State Act

THE ORISSA TOWN PLANNING & IMPROVEMENT TRUST ACT, 1956

30 - Preparation of Master Plan :- The Master Plan shall be prepared with the following, among others objectives in view, namely; (i) in removal of over crowding; (ii) clearance of slums and urban obsolescene; (iii) planned urban expansion; (iv) reclamation of low-lying and waste areas; (v) segregation of Industrial areas from residential areas; (vi) provision for an integrated road system; (vii) provision for an integrated water-supply system; (viii) provision for an integrated drainage and sewerage system; (ix) provision for metropolitan green belts; (x) provision for open spaces in built-up areas; (xi) development of residential areas on neighbourhood principles; (xii) reservation of suitable areas for various community needs including play grounds and children's park; (xiii) utilisation of natural amenities; (xiv) stoppage of urban development and recovery of ribbonated road side lands; (xv) preservation of historical monuments; (xvi) promotion of correct land use; and (xvii) any other proposal bearing on the health, comfort convenience and general betterment of the inhabitants of the locality.