UDCPR 2020 / Chapter 2, Development permission and commencement certificate
2.3 Discretionary powers - interpretation
UDCPR 2020 as amended to 30.01.2025
In conformity with the intent and spirit of these Regulations, the Authority may by order in writing -
i) Decide on matters where it is observed that there is an error in any order, requirement decision, and determination of interpretation made by him or by an Officer authorized by him in the application of these Regulations.
ii) Decide the extent of the proposal of Development Plan / Regional plan with respect to S.No. / Gut No. / CTS No. / Block No. / Barrack No. / Unit No., where boundaries shown on Development Plan / Regional plan varies with the boundaries as per revenue record / measurement plan / City Survey sheets etc.
iii) Determine and establish the location of zonal boundaries in cases of doubt or controversy;
iv) Decide the alignment of Development Plan road / Regional plan road where the street layout actually on the ground varies from the street layout as shown on the Development Plan / Regional plan;
v) Correct the alignment of Blue and Red flood line on Development Plan / Regional plan where it varies with the said lines given by the Irrigation Department or any other Govt. institutions dealing with the subject, from time to time;
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vi) Modify the limit of a zone where the boundary line of the zone divides a plot. In such cases, the zone covering area more than 50% shall be considered;
vii) Authorize the erection of a building or use of premises for a public service undertaking for public utility propose only, where he finds such an authorization to be reasonably necessary for the public convenience and welfare even if it is not permitted in any Land Use Classification.
viii) Interpret the provisions of these Regulations where there is clerical, grammatical mistake, if any.
To see how 2.3 and the rest of UDCPR apply to a particular plot, with the clause behind every figure, open Citiwise.
The text of the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations for Maharashtra State, as amended to 30.01.2025. The notification of the Urban Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, is the authoritative text.