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  • Self-Certification Scheme for Building Plan Approval in Tamil Nadu: An Introduction

    Self-Certification Scheme for Building Plan Approval in Tamil Nadu: An Introduction

    பொதுமக்கள் கட்டிட அனுமதிக்காக அலுவலகங்களுக்குச் சென்று வரும் நேரத்தை முழுமையாக தவிர்த்து, வெளிப்படைத் தன்மையுடனும் நடைமுறையில் உள்ள கட்டிட விதிகளை எளிமைப்படுத்தியும் அறிமுகப் படுத்தப்பட்டுள்ளது இந்த சுயச்சான்றிதழ் திட்டம். இதுவும் ஒற்றைச் சாளர முறையில்(Single Window System) தான் நடைமுறைப் படுத்தப்படுகிறது.

    தற்போதுள்ள ஒற்றைச் சாளர முறைபோல் அல்லாமல், இந்தச் சுய சான்றிதழ் திட்டத்தில் ஒப்புதல் பெற, ஆவணங்களை விண்ணப்பதாரர்களின் சுயச் சான்றிதழுடன் பதிவேற்றலாம்.நிலம் சம்பந்தப்பட்ட ஆவணங்களோடு, பதிவு செய்த பொறியாளர்/ஆர்கிடெக்ட் வரைந்த கட்டிடத்தின் வரை படத்தையும் பதிவேற்றம் செய்ய வேண்டும்.

    இந்தத் திட்டத்தின் படி,ஆய்வுக் கட்டணம், உள்கட்டமைப்பு மற்றும் வசதிக் கட்டணங்கள், ஆகியவை கட்டத் தேவையில்லை.இதர கட்டணங்களான Development Charges, Building Licence Fees, Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Fund, Road Cut Restoration Charges ஆகிய அனைத்தும் ஒருங்கிணைத்து, Flat Rate ஆக செலுத்த வேண்டும். சென்னை மாநகரைப் பொறுத்தவரை, இந்த ஒருங்கிணைந்த கட்டணம்(Consolidated Fee) ச அடிக்கு ₹ 100/- என்று நிர்ணயிக்கப் பட்டுள்ளது. எல்லா பகுதிகளுக்குமான ஒருங்கிணைந்த கட்டண விவரம் தெரிந்து கொள்ள அரசின் சுற்றறிக்கையை கீழே உள்ள பட்டனை கிளிக் செய்து பதிவிறக்கம் செய்து தெரிந்து கொள்ளலாம்.

    நீங்கள் அளிக்கும் அனைத்துத் தகவல்களும் உண்மை என்றும், கட்டிடப் பணிகள் எல்லாம் ஒருங்கிணைந்த கட்டிட விதிகளின்படி தான் (Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019) செய்வதாகவும் உறுதி தரும் சுய அறிவிப்பு (Self-Declaration) தர வேண்டும்.

    இந்தச் சுய அறிவுப்பு அனைத்துமே, ஏற்கனவே அந்த மென்பொருளிலேயே வரிசையாகத் தரப்பட்டுள்ளன. அவற்றை ஏற்றுக் கொண்டதற்காக, அவற்றிற்கான கட்டங்களை டிக் செய்து, மின் அணு முறையில் ஒப்பம் இட வேண்டும். அனைத்தும் மிக எளிதாக, செய்து முடிக்க முடியும்.

    இதற்கான வெப்சைட் முகவரி: onlineppa.tn.gov.in .

    ஆன்லைனில் பதிவு செய்வது, பணம் கட்டுவது, ஒப்புதல் ஆணை பதிவிறக்கம் செய்வது உட்பட, அனைத்து செயல்முறகளும் கொண்ட ஒரு கையேடு அரசு வெளியிட்டுள்ளது- Self-Certification User Maual

    2500 சதுர அடி வரை அளவுள்ள நிலங்களில், 3500 சதுர அடி வரை கட்டப்படும் வீடுகளுக்கு இந்தத் திட்டம் பொருந்தும். புதிதாக வீடு கட்டுகிறவர்களுக்கு மட்டுமல்லாமல், பழைய வீடுகளை மாற்றி அமைக்கவோ அல்லது, விரிவாக்கம் செய்யவோ கூட இந்தத் திட்டம் பயன் படும்.

    கட்டிடத்தின் உயரம் 7 மீட்டருக்கு மிகாமல் இருக்க வேண்டும்.

    மேலும், மின் இணைப்பு உள்ளிட்ட அரசின் சேவைகளைப் பெற, நிறைவுச் சான்றிதழ் பெறத் தேவையில்லை என்பதும் இந்தத் திட்டத்தின் சிறப்பு அம்சம்.

