –
7. Preparation of Existing b) Publication of notice] of draft Development plan – (section 29)
Land use map (section 26) • After the preparation of the Map and the Register the
8. Control of Development • Planning Authority with in two years from the date of Planning Authority or the Development Authority will
and use of land notice published prepare a draft Development plan
9. Provisions related to publish a public notice of the preparation of the Map and
Unauthorised
and publish a notice in the Official Gazette. the Register and of the place or places where copies of
Development the same may be inspected, inviting objections in writing
10. Town Planning and from any person with respect to the Map and the
Development Schemes Register within thirty days of the publication of such
Act
notice.
MRTP Act
Audit
14. Inferences
15. Reference
a) Restrictions on development of land – (section 43) a) Use and development of land to be in conformity
• No person can change the use of any land with Land Use and Development Control Plan – (section 44)
Presentation Structure /development of land without the permission in • No person permitted to be use any land/development in
writing of the Planning Authority. that area otherwise than in conformity with such Land
2. Major Divisions of acts No such permission required for necessary works: Use and Development Control Plan.
3. Provisions related to • For the maintenance, improvement or other alteration
Regional Plan of any building. b) Prohibition of development without payment of
4. State Town & Country • Maintenance or improvement of a highway, road or development charges and without permission – (section 45)
Planning Advisory Board public street, etc. • Without obtaining a certificate from the concerned
5. Provisions for
Development Plan
• Inspecting, repairing or renewing any drains, sewers, authority certifying that the development charge as
6. Development Authorities mains, pipes, cable, telephone or other apparatus leviable under this Act has been paid or that no such
7. Preparation of Existing including the breaking open of any street. development charge is leviable.
Land use map No such permission required for necessary works as follows:
8. Control of Development b) Application for permission for development – • For the carrying out such works for the maintenance,
and use of land (section 44) improvement or other alteration of any building.
Unauthorised
• Any person not being Central or State Government or • Maintenance or improvement of a highway, road or
Development local authority intending to carry out any development public street.
10. Town Planning and on any land shall make an application in writing to the • Inspecting, repairing or renewing any drains, sewers,
Development Schemes Planning Authority for permission. mains, pipes, cables or other apparatus including the
11. New Towns in MRTP breaking open of any street.
Act c) Grant or refusal of permission – (section 45) • For the excavation (including wells) made in the ordinary
MRTP Act
• grant the permission(unconditionally) or grant the course of agricultural operations.
13. Finance, Account and permission with special conditions or refuse the • For normal use of land which has been used temporarily
Audit permission. for other purposes.
14. Inferences • If the Planning Authority does not communicate its
15. Reference decision whether to grant or refuse permission to the
applicant within sixty days from the date of receipt of
his application such permission shall be deemed to
have been granted.
d) Provisions of Development plan to be considered c) Permission for development – (section 46)

