The core of land use conflicts is due to the growth of metropolitan areas. In the years since the Second World War Metropolitan areas have grown at a phenomenal rate. Complexes of housing development, highways, shopping centres have spread over the countryside producing "Urban Sprawl". Hence it could be said that the core of land use conflicts is due to [...]
This article throws light upon the seven main causes of land degradation in India. The causes are: 1. Excessive Population Pressure on Land 2. Deforestation 3. Erosion 4. Over-Irrigation 5. Floods and Droughts 6. Grazing 7. Pollution. 1. Excessive Population Pressure on Land: India's population of over 1000 million people is more than that of the whole world prior to [...]
This article throws light upon the seven major forms of land use regulation and control in India. The forms are: 1. Zoning 2. Sub-Division Regulations 3. Building Regulation 4. Rent Control 5. Subsidies 6. Taxes 7. Density Charges. Form # 1. Zoning: Zoning is the demarcation of a city by ordinances and the establishment of regulations to govern the use [...]