CONTENTS Chapter 1 1 1.1 Introduction . 1 1.2 Rationale . 4 1.3 Research Question. 5 1.4 Aim 5 1.5 Objectives 5 1.6 Scope & Limitation 5 1.7 Methodology . 6 Chapter 2 Literature Review 7 2.1 Urbanization Scenario In Gujarat . 7 2.2 Planning Process In Gujarat . 9 2.3 Supply Of Land . 11 2.4 Development Plan/Master Plan . 19 2.5 Comparison Of Previous Studies On Tps . 21 Chapter 3 Town Planning Scheme 23 3.1 Background . 23 3.2 Concept & Principles- 23 3.3 Evaluation Of Town Planning Scheme 24 3.4 Implementation History Of Town Planning Schemes In Ahmedabad 31 3.5 Objectives Of T. P. Schemes . 32 3.6 Town Planning Schemes Procedure . 33 3.7 Advantages Of Preparation Of Town Planning Scheme. 34 3.8 Hindrance In Tps Scheme Process . 35 Chapter 4 Town Planning Schemes Stages With Legal Framework . 36 4.1 Detail Process Of Making Draft Tps With Legal Framework . 36 4.2 Detail Process Of Making Preliminary Tps With Legal Framework . 38 4.3 Detail Process Of Making Final Tps With Legal Framework 39 4.4 Flow Chart Of Town Planning Scheme 41 4.5 Tps Related Amendment / Changes In Gtpud Act 1976 At Various Stages . 42 Chapter 5 Ahmedabad - City Profile 46 5.1 Introduction 46 5.2 Physical Structure And Demographics 47 5.3 Economy 49 5.4 Current Status Of Tps In Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation 53 Chapter 6 Case Study . 56 6.1 Town Planning Scheme 38 Thaltej . 56 6.2 Town Planning Scheme Ghodasar. . 61 6.3 Town Planning Scheme Vejalpur-4 65 Chapter 7 Major Issues 70 7.1 Legal Procedure Issues 70 7.2 Implementation Stage . 72 Chapter 8 Recommendations . 74 Annexure . 77 Annexure I Questionnaire For Official . 77 Annexure Ii Questionnaire For Officer Related To Tps 79 Annexure Iii Questionnaire For Private Entreprenure . 80 Annexure Iv Questionnaire For Local Residents 81 References . 83