Signal woes? Building bylaws bar mobile towers in residential areas

NEW DELHI: The new unified building bylaws that may make it easier to obtain permits could worsen signal problems for mobile phone users.

The new bylaws say there should be no mobile phone towers in residential areas.

This has led to confusion among the municipal corporations as almost 80% of such towers are believed to be in residential areas.

“No signage/communication tower and advertisement is to be provided in residential buildings,” the bylaws state.

Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu released the new unified building bylaws for Delhi on Tuesday. Apart from simplifying procedures, these have reduced public-official interaction to reduce corruption.

“Going by the new bylaws, there should be no mobile towers in residential areas. Considering that only 20% of the total mobile towers fall in non-residential areas, this may lead to cellular problems,” said a high-ranking municipal official. Officials said they would either wait for an order from the high court in an ongoing case or approach the Centre for clarification.

Mobile phone operators approached the high court in 2010 after the corporation changed its policy regarding the establishment of such towers. The case is still pending. “A lot of things have to be kept in mind while implementing the bylaws. They might require certain modifications so that the public is not hassled,” said Ashish Sood, leader of the house, South Delhi Municipal Corporation.

Technical experts say call drops occur due to an increase in the number of dead zones. These zones are a result of either fewer mobile towers in range or due to hindrance in the signal. Towers have a range of 5 km . You lose signal when you are either out of range or in a ‘dead zone’.

The three municipal corporations say the total number of mobile towers under their jurisdiction is 7,926.

Officials, however, argue that the total number of unauthorised towers are more than half of that.

“The total number of mobile towers before trifurcation was 5,252. However, the number has increased exponentially in the past three years near residential areas,” said a municipal official.

Officials argue that while most new towers violate building bylaws, for others, the corporation has not been paid.

with thanks : Hindustan Times : Dated 3rd April, 2016

Single-window clearance for construction plans in Delhi

For residential plots up to 105 square meters, the owner need not obtain sanction of building plans.

In a significant policy shift in Delhi’s building by-laws, the Union Urban Development Ministry on Wednesday announced “single-window clearance” for construction plans for both residential and commercial properties within a month, while exempting owners of residential plots up to 105 square meters from seeking sanction of building plan.

“The laws have been made user-friendly through unification and simplification of a host of amendments made over the last three decades and integration of approvals by different agencies into a single platform,” said Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu at a press conference here. “The new process would reduce human interface and enable approvals in just 30 days,” he added.

For residential plots up to 105 square meters, the owner need not obtain sanction of building plans. “You (owner) can just submit an undertaking intimating about construction along with requisite fees and other documents to start construction,” said Mr. Naidu, while explaining the new amendments.

Previously, applicants had to go through a cumbersome process to get sanction of building plans as it involved scrutiny and approvals from various government agencies such as the National Monuments Authority, Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, Delhi Fire Services and the Airports Authority of India.

With the modification of the building by-laws, an applicant can now file one single online application to the concerned urban local body.

Highlighting another key amendment in the laws, Aishwar Rao, the chief spokesperson of the Ministry, said that payments for obtaining approvals from various departments have also been consolidated in the same online form. “With a click of your mouse, you can make one single payment electronically,” said Mr. Rao.

The amendments come in the light of the World Bank’s “ease of doing business” ranking of 2015, in which India is at the 130th position.

A senior official in Urban Development Ministry told The Hindu that a directive came from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office asking Mr. Naidu to “simplify” the process of granting permits to new constructions. The final goal, the official said, is to gain the confidence of foreign investors by creating a “smart” urban infrastructure.

After Delhi, Mr. Naidu said that Mumbai would also unify its building by-laws. “After these two major cities (Delhi and Mumbai) we would ask other cities to follow suit,” he added.

with thanks : HINDU : LINK : for detailed news.

Building a house to get easier

The standard building plans prepared for residential plots up to 105 square metres will suit the rehabilitation colonies only in the planned colonies, where minimum plot size is 125 square metres. PANKAJ AGGARWAL, general secretary of Efforts Group, an umbrella organisation of RWAs

NEW DELHI: Constructing a house is likely to get easier with the urban development ministry on Friday releasing bylaws to provide instant building plan clearances and checking red tape.

The model building bylaws (MBBL), to kick in within a fortnight, will bring relief to people in unauthorised neighbourhoods that have been regularised and rehabilitation colonies built after Partition. The plot sizes here are usually small.

The bylaws simplify the sanction process for construction on small residential plots measuring up to 105 square metre (sqm).

