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The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Hyderabad malls open sans occupancy certificate, GHMC looks away
The Town Planning wing of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), often the source and destination of complaints at the 'Prajavani' grievance redressal programme, appears to overlook violations related to occupancy certificates, despite widespread non-compliance across the city. There are several instances of large commercial buildings, including malls and multiplexes, operating without necessary clearances, such as the mandatory Occupancy Certificate (OC). An OC is issued by GHMC to confirm that construction has been completed as per approved building norms and without deviations. According to building norms, an OC is mandatory for any completed structure built on a plot of 200 square metres or more, or with a height of seven metres or more (typically ground plus one floor). It is a crucial requirement tied to the granting of building permissions by any civic authority. In order to enforce the OC, the GHMC mandates the builder to mortgage 10% of the built-up area with the corporation, by way of a notarised document. The mortgage is released only after issue of OC, once Town Planning officers verify compliance with the set backs and other norms such a No-Objection Certificate from the Fire Services. Unless the OC is issued, the property cannot be occupied. However, in several instances across the city, commercial space is being let out even before the construction is complete in all respects, leave alone the issue of OC. An upcoming multiplex near RTC Crossroads is a case in point, where the upper floors are still under construction and work is under way in the basement designated for parking lot. Even the centering frames have not been removed nor has elevation work been started yet. However, a fancy, glittering shopping mall was inaugurated in the ground floor of the structure more than eight months ago. Enquiries with the Town Planning officials revealed that the builder has not applied for an OC yet. 'Only an informal letter has been addressed, which cannot be acted upon, as there is a process in place online to apply for OC,' an official informed. However, no action has been initiated against the builder or owner for violation of norms. Upon enquiry, the officials came up with the excuse that 'nobody has complained about the violation so far'. Another instance can be found in Kavadiguda, where a multi-storey commercial building has been completed in all respects, and a retail chain store and a popular brand of fitness centre started functioning from it about a year ago. However, the builder has not obtained an OC so far, due to gross violations with respect to set back spaces and parking provision. Municipal authorities have decided to condone the violations, notwithstanding their authority to confiscate the 10% mortgaged space, and shut down the establishments.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
KDA & KMC lock horns over boundary wall on Swaroop Nagar's Ghantaghar land
Kanpur: Kanpur Development Authority and Kanpur Municipal Corporation remain in disagreement over the Swaroop Nagar Ghantaghar land, with the former alleging in a written communication that construction of a wall is taking place without obtaining a No-Objection Certificate and demanding immediate cessation of work. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now KMC has initiated plans to develop a women's market on the said land by constructing a boundary wall at Ghantaghar. Raising objections to this, KDA officials have pointed out that building a boundary wall on KDA land without consent is inappropriate and must be stopped until official permission is granted. Although both authorities had previously agreed to a revenue sharing model regarding the women market, KDA officials said that a memorandum of understanding must be signed before any construction proceeds. KDA chief engineer in a letter to the chief engineer of KMC, reiterated that Swaroop Nagar Ghantaghar is the property of KDA and accused KMC of constructing the boundary wall without authorisation. It was underlined that a meeting had taken place between both authorities and the consensus was that the market would be developed on a revenue-sharing basis following the signing of an MoU. KDA insisted that no further steps, such as erecting the boundary wall, should be undertaken prior to finalising the agreement. Furthermore, in response to a state government inquiry, KDA asserted that Swaroop Nagar falls within Gutaiya village, a region acquired by the Kanpur Improvement Trust and governed by KDA under section 4B of the Kanpur Area Development Board. KDA has indicated it might consider revenue sharing if KMC officially requests land for this purpose. KMC plans to construct a four-storey building on the Ghantaghar land, with 46 shops designated for the women market, covering an area of 4,900 square metres. KMC officials noted that the women's market would be established under a municipal bond and reminded that the land was developed by KMC before KDA was created. Recently, KMC conducted an anti-encroachment drive to clear the area.
