5 Questions
What is the purpose of imposing conditions and restrictions on open space maintenance around buildings?
To ensure public health and safety
What is the basis for fixing rates for granting additional Floor Space Index or special permissions?
The planning Authority's fixed rates
What is the purpose of discontinuing objectionable land uses in a specified area?
To improve the area's habitability
What is the purpose of regulating the use and development of land within a local authority's jurisdiction?
To ensure orderly development and growth
What is the purpose of regulating the density of population in a specified area?
To improve the area's living conditions
Study Notes
Development Plan Provisions
- A local authority's jurisdiction controls and regulates the use and development of land through permissions.
- Fees, charges, and premiums can be imposed by the State Government or planning Authority at a fixed rate for:
- Granting additional Floor Space Index
- Special permissions
- Use of discretionary powers under Development Control Regulations
- Conditions and restrictions can be imposed on:
- Open space maintenance around buildings
- Building area percentage for a plot
- Building characteristics, including:
- Location
- Number
- Size
- Height
- Number of storeys
- Density of population allowed in a specified area
- Land use and purposes are regulated, including:
- Permitted and prohibited uses of buildings and land areas
- Sub-division of plots is controlled
- Objectionable land uses can be discontinued in a reasonable timeframe
- Regulations for:
- Parking space and loading/unloading space for buildings
- Sizes of projections and advertisement signs/boards
Test your knowledge on the provisions of a development plan, including permissions, fees, and regulations for land use and development within a local authority's jurisdiction. Understand the rules and regulations for granting permissions, imposing fees and premiums, and the use of discretionary powers.
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