1. Local Urban Development or Town Planning Authority
The primary source for zoning maps is the urban development authority or town planning department of the city or region where the land is located. These bodies are responsible for:
- Creating and updating the Master Plan or Development Plan.
- Publishing zoning classifications, including industrial zones.
- Providing official maps with color-coded land use designations.
Examples of such authorities include:
- Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) – Karnataka
- Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) – Telangana
- Delhi Development Authority (DDA) – Delhi
- Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) – Tamil Nadu
- Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) – Maharashtra
These agencies may provide zoning maps both in print and digital formats, often accessible at their headquarters or zonal offices.
2. Official State or Municipal Online Portals
Most Indian states and cities have launched GIS-based online platforms and e-governance portals where zoning maps are available. These platforms allow users to:
- Search by survey number, plot number, or village name.
- View zoning overlays like residential, commercial, and industrial zones.
- Download or print official land use maps.
Popular portals include:
- Dharani Portal (Telangana) – Integrated land and property records with zoning tools.
- Bhoomi or BhuNaksha (Karnataka and other states) – GIS cadastral maps and land use data.
- UP Bhulekh (Uttar Pradesh) – Land records and zone classifications.
- AnyRoR Gujarat – Access to land ownership and zoning records.
- BanglarBhumi (West Bengal) – Maps, RoR, and planning data.
These portals are often maintained by the Department of Land Records or Revenue Department in coordination with planning authorities.
3. District Collectorate or Revenue Department
In semi-urban and rural areas, where industrial development is growing, the District Collector’s Office or Taluk Office may provide zoning maps and related land use information. These departments can:
- Provide physical copies of zoning boundaries.
- Assist with zoning change applications.
- Confirm current classification of industrial plots.
Maps here are often part of the land use register or the settlement record files maintained by the revenue authorities.
4. Survey and Settlement Department
The Survey and Settlement Department plays a key role in:
- Publishing Field Measurement Books (FMBs) and cadastral maps.
- Highlighting zoned areas for different purposes.
- Overlaying zoning data with survey numbers for exact parcel verification.
Maps from this department are used for legal documentation, mutation, and boundary marking, and may contain industrial zoning details.
5. State Industrial Development Corporations
For land within industrial estates, clusters, or parks, the State Industrial Development Corporation is the appropriate source. These agencies often manage large zones specifically designated for industrial use.
Examples include:
- MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation)
- KIADB (Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board)
- SIDCO (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu)
- RIICO (Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation)
These organizations typically offer:
- Estate-specific zoning maps.
- Layout plans showing plot numbers, roads, utilities.
- Guidelines for construction and usage within the zone.
6. Master Plan Documents and Notifications
Periodic master plan publications released by urban authorities include zoning maps in annexures or as attachments. These documents are published through:
- Gazette notifications
- Development plan publications
- Regional planning bulletins
Hard copies may be available at urban planning offices, while digital versions can often be downloaded from the authority’s official website.
7. Land Information Centers or Kiosks
Some city planning authorities maintain land information centers or public kiosks at municipal offices where citizens can:
- Access interactive zoning maps.
- Request official zoning status reports.
- Get certified extracts of zoning boundaries.
These centers are equipped with helpdesks and mapping terminals for walk-in verification.
