INTRODUCTION:

Assam, a north eastern state of India, has been experiencing rapid urbanization over the years. To ensure sustainable urban development and planned growth, the Assam Town and Country Planning (T&CP) department plays a crucial role. The department is responsible for the formulation of urban planning, implementation and regulating land use and ensuring systematic development across the state.

OUR MANDATE:

Master Plans for Urban Areas: A long- term legal blue-print for urban areas that guide in long term development, mitigating challenges and for all round development of the town. The validity of master plan is for a specific time period and after expiry of the period it requires revision and modification.

Land Use Zoning– Allocating land for residential, commercial, industrial and public purposes.

Regulated Urban Growth– Ensuring planned expansion of cities and towns.

KEY POLICIES AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK:

Assam Town and Country Planning Act, 1959 – Provides the framework for urban planning and development control in the state.

In accordance with the provision of Assam Town & Country Planning Act, 1959 (as amended) Development Authorities are constituted by Assam Government for implementation of Zoning regulations and take up development works.

Assam Unified Building Bye-Laws 2022: Regulations for construction and land use to ensure safety, growth and aesthetic appeal of a town.

KEY INITIATIVES:

Master Plans of North Lakhimpur, Narayanpur & Bihpuria.

In Lakhimpur district, the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi is currently working on preparing Revised Master Plan of North Lakhimpur and Draft Final Master Plan of Dhakuakhana which are at final stages as sponsored by NHPC Ltd. and in consultation with T&CP, Lakhimpur.

Recommendation of planning permits to the ULBs of Lakhimpur as per Assam Unified Building Bye-Laws 2022.