The question asks to identify which aspect was NOT a feature of the 1975 model bill on flood plain zoning circulated to Indian state governments.

Flood Plain Zoning Model Bill 1975

In 1975, a model bill was proposed to guide states in India on regulating activities within flood plains. The primary aim was to mitigate flood damage by controlling land use. The bill included several key regulatory and compensatory mechanisms.

Features of the 1975 Model Bill

The model bill primarily focused on:

• Establishing a Flood Plain Zoning Authority: Creating specific bodies responsible for overseeing and implementing flood plain zoning regulations.
• Implementing Restrictions on Use of Flood Plains: Defining permissible and prohibited activities or types of construction within designated flood-prone areas to minimize risk.
• Providing Compensation: Outlining mechanisms for compensating landowners affected by zoning restrictions or regulations, ensuring fairness.

Excluded Feature: Rehabilitation

While the bill addressed regulation and compensation for existing land use within flood plains, Rehabilitation was not explicitly listed as a core feature of the 1975 model bill. The focus was primarily on preventative measures and managing existing situations through zoning and compensation rather than large-scale resettlement or rehabilitation programs.