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GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
No. UDD 137 MNE 2026(e)
Karnataka Government Secretariat
Vikasa Soudha,
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Veedhi,
Bangalore, Dated:08.05.2026
NOTIFICATION – I
The draft of the following Bye-Laws further to amend the Municipal
Corporations Model Building Bye-Laws, 2017 which the Government of Karnataka
proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section
428 and clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 508 of the Karnataka Municipal
Corporations Act, 1976 (Karnataka Act 14 of 1977), is hereby published as required
by sub-section (1) of section 428 of the said Act, for the information of all the
persons likely to be affected thereby and notice is hereby given that the said draft
will be taken into consideration after thirty days from the date of its publication in
the official Gazette.
Any objection or suggestion which may be received by the State Government
from any person with respect to the said draft before the expiry of the period
specified above will be considered by the State Government. Objections and
suggestions may be addressed to the Secretary to Government, Urban Development
Department, Vikasa Soudha, Bengaluru - 560001.
DRAFT BYE-LAWS
1. Title and commencement.-(1) These bye-laws may be called the
Karnataka Municipal Corporations Model Building (Second Amendment) Bye-
Laws, 2026.
(2) They shall come into force from the date of their final publication in the
official Gazette.
2. Substitution of Appendix-IA.-In the Karnataka Municipal Corporations
Model Building Bye-Laws, 2017, for Appendix-IA, the following shall be
substituted, namely:-
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“APPENDIX-IA
(see clause 7.3, 7.4, 15(5))
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, REGISTRATION AND FUNCTIONS OF
PROFESSIONALS
A. PROFESSIONALS ON RECORD (PoR):
(1) Definition: “Professional on Record (PoR)” means an Architect or competent
professional who is brought on record to represent his client for a construction
project, to act on their behalf regarding building licenses and process of
construction for development of land and building.
(2)The following categories of Registered Building Professionals who are
registered with the urban local bodies in accordance with the Government
Notification No: UDD:54: GEL:2025, Dated: 30.08.2025 shall be eligible for
registration as Professionals on Record with the Authority. The minimum
qualifications and competencies required for such registration shall be as
specified in Table-1, below:-
Table-1: Qualification and Competence of Professionals on Record
Sl.No.
Professional
Minimum
Qualification
Competence /
Functions
1
AR
(Architect on
Record)
Qualification
as
prescribed
under
the Architects Act,
1972 for registration
with the Council of
Architecture.
Graduate
or
Post
Graduate with not
less than one year of
relevant
professional
experience.
For Building plan
approval:
(a) Preparation of all
plans and documents
required for grant of
building
permit,
except
engineering
services relating to
high-rise
buildings
and
special
buildings.
(b)
Issuing
certificates
of
supervision
and
completion
for
buildings in respect
of
architectural
aspects.
For
layout
Plan
approval:
(a)
Preparation
of
subdivision / layout
plans
and
related
documents required
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for
grant
of
development permit
for land up to an
extent of 2 hectares.
(b) Issuing certificate
of
supervision
for
development of land
up to an extent of 2
hectares.
2
ER
(Engineer
on
Record)
Graduate
in
Civil
Engineering
/
Architectural from a
recognized Indian or
foreign university; or
Corporate Member of
the Civil Engineering
Division
/
Architectural
Engineering Division
of the Institution of
Engineers (India);or a
member
of
the
statutory
body
governing
such
profession.
For
Building
plan
approval:
(a) Preparation of all
plans and documents
required for grant of
building permit.
(b)
Preparation
of
structural details and
structural
design
calculations,
including sub-soil /
sub-surface
investigation,
for
buildings on plots up
to 500 m² and up to
G+4 floors or 16 m in
height.
(c)
Preparation
of
demolition plans and
supervision
of
demolition
of
buildings.
(d) Issuing certificates
of
supervision
and
completion
for
buildings at all stages
of construction.
For layout plan
approval:
(a)
Preparation
of
subdivision / layout
plans
required
for
grant of development
permit for land up to
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an
extent
of
2
hectares.
(b)
Preparation
of
service
plans
and
related
documents
required
for
development permit.
(c) Issuing certificate
of
supervision
for
development of land.
2a
Diploma
Engineer(Civil)
1. Diploma in Civil
Engineering from
a
recognized
Institute
with
minimum 2 years
of
working
experience.
