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8 MPSC ATP Town Planning Scheme questions with answers

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Sanction of draft scheme (s.68)

  1. Q1 Mock Test 1, Q35

    Under section 68(1) of the MRTP Act (as amended), the Planning Authority must submit the draft scheme, with modifications and copies of objections, to the State Government within ____ from publication of the notice in the Official Gazette.

    1. Asix months
    2. Bone month
    3. Ctwelve months
    4. Dthree months
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    Answer D. three months

    s.68(1) requires submission of the draft scheme for sanction within three months (six months before Mah. 35 of 2014) from publication of the notice in the Official Gazette.

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), s.68(1)

Vesting (s.88)

  1. Q2 Mock Test 1, Q36

    Under section 88(b) of the MRTP Act, on the preliminary scheme coming into force, the rights in the original plots that have been reconstituted:

    1. AVest in the State Government
    2. BDetermine, and the reconstituted plots become subject to the rights settled by the Arbitrator
    3. CContinue unchanged until the final scheme is sanctioned
    4. DAre transferred to the Tribunal of Appeal for adjudication
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    Answer B. Determine, and the reconstituted plots become subject to the rights settled by the Arbitrator

    s.88(b) ends all rights in reconstituted original plots and makes the reconstituted plots subject to the rights settled by the Arbitrator, so title passes from OP to FP.

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), s.88(b)

s.85(2) - advance payment

  1. Q3 Mock Test 1, Q37

    Under section 85(2) of the MRTP Act, at the request of a person whose land was taken in advance, the Planning Authority may, after consulting the Arbitrator, pay an advance as provided in:

    1. ASection 51(2)
    2. BSection 129(3)
    3. CSection 97(1)
    4. DSection 126(1)
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    Answer B. Section 129(3)

    Section 85(2) allows an advance payment, after consulting the Arbitrator, as provided in s.129(3), which (in the section on possession of land in case of urgency) permits an advance not exceeding two-thirds of the estimated amount after an agreement under s.157.

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), ss.85(2), 129(3)

Arbitrator - substantial variation (s.72(7))

  1. Q4 Mock Test 1, Q38

    For the proviso to section 72(7) of the MRTP Act, a 'substantial variation' in the draft scheme by the Arbitrator means an increase in the total cost of the draft scheme of more than:

    1. A20 per cent or two crore rupees, whichever is higher
    2. B20 per cent or two crore rupees, whichever is lower
    3. C10 per cent or one lakh rupees, whichever is lower
    4. D25 per cent or five lakh rupees, whichever is higher
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    Answer A. 20 per cent or two crore rupees, whichever is higher

    The Explanation to s.72(7) defines 'substantial variation' as an increase in the total cost of the draft scheme of more than 20% or Rs. 2 crore, whichever is higher (Rs. 2 lakh before Mah. 44 of 2025), on account of new works or additional public-purpose sites. Such variations need prior State sanction after hearing the Planning Authority and objecting owners (proviso (b)).

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), s.72(7), Explanation

Cost of scheme - numerical

  1. Q5 Mock Test 1, Q39

    For a TPS: works to be executed Rs. 3 crore; legal expenses Rs. 10 lakh; compensation for reservations solely beneficial to scheme residents Rs. 50 lakh; compensation for a reservation partly beneficial (50% attributable to scheme residents) Rs. 40 lakh; cost of infrastructure in the adjacent area Rs. 1 crore. Ignoring s.97(1)(f), the cost of scheme under section 97 is:

    1. ARs. 4.2 crore
    2. BRs. 4.0 crore
    3. CRs. 3.8 crore
    4. DRs. 4.5 crore
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    Answer B. Rs. 4.0 crore

    Cost = 300 + 10 + 50 + (50% x 40 = 20) + (20% x 100 = 20) = 400 lakh = Rs. 4.0 crore (s.97(1)(b)-(e),(g)).

