Changes proposed in MRTP Act to ‘tackle’ unauthorised constructions in rural areas
By Kartik Lokhande Adding to the spree of pre-election decisions and proposals, Democratic Front (DF) Government has now come up with the draft of a Bill proposing changes in Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act. The Bill, which is stated to be aimed at ‘tackling’ the ‘large-scale unauthorised constructions’ in rural areas in the vicinity of major urban centres like Nagpur, is likely to be tabled before State Legislature during the Monsoon Session commencing from June 2. Surprisingly, the Government appears to be in a hurry of pushing the Bill as it has invited suggestions/objections on the draft within only 10 days since May 23. Those having any suggestions/objections will have to submit the same to Principel Secretary (Urban Development-I), Mantralaya, till June 2, that is, the date of commencement of Monsoon Session of State Legislature. This is very surprising, considering the fact that the Government sat pretty since August 2013 over the High-l...