Changes in the procedure for approval of residential construction
Posted on: 11/Feb/2014 5:06:43 PM
The corporation has a plan to eliminate the interruption and influence of politicians and low-level officials. As per this, only IAS cadre officers can grant approval for residential constructions.
Chennai Corporation has been given approval for single and double-storied buildings in Chennai. For new buildings or renovation or reconstruction of older buildings, approval has to be obtained from the respective ward office executive Engineer.
Current operation
However, currently, only assistant executive engineers do the inspections and recommend approval. The local politicians in the wards and some of the officials, and the husbands of women officials meddle with the procedure by extracting additional money from the common public to give the approval. The government has decided to put an end to this malpractice.
Proposal
Henceforth, approval will be given only by an IAS cadre official – only the sub-collectors in North, South, and Central Chennai regions can give approval. Activities such as relocation of staff and documents have already commenced.