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), s.97(1)

GTPUDA - TPS comparison

  1. Q6 Mock Test 1, Q40

    Under section 40(3)(jj)(a) of the GTPUDA, 1976, match the purpose with the share of the total scheme area that may be allotted:

    A. Roads - 1. 5 per cent

    B. Parks, playgrounds, gardens and open space - 2. 15 per cent

    C. Sale by appropriate authority for residential, commercial or industrial use - 3. 5 per cent

    D. Social infrastructure (school, dispensary, fire brigade, public utility) - 4. 15 per cent

    1. AA-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
    2. BA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
    3. CA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
    4. DA-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
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    Answer B. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

    s.40(3)(jj)(a) allots 15% for roads, 5% for open spaces, 5% for social infrastructure and 15% for sale, 40% in all, comparable to the 40% aggregate in MRTP s.64(g-1)(ii).

    Source: GTPUDA 1976, s.40(3)(jj)

Allotment of land (s.64(g-1))

  1. Q7 Mock Test 1, Q41

    Under section 64(g-1)(i) of the MRTP Act, the draft scheme reserves ____ of the total scheme area for housing for economically weaker sections, lower income groups and persons dispossessed in the scheme.

    1. A10 per cent
    2. B5 per cent
    3. C15 per cent
    4. D20 per cent
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    Answer A. 10 per cent

    s.64(g-1)(i) provides for reserving land to the extent of ten per cent of the total scheme area for EWS/LIG housing and for persons dispossessed in the scheme.

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), s.64(g-1)(i)

Arbitrator - time limit (s.72(3))

  1. Q8 Mock Test 1, Q42

    Under section 72(3) of the MRTP Act, the Arbitrator must, as far as possible, prepare the final scheme within ____ from the date of his appointment.

    1. Atwelve months
    2. Bthirty-six months
    3. Ctwenty-four months
    4. Deighteen months
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    Answer D. eighteen months

    s.72(3) sets nine months for the preliminary scheme and, as far as possible, eighteen months for the final scheme, both counted from the Arbitrator's appointment.

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), s.72(3)

Contents of draft scheme

  1. Q9 ATP 2022, Q19

    A draft Town Planning Scheme consists of

    1. APhysical planning and valuation of the scheme
    2. BPhysical planning of the scheme only
    3. CThe financial aspects of the Town Planning Scheme only
    4. DNone of the above
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    Answer A. Physical planning and valuation of the scheme

    The draft scheme under ss.59 and 61 contains both the physical proposals (reconstituted plots, roads, reservations) and the financial/valuation particulars (estimated cost, original and final values, contributions); the Arbitrator later splits it into a preliminary (physical) and a final (valuation) scheme. (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), ss.59, 64, 72(3)

Final plot

  1. Q10 ATP 2022, Q20

    Among the following options, select the correct option regarding 'final plot' in a Town Planning Scheme.

    1. AIt means the value of the original plot without reference to any improvements contemplated in the scheme
    2. BIt is the result of reconstitution of the original plot in its area and boundaries so as to render it more suitable for development purposes
    3. CIt means the original holding with well defined boundaries as found on the date of declaration of intention to make the scheme
    4. DBoth (2) and (3) above
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    Answer B. It is the result of reconstitution of the original plot in its area and boundaries so as to render it more suitable for development purposes

    A final plot is the plot allotted after reconstitution of the original plot (altering its shape, area and boundaries) under the scheme to make it fit for building purposes; option (3) describes an original plot and option (1) its original value. (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), ss.2(13), 2(22), 65

Vesting on sanction of draft scheme s.68A

  1. Q11 ATP 2022, Q21

    After sanction of a draft Town Planning Scheme, all lands required by the Appropriate Authority for which of the following purposes shall vest absolutely in the Appropriate Authority free from all encumbrances?

    1. AThe allotment or reservation of land for open spaces, gardens, recreation grounds
    2. BThe allotment or reservation of land for social infrastructure
    3. CThe allotment of land for sale by the Planning Authority
    4. DThe allotment or reservation of land for water supply
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    Answer D. The allotment or reservation of land for water supply

    Section 68A vests, on sanction of the draft scheme, the lands required for the purposes in s.59(1)(b)(ii-b) roads, (ii-e) drainage, (ii-f) lighting and (ii-g) water supply. Open spaces/gardens fall under (ii-d) and vest only on the final scheme (s.88). Note: disputed; s.88 (as amended) vests all lands required by the Planning Authority when the preliminary scheme comes into force, so options (1), (2) and (4) all fit at that later stage. On the 'sanction of draft scheme' wording, the s.68A purposes (roads, drainage, lighting, water supply) make option (4) the most defensible. (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), ss.68A(1), 59(1)(b), 88

