Patna: The Bihar cabinet on Wednesday approved the removal of restrictions on the sale, purchase and transfer of land in 11 greenfield satellite township areas across the state, providing relief to landowners and prospective property buyers. The restriction in the Pataliputra Greenfield Satellite Township near Patna had already been lifted in July.
The remaining 11 townships are Hariharnathpuram in Sonepur, Chhapra in Saran, Sitapuram in Sitamarhi, Kosi in Saharsa, Mithila in Darbhanga, Tirhut in Muzaffarpur, Vikramshila in Bhagalpur, Anga in Munger, Magadh in Gaya, Purnia and, Dehri in Rohtas.
According to a press note issued by the Urban Development and Housing Department, the restrictions on land transactions in these township areas will be removed with immediate effect. However, land development and building construction will remain subject to the prescribed land-use provisions and applicable Development Control Regulations (DCR) once the relevant development plans are notified.
In a separate decision, the cabinet approved the expansion of the Sonepur Planning Area, citing the proposed greenfield satellite township, an international greenfield airport, a film city, educational institutions and other development projects in the region.
Land transactions to resume in 11 township areas
The cabinet’s decision removes the restrictions imposed on land transactions in the selected greenfield satellite township areas. The move is expected to provide relief to landowners who have faced limitations on selling or transferring their property while the government prepares plans for the proposed urban developments.
The government has envisaged these townships as planned urban centres intended to accommodate future growth around existing cities and regions. Their development is expected to be guided by designated land-use plans and development regulations.
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Pataliputra township plan under preparation
The Pataliputra Greenfield Satellite Township, proposed near Patna, has been among the major projects moving through the planning process.
The draft Development Plan 2047 for the Pataliputra township envisages a special planning area of around 81,730 acres, with a core area of approximately 3,008 acres. The planning exercise covers hundreds of villages across the Patna region.
The proposed plan focuses on integrated urban development, including housing, employment, commercial activity, education, healthcare and transport infrastructure. It also incorporates green and blue infrastructure, climate resilience and phased development.
The draft plan has been the subject of inter-departmental consultations, with officials reviewing land use, connectivity and other components before its finalisation. Public feedback and the prescribed planning process are important stages in taking the development plan forward.
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Sonepur Planning Area to be expanded
In a separate decision, the cabinet approved the expansion of the Sonepur Planning Area in view of the proposed and ongoing development activities in the region.
The Urban Development and Housing Department’s press note identifies the greenfield satellite township under the Sonepur project area, an international greenfield airport, a film city, educational institutions and other development works among the initiatives being pursued.
The government said the possibility of major national and state-level projects coming to the region had been taken into consideration while approving the expansion of the planning area.
The decision is intended to extend the area covered by the planning framework to account for the anticipated growth and development activity. The press note, however, does not specify the revised geographical extent of the Sonepur Planning Area or provide a timeline for the proposed projects.
The expansion is significant for the region’s long-term planning, as major infrastructure and institutional projects can influence demand for housing, transport, commercial facilities and other urban services.
