🏛️ Statutory Constitution & Mandate:

SDA is a statutory development authority constituted under Section 3 of the Jammu & Kashmir Development Act, 1970; the Act provides the legal basis for declaring local areas, constituting Development Authorities, appointing staff, and setting the object of the Authority (to promote and secure planned development of the local area according to plan).

📐 Planning Functions – Master Plan & Zonal Development Plans

Under the 1970 Act, SDA is responsible for the civic survey and preparation of the Master Plan, framing Zonal Development Plans, submitting plans for Government approval, and following prescribed procedures for modifications.

🗺️ Current Statutory Plan – Srinagar Master Plan 2035

The Srinagar Metropolitan Region Master Plan–2035 is the operative, notified plan (approved by the State Administrative Council and notified via SRO-160 dated 07-03-2019). It expands the metropolitan planning limits to approximately 766 sq. km and provides the policy/land-use framework guiding SDA's development control and implementation.