Chandigarh's building plan approval process is set to become more expensive due to the enforcement of charges under the Construction and Demolition Management Policy 2022, effective from February 1. The UT estate office is collaborating with Chandigarh Smart City Ltd to implement the charges on new and revised building plans via the online system, while also planning a special audit to assess financial impact and recovery from applicants. The policy emphasizes responsible waste management, requiring waste generators to dispose of debris at designated locations.
The process of obtaining building plan approval in Chandigarh is about to incur higher costs due to the implementation of the Construction and Demolition Management Policy 2022. This policy, which came into effect in February of this year, had previously not included the collection of charges. However, this is set to change as charges will now be imposed on both new and revised building plans as per the guidelines outlined in clause 9 (i) of the policy.
In a recent development, the UT estate office has taken steps to enforce these charges by collaborating with the Chandigarh Smart City Ltd (CSCL), the entity responsible for the online building plan approval system (OBPAS) portal. The estate office has urged the CSCL to incorporate the necessary changes within the OBPAS to accommodate the charges stipulated by the Construction and Demolition Management Policy. It is noteworthy that these charges are applicable from the policy's effective date, February 1, 2023.
In light of these changes, a special audit has been proposed by the estate office to assess the financial implications of the charges on the online applications approved during the period between February 1 and July 31. The aim of this audit is to determine the extent of financial impact and devise strategies for effective recovery of the imposed charges.
To facilitate this process, the estate office has formally requested the Chandigarh Smart City Ltd to furnish comprehensive details regarding all revised building plans and building plans that received approval within the specified time frame. By analyzing this data, the estate office intends to accurately gauge the financial implications of the charges and initiate appropriate measures for recovery.
The Construction and Demolition Management Policy 2022 places a significant emphasis on responsible waste management practices. In accordance with the policy's guidelines, every waste generator is now required to dispose of construction and demolition waste exclusively at designated locations. This can be achieved either through the individual's conveyance or by utilizing machinery provided by the Chandigarh municipal corporation, subject to the payment of the prescribed charges.
In conclusion, the recent implementation of charges on building plans and revised building plans under the Construction and Demolition Management Policy 2022 marks a significant development in the construction approval process in Chandigarh. The collaboration between the UT estate office and the Chandigarh Smart City Ltd reflects a commitment to effectively enforce these charges and ensure their timely recovery. As the estate office embarks on a special audit to evaluate the financial impact of the charges, it is poised to take proactive measures to uphold responsible waste management practices in accordance with the policy's provisions.
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