In a significant move to accelerate urban development in the state, Andhra Pradesh govt has decided to grant building plans to high rise buildings with 12 or more floors within 72 hours. A special cell will be established at the directorate of town and country planning (DTCP) office to oversee the grant of development permissions for such projects.
Municipal Administration Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar announced that the government has sanctioned the proposal from the DTCP director to create this special cell. He stated that all permissions will be granted within three working days, adhering to a service level agreement (SLA). Furthermore, projects utilizing Transferable Development Rights (TDR) floors will also be prioritized for swift processing.
Kumar emphasized that large-scale high-rise developments play a crucial role in regional advancement, enhancing infrastructure and fostering private investment opportunities. He noted that these significant projects would also generate employment. The government identified that delays in permission processes at urban local bodies (ULBs) and urban development authorities (UDAs), along with various administrative challenges, have hindered progress.
Consequently, the government has opted to establish a specialized cell to manage these major projects, aiming to eliminate obstacles for investors. Additionally, this new cell will not only accelerate the development permission process but will also ensure transparency throughout.
