Author(s): Priyanka, Dr. Parmod Kumar

Abstract: Peri-urban areas in India are undergoing rapid transformation driven by urban expansion, industrialisation, infrastructure development and population growth. These transitional zones face challenges such as unplanned development, agricultural land conversion, environmental degradation and complex governance. This study examines and compares the regulatory frameworks governing peri-urban areas in Haryana, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Using a comparative analysis of planning legislation, institutional structures, land-use control mechanisms and development regulations, the study evaluates the effectiveness of different approaches to peri-urban governance. The findings reveal significant variations in legal provisions, planning institutions and implementation practices across the selected states. The study emphasises the need for stronger legal frameworks, integrated planning, GIS-based monitoring, public participation and sustainable land-use strategies to ensure balanced and sustainable peri-urban development in India.

Keywords: Peri-urban areas, urbanisation, land-use regulation, planning legislation

Article Info: Received: 05 Dec 2025; Received in revised form: 10 Jan 2026; Accepted: 18 Jan 2026; Available online: 22 Jan 2026

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.111.75