Author: Gupte A K

Place: Pune

Publisher: Hind Law House

Year: 1997

Pages: 894

Subject: Government Document

Sub-Subject: Act

Keyword: Regional And Town Planning Act, Maharashtra,1966

Classification: 340

Shelf: C2R5

Accession No: B502

Contents: Preamble Chap-I: Preliminary Chap-II: Provisions Relating to Regional Plans Chap- III: Development Plan Chap-IV: Control of Development and Use of Land Included in Development Plan Chap-V: Town Planning Schemes Chap-VI: New Towns Chap-VII: Land Acquisition Chap-VIII: Finance, Account, and Audit Chap-IX: Supplemental and Miscellaneous Provisions Table of Cases

Abstract: *The Maharashtra Regional & Town Planning Act, 1966 along with Rules, Notification & Allied Laws (1997)* offers a detailed legal framework for urban and regional planning in Maharashtra. It provides guidelines for creating Regional and Development Plans, Town Planning Schemes, and the roles of planning authorities. The Act governs land use, acquisition, and development control, aiming to ensure systematic and sustainable urban growth. Supplemented with rules, notifications, and allied laws, the text serves as a practical guide for implementation. This resource is essential for planners, legal professionals, and government bodies engaged in urban development and policy enforcement in the state.