The role of Town & Country Planning Department is statutory under the T & CP Act 1974 and advisory in nature for all the developmental activities under the other relevant Acts, Regulations/Byelaws/Rules framed under them applicable in the state of Goa. It is a physical planning and development control department for the State of Goa, with an objective to implement various plans as given below;

1. Regional Plan – For the entire State of Goa.
2. Outline Development Plans/Zoning plans -For all the Notified Planning areas,Non-PDA Towns and Villages for which plans are prepared.
3. Traffic & Transportation Plan.
4. Conservation Area Plans.
5. Development Plans for areas around Railway stations.
6. Consultancy & Technical services for Government/Semi-Government agencies-Rehabilitation/Layout plans for Residential/Industrial developments.