    கட்டிடம் கட்டும்போது விதிமீறல் கண்டறியப்பட்டால் உரிய சட்ட விதிகளின்படி நடவடிக்கை எடுக்கப்படும்.  விண்ணப்பதாரரின் சுயசான்று ஆவணங்கள் மற்றும் கட்டிட வரைபட அனுமதி ஆகியவற்றில் ஏதாவது தவறு கண்டறியப்பட்டால் விண்ணப்பதாரருக்கு உரிய தண்டனை வழங்கப்படும்.

    சம்ர்ப்பிக்கப்பட்ட விண்ணப்பங்களில் 10% வரை அதிகாரிகள் களஆய்வு செய்யலாம், என அரசு வெளியிட்ட ஆணை தெரிவிக்கிறது.

    கட்டுமான பணிகள் முடிந்த 30 நாட்களுக்குள் சொத்து வரிக்கு விண்ணப்பிக்க வேண்டும்.

    இந்த திட்டம் பற்றி மேலும் தெரிந்து கொள்ள மேலே படிக்கவும்

    What is the Self-Certification Scheme?

    It was in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Budget session of 2024-2025, the announcement was made about the Self-Certification Scheme for Building Plan Approval. Now, the Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched a single-window self-certification system on July 22, 2024, allowing building permissions for plots measuring up to 2,500 square feet and having a built-up area of up to 3,500 square feet.

    According to this scheme. the applicant has to self-certify that all the information provided in the application are true and the the building plan is inaccordance with all the rules in force.

    This scheme applies to the construction of residential buildings with a ground or ground plus one floor, not exceeding seven meters in height.

    This Self-Certification Scheme offers an easy and simplified process for building plan approval, and the charges usually associated with plan sanction like scrutiny fees, infrastructure and amenities charges, are not applicable for applications made under this scheme.

    The Development Charges, Building Licence Fees, Tamil Nadu Construction Workers Welfare Fund, Road Cut Restoration Charges have been consolidated into a Flate Rate. For Chennai, the rate payable is ₹ 100/ sq.ft. For the entire for different categories of Municipalities and Town Panchayats, the rates are published by the Govt. You can find out the rates from the GO which can be accessed by clicking the button below.

    The self-certification or declaration issued by the applicant must state that the building plan and site plan comply with the relevant laws and regulations.

    Eligibility Criteria

    To be eligible for the Self-Certification Scheme, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

    1. Ownership and Plot Size: The applicant should be the owner of the land, a leaseholder, or a power of attorney holder with the right to develop the land. The plot size must be up to 2,500 square feet, and the built-up area should not exceed 3,500 square feet for residential purposes, accommodating up to two dwelling units with a ground floor or ground plus one floor. The total height of the building shall not exceed 7 meters.
    2. Approved Plots: Only plots in approved layouts, layouts regularized under the Tamil Nadu Regularisation of Unapproved Layouts and Plots Rules, 2017, approved subdivision plans, and plots registered by a deed before October 20, 2016, are eligible.

    Non-Applicability of the Self-Certification Scheme

    The Self-Certification Scheme does not apply to the following areas:

    1. Restricted Areas: CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone), HACA (Hill Area Conservation Authority), and development-prohibited/restricted areas as specified in Rule 19 Annexure XVII of the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019.
    2. Specific Land Classifications: Lands classified as agricultural, institutional, special & hazardous, non-urban, open space, and recreational use zones. Additionally, sites falling under street alignment, road widening, roads, and areas reserved for public purposes in various planning documents (Master plans, New Town Development Plans, Detailed Development Plans, and Grids of Roads plans) are also excluded.

    Procedure for Submission of Application

    To apply under the Self-Certification Scheme, applicants must follow a structured procedure:

    1. Registration: First, register your name on the Single Window Portal for Planning Permission onlineppa.tn.gov.in with your Aadhar Card ID. Then, log in with your credentials.
    2. Document Submission: The applicant must upload detailed information about themselves, the plot, and the proposed building along with the following documents:
      • Site photographs
      • Self-attested registered sale deed document to prove ownership
      • Self-attested Patta/Town Survey Land Register in favor of the owner
      • Self-attested approved layout/approved subdivision plan/FMB/plot or layout regularized under the 2017 regularisation rules/one link document proving the site’s existence before October 20, 2016
      • Building plan with site plan, specifications, and key plan signed by an architect or registered engineer in PDF format

    The portal allows marking the GIS coordinates or Geo coordinates of the plot. The Geo coordinates system will automatically notify the user if the plot requires a No Objection Certificate (NOC). If an NOC is required based on the GIS location mapping, the user must follow the normal application process. The page will display the type of NOC required for the plot, e.g., if the plot is in a Coastal Regulatory Zone area.