Submission of a building plan prepared by an architect to the local body concerned along with other papers will mean the project has been sanctioned.

The laws grant civic agencies the power to give green clearances for individual projects of 5,000 sqm to 1,50,000 sqm so that one wouldn’t need to go to the Centre.

One may also adopt standard plans for residential plots up to 105 sqm. “The owner shall be entitled to sign standard plan and the required documents for sanction… Certificate from professionals would not be necessary and the owner shall be bound to follow the approved plan,” the bylaws said.

Urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu said the land-owning agency Delhi Development Authority will notify the laws, but the three municipal corporations will enforce them.

Civic agencies long demanded simplification of building-plan procurement. “The objective is to make thing easier, faster and transparent for Delhi residents. People will not need to visit corporation offices frequently once the new laws come into force. It will also help to curb corruption,” said an official of South Delhi Municipal Corporation’s engineering department.

However, the official said the three corporations had an online system for building plan approval under which 35-40 applications are cleared every month.

Pankaj Aggarwal, general secretary of Efforts Group (an umbrella organization of RWAs), said the initiative would not be of great help as it dealt with small plots.

“The standard building plans prepared for residential plots up to 105 sqm will suit the rehabilitation colonies only in the planned colonies, where minimum plot size is 125 sqm,” said the Safdarjung Enclave resident.

While the standard procedure ensures quick approval of the building plan, the laws don’t promise corruption elimination, he said. “Any engineer with malefide intension can raise objection at any level and stop the construction.”

with thanks : Hindustan Times : Dated 19.3.2016

No building plans needed for small plots in Delhi thanks to new bylaws

Do you own a small plot of land in Delhi and have been running from pillar to post for municipal approvals to build on it? Good news is on the way.

Residential plots of up to 1,130 sq. ft. will no longer require building plan approvals, and landowners will only have to furnish an undertaking from an architect that the construction is safe.

The new rules, part of a set of model building bylaws issued by the Union urban development ministry on Friday, will kick in in two weeks.

Model bylaws are not binding on a state but this should matter little in Delhi where land is controlled by the Delhi Development Authority that reports to the union urban development ministry. Many states had adopted the last set of model bylaws for buildings issued by the central government in 2004.

The government’s proposals are aimed at cutting red tape as well as corruption in the building approval process, which now involves more than a dozen clearances.

Building bylaws define how land can be used, permissible construction area (FAR) and height of structures, among other things.

The new rules also make it mandatory for civic bodies to issue building plan approvals within a month irrespective of the size of a plot. Also, no objection certificates for construction on big plots will be provided online so as to reduce contact between applicants and officials.

The new rules also waive off mandatory green clearances from the central government for individual projects on plots measuring up to 1.6 million sq. ft.

States municipalities can grant construction permits to such projects.

“The model bylaws will give a big boost to ease of doing business by creating an online single window integrated building plan approval process,” said Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu.

“It will eliminate man to man interaction and thereby reduce corruption. I urge the state governments to quickly take steps to adopt this progressive, environment friendly and citizen centric by-laws in their own laws and implement them.”

In a push for the Swachh Bharat Mission, the bylaws make it mandatory for public buildings to provide toilets for visitors.

A risk-based matrix for buildings has also been introduced.

“The objective of this analysis is that small buildings with low-risk criteria should be approved on a fast-track and high-risk buildings like malls, multi-story or big complexes should be examined in required detail,” a ministry official said.

with thanks : Hindustan Times : Dated 19.3.2016

Know your Neighbourhood: Electronic City, Bengaluru

Bengaluru has been featuring increasingly in the list of preferences for those who wish to invest in real estate and this has turned many key areas across the city into real estate hubs, and Electronic City tops the list here. Divided into four phases, Phase I is located next to Hosur Road, while Phase II is located to the east of Phase I and Phase III is located to its west.

E-City was originally planned by KEONICS (Karnataka State Electronics Department Corporation Limited) in 1978. Spread over 320 acres of land, E-City is divided into four phases. While Phase I and Phase II are complete, Phase III development is on-going and Phase IV land acquisition is still underway.

E-City is Bengaluru’s first smart city. It is currently maintained by the Electronic City Industries Association and home to several MNCs including IT/ITES companies (Wipro, Infosys, Siemens and Intel), manufacturing companies (GE Power Tools and Tata Power), biotech companies, residential projects, educational insitutions, malls, entertainment parks and healthcare services.

