Regional Plan: Revision and Modification

Revision of Regional Plan

• A Regional Plan can be revised no earlier than 10 years after it becomes operational.
• If no Regional Board exists, the State Government may constitute one under Section 4.
• An existing Regional Board may revise the plan with prior State Government approval.
• The revision process mirrors the original Regional Plan preparation, including notice publication and approval.

Modification of Regional Plan

• A Regional Plan can be modified at any time after it becomes operational.
• Modification is initiated if the State Government deems it necessary for regional development.

Procedure for Modification

• The State Government must publish a notice in the Official Gazette stating its intention to modify the plan.
• The government invites public objections/suggestions within a specified timeframe.
• Notices are published in newspapers with wide circulation in the Region.
• Other means of publication may be used if needed.

Final Approval of Modifications

• The Government may approve or reject the modification after considering objections/suggestions.
• If approved, a notification is issued in the Official Gazette.
• The notification specifies whether the modification is approved with or without amendments.
• The notification includes the location where the modification can be inspected and its effective date.

MPSC ATP-Level MCQs - Section 20 - Answers

• Revision of a Regional Plan is permitted only after 10 years of its operation..
• The State Government has the authority to revise the Regional Plan if no Regional Board exists.
• An existing Regional Board cannot revise the plan without State Government approval.
• The procedure for revising a Regional Plan is the same as for preparing the original plan.
• The Regional Plan can be modified before 10 years of operation.
• The minimum public notice method required for a modification of the Regional Plan is the Official Gazette and local newspapers.
• The intent to modify the plan must be mandatorily published in the Official Gazette.
• The State Government decides whether a proposed modification to the Regional Plan should be approved.
• The final notification must include the approval status, place of inspection, and date of coming into operation when a modification is approved.
• Should modification be not approved it will be stated as not approved in Gazette.
• The purpose of inviting objections and suggestions during plan modification is to ensure public participation and transparency.
• The inspection copy of the modified plan must be made available at a specified place with reasonable hours.
• "Modification" under Section 20 includes any changes necessary for development.
• The public can suggest modifications to a Regional Plan during the objection/suggestion period.
• The revised or modified Regional Plan becomes legally enforceable once approved.