BASAR : The Basar Planning Authority (BPA) on Saturday finalised the proposed Local Planning Area (LPA) for the formulation of the Comprehensive Basar Township Master Plan and resolved to recommend it to the state government for issuance of the preliminary notification under the relevant statutory provisions.
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Leparada Deputy Commissioner Himani Meena at the DC’s conference hall.
Besides members of the authority, the meeting was attended by public representatives, Gram Panchayat Members (GPMs) and Gram Panchayat Chairpersons (GPCs) from villages adjoining Basar township and falling within the proposed planning area.
Welcoming the participants, Meena said the Basar Planning Authority, constituted under the Arunachal Pradesh Urban and Country Planning Act, 2007, is preparing a state-of-the-art Geographic Information System (GIS)-based Master Plan for Basar township. She said the declaration of a clearly defined Local Planning Area is a statutory requirement for determining the jurisdiction of the Master Plan, covering both the existing urban area and adjoining peripheral regions.
She emphasised that a well-defined planning area would ensure systematic development, regulate future growth and prevent haphazard urban expansion. Clarifying concerns over the inclusion of rural areas within the proposed LPA, the deputy commissioner said such inclusion would not automatically alter the status of rural land but would facilitate coordinated and sustainable development in accordance with the law.
BPA Town Planner-cum-Member Secretary Tabom Tamut gave a detailed presentation on the procedure for declaring the Local Planning Area, relevant statutory provisions and urban planning protocols. He also proposed extending the existing urban limits to include the Old Market Area and Pajo Area, which was discussed extensively during the meeting.
The deliberations witnessed active participation from PRI members and public representatives, who underscored the need for timely and planned urban development to ensure the orderly growth of Basar township.
The authority also resolved to undertake an extensive public awareness and sensitisation campaign across all villages within the proposed planning area during the statutory period following the preliminary notification.
The campaign will involve PRI leaders, public representatives and other stakeholders to familiarise residents with the planning process and the long-term benefits of the proposed Local Planning Area. (DIPR)