Role of Arbitrator s.72

  1. Q12 ATP 2022, Q22

    The role of the Arbitrator in a Town Planning Scheme as per the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 is to

    1. Afinalise the draft Town Planning Scheme and prepare the preliminary scheme only
    2. Bprepare the preliminary Town Planning Scheme, the valuation part being prepared by the Tribunal
    3. Cprepare the preliminary and final Town Planning Schemes
    4. DNone of the above
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    Answer C. prepare the preliminary and final Town Planning Schemes

    Under s.72 the Arbitrator, after hearing the parties, divides the sanctioned draft scheme into a preliminary scheme (physical works and reconstitution) and a final scheme (valuation, contributions and compensation) and submits both to Government. (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), s.72(3)-(6)

Finality of Arbitrator's decisions

  1. Q13 ATP 2022, Q23

    Regarding the decisions of the Arbitrator under Section 72 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, choose the correct option.

    1. AExcept in matters arising out of physical planning and some of the points regarding valuation, every decision of the Arbitrator shall be final
    2. BEvery decision of the Arbitrator shall be final
    3. CThe Arbitrator's decision shall be final and conclusive and binding on all parties except the Planning Authority
    4. DExcept in matters arising out of some of the points regarding valuation, every decision of the Arbitrator shall be final
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    Answer D. Except in matters arising out of some of the points regarding valuation, every decision of the Arbitrator shall be final

    Under s.73, every decision of the Arbitrator is final and binding on all parties including the Planning Authority, except matters under clauses (i), (ii), (iv), (v) and (vii)-(xiii) of s.72(6) (the final-scheme valuation, compensation and contribution clauses); those may be taken to the Tribunal of Appeal under s.74. Preliminary-scheme (physical planning) decisions under s.72(4) are final. (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), ss.72(4),(6), 73, 74(1)

Tribunal of Appeal s.75

  1. Q14 ATP 2022, Q24

    For a Town Planning Scheme, the Tribunal of Appeal shall consist of

    1. APresident
    2. BTwo Assessors
    3. CArbitrator
    4. DBoth (1) and (2)
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    Answer D. Both (1) and (2)

    Under s.75(1) the Tribunal of Appeal consists of a President and two Assessors; the Arbitrator, whose decisions are appealed against, is not a member (s.76 lets him assist in an advisory capacity). Since Mah. 44 of 2025 the President outside Mumbai is a District Judge or Civil Judge (Senior Division), serving or former, or a person who has held a post not below Joint Director of Town Planning or Joint Secretary, Law and Judiciary; in Mumbai, a City Civil Court judge or a former Director of Town Planning. (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), ss.75(1),(2), 76

Semi-final value

  1. Q15 ATP 2022, Q25

    The definition of 'semi-final value' is the following:

    1. AThe value of the original plot with reference to the improvements contemplated in the scheme on the assumption that the scheme has been completed
    2. BThe value of the final plot without reference to any improvements contemplated in the scheme
    3. CThe value of the final plot without reference to any improvements contemplated in the scheme other than improvements due to alteration of its boundaries
    4. DNone of the above
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    Answer C. The value of the final plot without reference to any improvements contemplated in the scheme other than improvements due to alteration of its boundaries

    Semi-final value is the value of the final plot ignoring the scheme's improvements except those due to alteration of its boundaries (the basis used in s.97(1)(f) and s.100). The increment (s.98) is the excess of the value with the scheme's improvements over the value without them, and the contribution may not exceed half of it (s.99(1) proviso (i)). (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), ss.97(1)(f), 98, 99(1), 100

Estimation of increment s.97

  1. Q16 ATP 2022, Q26

    In estimating the value of increment in a Town Planning Scheme,

    1. Athe value of only trees, crops and wells shall be taken into consideration
    2. Bthe value of buildings or other works erected or in the course of erection on such plot shall not be taken into consideration
    3. Cthe value of only fencing and compound wall shall be taken into consideration
    4. DNone of the above
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    Answer B. the value of buildings or other works erected or in the course of erection on such plot shall not be taken into consideration

    When estimating original, semi-final and final values for increment, the value of buildings or other works erected or in the course of erection on the plot is excluded, so that only land value is compared. (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: MRTP Act 1966 (as on 28 Jul 2026), s.98 (proviso)

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