Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces launch of automated building plan in BBMP limits

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 2 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday announced the launch of the online building plan approval process for the construction of buildings in sites up to 4000 square feet in BBMP limits.
Addressing a press conference at Vidhana Soudha, he said, "The 'Nambike Nakshe' scheme allows owners to get provisional building plan with approval by an authorised architect or engineer and then upload the same online for final approval by the BBMP. This will be applicable for constructions on all sites up to 50x80 feet area."
"Most of the sites developed by BDA or Karnataka Housing Board are of a maximum dimension of 50x80 feet. Henceforth, owners can acquire a provisional certificate and start construction activities. The BBMP engineers will inspect the construction site at a later stage. This would ensure that people don't have to run from pillar to post for sanction plans. The scheme was launched on a pilot basis in two zones of BBMP and now it has been rolled out in the entire BBMP limits," he added.
The deputy chief minister stated that as many as 2,795 potholes have been identified in Bengaluru and the officials have been given a deadline of 15 days to fill those up, adding to that he said, "The repair works of main thoroughfares will also be taken up for Rs 660 crore."
"When I was in Delhi recently, I decided to visit smaller roads. Bengaluru roads are far better than them. I am not criticising them but that's the reality. The flooding in many areas of Bengaluru has been stopped due to good work by BBMP officials. I congratulate them for this work," he said.
"No construction can be taken up in a radius of 50 meters along Raja Kaluves as per NGT regulations. We have identified 300 km of such areas where a 30 ft road will be built along the Raja Kaluves. The land owners will be compensated with TDR, which they can sell in place of land. The lands have been identified around Hebbala, Nagavara, Bellandur, Bengaluru South. 100 km of roads would be taken up in the first phase. The roads are not open for buses but will be open for other vehicles. Funds of Rs 200 crore have been allocated for this. This has been discussed in the Cabinet as well," he explained.
He mentioned that an app has been launched to help upload pictures of potholes in their areas. Adding to that he said, " The officials show us only the main roads, hence I have decided to take a city tour on a bike. I will also take the Commissioner for a city round." (ANI)