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
In Surat, DEO puts unique condition before schools— submit fire NOCs, get Board marksheets of students
To ensure schools comply with fire safety arrangements on the premises, Surat District Education Officer (DEO) has put forth a unique condition before the authorities in return of providing marksheets of students: Present a fire No-Objection Certificate (NOC). Between Thursday and Friday, 228 out of 254 schools (including grant-in-aid and self-finance) submitted a fire NOC and collected mark sheets of the Class 12 Science stream. As many as 15 schools paid a penalty amount of Rs 10,000 to the board and gave a declaration that a fire NOC would be provided in the coming days. A few schools, meanwhile, did not turn up and were contacted by Surat DEO. The marksheets for Class 10 and 12, General stream, would be released in a few days. The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board declared the Class 12 (Science and General stream) results on May 5. Similarly, Class 10 board results were declared on May 8. As a norm, the students take out an online copy of their result card to begin the procedure of admission to higher classes. Once the final marksheets are printed, the Board dispatches it to DEO offices across the state. Surat DEO sent a letter to 254 schools in the city a few days ago, asking them to submit a fire NOC copy to the office and collect the mark sheets. Acting on instructions, the schools began repairing and installing fire safety equipment besides arranging for emergency exit areas and other requirements. Sources said while a majority of the schools had received new Fire NOC, others had renewed copies from government-authorised registered firms. Talking to The Indian Express, Surat DEO Bhagirathsinh Parmar said, 'Out of 254 schools, 228 school authorities had come up with the Fire NOC, and we have given them the markets. There were 26 schools that had not submitted a fire NOC. Among them, 11 schools have shown evidence that they have started the procedure and are waiting for the NOC and its renewal copy in two days. However, we have found that 15 schools had not made any initiative for Fire NOC; self-declarations were taken from them, and marksheets will be given to them. These 15 schools had also paid a penalty amount of Rs 10,000 each to the board.' On condition of anonymity, a member of the Self-financed Schools Association said, 'A majority of self-financed schools had got marksheets of Class 12 science, and the remaining others had given self-declaration and got the marksheets. The Class 10 and 12, General stream, marksheets will come in next couple of days. We have also informed all the self-financing schools to comply with the DEO instructions as they concern the safety of students and teachers.'
Zawya
02-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
DEWA approved 127,268 NOC applications under Soqoor programme in 2024
Dubai, UAE: HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA approved 127,268 No-Objection Certificate (NOC) applications under its Soqoor programme in 2024. These applications were submitted by 2,390 consultants and contractors as of 31 December 2024, marking a 6% increase compared to 2023. This rise reflects the growing number of infrastructure projects in Dubai. The Transmission Power division approved 67,220 applications, the Distribution Power division approved 42,845 applications and the Water & Civil division approved 17,203 applications. "In line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the size of Dubai's economy over the next decade and to consolidate its position among the top three global cities, as well as our endeavours to make Dubai the fastest-growing global destination and enhance infrastructure competitiveness, we provide the latest innovative programmes and services to help our partners to carry out their work according to the highest international standards of efficiency, quality and compatibility, and continuous compliance with the highest standards of quality, safety and excellence. We further provide all the requirements and guidance that allow our partners to work within the best conditions and with the least effort and time possible, thereby enriching their experience, ensuring their happiness and achieving the interest of all parties," said Tayer. The Soqoor programme accelerates and facilitates the work of consultants and contractors accredited by DEWA and ensures that NOC requests are approved upon filing the first application. This is part of DEWA's efforts to keep pace with the increase in electricity and water demand, Dubai's rising population and its growing economic prosperity. Hussain Lootah, Executive Vice President of Transmission Power at DEWA, said: 'The programme is witnessing an increasing turnout of consultants and contractors involved in infrastructure projects – and in the distribution and transmission of electricity and water – due to its success in saving time and effort, helping consultants and contractors accelerate the pace of work to meet the expectations of project owners.' The Soqoor programme further reduces or avoids violations, damages and fines, and improves field operations, in addition to protecting DEWA's assets and services. Consultants and contractors who achieve the best performance will win Soqoor awards in the project and service categories. The programme guide can be accessed via the link:
Express Tribune
30-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Coordination between government, businessmen urged
Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) President Fazal Moqeem Khan has said the government needed to meet tax targets and enhance revenue which could only be achieved through the collection of various taxes by the business community. Moqeem, in a press statement issued on Saturday, said hurting business and trade was tantamount to inflicting losses on the economy. Therefore, he emphasized, the government should take collective initiatives and resolve all issues through proper consultations and mutual consensus. The SCCI chief mentioned that action had been taken against a restaurant yesterday which was an attempt to discourage investors and the business community, and urged that steps damaging business and economic activities be avoided. He stressed that it was a dire need of the hour that the government understand the current economic conditions and prevailing circumstances, and emphasized the need for building consensus between both sides on the issue. Under the collective approach, the government must take the business community into confidence through positive collaboration, the SCCI chief added. He went on to say that, instead of adopting harsh measures, strict implementation, and the closure of businesses and economic activities, the government should provide a relocation chance to the business community. He added that the chamber, business community and stakeholders should be consulted before taking any such initiatives to prevent creating a gulf between government, institutions and business community so that they can continue to play a role in economic development through the payment of various taxes. The SCCI chief demanded that the government officials who had issued the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for the establishment of the restaurant 25 years ago be brought to justice.