Since it is the government’s first smart city project, E-City is expected to have intelligent systems powered by Cisco. A smart city will enable its residents to connect to various public service utilities using Wi-Fi.

Real Estate Cost:

·         Mid-income housing prices – Rs. 2,800 to Rs. 5,000 per sq.ft

·         Average price per sq.ft – Average of Rs. 3,700 per sq.ft

·         Average rent for a 2BHK apartment – Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month

·         The average price of flats in Electronic City is INR 3523 per sq. ft. Likewise for plots and villas is INR 2479 per sq. ft.,INR 5261 per sq.ft respectively

Connectivity:

E-City is located off Hosur Road, and has good means of connectivity to Bengaluru city. The 10 km elevated expressway connects E-City to Bengaluru city. It is 9 km away from Silk Board Junction in Madiwala. Neeladri road connects E-City to Bannerghatta IT hub, while NICE Road and Bannerghatta Road allows easy connect to E-City. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) provides great connectivity to Kempegowda International Airport, which is about 52 kms away and Bangalore City Junction Railway Station that is about 24 km away. BMTC also provides frequent buses to various points in the city to E-City. The nearest railway stations are Heelalige Railway Station and Carmelaram Railway Station, and they are 5.8 km and 11.8 km away respectively.

Namma Metro Phase II is currently underway and will increase connectivity between E-City, E-City Phase I, Hebbagodi and Huskur Road. Phase II Metro is 72.1km long and is an extension of all major points in Phase I and has two additional lines for enhanced connectivity.

Social Infrastructure:

Over the past few years E-City has developed into one of the most preferred residential areas in Bengaluru. The fundamental reason for this is the fact that E-City has good schools, reputed hospitals, large malls and entertainment centres, all at close proximity. Commercial centres have grown exponentially alongside important roads such as Doddathogur Road. Here are some of E-City’s popular landmarks:

·         Manhattans Park

·         Electronic City Police Station

·         International Institute of Information Technology

·         ISBR Business School

·         Symbiosis Institute of Business Management

·         Infosys Golf Course

·         Crowne Plaza

E-City’s well-developed infrastructure and excellent connectivity offer prospective buyers a chance to make a lucrative investment.

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Know your neighbourhood - Pallavaram

History and nature amidst modern residential colonies 

Pallavaram has a major claim to history. Archaeological finds from the region include various stone artefacts dating to the Palaeolithic Age. Pallavaram was home to the military cantonments of both the Mughals and the East India Company. With the Pallavaram Forest and Hills as a resplendent backdrop, today, the area has turned into an active hive of residential colonies.

Connectivity

Pallavaram is located on the Grand Southern Trunk Road, and is easily accessible from the IT Corridor, also called the OMR. Public transport, including, government and private buses, operate within and beyond the area. The Pallavaram Junction Bus Stand on GST Road is just 3 kms from Chennai International Airport. Buses from the stand run northwards loop around the Kathipara Junction to take commuters to any major location in Chennai, including T Nagar, Egmore, Central, Koyambedu and even Adyar. The Pallavaram Railway Station is an important transit point for residents. It has four platforms and caters to thousands of passengers daily. Auto-rickshaws and cabs are also available.

Social Infrastructure

Rich in greenery and history, Pallavaram can be considered a heritage zone. However, its urban infrastructure has made it one of the most respectably deserving areas for the epithet of an “urban Utopia”. Pallavaram has many prestigious schools – the St. Theresa Girls Higher Secondary School, Vel’sVidhyashram School, and Cantonment High School. Pallavaram Market, one of the most massive vegetable markets known, has been in operation for over 75 years, and sells goods for low prices. One of the most famous fish markets is here.

Average Home Rates

·         An apartment in Pallavaram costs between Rs. 4,800 – Rs. 5,500 per sq. ft.

·         An independent house is between Rs. 5,450 – Rs. 7,500 per sq. ft.

·         Plot layouts cost Rs. 1,200 – Rs. 1,950 per sq. ft.

·         Rental rates fall between Rs. 11 – Rs. 13 per sq. ft.

·         Monthly rental for 2BHK is between Rs. 7,000 – Rs. 10,000

·         Monthly rental for a luxury apartment is between Rs. 14,000 – Rs. 20,000

Now that you have a fair idea of where you should consider purchasing property, take the leap and look at some great options at RoofandFloor. Happy hunting!

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Article written by :Nisha Achuthan

Nisha is a content strategist who eats, sleeps and breathes marketing. She is an avid follower of real estate news and is fascinated by all things architecture