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The Hindu
19 hours ago
- The Hindu
Nellore Municipal Corporation cracks whip on illegal layouts
Nellore Municipal Corporation (NMC) officials have initiated a special drive to remove illegal layouts and unauthorised constructions across the city. They demolished unauthorised constructions in four layouts, including Garden City Extension in Ambapuram, Sri Sai Brundavanam Smart City Phase A&B in Gudipallipadu, and Sri Sai Nagar Phase-I and II in the city. As part the drive, the officials of Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Regional Deputy Director of Town and Country Planning (RDDTP), Urban Local Body (ULB) and Urban Development Authority (UDA) have been jointly conducting the raids at various layouts in the city. Based on the complaints received at the DTCP office, the NMC officials identified the illegal layout and started demolishing unauthorised constructions this week. According to Andhra Pradesh Layout Rules, 2017, NMC has issued guidelines to the Registrar and Electricity Department not to register such properties and provide them electricity. In a public notice, the NMC advised the property buyers not to purchase any plot in unauthorised layouts as the government will not give building permissions and other approvals for basic facilities such as drinking water and electricity. It also warned the builders and developers of stern action against illegal constructions under A.P. Municipal Corporation Act, 1955. NMC Commissioner Y.O. Nandan directed the planning secretaries to monitor the construction of new buildings within their ward secretariat limits and file chargesheets on those constructed in violation of building permissions. He suggested to personally serve court summons to the building owners of the illegal structures. Mr. Nandan further asked the secretaries to identify the unauthorised layouts at the construction stage itself and bring them to the notice of higher authorities. He directed them to respond to the building applications in their DPMS logins within 24 hours and take appropriate action, and also assured to resolve the issues received at the public grievance redressal platform within stipulated time.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Gurugram seeks policy to audit older group housing units
The Gurugram district administration and the department of town and country planning (DTCP) have sought intervention from higher authorities to frame a policy for conducting structural audits of existing group housing societies, effectively halting the ongoing audit process. Officials said the move follows legal, financial, and procedural challenges encountered during the audits already conducted. In 2022, the Haryana government had directed structural audits following the collapse of a tower at Chintels Paradiso in Sector 109, which claimed two lives. Since then, 15 group housing societies have undergone structural audits, but the process has exposed the absence of a statutory framework to support such inspections. A senior DTCP official said that the district committee overseeing the audits has encountered several legal hurdles. 'There is no statutory framework defining how structural audits of older group housing societies should be conducted, or who is responsible. The process has been constrained by the absence of guidelines about roles, responsibilities, and funding,' the official said, requesting anonymity. The committee has now decided to pause the process and seek a formal policy from the state government outlining procedures, defining stakeholder obligations—including government agencies, builders, and homebuyers—and providing clarity on cost-sharing mechanisms. In one instance, a complaint from a homeowner in a condominium in Sector 104 was dismissed by the committee, which stated it lacked the authority to intervene in builder-buyer disputes governed by individual agreements. The committee noted that disagreements about construction quality or repairs must be resolved through mechanisms outlined in the Builder-Buyer Agreement (BBA). DTCP officials said that audits so far were conducted through empanelled consultants, with costs borne by developers. However, many issues surfaced regarding cost distribution, standard operating procedures, and resistance from stakeholders. While the district had later decided that audit costs for 23 additional societies would be shared equally between developers and homebuyers, the absence of legal backing led to delays and disputes, often stalling the audits altogether. Officials added that while a policy exists for the structural audit of newly constructed societies, an equivalent framework for older societies is urgently needed. In a meeting on May 23, the district committee, chaired by the deputy commissioner, formally recommended that DTCP Haryana frame statutory guidelines to mandate structural audits for existing group housing societies across the state.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
250 homes on govt radar for building code violations in Gurgaon's Sushant Lok 3
Gurgaon: Department of town and country planning (DTCP) has intensified its crackdown on unauthorised constructions and illegal commercial activities in residential colonies under its 'office on the spot' campaign. A 12-member enforcement team, led by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia, has served notices to nearly 250 houses in Sushant Lok 3 for violating building norms and land use regulations. Madholia said, "We have asked for a reply within seven days. If responses from these 250 properties are unsatisfactory, restoration orders will be issued followed by sealing actions." The notices were served on Friday following a detailed six-hour-long survey in A, B and C blocks. During the survey, DTCP teams clicked photographic evidence and signed notices on-site to speed up the legal process. Madholia told TOI, "The objective of this campaign is to address multiple complaints in one go by surveying entire blocks, thereby saving time and ensuring faster enforcement." During the inspection, officials identified several residential properties being misused for commercial purposes such as real estate offices, guest houses, beauty parlours, dental clinics, yoga centres and