2. Diploma in Civil
Engineering
with
minimum 10 years of
design
and
field
experience
For
Building
plan
approval:
1. The
registered
Diploma
Engineer
(Civil)
shall
be
competent to carry
out works related to
building
permit/license
as
specified below:
(a) Preparation of all
building plans and
related information
connected
with
building
permit/license
for
buildings on plots
up to 225 sq.m and
up to G+2 floors or
Stilt + 3 floors.
(b) Issuing certificate
of
supervision
for
such buildings.
2. Registered
Diploma
Engineer
with minimum 10
years of design and
field
experience
shall be competent
to:
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(a) Prepare
and
sign
all
building
plans and service
plans and related
information
connected
with
building
permit/license
(except
structural
design).
(b) Issue certificate
of supervision and
completion for such
buildings.
3
SER
(Structural Engineer
on Record)
Graduate
in
Civil
Engineering from a
recognized Indian or
foreign University, or
Corporate Member of
the Civil Engineering
Division
of
the
Institution
of
Engineers
(India),
with minimum three
years experience in
structural
engineering
practice
involving design and
field work.
Note:
The above experience
requirement may be
relaxed as follows:
1. Two years in
case of
candidates
possessing a
Post-Graduate
Degree in
Structural
Engineering.
For
structural
Design
and
drawings:
(a)
Preparation
of
structural
design
calculations,
structural drawings
and details for all
types
of
buildings
and structures, and
carrying
out
supervision related to
structural aspects.
(b) Buildings having
special
structural
features
or
structures
beyond
the
prescribed
horizontal or vertical
limits, as determined
by
the
Authority,
shall be designed and
supervised only by a
Structural Engineer
on Record (SER).
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2. One year in case
of candidates
possessing a
Doctorate (Ph.D.)
in Structural
Engineering.
For Demolition Plan:
(a)
Preparation
of
demolition plans and
supervision
of
demolition
for
all
buildings and other
structures.
Note:
1. Structural
designs shall be
based on
Geotechnical
Investigation
Reports
submitted by the
Geotechnical
Engineer on
Record (GER)
and shall be
mandatory for
high-rise
buildings.
2. Structural
Engineers on
Record (SER)
shall also be
eligible to
prepare building
plans and layout
plans, as
specified under
Sl. No. 2 –
Engineer on
Record (ER).
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GER
(Geo-Technical
Engineer on Record)
Graduate
in
Civil
Engineering from a
recognized Indian or
foreign University, or
Corporate Member of
the Civil Engineering
Division
of
the
The
Geotechnical
Engineer on Record
(GER)
shall
be
competent to:
(a)
Carry
out
subsurface
investigations
and
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Institution
of
Engineers
(India),
with minimum three
years of experience in
Geotechnical
Engineering practice,
including design and
field work.
Note:
The above experience
requirement may be
relaxed as follows:
1. Two years for
candidates
possessing a
Post-Graduate
Degree in
Geotechnical
Engineering.
2. One year for
candidates
possessing a
Doctorate (Ph.D.)
in Geotechnical
Engineering.
submit
a
Geotechnical
Investigation Report
for building sites.
(b)
Conduct
necessary field and
laboratory tests
to
determine
the
engineering
properties
of
soil/rock strata and
ground
water
conditions.
(c) Assess soil bearing
capacity, settlement
characteristics
and
other
geotechnical
parameters relevant
for structural design.
(d)
Provide
recommendations
regarding the type of
foundation, allowable
bearing capacity and
the depth at which
foundations shall be
placed, taking into
consideration
the
structural
system
and loads provided
by the Engineer on
Record
(ER)
/
Structural Engineer
on Record (SER).
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Supervisor
(Diploma
in
Architecture)
Diploma
in
Architectural
Assistantship or any
equivalent
qualification
prescribed for non-
gazetted service by
the
Government of
India, with minimum
For
Building
plan
approval :
(a)
Preparation
of
building plans and
related
information
connected
with
building permit for
residential buildings
on plots up to 200
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five
years
of
experience in building
design, construction
and supervision.
m²andup to 2 storeys
or 7.50 m in height.
(b) Issuing certificate
of
supervision
for
residential buildings
on plots up to 200 m²
and up to 2 storeys or
7.50 m in height.
