Team Herald
PANJIM: Almost two weeks after Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department notified the draft building regulations for suggestions, Goa Chapter of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) said important recommendations regarding the Goa Land Development and Building Construction (amendment) Regulations, 2010, made by them have not been incorporated.
IIA Goa Chapter, headed by Manguesh Prabhugaonkar, after deliberations and debate had proposed several recommendations, including computerization of TCP department wherein uploading of blue prints would bring in transparency and prevent manipulation and that the approval process should not be affected if there are any private complaints or information sought regarding projects under the Right to Information Act (RTI).
“The recommendations regarding the proposed regulations and bye-laws should be reviewed and considered by the government as they pertain to crucial issues,” Prabhugaonkar said.
The architects’ body had also suggested formation of an appellate board for town planning/PDAs in case of discrepancies, grievances of rules and regulations in approval process, to consist of practicing professionals and town planning members.
“We had also proposed that the period for validity of construction license be optional and can be made valid for more than one year and maximum up to three years by paying extra fees,” he said, adding that IIA had opined that small houses in 300 square metre area not be subjected to processing fees when revisions are sought to be done.
While TCP proposed that all residential complexes with 40 flats or residential units set up sewage treatment plants (STPs) within their premises, IIA had suggested that it should be made mandatory for complexes having 100 flats and above.
The new regulations are aimed at bringing clarity to a few issues related to balconies, terraces, open space and other technical issues.
