Welcome to Greater Cochin
Development Authority (GCDA)

The Planning and Development Authority of the Metropolitan Area of Cochin

Our Projects Our Departments

Functions of GCDA

1 Preparation and implementation of land re-adjustment or land pooling or land banking schemes for the purpose of implementation of projects in the Development Authority area, in tune with the provisions of this Act;

2 Promoting planned development as envisaged in the Plans for the development authority area, through tools like Transfer of Development Rights, accommodation reservation etc.;

3 Set-up special function agencies, if required, and guide, direct and assist them on matters pertaining to their respective functions

4 Co-ordination of implementation of Plans under this Act in the Development Authority area

5 Perform such other functions as are supplemental, incidental or consequential to items (i) to (iii) above or as may be directed by the Government, the District Planning Committee or the Metropolitan Planning Committee, as the case may be, from time to time

Who We Are

About Greater Cochin
Development Authority (GCDA)

The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) is a statutory body functioning under the Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala. It operates in accordance with Section 56 of the Kerala Town and Country Planning Act, 2016.

Over the years, GCDA has played a pivotal role in the planned development of Kochi and its surrounding areas. It has successfully prepared and secured approval for 23 Detailed Town Planning (DTP) Schemes, in addition to formulating the Master Plan for the Central City of Kochi.