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Time of India
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Adhere to govt circular for single-site approval, says Udupi DC
Udupi: Deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK said that the govt has already issued a circular granting certain exemptions for single-site plan approvals in the public interest. The DC instructed the engineers of the rural planning department to implement this as per the rules. The DC was speaking while presiding over a meeting held to discuss the issues faced in single-site plan approvals and Form 9/11 in the district on Saturday. Due to the geographical features of coastal areas, it is often not possible to widen roads. In such cases, the govt has issued a circular allowing competent authorities to grant exemptions during design approval. Approval should be granted as per the rules, she said. There were complaints that despite the public submitting applications to the concerned departments for single site plans and Form 9/11, there are delays in obtaining them. Applications should be processed on a priority basis, he added. Karkala MLA V Sunil Kumar said that the govt considers the local geographical area of the district from an administrative perspective and grants certain exemptions. Similarly, for Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, and Kodagu districts, several exemptions have been provided for single-site approvals, and a circular was issued previously. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like TV providers are furious: this gadget gives you access to all channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo If approval is granted accordingly, more than half of the issues in the district will be resolved. Officials should act with determination and assist the public. It is wrong to interpret govt circulars according to one's wishes, he said. MLA Kiran Kumar Kodgi said that there is a belief among the public that it is not possible to obtain single-site approvals for constructing their buildings in the urban planning authority. The issues found in the submitted applications should be patiently listened to and resolved to facilitate the public, he said. Zilla panchayat CEO Prateek Bayal said that there are complaints about difficulties in obtaining single layout design approval for plots granted under 94C and other approvals provided by the govt for the poor. The circular already issued by the govt precisely indicates what can be exempted. Approval should be granted accordingly, he said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Title deeds distributed in Byndoor
Udupi: The Congress-led state govt is working with dedication by formulating programmes that focus on the welfare of common citizens, said women and child development minister and Udupi district minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. She was speaking at a programme organised in Byndoor assembly constituency to distribute title deeds under 94C to eligible beneficiaries and provide various govt benefits. She assured complete support for the district's development and called for collective efforts to develop the constituency. The minister praised the cooperation between former MLA Gopal Poojary and current MLA Gururaj Gantihole, stating that both are working together for the development of the constituency without political bias. "This is the kind of commitment politicians should have," she said. "Udupi is a district of intellectuals. Officials often hesitate before taking up postings here. I feel blessed to be given charge of Udupi district. It is as if Lord Krishna has showered his blessings on me," she said. Referring to the Indira Canteen , she said it was launched with the aim of providing nutritious food at affordable prices to the poor. Inaugurating the canteen, she said, "The govt is ensuring that people can fill their stomachs with just Rs 5 for breakfast and Rs 10 for lunch." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Laxmi Ji Idol For Wealth, Peace & Happiness Luxeartisanship Shop Now Undo She recalled that during Siddaramaiah's previous tenure, the govt implemented schemes like regularising unauthorised land and launching people-centric programmes. "We made the most of the opportunities we got. Politics is not a shortcut; serving people is akin to serving God. We are setting aside personal agendas to fulfil our responsibilities as public representatives," she said. Marking 50 years since the launch of anganwadi centres, which were started by Indira Gandhi, she announced a large-scale celebration to be held on October 2. Meanwhile, after inaugurating the canteen, the minister noticed students standing in line to greet her while she was leaving. She stepped out of her vehicle, invited them into the canteen, and instructed the staff to serve them food. When some students approached her for a selfie, she gently led them by the hand into the canteen and insisted they eat first. MLA Gururaj Shetty Gantihole, MLC Manjunath Bhandary, former MLA Gopal Poojary, District Guarantee Schemes Implementation Committee chairman Ashok Kodavoor and deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK were present.
