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Memorandum Of Association And Regulations

The concept for the Symbol

The symbol for the State Institute for Town Planning (formerly known as MPVPS) is an aesthetic solution for a development authority.

The four squares have been arranged symmetrically, for this is a vital architectural element, and is a harmonious part of town planning.

The growth of the spiral line gives a visual force to the concept of continuous development. The spiral line ends in a house form, which is suggestive of housing development.


1.	Whereas a number of development authorities, special area development authorities, and a housing board have been established in Madhya Pradesh for planned and integrated town and country development. And whereas it is considered essential to provide a common forum to these authorities for promoting research and education, in these areas, providing training facilities for their employees, encouraging high-efficiency and productivity in them, developing uniform standards and management policies and such other matters. Now, therefore, we the signatories to this Memorandum of Association have agreed to form an association of the development authorities, special area development authorities, and the housing board in Madhya Pradesh by the name ‘*State Institute for Town Planning*’ (hereinafter called the Association) and to register it under the Madhya Pradesh Society Registration Adhiniyam 1973.
2.	The registered office of the Association will be situate at Bhopal and its address will be Office of the Executive Director,State Institute for Town Planning , Kachnar, Paryavaran Parisar, E-5, Arera Colony, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal till such time a separate office is established.
3.	The aims and objects of the Association shall be as under

Whereas a number of development authorities, special area development authorities, and a housing board have been established in Madhya Pradesh for planned and integrated town and country development.

And whereas it is considered essential to provide a common forum to these authorities for promoting research and education, in these areas, providing training facilities for their employees, encouraging high-efficiency and productivity in them, developing uniform standards and management policies and such other matters.

Now, therefore, we the signatories to this Memorandum of Association have agreed to form an association of the development authorities, special area development authorities, and the housing board in Madhya Pradesh by the name ‘State Institute for Town Planning’ (hereinafter called the Association) and to register it under the Madhya Pradesh Society Registration Adhiniyam 1973.

The registered office of the Association will be situate at Bhopal and its address will be Office of the Executive Director,State Institute for Town Planning , Kachnar, Paryavaran Parisar, E-5, Arera Colony, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal till such time a separate office is established.

The aims and objects of the Association shall be as under


1.	To assist and advise the Government of Madhya Pradesh and Directorate of Town & Country Planning on matters related to Urban/Rural Planning.
2.	To assist in preparing, scrutinizing and evaluating development Plans, Regional Plans, Zonal Plans ,Town Development Schemes and Resource Mobilization for Implementation of Plans, Monitoring of Plan and Implementation matters related thereto.
3.	To make comparative analysis of the town planning policies adopted by various states and also development authorities in the country. Research on Planning Processes, to undertake study and research in the environment through planned and integrated town and country development and provide consultancy in these areas.
4.	Scrutiny of Land Use Change under section 23 (b) of Madhya Pradesh Nagar Tatha Nivesh Adhiniyam 1973.
5.	Creation of Data Base and its up- dation & e-Governance
6.	Scrutiny of Annual Budget of Development Authorities /Special Area Development Authorities as per direction of Government of Madhya Pradesh
7.	Scrutiny of Re-densification Projects.
8.	Study of Environment Impact Assessment on implementation of projects being taken up by Town Development Authorities for 8(a) & 8 (b)
9.	Organise inhouse training programmes and also in collaboration with institutes of repute for Capacity Building - (Training, Seminars, Workshops, Lectures on various subjects. Publication & Publicity)
10.	Issue a news letter to keep members and officers of the department abreast of the recent developments
11.	Execute the ongoing programmes and activities of the erstwhile State Institute for Town Planning (formerly known as MPVPS).
12.	Perform all such duties and functions as may be decided by the Ececutive Committee and the General Body.
13.	Render services to the State Government as required and as per its instructions issued from time to time.

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