<p>The role of Town & Country Planning Department is statutory under the T & CP Act 1974 and advisory in nature for all the developmental activities under the other relevant Acts, Regulations/Byelaws/Rules framed under them applicable in the state of Goa. It is a physical planning and development control department for the State of Goa, with an objective to implement various plans as given below;</p> <ol> <li>Regional Plan – For the entire State of Goa.</li> <li>Outline Development Plans/Zoning plans -For all the Notified Planning areas,Non-PDA Towns and Villages for which plans are prepared.</li> <li>Traffic & Transportation Plan.</li> <li>Conservation Area Plans.</li> <li>Development Plans for areas around Railway stations.</li> <li>Consultancy & Technical services for Government/Semi-Government agencies-Rehabilitation/Layout plans for Residential/Industrial developments.</li> </ol>