The Hindu 20.08.2009
Modified Master Plan for Tiruchi local planning area approved
Special Correspondent
The draft plan covered the physical features, population, land use, analysis etc.,
CHENNAI: The State government on Wednesday announced its approval of the modified Master Plan for Tiruchi local planning area.
“The modified Master Plan aims at utilising every bit of land for the optimum benefit of the people, providing for adequate amenities, urban infrastructure facilities keeping an eye on economy and create a healthy, comfortable and safe environment to live in and also to make the town functionally efficient and economically viable,” an official release said.
In July 2005, the government gave its consent to the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning for the preparation of the modified Master Plan. In May 2009, the Commissioner sent the draft Master Plan to the government for approval. The draft Plan covered the physical features, population, land use, analysis, assessment, zoning regulation and land use schedule with correction statement with maps, both for existing land use and the proposed land use.