From now till June 21, Mumbaikars can send suggestions, objections

DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 2034

Mumbaikars can now send in their suggestions and objections to the new Development Control and Promotional Regulations, 2034 (DCPR) until June 21, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has informed. The development plan is a blueprint for the city’s growth for the next 20 years.

The DCPR determines construction rules like how high a building can be constructed and road breadth that will be followed for the next 20 years.

The formal one-month window for suggesting modifications in the new DCPR began on Tuesday, informed civic official from development plan department. A gazette notification on the new development plan was published by the state government the same day, in city newspapers. The formal publication of the same is expected soon. This is the final opportunity where citizens can raise their concerns regarding the plan.

The suggestions and objections can be sent to the deputy director of town planning, Greater Mumbai at E block, ENSA Hutment, Azad Maidan, Mumbai. The deputy director will be responsible for hearing all suggestions/objections sent in.

The state government, in early May, had announced the Development Plan (DP) 2034. The DP was divided into two parts – sanctioned, and excluded part (EP). Citizens can send in their suggestions and objections for the EP (DCPR) as it carries the changes made by the state government which are substantial in nature, whereas the EP (reservations) will be opened for suggestions and objections once the plans are published. A development plan official also informed that the civic body will soon release the maps showing the reservation areas.

The suggestions and objections can be sent to the deputy director of town planning, Greater Mumbai at E block, ENSA Hutment, Azad Maidan, Mumbai. The deputy director will be responsible for hearing all suggestions and objections that are sent in.