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Hans India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Special cell formed to expedite high-rise building approvals
Vijayawada: In a significant move to promote rapid urban development and create an industry-friendly ecosystem, the State government has constituted a dedicated Special Cell under the Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) for fast-track clearance of development permissions for high-rise buildings with 12 floors and above (including TDR floors). The cell is mandated to process and approve applications within a Service Level Agreement (SLA) period of 72 hours. This decision follows detailed deliberations at the government level, where it was recognized that large-scale high-rise projects are key drivers of urban growth and can catalyze the development of surrounding areas. However, the government also noted persistent delays in the approval of such projects at the level of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Urban Development Authorities (UDAs), which have been acting as bottlenecks to progress. To address these challenges and facilitate a seamless approval process, the Director of Town and Country Planning was instructed to submit a comprehensive proposal for setting up the Special Cell. Following submission and review, the Government on Tuesday formally directed the establishment of the cell at the Office of the DTCP, empowering the Director to issue necessary approvals within the stipulated 72-hour timeframe. Suresh Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department in a statement said 'This initiative reflects our commitment to creating an industry-friendly environment and ensuring ease of doing business in the State. It will significantly reduce approval timelines and promote hassle-free development for citizens and builders alike. The Special Cell is expected to streamline procedures, enhance transparency, and accelerate urban infrastructure development across Andhra Pradesh. The orders will be beneficial to the entrepreneurs and builders, who wish to construct the high rise buildings in the urban and semi urban areas and in the areas like Amaravati, where the government is getting ready to invest one Rs.1 lakh crore for capital construction and infrastructure development and in the cities like Vizag, the biggest city in Andhra Pradesh with vibrant prospects for industrial and commercial development.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Special cell to approve high-rise building plans within 72 hours in A.P.
In a major step towards accelerating urban growth and fostering an industry-friendly environment, the government of Andhra Pradesh has established a Special Cell under the Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) to fast-track approvals for high-rise buildings, on Tuesday. The newly formed cell is tasked with processing development permissions for projects comprising 12 floors or more — including those with Transferable Development Rights (TDR) — within Service Level Agreement (SLA) of 72 hours according to highly placed sources in the government. The decision comes in response to prolonged delays observed at the level of urban local bodies (ULBs) and urban development authorities (UDAs), which the government identified as a significant hurdle to high-rise construction and associated urban infrastructure development. Recognizing the strategic importance of large-scale high-rise projects in stimulating urban expansion and economic activity, the State government directed the Director of Town and Country Planning to prepare a detailed proposal for streamlining the clearance process. Following its review, the government issued formal orders to establish the Special Cell at the DTCP headquarters, authorizing the Director to grant approvals directly within the 72-hour window. 'This initiative reflects our commitment to creating an industry-friendly environment and ensuring ease of doing business in the State,' Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department S. Suresh Kumar said. 'It will significantly reduce approval timelines and promote hassle-free development for citizens and builders alike,' he added. The Special Cell is expected to improve transparency, cut red tape, and speed up the implementation of high-rise projects, contributing to a more robust and responsive urban infrastructure framework across Andhra Pradesh.
