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The Master plan is a statutory document that provides a guideline for future growth of town in a sustainable way over a plan period of 20 to 30 years. In Tamil Nadu Master Plan is prepared with the legislative support of Tamil Nadu Town and Country planning Act 1971. The Master plan includes analysis, recommendations, and proposals for a town’s economy, housing, transportation, physical infrastructure, social infrastructure. It is based on public input, surveys, planning initiatives, existing development, physical characteristics, and social and economic conditions. Finally the proposed Land use map is prepared on the basis of future requirements and proposals.

  • As the Master Plan is the document that prescribes land use, development control and building regulations, and policy recommendations that are adopted by different government departments, it plays a crucial role in defining the direction of growth of the city.

  • The Master Plan is important for investors and businesses to identify priority areas of interest and ensure that the development is in line with the government’s vision.

  • More importantly, the Master Plan is important to every citizen as the city’s growth affects everyday matters like the use of natural resources, transport, health, inclusivity, safety, quality of life, access to green spaces, vibrant public spaces, etc

he Thoothukudi  Local Planning Area (LPA), includes the Thoothukudi Municipal Corporation and 62 adjacent revenue villages. These villages have been bifurcated and reconstituted into Town Panchayats and Village Panchayats. Consequently, the Thoothukudi LPA comprises One Municipal Corporation, 21 Town Panchayats, and 41 Village Panchayats. The total geographical area of the Thoothukudi LPA covers 438.86 Sq. Km.

  • The Master Plan is available in the form of reports and maps in the Downloads section of this website.

  • High resolution printed maps and report are available for viewing at: Downloads Section.

    • Thoothukudi Local Planning Authority, District Town & Country Planning Office, District Collectorate Campus, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari Districk.

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