before granting permission – (section 46) • Any person not being Central or State Government or
Presentation Structure • The Planning Authority in considering application for local authority intending to carry out any development
1. Objectives of acts permission have to consider the provisions of any draft on any land shall make an application in writing to the
2. Major Divisions of acts or final development plan. Planning Authority for permission.
3. Provisions related to • On such application having been duly made, and on
Regional Plan payment of the development charge , the Planning
Authority or the Development Authority may pass an
5. Provisions for order can grant the permission(unconditionally) or grant
Development Plan the permission with special conditions or refuse the
6. Development Authorities permission.
7. Preparation of Existing • When permission is granted subject to conditions or is
Land use map refused, the grounds of imposing such conditions or such
refusal is recorded and the order and will be
and use of land
9. Provisions related to communicated to the applicant
Unauthorised
Development
Development Schemes
Act
MRTP Act
Audit
14. Inferences
15. Reference
a) Penalty for unauthorised development or for use a) Penalty for unauthorised development or for use
otherwise than in conformity with Development plan – otherwise than in conformity with the Land Use and
Presentation Structure (section 52) Development Control Plan – (section 52)
• Any person continues to use or allows the use of any • Any person continues to use or allows the use of any land
2. Major Divisions of acts land or building which is not permitted in Development or building without having been allowed will be
3. Provisions related to plan without being allowed will be punished with fine punishable with simple imprisonment 6 months or with
Regional Plan which may extend to 5,000 rupees. a fine which may extend to two thousand rupees or with
4. State Town & Country both & in continuing offence 250 rupees for every day
Planning Advisory Board b) Power to require removal of unauthorised during which such offence continues.
5. Provisions for
Development Plan
development – (section 53)
6. Development Authorities • Non permitted development of land has been carried b) Notice regarding unauthorised development or use
7. Preparation of Existing out ,the Planning Authority give the owner a notice otherwise than in conformity with the Land Use and
Land use map requiring him, within such period(1 month) and after Development Control Plan – (section 53)
8. Control of Development the service of the notice, to take such steps as may be • Non permitted development of land has been carried out
and use of land specified in the notice. ,the Planning Authority give the owner a notice requiring
9. Provisions related to him, with in such period (1 month) and after the service
Unauthorised
After that warning notice the owner can’t do following
Development things: of the notice, to take such steps as may be specified in
10. Town Planning and • Demolition or alteration of any building or works. the notice.
Development Schemes • Carrying out on land of any building or other After that warning notice the owner can’t do following:
11. New Towns in MRTP operations. Demolition or alteration of any building or works.
Act • Discontinuance of any use of land. • Carrying out on land of any building or other operations.
12. Land Acquisition in • Discontinuance of any use of land.
MRTP Act
13. Finance, Account and c) Power to stop unauthorised developments –
Audit (section 54) c) Power to stop unauthorised development – (section 54)
14. Inferences • Person will be punished with imprisonment for a term • Same as section 52
15. Reference which may extend to three years or with fine which • Police officer or employee of the Planning Authority or
may extend to five thousand rupees or with both. deputed to watch the land, the cost of such deputation
shall be paid by the person recoverable as arrears of land
revenue.
a) Preparation and contents of town planning scheme – a) Preparation of development schemes – (section 57)
Presentation Structure (section 59) • A Development Authority after the Land Use and
Town planning scheme have provision for any of the Development Control Plan has been approved by the
1. Objectives of acts following matters: State Government, for the purpose of implementing
• Laying out or re-laying out of land, either vacant or prepare one or more development schemes for the area
Regional Plan already built upon, including areas of comprehensive within its jurisdiction.
4. State Town & Country development.
Planning Advisory Board • Filling-up or reclamation of low-lying, swampy or b) Scope of the development scheme – (section 58)
5. Provisions for unhealthy area, or levelling-up of land. A scheme may be made in accordance with the provisions of
Development Plan • Layout of new streets or roads, construction, diversion, this Act in respect of any land which is-
6. Development Authorities
extension, alteration, improvement and closing up of • In the course of development,
Land use map streets and roads. • Likely to be used for building and other purposes, or
8. Control of Development • Construction, alteration and removal of buildings, • Already built upon
and use of land bridges and other structures. Such schemes may make provisions for all or any of the
9. Provisions related to • Allotment or reservation of land for open spaces, following matters –
Unauthorised gardens, recreation grounds, schools, markets, green- • Laying out or relaying out of land, either vacant or
Development
belts, dairies, transport facilities and public purposes. already built upon.
Development Schemes • Drainage, inclusive of sewerage, surface or sub-soil • Filling up or reclamation of low laying swamp or land to
11. New Towns in MRTP drainage and sewage disposal. which damage has been caused by subsidence due to
Act • Lighting and water supply. operation of mines or unhealthy areas or levelling up of
12. Land Acquisition in • Preservation of objects of historical or national interest land.
MRTP Act or natural beauty, and of building actually used for • Laying out of new streets or roads, construction,
religious purposes. diversion, extension, alteration, improvement and
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14. Inferences stopping of streets, roads and communications.
15. References b) Power of Planning Authority to resolve on declaration • Reconstitution of plots.
of intention to make scheme – (section 60) • Etc same as MRTP act section 59
• In 30 days of declaration of intention to make a
scheme ,the Planning Authority can publish the
declaration in the Official Gazette.
c) Making and publication of draft scheme – (section 61) c) Contents of the scheme – (section 59)
Presentation Structure • With in 9 months from the date of the declaration in • Ownership, area and tenure of original land holdings.
the Official Gazette and notice copy will be available • Details of reservation, acquisition or allotment of land.
1. Objectives of acts for inspection by the public . • Extent and boundaries where plot reconstitution is
required.
Regional Plan d) Inclusion of additional area in draft scheme – • Total cost estimations.
4. State Town & Country (section 62) • Allotment of final plots to owner and transfer of