(c) Carrying out site
supervision
and
issuing
completion
certification
for
buildings, limited to
civil and structural
works applicable to
the permitted level of
project.
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TPR
Town Planner
Graduate
or
Post-
Graduate Degree in
disciplines related to
Town and Country
Planning
from
a
recognized University
and registered as an
Associate Member of
the Institute of Town
Planners, India (ITPI).
For
layout
plan
approval:
The Town Planner on
Record
shall
be
competent to carry
out works related to
development permit
as specified below:
(a)
Preparation
of
land subdivision /
layout
plans
and
related
information
connected
with
development permit
for all extents of land.
(b) Issuing certificate
of
supervision
for
development of land
for all extents.
For Building plan
approval:
The Town Planner on
Record shall also be
eligible
for
preparation
of
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building
plans,
as
specified under Sl.
No. 1 – Architect on
Record (AR) and Sl.
No. 2 – Engineer on
Record (ER).
Note:
1. For
layout
development
above 5 hectares,
a
Landscape
Architect
shall
also be associated
for
landscape
planning.
2. For
infrastructure
services such as
roads,
water
supply,
sewerage/draina
ge,
and
electrification,
the
registered
engineers
for
respective utility
services shall be
associated.
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LAR
(Landscape
Architect
on
Record)
Bachelor’s
or
Master’s Degree in
Landscape
Architecture
or
equivalent
qualification from a
recognized Indian or
foreign University.
For
layout
plan
approval:
The
Landscape
Architect on Record
(LAR)
shall
be
competent to carry
out works related to
landscape
planning
and
design
in
connection
with
building
or
development permits
for
layouts
and
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developments of land
area 5 hectares and
above.
This
shall
include
preparation
of
landscape
design
plans,
open
space
planning,
planting
schemes, and related
landscape
development
proposals as part of
the
development
permit.
Note:
For layouts or
developments below 5
hectares, the
association of a
Landscape Architect
may also be
considered, wherever
necessary, from the
point of view of
achieving appropriate
landscape planning
and environmental
quality.
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Urban designer
Masters
Degree
in
Urban
Design
or
equivalent
qualification from a
recognized Indian or
foreign University.
For
layout
plan
approval:
The Urban Designer
on Record shall be
competent to carry
out works related to
urban design aspects
of
development
permits for layouts or
developments of land
area
exceeding
5
hectares.
This
shall
include
preparation of urban
design
proposals,
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spatial
design
frameworks,
streetscape concepts,
public realm design
and
integration
of
built form with open
spaces as part of the
development
proposal.
The Urban Designer
shall
also
be
competent
to
undertake
urban
renewal,
redevelopment
and
urban
design
interventions for all
areas.
Note:
For developments below
5
hectares,
the
association of an Urban
Designer may also be
considered,
wherever
necessary,
from
the
point
of
view
of
achieving
appropriate
urban
design
and
spatial quality.
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MEP Engineers
Engineer for utility
services may be one
or
more
of
the
following disciplines:
(a)
Mechanical
Engineering
(b)
Electrical
Engineering
(c) Civil / Plumbing
Engineering
(d) Electronics and
Telecommunication
Engineering
For
high-rise
buildings and special
buildings, all building
services and utility
systems
shall
be
planned,
designed
and supervised by the
Engineers for Utility
Services
(MEP
Engineers).
This
shall
include,
but not be limited to:
(a) Air conditioning,
heating
and
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The
minimum
qualification shall be
an
Undergraduate
Degree
in
the
respective
engineering
discipline
from
a
recognized Indian or
foreign University.
mechanical
ventilation
systems.
(b)
Electrical
installations
and
power
distribution
systems.
(c)
Telecommunication
lines,
systems
and
related
communication
facilities.
(d) Lifts, escalators
and
moving
walkways.
(e)
Water
supply,
drainage,
sanitation
and
gas
supply
installations.
All
such
services
shall
be
executed
under the planning,
design
and
supervision
of
the
registered Engineers
for Utility Services.
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Transportation
Expert on record.
Post-Graduate
Degree in
Transportation
Planning /
Transportation
Engineering from a
recognized Indian or
foreign University,
with relevant
experience in
transportation and
traffic planning/
engineering.
The
Transportation
Planner
on
Record
shall be competent to:
(a)
Prepare
road
network plans, traffic
circulation plans and
transportation
planning proposals as
part of development
or layout approvals.
