In order to discourage people from raising constructions without sanctions, the department of Town and Country Planning has provided an interface on the website (www.tcp.hp.gov.in) to submit online complaints regarding any unauthorised construction noticed by any person. The department has recently made 100% supervision of construction activities compulsory through the professionals who prepare and submits the plans so that no deviations take place in future.A Spokesperson of the department disclosed here today that the complainant will have to mention the landmark near such unauthorised constructions and the department officials/officers would take a compulsive action against such activity, as a log will appear on the dashboard of the officer. This social audit would definitely help to curb the violations and in case these are brought to the notice of the department, concerned officer would be forced to take necessary action in time bound manner. The complainant may or may not disclose his name while submitting the complaint.
Keeping in view the limited work force to have 24X7 supervision in the entire planning areas, this intervention would definitely help in noticing the unauthorised constructions.He said the department has simplified the approval process for building plan and has reduced the permission fee to motivate and facilitate the applicants. Online building planning permission process of the department has won appreciation all across the country and many states are now following Himachal model of building planning permissions. All the building regulations and various checklists are available on the department website for information.He said TCP has been endeavouring hard to persuade and educate public about the compliance of building bye-laws made by the department or Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). Building bye-laws are inescapable if public wish to have good sunlight, air, ventilation, safety, sanitation, access and better civic amenities.