18-11-2017, 09:19 AM
The Government of Tamil Nadu enacted the Urban and Rural Planning Law (T & CP Act) of 1971 by repealing the Urban Planning Law of 1920. The Directorate of Urban and Rural Planning (DTCP) directed by the Director operates in accordance with the T & CP Act of Tamil Nadu, 1971. It operates under the control of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (H & UD) of the Secretariat. The department has jurisdiction over all Tamil Nadu, except the Metropolitan Development Area of Chennai (CMDA).