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How to get Building Licence for construction from Town Panchayats limit in Tamil Nadu?

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Answered on May 05,2021

Procedure: If an applicant has an approved plot within Town Panchayat limit he can apply for licence for construction of building from the Town Panchayat. The application for licences shall be in the form as in Annexure III or IV whichever is applicable.

The application should accompany the following documents:

Site Plan
Building Plan with section and elevation with foundation,door, window, septic tank etc., details indicated

in the plan.
Plan showing the disposal of waste.
Copy of document for ownership of land.
Copy of estimate.

To assist the applicant in the preparation of plan according to specifications, the Town Panchayat has licenced private building surveyors who are qualified for preparation of plans and estimates on payment of charges.

The application may also be submitted by a person who has a registered power of attorney from the owner.

Presentation:

The application duly filled in and the Plan duly signed shall be presented at the Town Panchayat Office. The licence fees payable as per schedule of rates notified by the concerned Town Panchayat shall be paid in the Town Panchayat Office. The record of receipt of payment will be made in application besides giving the applicant, the receipt for payment.

If the plot lies in a scheme , area development charges as notified by the local authority have also to be paid. Proof of payment as the case may be, has to be enclosed with the application. The licenced private buitling surveyor will guide the applicant on these matters.

After completion of these formalities, the application shall be presented in the Town Panchayat Office and acknowledgement obtained.

Form for Building Licence

Source: This answer is sourced from the portal of Directorate of Town Panchayat, Tamil Nadu.