Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation: Building Plans Approval Issue in Bhubaneswar by BMC and BDA Under Scanner | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Approval of two building plans by Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) are under scanner for allegedly defying real estate laws.
Sources said the planning cell of BMC approved the plans of two builders in Baramunda and Bomikhal, respectively, in April 2022. Following the plan’s approval, when the two builders approached the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) for registration of the projects, it rejected them as the approach roads are on govt land and asked them to obtain permission again.
The builders then re-approached the BDA and BMC for permission after which the planning cell of the civic body gave nod after collecting security deposits of Rs 2.46 crore and Rs 63.51 lakh, respectively.
However, since the land belonged to the general administration department, it should have accorded the plan approvals after collecting fees.
The department on Friday wrote to the BDA and BMC seeking a detailed report on the matter. Mayor Sulochana Das said the planning cell will clarify how the plan approval was given to the builders. “Due action will be taken,” she added.
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