NEWS – The BBMP extended the ‘Nambike Nakshe’ scheme to all eight zones in Bengaluru after a successful trial in RR Nagar and Dasarahalli. The scheme eliminates the need for physical visits to BBMP offices by enabling a fully online process for obtaining building plan approvals.

HIGHLIGHTS

Scope of the Scheme

• Applicable Projects:
  • The scheme applies to the construction of independent houses on plots less than 50×80 square feet.

Procedure and Requirements

• Online Document Submission:
  • Property owners must upload site documents and building plans on the BBMP website (https://bpas.bbmpgov.in/).
  • Required documents include plot ownership, revenue records, guidance value of the plot, approach road width, and present site conditions.
• Automated Scrutiny:
  • The BBMP’s software automatically shares these documents with KSRSAC to ensure compliance with regulations related to stormwater drains, lakes, heritage buildings, and railways.
  • Building plans are scrutinized for compliance with zonal regulations and building bye-laws.

Fee Payment and Licence Issuance

• Fee Payment:
  • Applicants are provided with an automated fee payment challan and given 45 days to complete the payment through an online gateway.
• Provisional Building Licence:
  • Upon payment, a provisional building licence and plan in PDF format are issued.
  • A copy is forwarded to relevant officials for verification.
• Final Licence Approval:
  • The zonal assistant director, town planning, has 15 days to approve the provisionally approved plan.
  • If not approved within 15 days, the licence and plan are deemed approved by the software, and a final licence is issued with a digital signature.

Implementation and Challenges

• Working on Trust:
  • The scheme operates on a trust-based model where the building plan must be vetted by an empanelled engineer or architect.
  • BBMP engineers will only visit the site to check for deviations during construction.

Future Extensions

• BDA Limits:
  • The scheme will eventually be extended to areas under the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) limits.