RAJUK is responsible for development planning and land use control in Dhaka. It prepares 3 tiers of plans - Structure Plan (long term), Urban Area Plan, and Detailed Area Plans (short term). DAPs provide land use guidelines and infrastructure proposals. RAJUK uses GIS to digitize plans. To develop land, one must get land use clearance from RAJUK by submitting documents proving ownership and proposed use aligning with DAP guidelines. Then, to build, one needs a building permit by submitting layouts, designs, and clearances aligning with construction rules. RAJUK ensures development follows plans through this permission process.