Question 1

What zones does the PBPA Masterplan 2030 designate for residential plots in Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

The PBPA Masterplan 2030 designates two residential categories: Primary Residential (PR) and Mixed Residential (MR). Mixed Residential zones, concentrated in localities like Dollygunj, permit a broader mix of uses alongside housing than pure residential parcels.

Question 2

Do I need planning permission from the Port Blair Planning and Development Authority before building on my plot?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Depending on the size of your plot, planning permission is issued by either the Town and Country Planning Unit, APWD (smaller plots) or the PBPDA (plots exceeding 500 sqm and layouts exceeding 8 plots). Gram Panchayats issue approvals in rural areas. Government departments also require this permission.

Question 3

Can I buy agricultural land in Port Blair and convert it to a housing plot?

Accepted Answer

Only after formal diversion. The District Administration has explicitly warned that selling undiverted agricultural land for housing is fraudulent under the Andaman and Nicobar Island Land Revenue and Land Reforms Regulations, 1966. Demand the diversion order before paying.

Question 4

What is the Island Coastal Regulation Zone and how does it affect land purchases near Port Blair?

Accepted Answer

The ICRZ Notification 2019 replaces standard CRZ rules for Andaman and Nicobar Islands. ICRZ-1A stretches prohibit all construction. Any coastal plot near Port Blair must be verified against the approved Island Coastal Zone Management Plan before purchase.

Question 5

What is submergible land in the PBPA Masterplan 2030 and can it be built on?

Accepted Answer

No. Submergible land (SL) is a distinct zone category in the PBPA Masterplan 2030, shown on every APWD village map. These are low-lying or inundation-prone areas. No building activity is permitted on SL-zoned parcels under the plan.

Question 6

How do I check which zone my plot falls under in the PBPA Masterplan 2030?

Accepted Answer

Download the village-wise proposed land use maps from apwd.and.nic.in. Maps cover all 34 PBPA villages by name, including ward-wise maps for Port Blair town. Match your survey number to the relevant map before any transaction. For a visual cross-check, verify your plot's zone on the 1acre Premium map (1acre.in/subscribe).

Question 7

Is land registration in South Andaman now online, and does that make title verification safer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, registration is online as of August 2024. However, online registration does not confirm diversion status or ICRZ compliance. Always obtain the diversion order from the Revenue Department and verify the PBPA zone designation separately.

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