About Us
Empowering Urban & Rural Development Through Experience
Welcome to the Former DTCP Planners Association - where decades of planning expertise converge to shape a better tomorrow for Tamil Nadu's communities. Building bridges between experience and innovation in urban and rural planning
The former Dtcp planners association was registered under the Tamilnadu Society Registration act 1975, in number SRG/Chennai South/604/2022, Dated 08/12/2022 and also enrolled with NGO Darpan portal by NITI Aayog Government of India in unique DHARPAN ID :TN/2025/0737647.
Government constituted the Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) under the The Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 after repealing the Tamil Nadu Town Planning Act 1920,under Housing and Urban Development Department of government of tamilnadu.
This Department deals with the development in urban and rural areas on planned lines and is vested with preparation of Regional Plans, Master Plans, New Town Development Plans, and Detailed Development Plans, and carrying out variations in the statutory plans. According technical clearance/planning permission for Non-High rise /High Rise buildings, and layouts. It also processes the applications for construction of buildings in the Hill Area and places it before the Hill Area Conservation Authority and before the Architectural Aesthetic Aspect Committee in case of developments in Hill stations of The Nilgiris, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, and Valparai.
Department has its jurisdiction over the entire TamilNadu except Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA).
A town planner is a professional responsible for designing and managing land use in urban and rural areas to create functional, sustainable, and livable communities. They achieve this by analyzing social, economic, and environmental factors to develop land use plans that balance development needs with community well-being, often acting as a liaison between the public and government officials.
Our Mission
To leverage the extensive experience of former DTCP planners to contribute meaningfully to the planning of Tamil Nadu's urban and rural landscape, while maintaining professional excellence and fostering continued learning among planning professionals.
Our Vision
To be the premier association of planning professionals in Tamil Nadu to advise on all matters concerned with regional planning.
core Values
- Experience-Driven Solutions: Utilizing decades of field experience to contrast planning challenges.
- Professional Excellence: Maintaining the highest standards of planning expertise.
- Community Service: Dedicated to improving living conditions for all citizens.
- Knowledge Sharing: Promoting continuous learning and professional development.
- Collaborative Approach: Building bridges between experienced and emerging professionals.
Why the Former DTCP
Planners
Association
1
Experience Meets Purpose
Members bring decades of hands-on experience in planning and development, accumulated through years of dedicated service in the DTCP. This wealth of knowledge becomes a valuable resource for addressing contemporary planning challenges.
2
Continue Service Beyond Retirement
We believe that retirement from service does not mean retirement from purpose. Our association provides a meaningful platform for former planners to remain active contributors to society's development.
3
Professional Excellence
We maintain the highest standards of professional planning expertise, ensuring that our recommendations and solutions are based on proven methodologies and extensive field experience.
4
Community Impact
Our focus extends beyond professional networking to create tangible benefits for urban and rural communities across Tamil Nadu.
