Goemkarponn desk
PANAJI: The state town and country planning (TCP) department has notified the new procedure that allows the chief town planner to change or modify the regional plan (RP) or an outline development plan (ODP).
The new rules mean that the department can change the classification of a plot of land based on the directions of govt or applications from individuals.
“The department will scrutinize the proposals for change of zone of land by following the guidelines, and thereafter, such proposals along with the scrutiny report shall be placed before the TCP board for its recommendation,” said Ranjit Borkar, the chief town planner for land use.
“After 30 days lapse, along with suggestions, if any, received, shall be placed once again before the board for its recommendation or decision,” Borkar stated. “The chief town planner (planning) shall place the TCP board’s decision before state govt for a final decision.”
The government had proposed a bill in the state assembly that would allow the chief town planner to change the zoning in an outline development plan or regional plan.
According to the regulations, which were published earlier this year, depending on the area that is to be converted, a processing fee of between Rs 500 and Rs 50,000 must be paid.
In addition, depending on the kind of zone change requested, a zone fee change from Rs 50 to Rs 400 per square meter must be paid.
