Time limit set on building nod
GHMC to clear permissions in 15 days
There’s some good news for builders who have been facing a tough time for approvals from the GHMC town planning wing.
All applications for buildings above five floors that need approval from the municipal commissioner will now be disposed of within 10-15 days from the date of submission.
This is being done to tighten the noose on officials who purposely hold back building permission files and demand favours.
There have been repeated complaints, even to the municipal minister, from top construction brands that the demands of GHMC officials range from money to properties (for instance, a flat).
Officials delay the file, citing the need for more documents and other shortfalls and force builders to accede to their demands.
Municipal commissioner B. Janardhan Reddy has issued orders specifically to dispose of files within the stipulated time frame as per the Citizen’s Charter.
“The file shall not be kept pending under any circumstances. In case of any unwanted delay, the city planner and assistant city planners shall monitor the disposal of applications of their respective staff periodically and assess performance based on quality and quantitative disposal. A team will check the pendency of applications and shall attend to the files on priority,” Mr Reddy said.
The builders have been told that in case of any issues in online building permission applications, they should bring it to the notice of resource personnel in the respective Circle/Zone or Softtech Team at the head office. They will ensure that the issue is addressed and resolved immediately.
Layout regularisation scheme
The GHMC has received a total of 85,398 applications for Layout Regularisation, of which 72,058 are eligible applications. As many as 7,304 applications are being processed, 937 have been intimated about the fee, 3,122 have been rejected and in 36,864 cases, shortfall intimation letters were issued.
“It was observed that the disposal of applications is not satisfactory as majority of applications are being rejected or being raised for shortfalls. Officials are instructed to avoid the same and dispose of applications with proper justification. A mela shall be conducted regularly at respective Zonal Offices and citizens must use this opportunity,” he said.