Urban Development Department

BMC’s action plan to streamline construction approvals
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has put together an action plan to reduce the waiting period for businesses to get permission for construction. From April 1, the civic body proposes to cut the 180 days required for granting permission for construction to 45 days. In an attempt to cut red tape and delays in the […]

Hyderabad: Promotion of commercial activity for properties near metro stations
New guidelines have been prepared by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) on Transit Oriented Development (TOD). Accordingly, property owners having land within 300 metres of the proposed metro rail stations would be able to make use of their property as per these guidelines. Guidelines prepared by Urban Development department: As per the new guidelines, […]