MRTP Chapter I

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What does 'agriculture' include as per the Act?

Breeding of livestock including cattle, horses, donkeys, mules, pigs (correct)

Breeding of wildlife such as tigers, lions, and elephants

Cultivation of land for industrial purposes

Breeding of domestic pets like cats and dogs

What is included in the definition of 'amenity' as per the Act?

Roads, streets, open spaces, parks, recreational grounds (correct)

Commercial shopping malls and complexes

Industrial warehouses and factories

Residential buildings and apartments

Who is considered the 'Appropriate Authority' as per the Act?

Government officials responsible for town planning

Public authority responsible for designated land for a public purpose (correct)

Local community organizations

Private individuals owning designated land

What is meant by 'building operations' according to the Act?

Erection or re-erection of a building or any part thereof Signup and view all the answers

What does 'compounded structure' refer to under the Act?

Unauthorized structure with paid compounding charges declared by the Collector Signup and view all the answers

'Designated Officer' refers to which official according to the Act?

The officer designated under sub-section (8) of section 53 Signup and view all the answers

What activities are included in the definition of 'development' according to the Act?

Carrying out buildings, engineering, mining or other operations in or over or under land Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Development Authority' mean as per the Act?

A New Town Development Authority constituted or declared under section 113 Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'development right' as per the Act?

Right to carry out development or to develop the land or building Signup and view all the answers

'Director of Town Planning' refers to which official as per the Act?

The officer appointed by the State Government as Director of Town Planning Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Court' mean as per the Act?

In Greater Bombay, the Bombay City Civil Court; elsewhere, the principal civil court of original jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'undeveloped area' as per the Act?

An area requiring development in a proper and orderly manner, in the public interest Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Floor Space Index' refer to under the Act?

The ratio of the total covered floor area to the total area of a plot Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered an 'occupier' as per the Act?

Any person in lawful possession of land, liable to pay compensation for its use and occupation Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Regional plan' according to the Act?

A plan approved by the State Government for the development or redevelopment of a Region Signup and view all the answers

'Land' includes benefits arising from land and things permanently attached to it. What does this encompass?

Mineral rights and underground resources Signup and view all the answers

What does an 'Integrated Township Project' refer to under this Act?

An urban development project declared as such under the Maharashtra Metropolitan Region Development Authority Act, 1966. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by a 'heritage precinct' according to this Act?

Includes heritage buildings and related areas. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Prescribed' refer to as per this Act?

Regulations made under this Act. Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the definition of 'local authority' according to this Act?

Various municipal corporations, councils, Nagar Panchayats, Zilla Parishads, and other institutions authorized by the State Government to function as Planning Authorities. Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered an 'owner' as per this Act?

Any person entitled to receive rents or profits of property, whether personally or as an agent. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

"Engineering operations" encompasses the creation of roads, water supply systems, drainage, electricity, gas, and other public services.
An "existing-land-use map" is a map depicting the current use of lands in a specified area.
A "final plot" is a plot designated in a town planning scheme.
A "Floor Space Index" is the ratio of the total covered floor area to the total area of a plot.
A "heritage building" is a building with architectural, aesthetic, historic and cultural significance, declared as such by the Planning Authority.
A "heritage precinct" includes heritage buildings and related areas.
An "Integrated Township Project" is an urban development project declared as such under the Maharashtra Metropolitan Region Development Authority Act, 1966.
"Land" includes benefits arising from land and things permanently attached to it.
A "local authority" includes various municipal corporations, councils, Nagar Panchayats, Zilla Parishads, and other institutions authorized by the State Government to function as Planning Authorities.
A "local newspaper" is a newspaper published or circulating in the jurisdiction of a Regional Planning Board, Planning Authority, or Development Authority.
An "occupier" is any person in lawful possession of land, liable to pay compensation for its use and occupation.
An "owner" is any person entitled to receive rents or profits of property, whether personally or as an agent.
A "Planning Authority" is a local authority and any other entity authorized by the State Government to function as such under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966.
"Prescribed" refers to regulations made under this Act.
A "plot" is a portion of land held in single ownership and shown as one plot in a town planning scheme.
A "reconstituted plot" is a plot altered in ownership or other ways by the making of a town planning scheme.
A "Region" is a defined area under this Act.
A "Regional Board" or "Regional Planning Board" is a body responsible for regional planning under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966.
A "Regional plan" is a plan approved by the State Government for the development or redevelopment of a Region.
A "Regional Planning Committee" is a committee appointed under section 10 to advise the Regional Planning Board.
A "Regulation" includes zoning, special development control regulations, and other regulations made as part of a Regional Plan, Development plan, or town planning scheme.
"Residence" refers to any land or building used for human habitation, including accompanying structures.
A "Rule" is a rule made under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966.
A "scheme" includes a plan relating to a town planning scheme.
A "Town Planning Officer" is an officer appointed to enforce the provisions of this Act.
An "undeveloped area" is an area requiring development in a proper and orderly manner, in the public interest.
A "Zilla Parishad" is a Zilla Parishad constituted under the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961.