The conditions for issuing building permits have been liberalized since July 1. Although some steps in this direction were taken before, ultimately, things are going according to the whims of the officials concerned. This is a state where even suicides occur due to non-receipt of construction permits and completion certificates.

With the enactment of the rules in line with the amendments made by the government to the Building Act last February, there will be no more waiting for construction permits. People have been waiting a long time for such a change. Only when the new rules come into full force will it be known to what extent the rampant corruption, nepotism and irregularities in the construction permit sector of the local bodies will stop

In any case, the people want the reforms brought about for the sake of people’s good to be carried out with its true purpose. In addition to the salary, the decision regarding the construction permit is also a way to earn a large amount of money. If the construction of buildings are allowed within five days, the road to corruption will be closed. An important change in the law is that construction can start without waiting for a formal permit once the landlord has submitted the plan prepared by the registered licensee and the required documents along with the application for the building permit. According to the new rules, if the permit of the local body is not received within five days of the application, it can be considered as automatically received. In the state, about 2.5 lakh applications for permit reach local bodies every year. With the enactment of the new law, permits can be issued through self-certification for over two lakh applications.

Many laws relating to construction are often troublesome to the common people. For permits, people will have to walk up and down several times to meet authorities. Corruption is the main reason behind the delay. Those who are strict with the common people will turn a blind eye on any violation by the rich who comes ready for underhand payments. Plans prepared by well-informed and licensed licensees will be deemed appropriate. The rules have now been brought in so that the building owner can start construction at his own risk. Once the basic construction is completed, it is sufficient if the officials make that there is no violation of the rules. These changes are enough to give a new impetus to the construction sector as well.