(b)
Prepare
transportation
drawings,
traffic
impact
assessment
reports and related
technical
details,
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including
traffic
surveys and analysis.
(c)
Undertake
planning and design
of
roads,
intersections, parking
facilities and public
transport integration
for
development
proposals.
(d)
Carry
out
the
above
works
particularly
for
Integrated Township
approvals,
in
accordance
with
Indian
Roads
Congress
(IRC)
guidelines and other
applicable standards
and codes.
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ENER
(Environment
Engineer on
Record)
Bachelor’s Degree in
Environmental
Engineering
or
Master’s Degree in
Environmental
Science
from
a
recognized Indian or
foreign
University.
The
professional
shall be accredited by
the
National
Accreditation
Board
for
Education
and
Training (NABET) or
as prescribed by the
Ministry
of
Environment, Forest
and Climate Change
(MoEF&CC),
Government of India.
The
Environmental
Engineer on Record
(ENER)
shall
be
competent to:
(a) Prepare
environmental
management plans,
including solid waste
management plans,
pollution mitigation
measures and other
environmental
protection proposals
for development
projects.
(b) Prepare
environment-related
drawings, technical
reports and
supporting
documents required
for Integrated
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Township Approvals
and Building License.
(c) Ensure
compliance with
environmental
provisions of Building
Bye-Laws, applicable
environmental
regulations and
statutory guidelines
issued by the
competent
authorities.
B. EMPANELLED PROFESSIONALS (EP):
(1) Definition: “Empanelled professional” means professionals such as
Architects, Engineers, Structural consultants, MEP consultants, Environment
consultants etc. who are empanelled by the Local Authority as authorised
persons to inspect the building sites before, during and after construction, as
the case may be, to certify the constructions made as per the provisions of the
approved plans and report to the Local Authority and also to sanction building
plans of certain buildings as notified by the Government ”
(2)Registration of Empanelled Professionals: Notwithstanding anything in the
model building byelaws applicants seeking empanelment as Empanelled
Professionals (EP) shall fulfil the following conditions:
(a) Possess the requisite qualifications as specified in Table-2.
(b) Be registered with the respective statutory council or professional
body, wherever applicable, such as the Council of Architecture,
Institution of Engineers (India), Institute of Town Planners India, or any
other competent statutory authority.
(c) Have the minimum professional experience prescribed for the
respective category of professional as in Table-3.
(d) Shall not have been blacklisted or debarred by any Government
Department, Local Authority, or Statutory Body.
(3) Registration Process: Whenever the Local Authority intends to empanel
professionals applications shall be invited from the registered professionals
and/or Professionals on Record for empanelment.
(i) PoR or the Registered professionals shall submit Application for
empanelment to the concerned Local Authority, online, along with the
Affidavit in Form-XVII The application shall be accompanied by the following
documents, namely:-
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(a) Educational qualification certificates;
(b) Registration certificate with the respective professional/statutory
body, wherever applicable;
(c) Proof of professional experience;
(d) Undertaking to abide by the provisions of the relevant Acts, Rules,
Regulations and Building Bye-Laws; and
(e) Professional indemnity declaration, wherever applicable.
(ii) The applications shall be scrutinized by a Committee constituted by the
Local Authority for this purpose under clause-B(11)
(iii) Upon approval, the Local Authority shall issue a Certificate of
Empanelment with a unique registration number to the applicant.
(iv) The registration shall be valid for a period of five (5) years, and may be
renewed subject to satisfactory performance and compliance with the
applicable regulations. Where the EP has an ongoing project and
empanelment is due to expiry, the EP should apply for renewal two month
before the date of expiry. If renewal is not granted by the authority, the
project shall be reassigned through the roster system and the provisions for
Change of EP.
(v) Registration of EP should be made maximum in Five ULBs.
(4) Notwithstanding anything specified in the Model Building Bye-Laws, the
competence and functions of the Empanelled Professionals shall be as specified
in the Table-2 below:-
Table 2: Qualification, Experience and Competence / Functions of
Empanelled Professionals
The Empanelled Professionals (EPs) shall be empanelled by the concerned Local
Authority and shall not be engaged by the Owner or Promoter. The EPs shall
function independently and shall be responsible for verification, inspection and
certification of the works carried out by the Professionals on Record (PoR) to
ensure compliance with the provisions of the applicable Acts, Rules, Regulations
and Building Bye-Laws.
