Author: Desai Shruti A
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Snow White Publications Pvt Lts
Year: 2007
Pages: 358
Subject: Government Document
Sub-Subject: Act
Keyword: MRTP Act
Classification: 340
Shelf: C2R1
Accession No: B127
Contents: The Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (Amendment) Act, 2005 (Maharashtra Act No. XXII of 2005) Statement of Objects and Reasons The Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 Rules under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 Appendices
Abstract: The *Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966* (amended in 2007 through Act No. XXII of 2005) provides a comprehensive framework for planned and sustainable urban and regional development in Maharashtra. It governs the preparation and implementation of regional and town planning schemes to ensure balanced growth, efficient land use, and environmental protection. The amendments aim to streamline planning procedures, enhance coordination among authorities, and curb unauthorized development. The accompanying rules and appendices outline procedural details, responsibilities, and supporting legal references, reflecting the state’s commitment to systematic, equitable, and sustainable urban and regional development.