DTCP also known as the Directorate of Town and Country Planning is the state agency that supervises the town’s development and planning in the city. They oversee all planning within areas under their control.
The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) develops policies that establish an integrated plan for development. The department is an agency that oversees the urban and planning process in every state. It is a regular govt agency. The DTCP provides advice to other planning bodies and agencies on residential and commercial real estate and urban planning to control development and stop unauthorized constructions. For those contemplating purchasing open plots for residential or commercial use and wish to build on the land, you must obtain the DTCP approval.