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Q1. (i) What type of schemes envisaged on private land as per Rajasthan Township policy?
(ii) Enumerate planning norms of preparation of layout plan of a residential scheme in

above policy.
(i) Incentives for Township Development
• Acquisition of Private Land: The Urban Land Board (ULB) will acquire land for Township
projects if the developer struggles to acquire the remaining 1/4 parcel. The compensation will be
determined through mutual negotiation. The ULB will charge 10% of the total award negotiated
amount.
• Land Conversion of Undivided Share Land: The Authorized Officer appointed under the
Rajasthan Land Revenue Act-1956 can divide the undivided share of the Khatedar. This land can
be considered for approval under 90-B of the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956.
• Allotment of Government Land within the Township Scheme: Government land falling within
the proposed township scheme area may be allotted to facilitate contiguous development.
Developers must allot saleable developed plots to the ULB equivalent to 60% of the land. If
plotting is not undertaken, equivalent land may be allotted to the ULB in another part of the
Scheme.
• Priority in Approval of the Scheme: Necessary approvals, changes in land use, and layout plan
approvals must be cleared within 90 days. Time-bound approval / clearance by various
government agencies will be provided. The chief administrative head of the concerned local
body will issue a certificate to the developer for priority approvals.
• Availability of Land by Local Bodies to Other Government Organizations/Departments for

Development of Services Facilities: Allotment of facility land to departments like JVVNL,
PHED, Municipal bodies for power, water, fire fighting/solid waste disposal may be made on
priority.
• The provisions of the Rajasthan Imposition of Ceiling on Agricultural Holding Act, 1973 will
not be applicable in the case of the township scheme of any area.
(ii)
Q2. Define and explain stilt floor, mezzanine floor, parking floor and service floor
Stilt floor
• Also known as a raised floor or elevated floor.
• Aimed at elevating the main floor of a building above ground level.
• Supported by columns or stilts made of concrete, steel, or wood.
• Commonly used in flood-prone areas, uneven terrain, or buildings with a raised platform.
• Construction involves designing and building a sturdy support structure.
• Materials used depend on the building's design, intended use, and environmental conditions.
• Advantages include flood protection, additional space, ventilation and light, and better views.
• Disadvantages include cost, maintenance, and accessibility.
• Commonly found in coastal regions, flood-prone areas, hillside properties, and buildings with
elevated design.
Mezzanine floor
• Mezzanine floors are intermediate floor levels in buildings, providing additional workspace,
storage, retail, or seating areas.
• They are designed as intermediate levels between main floors, often overlooking the floor
below.
• Mezzanine floors are supported by columns, beams, or brackets attached to the building's
existing structure.
• Materials used for mezzanine floors depend on the intended use, building codes, and structural
requirements.
• Installation involves careful planning, structural analysis, and compliance with building
regulations.
• Advantages include space utilization, cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and quick installation.
• Disadvantages include load-bearing considerations, compliance with building codes, and
maintenance.
Parking floor
Purpose and Design
• Provides a convenient and organized space for vehicles to park.
• Helps manage parking demand efficiently in areas with limited parking space or where on-
street parking is not feasible.
Design and Layout

• Designed with specific layouts to accommodate different types of vehicles.
• Includes marked parking spaces, driving lanes, ramps for access between levels, and safety
features like barriers or guardrails.
Structural Considerations
• Requires robust structural design to support the weight of multiple vehicles.
• Includes columns, beams, slabs, and shear walls for safety and stability.
Types of Parking Floors

• Open Parking Floors: Open-air parking areas without a roof covering.
• Covered Parking Floors: Roofed floors with a canopy covering.
• Underground Parking Floors: Located beneath the main building or ground level.
Features and Amenities

• Lighting for visibility and security.
• Surveillance cameras for monitoring.
• Access control systems using tickets, cards, or electronic methods.
• Signage and markings for guidance and organization.
• Charging stations for electric vehicles.
• Bicycle racks or storage areas.
Accessibility and Circulation

• Designed for easy access and circulation for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles.
Safety Considerations
• Complies with building codes and safety regulations.
Service floor
Purpose:
• Houses essential building systems and equipment supporting functionality, comfort, safety, and
sustainability.
• Includes HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, communications
infrastructure, and renewable energy systems.
Design and Layout:

• Designed with specific layouts to accommodate different types of equipment and systems.
• May include equipment rooms, control rooms, maintenance areas, utility corridors, and vertical
shafts for routing ductwork, piping, and cables.
Systems and Equipment:

• HVAC Systems: Chillers, air handlers, ductwork, exhaust fans, and ventilation equipment.
• Electrical Systems: Transformers, switchgear, panels, electrical distribution lines, backup
generators, and UPS systems.
• Plumbing Systems: Water supply lines, drainage systems, pumps, water heaters, and plumbing
fixtures.
• Fire Protection Systems: Fire alarm systems, sprinklers, fire pumps, and extinguishing agents
storage.
• Communications Infrastructure: Data centers, telecom rooms, networking equipment, and fiber
optic cables.
• Renewable Energy Systems: Solar panels, wind turbines, or other sustainable energy
technologies.
Accessibility:
• Access restricted to building maintenance personnel, technicians, and authorized personnel.
Safety and Compliance:

• Must comply with building codes, safety standards, and regulations.
Maintenance and Upkeep:

• Requires regular inspection, maintenance, and servicing of equipment.
Integration with Other Floors:
• Interconnected with the rest of the building through vertical shafts, risers, and utility
distribution systems.
Q3. Describe the sections of urban improvement act 1959 regardingpreparation of master
plan.
Section 3. Power of State Government to order preparation of master plan.
(1) The State Government may, be order, direct that in respect of and for any urban area in the
State specified in the order, a civil survey shall be carried out and a master plan shall be
prepared, by such officer or authority as the State Government may appoint for the purpose].
(2) For the purpose of advising the officer or authority appointed under Sub-section (1) on the
preparation of the master plan, the State Government may constitute an advisory council
consisting of a Chairman and such number of other members as the State Government may deem
fit.
Section 4. Contents of master plan.—The master plan shall.—

(a) define the various zones into which the urban area for which the plan has been prepared may
be divided for the purposes of its improvement and indicate the manner in which the land in each
zone in proposed to be used, and
(b) serve as basic pattern of frame work within which the improvement schemes of the various
zones may be prepared.
Section 5. Procedure to be followed.—
(1) Before preparing any master plan officially the officer or authority appointed to prepare it
shall publish a draft of the master plan by making a copy thereof available for inspection and
publishing a notice in such form and manner as may be prescribed by rules made in this behalf
inviting objections and suggestions from every person with respect to the draft master plan
before such date as may be specified in the notice.
(2) Such officer or authority shall also give reasonable opportunity to every local authority
within whose local limits any land touched by the master plan is situated to make any
representations with respect to the master plan.
(3) After considering all objections, suggestions and representations that may have been
received, such officer or authority shall finally prepare the master plan. (4) Provisions may be
made by rules made in this behalf with respect to the form and contents of a master plan and with
respect to the procedure to be followed and any other matter in connection with the preparation
of the master plan.
Section 6, Submission of master plan to Government.—
(1) Every master plan shall, as soon as may be after its preparation, be submitted to the State
Government for approval in the prescribed manner.
(2) The State Government may direct the officer or authority appointed for the preparation of a
master plan to furnish such information as it may require for the purpose of approving any
master plan submitted to it under this section.
(3) The State Government may either approve the master plan without modifications or with
such modifications as it may consider necessary or reject it with directions for the preparation for
a fresh master plan.
Section 7. Date of operation of master plan.—Immediately after a master plan has been approved
by the State Government, it shall publish in the prescribed manner a notice stating that the master
plan has been approved and naming a place where a copy of the same may be inspected during
office hours; and upon the date of the first publication of the aforesaid notice the master plan
shall come into operation.
Q4. (i) What was the duration of JNNURM and when did it star?
(ii) What were the sectors and projects eligible for assistance under infrastructure and
governance in JNNURM?
(i) It was launched in 2005 for a seven-year period (up to March 2011) to encourage
cities to initiate steps for bringing phased improvements in their civic service levels.
The government had extended the tenure of the mission for another two years, i.e.,
from April 2012 to 31 March 2014.
(ii) The sectors and projects eligible for JNNURM assistance would be as follows:
(1) Urban renewal, that is, redevelopment of inner (old) city areas [including
widening of narrow streets, shifting of industrial and commercial establishments from
non-conforming (inner city) areas to conforming (outer city) areas to reduce
congestion, replacement of old and worn out pipes by new and higher capacity ones,
renewal of the sewerage, drainage, and solid waste disposal system etc.] ;
(2) Water supply (including desalination plants) and sanitation.
(3) Sewerage and solid waste management.
(4) Construction and improvement of drains and storm water drains.
(5) Urban transportation including roads, highways, expressways, MRTS, and metro
projects.
(6) Parking lots and spaces on PPP basis.
(7) Development of heritage areas
(8) Prevention and rehabilitation of soil erosion and landslides only in cases of special
category States where such problems are common; and
(9) Preservation of water bodies

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Q1. (i) What type of schemes envisaged on private land as per Rajasthan Township policy?

(ii) Enumerate planning norms of preparation of layout plan of a residential scheme in

(i) Incentives for Township Development

• Availability of Land by Local Bodies to Other Government Organizations/Departments for

Design and Layout

Types of Parking Floors

Features and Amenities

Accessibility and Circulation

Design and Layout:

Systems and Equipment:

Safety and Compliance:

Maintenance and Upkeep:

Section 4. Contents of master plan.—The master plan shall.—

(2) Water supply (including desalination plants) and sanitation.

(3) Sewerage and solid waste management.

(4) Construction and improvement of drains and storm water drains.

(7) Development of heritage areas

(9) Preservation of water bodies

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