Chief minister Vijay Rupani on Thursday launched the ‘Online Development Permission System (ODPS)-2.0’ at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar and said the state government is working towards good governance with transparency.
Rupani claimed the state government wants to develop online systems by making maximum use of technology in departments like housing, revenue and urban development, where people are directly connected.
He said Gujarat has become the first state in the nation to develop a faceless system to pass development plans. “Our government is working on the four pillars of transparency, decisiveness, sensitivity and progressiveness. We have made a number of pioneering improvements to ensure that services are made available fast and effectively,” the CM said.
Now that the new ODPS-2.0 is operational, off-line permissions for low-rise buildings will be completely discontinued, the CM clarified. He said that ODPS for highrise buildings will also be implemented in future. The state government is committed to taking action against those involved in malpractices and will ensure people are not cheated.
Rupani said that the GDCR has been amended to common GDCR for developing the new system. He added that by focusing on 15 vital things like FSI, height, margin, parking, fire safety, the government has ensured that plans are passed within 24 hours based on their adequacy.
The CM added that even in town-planning scheme approvals, this government has gone ahead with 100 TP approvals every year.
Real estate bodies welcome govt move
“It is a very good move for consumers as well as the construction industry. This decision will accelerate construction activity across Gujarat and reduce delays in construction. Moreover, development certificate will also be issued the same day,” said Ashish Patel, president, CREDAI-Gujarat. “Smaller towns will benefit even more as most of the constructions in such areas seldom cross 15 metres height,” he added.