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Sl.
No.
Professional
Category
Minimum
Qualification
Registration
Requirement
Competence /
Functions
1
Architect
Bachelor’s
Degree
in
Architecture
(B.Arch) from a
recognized
University.
Must
be
registered with
the Council of
Architecture
(CoA).
For
Building
plan
approval:
(a) Verify and certify
site plans submitted by
the Architect on Record
(AR) / Engineer on
Record
(ER)/
Town
Planner
on
Record
(TPR) for all categories
of
building
plan
approvals.
(b) Sanction Building
License for plots up to
Level-2 category (up to
225 sq.m plot area and
buildings up to G+3
floors), or recommend
and
certify
building
plans for approval by
the
competent
authority.
(c) Conduct stage-wise
site
inspections and
certify that the civil and
structural
works
executed at site are in
accordance with the
approved
plans
and
applicable regulations.
(d) Certify completion
of the building/project,
jointly
with
the
Engineer on Record /
Structural Engineer on
Record, as applicable.
(e) Ensure compliance
with the Master Plan,
Zonal
Regulations,
Building Bye-Laws and
other
applicable
regulations, including
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verification
of
documents submitted
under self-certification
provisions.
For
layout
plan
approval:
(a) Verify and certify
subdivision / layout
plans
and
related
documents connected
with
development
permit for land area up
to
2
hectares,
submitted
by
the
Architect
on
Record/Engineer
on
Record or without any
extent submitted by
Town
Planner
on
Record.
(b) Recommend to the
Planning Authority, the
Certificate
of
Supervision submitted
by the Architect on
Record / Engineer on
Record for development
of
land
up
to
2
hectares, or without
any extent limit when
submitted by the Town
Planner on Record.
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Engineer
(Civil)
Bachelor’s
Degree in Civil
Engineering
(B.E. / B.Tech.)
from a
recognized
University.
Registered with
the
Local
Authority or the
Competent
Engineering
Council, if such
registration
is
notified by the
Government.
For
Building
plan
approval:
(a) Verify and certify
site plans submitted by
the Architect on Record
(AR) / Engineer on
Record
(ER)/Town
Planner
on
Record
(TPR) for all categories
of
building
plan
approvals.
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(b) Sanction Building
License
for
Level–2
category plots (up to
225 sq.m plot area and
buildings up to G+3
floors), or recommend
and certify plans for
Building
License
approval
by
the
competent authority.
(c) Verify and certify
building
service
installations, including
civil utility services as
applicable.
(d) Conduct stage-wise
site
inspections and
certify that all civil
works
and
major
construction
works
executed
at
site
conform
to
the
approved
plans
and
specifications.
(e) Certify completion of
the
building/project,
jointly
with
the
Engineer on Record /
Structural Engineer on
Record,
wherever
applicable.
(f) Ensure compliance
with the Master Plan,
Zonal
Regulations,
Building Bye-Laws and
other
applicable
regulations, including
verification
of
documents submitted
under self-certification
provisions.
(g)
Ensure
quality
control of construction
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materials
and
workmanship
during
the execution of the
project.
For
layout
plan
approval:
(a) Verify and certify
subdivision / layout
plans
and
related
documents connected
with
development
permit for land area up
to
2
hectares,
submitted
by
the
Architect
on
Record/Engineer
on
Record (ER) or without
any extent limit when
submitted by the Town
Planner on Record.
(b) Recommend to the
Planning authority, the
certificate
of
supervision submitted
by the Architect on
Record/Engineer
on
Record for development
of land up to 2 hectares
or without any extent
limit when submitted
by the Town Planner on
Record.
3
Town
Planner
Bachelor’s
Degree
or
Master’s Degree
in
Town
and
Country
Planning
/
Urban Planning
/
Regional
Planning from a
recognized
University.
Membership
with
the
Institute
of
Town Planners,
India
(ITPI),
wherever
applicable.
(a) Validate land-use
compliance
of
development proposals
with reference to the
approved Master Plan.
(b) Interpret provisions
of the Master Plan,
Zonal Regulations and
other
applicable
planning regulations.
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(c) Assess development
control
parameters,
including
land
use,
setbacks, Floor Area
Ratio
(FAR),
density
and
other
planning
norms.
