Punjab Cabinet approves self-certification of residential building plans up to 500 square yards

Published on: 24 Jan 2024 at 07:48 PM

Published by: The fact news

The Fact News Service

Chandigarh, January 24

In a major relief to residents of urban areas, the Cabinet also approved to amend Clause 3.14.1 of the Punjab Municipal Building Bylaws-2018 thereby enabling Self-Certification of Residential Building Plans up to 500 square yards.

Self-certification stipulates that the plans can be approved by the architect himself without routing the plans to any official/employee.

However, checks and balances have been introduced in the system to ensure that building bylaws are followed meticulously and the documents uploaded are by norms.

Pertinently, more than 90% of residential buildings in the state are below 500 sq. yards. Therefore, easing the approval of such types of building plans will bring great relief to the general public.

Self-certification is an innovative initiative aimed at reducing the time taken for approval, increasing transparency, and sensitizing citizens to comply with building bylaws.