UDCPR 2020 rules for Procedure during Construction

Chapter 2 of the UDCPR 2020 focuses exclusively on Development Permission, highlighting the mandatory requirement of obtaining permission from the planning authority before commencing any construction activities. The chapter details the step-by-step procedure for acquiring Development Permission, Building Permission, or Commencement Certificate. It discusses the discretionary powers of the planning authority, including interpretations, relaxations in specific cases, and addressing drafting errors.

The chapter also covers the criteria and process for granting or refusing permission based on zoning regulations, safety standards, and environmental considerations. Additionally, it outlines procedures for commencing work, conducting inspections during construction, and obtaining Completion, Occupancy, and Part Occupancy Certificates. The chapter addresses safety measures, inspections for unsafe buildings, and penalties for non-compliance with permissions, including circumstances under which permissions may be revoked.

UDCPR 2020 Regulations apply to the building activities and development works on lands within the jurisdiction of all Planning Authorities and Regional Plan areas except Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, other Planning Authorities / Special Planning Authorities / Development Authorities within the limit of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, MIDC, NAINA, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Hill Station Municipal Councils, (1) Chikhaldara notified area (consisting Chikhaldara Hill Station M.C. & four villages) Ecosensitive / Eco-fragile region notified by MoEF & CC, and Lonavala Municipal Council in Maharashtra.

These Regulations shall also be applicable to the Town Planning Scheme area. However, this will not bar the Development Permission to be granted as per the Regulations of the Town Planning Scheme intoto.

UDCPR Rule 2.8 PROCEDURE DURING CONSTRUCTION

UDCPR Rule 2.8.1 Owner / Developer / Architect / Town Planner / Engineer / Structural Engineer / Supervisor or any licensed technical person’s Responsibilities in their respective domain.

i) Neither granting of the development permission nor the approval of the drawings and specifications, nor the inspections, made by the Authority during erection of the building shall, in any way relieve the Owner / Developer /Architect / Town Planner / Engineer / Structural Engineer / Supervisor or any licensed technical person, of such building / development from full responsibility for carrying out the work in accordance with the requirements of these regulations and safety norms as prescribed by the bureau of Indian Standards.

ii) Every owner / developer shall :

a) permit the Authority or his representative to enter the building or premises for which the permission has been granted at any reasonable time for the purpose of enforcing these Regulations.

b) submit the certificate for execution of work as per structural safety requirements and give written notice to the Authority regarding completion of work.

c) give written notice to the Authority in case of termination of services of a Technical professional engaged by him.

UDCPR Rule 2.8.2 Results of Test

Where tests of any materials are made to ensure conformity with the requirements of these regulations, records of the test data shall be kept available for inspection during the construction of the building and for such period thereafter as may be required by the Authority.

UDCPR Rule 2.8.3 Display Board

As soon as the development / building permission is obtained, the owner / developer shall install “Display Board” on conspicuous place on site indicating following details :-

i) Name and address of owner, developer, all concerned licensed persons;

ii) Survey number / city survey number of land under reference;

iii) Order number and date of grant of development / building permission / redevelopment permission issued by the Authority;

iv) Built up area permitted;

v) RERA registration no;

vi) Software QR Code for the Project generated in online building permission.

Such Display Board shall not be required for individual plot holders’ individual building.

UDCPR Rule 2.8.4 Plinth Checking

The owner shall give intimation in the prescribed form in Appendix – F to the Authority after the completion of work upto plinth level. This shall be certified by Architect / licensed Engineer / Supervisor with a view to ensure that the work is being carried out in accordance with the sanctioned plans. After such intimation, the construction work shall be carried out further. The officers of the Authority, who are empowered to grant development permission and subordinate officers to him, shall each, inspect about 10% of such plinth certified cases.

UDCPR Rule 2.8.5 Deviation During Construction

If during construction of a building, any deviation of a substantial nature from the sanctioned plans is intended by way of internal or external additions, sanction of the Authority shall be necessary. A revised plan showing the deviation shall be submitted and the procedure laid down for the original plans shall apply to all such amended plans. Any work done in contravention of the sanctioned plans, without prior approval of the Authority, shall be deemed as un-authorised.

However, any changes made within the internal layout of a residential or commercial unit, which do not violate FSI or other regulations, shall not be treated as unauthorised. Such changes shall be incorporated in plan along with completion certificate. Provided that revised permission may also be granted after completion of work before obtaining full occupancy certificate.

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