(a) whether most of the States are dependent on the Model Town and Country Planning Act, 1960 of the Government for urban planning;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether there is any proposal to carry out amendment in the said Act; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)
(a) & (b): Model Town and Country Planning Act, 1960 issued by Government of India was amended in 1985 titled as Model Regional and Town Planning and Development Law, 1985. This model law was issued for the guidance of the States and Union territories for preparing their Town and Country Planning Acts.
(c): No Sir.
(d): Question does not arise.
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