The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has warned developers in a city in Haryana for setting up temporary site offices without obtaining permission. Around 50 developers have been issued guidelines by the DTCP, emphasizing the need for proper authorization. The unauthorized site offices violate norms and result in revenue loss. The DTCP has specified a process for developers to apply for permission, with a validity of five years and a provision for extension. Violators will face action. The DTCP aims to ensure compliance, protect revenue, and uphold urban development regulations.
The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has recently issued a warning to several developers who have erected temporary offices near their ongoing construction projects without obtaining the necessary permissions from the department. This unauthorized operation of site offices not only violates established norms but also results in a significant loss of revenue. In response, the office of the District Town Planner (Planning) has provided guidelines to approximately 50 developers last week, emphasizing the importance of obtaining permission prior to establishing site offices.
According to a senior official from the DTCP, the terms and conditions for requesting a change in land use to accommodate temporary site offices adjacent to under-construction projects were finalized by the department in July 2022. Despite this, majority of developers in the city have chosen to bypass the permission process, thereby violating the norms and causing financial losses to the state exchequer.
The unauthorized establishment of these site offices is a direct violation of the Haryana Building Code 2017. Numerous projects, such as those falling under the category of plotted license colonies, group housing societies, affordable housing societies, DDJAY, commercial projects, and others, have erected site offices without due permission.
In response to this situation, the town and country planning department headquarters has released guidelines stipulating that temporary site offices must be authorized for any construction projects. Regional officials of the District Town Planner's office have been entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring that builders obtain the necessary permissions before setting up these offices.
To obtain permission, developers are required to submit relevant documents related to their projects to the local District Town Planner's office. Following a thorough examination of the submitted documents by the department, a report will be forwarded to higher authorities for final approval. Once permission is granted, the validity period for the site office authorization is five years, with the provision for a five-year extension if required. The developers must construct the site office within two years of receiving approval and subsequently obtain an occupation certificate. Only after obtaining the occupation certificate can the office be utilized, and it must be dismantled upon completion of the project.
Rajesh Kaushik, DTP (Planning), has confirmed that a dedicated team has been formed to conduct site visits to ongoing projects. If any site offices are found to be operational without permission, appropriate action will be taken against the respective companies in accordance with the established norms.
The DTCP's proactive stance in addressing this issue is crucial in ensuring that developers comply with the regulations and obtain the necessary permissions for their site offices. By enforcing these guidelines, the department aims to safeguard the integrity of the construction industry, maintain revenue streams, and uphold the established norms and codes governing urban development in the region.
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