4. FUNCTIONS:

The primary functions of the Department of Town Planning is the preparation of physical plans to achieve organised and co-coordinated developments at all levels i.e. regional, town and rural levels.

The important functions of the department mainly comprise of :

o Extending technical assistance to the Karnataka State Town Planning Board and the Government in formulation of policies and policy guidelines on matters related to urban and regional planning.

• Preparation of Master plans for urban and rural settlements.

• Extending technical assistance to various government departments / undertakings in matters related to planning such as furnishing technical opinion to Revenue Department for conversion of land for non-agricultural purposes.

• Preparation of town and village extension schemes for Urban Local Bodies and local authorities.

• Preparation of project related to rehabilitation and resettlement schemes.

• Preparation of traffic management plans.

• The department is also extending technical support to the various Urban Development Authorities, Planning Authorities, Urban Local Bodies and Local Authorities, in the preparation; enforcement and implementation of Master plans.

• Beautification schemes for preserving and enhancing urban aesthetic qualities.