KMC streamlines building approval for Kolkata’s small plot owners

Under the procedure, plot owners can secure plan approval by involving either an architect or an LBS.

December 8, 2023: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) announced a forthcoming initiative scheduled to start from January 2024, aiming to streamline the construction process for small plot owners. This initiative allows owners of plots measuring up to seven cottahs to initiate house construction within a week of submitting building plans, eliminating the previous mandatory submission to the KMC buildings department.

Under the new procedure, plot owners can secure plan approval by involving either an architect or a licensed building surveyor (LBS), bypassing the need for direct intervention from the buildings department. The civic administration is actively preparing for the seamless implementation of this user-friendly system.

To familiarise architects and LBS with the impending changes, the KMC buildings department conducted an interactive session on December 5, 2023, adhering to modified KMC building rules. According to these rules, the plot owners must engage an architect or an LBS and apply online for a house sanction plan.

Upon uploading the plan, it will automatically receive sanction status from the civic authority after calculating and paying the building sanction fee. Post the construction of the plinth area, the KMC buildings department inspectors will assess compliance with the sanctioned plan. Any deviation from the approved plan may result in the revocation of the building plan, as emphasised by a KMC buildings department official.

Routine inspections are planned five to six months after the foundation and plinth area construction. Additionally, surprise visits by civic inspectors may be conducted under special circumstances to identify and address any anomalies, as suggested by another KMC official.

 

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