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

No. The Property Tax is calculated based on the annual rental value of the building/ site situated in a particular zone or ward. This is inturn based on the basic value fixed by the Municipality.

The Master Plan, however, proposes various Land Use classification to have an integrated phase-wise and holistic development both for the Government and the general public.