MRTP Act, 1966: Regional Plan Contents

Contents of Regional Plan (Section 14 of MRTP Act, 1966)

• Section 14 of the MRTP Act, 1966 deals with the contents of the Regional Plan.
• The primary objective of a Regional Plan under the MRTP Act is the planned development and use of land in the Region.
• Allocation of land in the Regional Plan is done for different land uses including residential, industrial, and agricultural purposes.
• The Regional Plan proposes open spaces, gardens, recreation areas, and zoological reserves.
• Transport and communication proposals of a Regional Plan include highways, railways, and canals.
• Public utilities and services in a Regional Plan include drainage, sewerage, electricity, and gas.
• New towns and industrial estates are considered for reservation in a Regional Plan.
• Preservation and conservation under the Regional Plan focus on natural scenery, forests, wildlife, and natural resources.
• Historical, architectural, or scientific interest places are preserved as per Section 14(g).
• Land is reserved for military and defense purposes under clause (h).
• The plan proposes water-front improvement and redevelopment for riverbanks and lakes.
• Flood control measures and hydro-electric works are part of irrigation and water resources planning.
• The aim behind relocation of population in the Regional Plan is to decongest over-populated and industrially congested areas.
• The Regional Plan may control population density by indicating allowable population density for areas.
• Land use development regulations in the Regional Plan include permission, regulation, and fee imposition for land use.
• The Regional Plan can regulate land use and development permissions through premium and charges.
• The Regional Plan allows for provision of areas for new towns and large-scale projects.
• Reforestation provisions in the plan aim at preventing erosion and preserving biodiversity.
• Zoo and animal reserves support tourism indirectly under the Regional Plan.
• The provision for military areas in the plan ensures secured zones for defense purposes.
• Hydro-electric proposals in the Regional Plan include electricity generation from water resources.
• Construction of movie theaters is not directly included in the Regional Plan.
• For controlling and regulating use of land, the Regional Plan can include land use fees, charges, and premium.
• Large-scale development projects can be reserved in the plan for industrial estates, new towns, and regional infrastructure.
• Natural features considered under conservation include wildlife and natural resources.