Planning Advisory Board • Any time before a draft scheme is prepared and ownership.
5. Provisions for submitted to the State Government, an additional area
Development Plan be included within the scheme and giving notice in the d) Publication of the scheme – (section 61)
Official Gazette and also in local newspapers, include • Publish the scheme in the Official Gazette and local
Land use map such additional area in the scheme. newspapers specifying the place or places where copies
8. Control of Development of the same may be inspected, with in 2 months from the
and use of land e)Contents of draft scheme – (section 64) date of publication of the notice in the Official Gazette.
9. Provisions related to • Ownership, area and tenure of original land holdings.
Unauthorised • Details of reservation, acquisition or allotment of land. e) Power of the State Government to require the
Development
• Extent and boundaries where plot reconstitution is Development Authority to make scheme – (section 62)
Development Schemes required. • The Planning Authority in 3 months from the date of the
11. New Towns in MRTP • Total cost estimations. publication of the notice in the Official Gazette will
Act • Allotment of final plots to owner and transfer of submit the same with any modifications to the State
12. Land Acquisition in ownership. Government,
MRTP Act
f) Objections to draft scheme to be considered – f) Restrictions on use and development of land after the
Audit
14. Inferences (section 67) publication of the scheme – (section 65)
15. References • 30 days from the date of the publication of the draft • After the declaration of intention to make a scheme is
scheme. published in the Official Gazette, no person can use of
any land or building or carry out any development within
g) Restrictions on use and development of land after the area included in the scheme
declaration for town planning scheme – (section 69)
a) Designation of site for new town- (section 113) No such provision or section contains the information about
• The State Government for public interest notify in the New Towns in West Bengal Town and Country (Planning and
Official Gazette that any area should be developed as a Development) Act, 1979.
1. Objectives of acts site for a new town as reserved in Regional Plan.
2. Major Divisions of acts • After publication of the notification acquiring, developing
3. Provisions related to For this provision refer - The West Bengal Town & Country
and disposing of land in the area of a new town, the State Planning (Development Of Township Projects) Act, 1979
Regional Plan
4. State Town & Country Government by notification in the Official Gazette form a
Planning Advisory Board New Town Development Authority.
5. Provisions for
Development Plan b) Objects of New Town Development Authority –
6. Development Authorities (section 114)
• Secure the laying out and development of the new town
Land use map
8. Control of Development in accordance with proposals approved and have power
and use of land to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of land.
9. Provisions related to • Other operations, to provide water, electricity, gas,
Unauthorised sewerage and other services, amenities and facilities and
Development generally to do anything necessary or expedient for the
purpose of the new town.
Development Schemes
Act c) Planning and control of development in new towns –
12. Land Acquisition in (section 115)
MRTP Act • State Government can acquire either by agreement or
13. Finance, Account and under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 any land within the
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area designated under this Act, as the site of the new
14. Inferences
15. References town, any land adjacent to that area which is required for
the purposes connected with the development of the new
town, and any land whether adjacent to that area or not
which is required for provisions of services or amenities
for the purposes of the new town.
Sections of land acquisition in MRTP act are as follows- No such provision or section contains the information about
Presentation Structure Land Acquisition in West Bengal Town and Country (Planning
• Compulsory acquisition of land needed for purposes of and Development) Act, 1979.
Regional plan, Development plan, or town planning
3. Provisions related to schemes, etc. For this provision refer - The West Bengal Land
Regional Plan • Acquisition of land required for public purposes Development and Planning act, 1948
4. State Town & Country specified in plans.
Planning Advisory Board • Lapsing of reservations.
5. Provisions for • Power of State Government to acquire lands for
Development Plan
purpose other than the one for which it is designated
7. Preparation of Existing in any plan or scheme.
Land use map • Possession of land in case of urgency.
and use of land
Unauthorised
Development
Development Schemes
Act
MRTP Act
Audit
14. Inferences
15. References
Sections of Finance, Account and Audit in MRTP act are as Sections of Finance, Account and Audit in WBTC act are as
Presentation Structure follows- follows-
• Funds. • Fund of the Planning Authority or Development
• Budget. Authority.
3. Provisions related to • Accounts and Audit of Regional Board. • Fund of the [Kolkata]Metropolitan Development
Regional Plan • Accounts and Audit of Special Planning Authority and Authority.
4. State Town & Country Development Authority. • Grants and advances by State Government.
Planning Advisory Board • Submission of report. • Budget of the Planning Authority or Development
5. Provisions for • Pension and provident funds. Authority.
Development Plan
• Accounts and Audit.
7. Preparation of Existing • Annual reports.
Land use map • Constitution of provident fund.
8. Control of Development • Power of the Planning Authority, Development Authority
and use of land and the [Kolkata]Metropolitan Development Authority to
9. Provisions related to borrow money.
Unauthorised
Development
Development Schemes
Act
MRTP Act
Audit
14. Inferences
15. References
1. The MRTP Act includes objectives for Regulated 1. The WBTC Act Includes objectives for Sustainable
Presentation Structure development in urban areas and in areas having development of areas and considerations for special
potential of becoming urbanized(as per new features of West Bengal ecosystem (as per new
amendments) . amendments) .
Regional Plan 2. The MRTP Act includes details such as agency for 2. The WBTC Act Includes details about planning boards
4. State Town & Country planning, matters to be included in the various plan, and development authorities. Roles of Kolkata
Planning Advisory Board procedure laid down from starting of work to the time development authority, Land use plans preparation and
5. Provisions for on plans are finalized, as well as controls over control over development etc.
Development Plan
development. Provisions related to land acquisition
7. Preparation of Existing and new towns.
Land use map
8. Control of Development 3. The MRTP Act does not includes details about any 3. In WBTC Act contains no provision related to Regional
and use of land metropolitan development authority for any region. plans, Development plans , Land acquisition and new
9. Provisions related to towns.
Unauthorised
Development
Development Schemes
Act
MRTP Act
Audit
14. Inferences
15. References
References
i. Department of Town Planning of Maharashtra,