    1. Self-Declaration: After uploading the documents, there will be a series of declarations the applicant has to e-sign. The declarations have checkboxes that must be ticked before e-signing. The e-sign process is linked to the Government of India’s C-DAC e-sign service.
    2. Payments and Payment Gateway: The user will then be redirected to the payment stage. Click on “Make Payment” after the selection, and the user will be redirected to the payment gateway to complete the payment. The other amounts payable and payment options will be displayed on the page. Once the payment is completed, download the permit letter, building plan drawing letter, fees receipt, and inspection letter.
    3. The complete procedure for registration and submitting the application is explained in the User Manual

    Planning Parameters

    The scheme outlines specific planning parameters and building rules for self-certified buildings:

    1. Minimum Road Width and Maximum Height:
      • Minimum road width: 1.5 meters for economically weaker sections and continuous building areas; 3 meters for other areas.
      • Maximum building height: Ground Floor + 1 Floor, subject to a maximum of 7 meters.
    2. Floor Space Index (FSI):
      • Permissible FSI: 2.0 (The achievable FSI for the particular land must be decided based on the road width, plot frontage, etc.)
    3. Setbacks:
      • Front Setback: 1.5 meters for plots up to 9 meters wide; no setback required for economically weaker sections.
      • Side Setback: Varies depending on plot width.
      • Rear Setback: None specified for economically weaker sections.
      • Water Bodies Buffer: Varies from 1 meter to 15 meters depending on the type of water body.

    Sanction and Verification

    Upon payment of other charges/fees, the approved plan and proceedings with a QR code and the applicant’s e-signature are generated online instantly and available for download.

    Random Verification and Inspection

    The competent authority conducts random verifications covering a minimum of 10% of submitted applications each month to ensure compliance. The competent authority reserves the right to inspect building plans and constructions at any stage. Any violations found must be rectified by the owner; otherwise, the authority may take steps to remove the violations. The permission granted is valid for five years from the date of issue and may be extended once for another three years upon application before the expiry date.

    Action for Misrepresentation

    Any fraud or misrepresentation in the application can lead to severe penalties, including prosecution under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The competent authority may also take penal action as per the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, and other applicable laws.

    Conclusion

    The Self-Certification Scheme for building plan approval in Tamil Nadu provides an efficient and expedited process for small-scale residential constructions. By adhering to the specified eligibility criteria, planning parameters, and submission procedures, applicants can benefit from quicker approvals while ensuring compliance with building regulations. This scheme not only simplifies the approval process but also maintains the integrity and safety of building developments in the state.

  • SETBACK SPACES: UNDERSTANDING THE NORMS FOR BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL IN TAMILNADU

    SETBACK SPACES: UNDERSTANDING THE NORMS FOR BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL IN TAMILNADU

    Setback Rules under Tamilnadu Combined Development and Building Rules

    Revised

    In Tamil Nadu, the implementation of the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 has consolidated various rules that were previously enforced by different authorities. These new rules are applicable throughout the state, except in cantonment areas.

    Under the new rules, the development regulations have introduced a set of updated planning parameters for both residential and commercial buildings, taking into account the height of the structure. These planning parameters include factors such as minimum road width, floor space index (FSI), and setback spaces. However, it’s important to note that the regulations for buildings with a height of up to 18.30 meters differ from those for buildings exceeding this height.

    In this article, we will focus on one crucial planning parameter: setback spaces for buildings with a height of up to 18.30 meters.

    What are Setback spaces?

    “Setback spaces,” as defined in the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules (TNCDBR), 2019, refer to the open areas located at the front, sides, or rear of a plot. These spaces exist between the building and the street alignment or the boundary of the plot, depending on the specific situation. The dimensions of setback spaces are determined by factors such as the height of the proposed building, the width of the plot, and the width of the abutting road.

    Why Setback Spaces?

    Setback spaces are an essential aspect of urban planning and building design, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of built environments. Here are the primary reasons why setback spaces are important:

    Safety

    Setbacks ensure that buildings are set back from roads, walkways, or neighboring properties to maintain a safe distance. This helps prevent accidents, provides space for emergency access, and promotes a safe environment for pedestrians and vehicles. . In times of emergency, the open space around the building will aid the movement of fire tenders. Also, Set Back Space may prevent a fire from spreading to neighbouring buildings.

    Ventilation and Lighting

    Setbacks allow for adequate airflow and natural lighting around buildings. They prevent overcrowding and allow sunlight to reach the surrounding areas, improving ventilation and reducing the risk of dampness. Neighbours will also continue to enjoy light, ventilation.

    Aesthetics

    Setbacks play a role in maintaining a harmonious streetscape and preserving the overall visual appeal of an area. They help create a sense of openness, prevent a continuous wall of buildings, and provide green spaces or landscaping between structures.

