GWMC commissioner instructs officials to expedite LRS proceedings
WARANGAL
Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation (GWMC) Commissioner Ashwini Tanaji Wakade has instructed Town Planning officials to speed up the process of handing over the Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) proceedings to applicants as soon as possible.
During a meeting with the officials at the office here on Wednesday, she said that the GWMC has generated an income of approximately ₹130 crore by processing 30,500 applications through the LRS. She emphasised that regularisation proceedings should be provided to applicants who have paid the required fees.
The Commissioner also highlighted the need to identify dilapidated buildings under the tri-cities and villages, which fall under the corporation's jurisdiction, particularly in light of the upcoming monsoon season. She noted that notices had already been served to 348 buildings so far. Additionally, she instructed officials to ensure that structures in the cellars of large buildings are removed, and electrical devices are evacuated.
The civic body chief also directed officials to ensure that building permits are granted within the specified time frame and that necessary infrastructure is in place.
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