Presentation Structure “Maharashtra Town and Regional Planning act, 1966”
1. Objectives of acts , Maharashtra.
3. Provisions related to ii. Department of Town Planning Of west Bengal, “West
Regional Plan Bengal Town and Country (Planning and Development)
Act, 1979” , West Bengal.
5. Provisions for
Development Plan iii. “Provision of Town Planning Act Maharashtra” ,
6. Development Authorities Malvika Jiashal, Urban Planning Techniques & Practice
7. Preparation of Existing -2012-13.
Land use map
iv. “Planning Legislation & Professional Practice-Evolution
and use of land
9. Provisions related to of planning legislation in India” , Parth Sadaria, The
Unauthorised Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara 2014-15.
Development
10. Town Planning and v. West Bengal Town and Country (Planning and
Development Schemes Development) Act, 1979 (latestlaws.com)
Act
12. Land Acquisition in vi. Planning Legislation in India (Town Planning)
MRTP Act (slideshare.net)
Audit vii. Acts - Egiye Bangla (wb.gov.in)
14. Inferences
15. References

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A review of a State Town and Country Planning Acts

1)Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966

Finance, account and audit Finance, account and audit

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d) Provisions of Development plan to be considered c) Permission for development – (section 46)

i. Department of Town Planning of Maharashtra,

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