salons. Alongside, numerous cases of unauthorised construction were found, including rooms built in stealth parking areas, servant quarters in zoning areas, covered cut-outs and illegal structures erected on rooftops. The initiative follows similar action in Sushant Lok 2 last week, where around 150 properties were served notices. Many homeowners have since started removing unauthorised structures, particularly those created in parking zones. DCTP officials said strict directions have been given to residents against any deviation from approved building plans. DTCP already took similar action in DLF 1 to 5 and is now widening its net to other residential areas witnessing growing commercial activity. According to Madholia, this misuse not only violates zoning regulations but also disrupts the residential character and infrastructure of these colonies. The department has clarified that no illegal construction or commercial operation in residential premises will be tolerated. Officials have urged residents to either stop commercial operations or regularise constructions as per norms. Those who fail to comply face sealing, fines, or even demolition orders in the coming weeks.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Hyderabad: Builders in limbo as jurisdiction tangle stalls layout approvals post HMDA expansion
HYDERABAD : Confusion and frustration are mounting among builders and property owners in villages recently merged into the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority ( HMDA ), following a vague govt order issued three months ago. A bureaucratic deadlock between two planning authorities—HMDA and the directorate of town and country planning (DTCP)—has left scores of building and layout applications in limbo, despite applicants having paid the required fees months earlier. The controversy stems from GO No. 68, issued by the municipal administration and urban development (MA&UD) department on March 12, 2025, which expanded HMDA's jurisdiction up to the Regional Ring Road. This move added 1,355 villages from 104 mandals across 11 districts, enlarging the authority's coverage from 7,000 square km to 10,472 sq km. Simultaneously, the Future City Development Authority (FCDA) was formed, comprising 56 villages over 765 sq km. The jurisdictional shuffle has triggered administrative confusion: villages that were once under DTCP's purview are now within HMDA's limits, but no procedural guidance has been issued for applications filed prior to the merger. "Outside HMDA, DTCP grants layout and building permissions. But now, DTCP says it cannot process applications since those villages fall under HMDA. HMDA, in turn, says fees were paid to DTCP, so it's not their responsibility. We are stuck in a loop," a frustrated developer told TOI. For example, Rachakonda village in Narayanpur mandal in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, was brought under HMDA in March. Yet, despite the developer having paid fees to DTCP well before the transition, approvals remain pending. "When over 300 villages were merged into HMDA, the GO should have clearly addressed the status of pending and in-process applications. Unfortunately, the MA&UD department neither included such a provision nor issued a subsequent clarification," a senior department official admitted. Adding to the gridlock, MA&UD joint director J Srinivasa Rao confirmed that many developers are stuck. "DTCP has submitted a list of pending approvals to the department. The file has been forwarded to the chief minister's office for a decision," he said, adding that the matter is now awaiting clearance from the CMO, as the chief minister also holds the municipal administration portfolio.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Builders in limbo as jurisdiction tangle stalls layout approvals post HMDA expansion
Hyderabad: Confusion and frustration are mounting among builders and property owners in villages recently merged into the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), following a vague govt order issued three months ago. A bureaucratic deadlock between two planning authorities—HMDA and the directorate of town and country planning (DTCP)—has left scores of building and layout applications in limbo, despite applicants having paid the required fees months earlier. The controversy stems from GO No. 68, issued by the municipal administration and urban development (MA&UD) department on March 12, 2025, which expanded HMDA's jurisdiction up to the Regional Ring Road. This move added 1,355 villages from 104 mandals across 11 districts, enlarging the authority's coverage from 7,000 square km to 10,472 sq km. Simultaneously, the Future City Development Authority (FCDA) was formed, comprising 56 villages over 765 sq km. The jurisdictional shuffle has triggered administrative confusion: villages that were once under DTCP's purview are now within HMDA's limits, but no procedural guidance has been issued for applications filed prior to the merger. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo "Outside HMDA, DTCP grants layout and building permissions. But now, DTCP says it cannot process applications since those villages fall under HMDA. HMDA, in turn, says fees were paid to DTCP, so it's not their responsibility. We are stuck in a loop," a frustrated developer told TOI. For example, Rachakonda village in Narayanpur mandal in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, was brought under HMDA in March. Yet, despite the developer having paid fees to DTCP well before the transition, approvals remain pending. "When over 300 villages were merged into HMDA, the GO should have clearly addressed the status of pending and in-process applications. Unfortunately, the MA&UD department neither included such a provision nor issued a subsequent clarification," a senior department official admitted. Adding to the gridlock, MA&UD joint director J Srinivasa Rao confirmed that many developers are stuck. "DTCP has submitted a list of pending approvals to the department. The file has been forwarded to the chief minister's office for a decision," he said, adding that the matter is now awaiting clearance from the CMO, as the chief minister also holds the municipal administration portfolio. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