    Privacy

    Setbacks help maintain privacy for adjacent properties by ensuring a suitable distance between buildings. They prevent buildings from encroaching on neighboring properties and maintain a sense of privacy for residents.

    Functional Infrastructure

    Utility Placement: Setback spaces are often used for the installation and maintenance of utilities such as water supply lines, sewage systems, and electrical cables. This accessibility ensures that essential services can be maintained and upgraded without disrupting the main building.

    Drainage and Flood Prevention: Proper setbacks help manage rainwater runoff and reduce the risk of flooding. By providing space for drainage systems, setbacks contribute to better water management and environmental sustainability.

    Importance of Setback Spaces

    Though a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 2 is allowed for Non High Rise Buildings, it can be achieved only after providing for SetBack Spaces.

    Therefore, the applicant for building plan approval should always adhere to the norms for setback spaces as approved in the plan.

    Norms for Setback Spaces

    Non-high-rise and High-rise buildings

    The new guidelines are introduced for setback spaces in the approval of building plans. These norms vary depending on whether the buildings are classified as non-high-rise or high-rise.

    For non-high-rise buildings, there are two sets of guidelines. The first set applies to buildings with up to 16 dwelling units or up to 300 square metres of commercial space, while the second set applies to buildings exceeding 16 dwelling units or 300 square metres of commercial space. The specific details for each category are provided below.

    1.Setback Spaces for Non-High Rise Buildings Not Exceeding 18.30 Meters Height, with up to 16 Dwelling Units or up to 300 Square Metres of Commercial Space:

    Front Setback

    Abutting Road WidthFront SetBack
    Upto 9.0 Metres1.5 Metres
    More than 9 Metres Upto 18 Metres3.0 Metres
    More than 18 Metres Upto 30.5 Metres4.5 Metres
    Above 30.5 Metres6.0 Metres

    Side Setback

    Height of the BuildingPlot WidthSide Setback
    Upto 7 MetresUp to 9 Metres1 Meter on One Side
    Above 9 Metres1 Metre on Either Side or 2 Metres on One Side(Originally 1 Meter on Either Side,
    More than 7 metres, Upto 12 MetresUp tp 6 Metres1 Metre on One Side
    Above 6 Metres Upto 9 Metres1.5 Metre on One Side
    Above 9 Metres1.5 Metre on Either side or 3 Metres on One Side

    Rear Setback

    Height of the BuildingRear SetBack
    Up to 7 MetresNil
    More than 7 Metres Upto 12 Metres1.5 Metres

    2) Set Back Spaces for Non-High Rise Buildings below 18.30 metres height but exceeding 16 dwelling Units or exceeding 300 square metres of commercial building:

    Front Set Back

    Abutting Road WidthFront SetBack
    From 9 Meters upto 18 metres3.0 Meters
    More than 18 Metres upto 30.5 metres4.5 Meters
    More than 30.5 Metres6.0 Metres

    Side SetBack/Rear SetBack

    Height of the BuildingRear SetBack/Side SetBack
    Upto 7 Metres1.0 Metre
    More than 7 Metres Upto 12 Metres1.5 Metres
    More than 12 Metres Upto 16 Metres2.5 Metres
    More than 16 Metres Upto 18.30 Metres3.0 Metres

    Structures Allowed in Setback Spaces for Non-High Rise Buildings:

    1. Sun-shades not exceeding 0.6m.
    2. Motor rooms of an area not exceeding 2 sq. m. each and a height not exceeding 1.8m, without affecting parking and driveway requirements.
    3. In the case of Non-High-Rise Buildings with a height of up to 9.0m, open single-flight or spiral staircase or open double-flight staircase so long as such structure does not fall within 0.50 m from the side boundary or 1 m from the rear or front boundary of the site or street alignment.
    4. A compound wall of a height not exceeding 2.0m
    5. Watchman booth not exceeding 2.5m.x 2.5m x 2.5m in size at each gate and a height not exceeding 3m.
    6. Gate pillars without or with arches with a min. headroom clearance of 5.50m are available at least to a width of 3.5m.
    7. Meter rooms for meter boxes or electrical panels along the boundary wall or external walls of the building with the projections not exceeding 0.60 meters from the abutting walls and the open transformer without affecting parking and drive way, subject to the safety measures stipulated by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board

    Conclusion

    Setback spaces are a vital element in urban planning, contributing to the safety, health, and well-being of residents. They ensure that buildings are constructed in a manner that supports emergency access, ventilation, natural light, privacy, aesthetic appeal, and functional infrastructure. By adhering to setback regulations, developers and homeowners can create more livable, sustainable, and visually pleasing environments.

    By adhering to the setback space norms outlined in the TNCDBR, we can ensure compliance with regulations and contribute to the creation of safe and well-planned communities.