ITANAGAR, Aug 11: The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has delegated building regulation and control powers to the Itanagar Planning Authority (IPA) in urban areas falling outside municipal jurisdiction but within the jurisdiction of the Local Planning Authority.
The order has been issued in pursuance of the memorandum dated July 6, 2026, issued by the Commissioner, Urban Affairs, and under relevant provisions of the Constitution, the Arunachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1997, the Arunachal Pradesh Urban and Country Planning Act, 2007, and the Arunachal Pradesh Building Bye-Laws, 2019.
Under the delegation, the IPA will function as the competent authority for regulating and controlling building construction activities in areas outside municipal limits but covered by the Local Planning Authority.
The powers delegated to the IPA include granting planning permission and building approval, regulating land use and development, enforcing development control regulations, inspecting and monitoring construction activities, taking action against unauthorized construction and development, maintaining planning and building records, and levying and collecting prescribed fees and charges.
The IPA has been directed to ensure that all construction and development activities conform to the Itanagar Master Plan-2031, applicable development plans, zoning regulations, planning standards and the Arunachal Pradesh Building Bye-Laws, 2019.
The areas covered under the delegated powers include Banderdewa, Dobam, Karsingsa, Gumto, Doimukh, Yupia, Tigdo, Nyorch, Borum, Tarajuli, Lekhi, Sood, Model Village, Papu-I, Papu-II, Jullang, Chimpu, Ganga, Bath, Poma and Jote.
Residents, landowners, developers and other stakeholders undertaking building construction or development activities in these areas will therefore be required to obtain the necessary planning permission or building approval from IPA before commencing construction, wherever applicable.
The move is aimed at ensuring planned, regulated and sustainable urban development within the areas covered by the Itanagar Master Plan-2031 and strengthening enforcement of statutory planning and building regulations beyond existing municipal jurisdictions.