(d)
Provide
planning
clearance
/
recommendations
for
layout
approvals,
subdivision of land and
large-scale
development
proposals,
ensuring
conformity
with
applicable
planning
regulations.
(5) Empanelled Professionals and their Jurisdiction:
Table:3: Level of jurisdiction of Empanelled professional
Level
Building
plan
approvals
( plot
area in
sqm)
Layout plan
approvals
(area in
hectares)
Professional
Category
Experience
Level 1 Up to 115
sq.m
(G+2)
Upto 1 ha.
Engineer (Civil)/
Architect
With a minimum of one
(1)
year
of
working
experience in building
construction
and
supervision
under
a
qualified
Architect
or
Civil Engineer.
Level 2 Up to
225sq.m
(G+3)
2 ha.
Engineer (Civil)/
Architect/Town
Planner
With a minimum of three
(3)
years
of
working
experience in building
construction
and
supervision
under
a
qualified Architect, Civil
Engineer
or
Town
Planner.
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Level 3 Up to
500sq.m
(G+5)
5 ha.
Engineer (Civil)/
Architect/Town
Planner
With a minimum of five
(5)
years
of
working
experience in building
construction
and
supervision
under
a
qualified Architect, Civil
Engineer
or
Town
Planner
Level 4 Above
500 sq.m
(G+6)
10 ha.
Engineer (Civil)/
Architect/Town
Planner
With
a
minimum
of
seven
(7)
years
of
working experience in
building
construction
and supervision under a
qualified Architect, Civil
Engineer
or
Town
Planner.
Note:
1. A Diploma Engineer with a minimum of ten (10) years of professional
experience in the relevant field may be considered as equivalent to an
Engineer for the purpose of empanelment, subject to approval by the Local
Authority.
2. For Level–4 category developments and above, the services of Structural
Engineer, Electrical / MEP Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Geotechnical
Engineer and Town Planner shall be required, as applicable.
3. An Empanelled Professional (EP) eligible for any higher level category shall
also be deemed eligible to undertake works falling under all lower level
categories.
4. The empanelment shall be valid for a period of five (5) years and may be
renewed based on performance evaluation by the Local Authority.
(6) Monitoring Powers of Empanelled Professionals:
(6.1). Empanelled Professionals (EPs) registered under this notification
shall be authorized by the Local Authority to monitor construction
activities for buildings assigned to them through a roster system, in order
to ensure conformity with the sanctioned plan, approved drawings,
structural safety requirements and applicable Building Bye-Laws.
(6.2). The EPs shall carry out periodic site inspections at various stages of
construction and certify compliance at each stage of development. The EP
shall complete the inspection and submit the stage-wise certification
within seven (7) working days from the date of receipt of stage-completion
intimation. If the EP fails to inspect within the said period, an automated
escalation shall be triggered through the online portal as follows:
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(a) On the 8th working day, an automated reminder shall be issued
to the EP through the portal;
(b) On the 10th working day, the matter shall be escalated to the
Municipal Engineer / Head of the Engineering Section;
(c) On the 15th working day, if no inspection is conducted, the project
shall be reassigned to the next EP on the roster, and the defaulting EP
shall be issued a written warning. Three such defaults in a calendar
year shall attract a penalty as specified in Clause – B(10) and
termination in that ULB.
(6.3) Mandatory Material Testing and Third-Party Lab Reports:
(a) The Empanelled Professional shall ensure that material testing is
carried out at each critical stage of construction through third party
testing laboratories approved by local authority for all types of
buildings.
(b) The following tests shall be mandatory and the test reports shall be
annexed to the stage-wise inspection reports:
(i) Concrete cube test results at foundation, plinth, and every
floor slab stage;
(ii) Reinforcement steel test certificates and inspection at site
during work execution.
(iii) Soil/geotechnical investigation report before foundation.
(iv) Any other test as prescribed by the relevant BIS codes or as
directed by the Authority.
(c) The EP shall not certify completion of any stage unless the relevant
third-party test reports are obtained and found satisfactory and give
site inspection report compulsory.
(d) The cost of testing shall be borne by the Owner/Applicant.
(6.4). The monitoring and certification by Empanelled Professionals shall be
mandatory for all buildings assigned to them and such certifications shall
form part of the official records of the concerned Urban Local Body.
(6.5). Submission of false, incorrect or misleading monitoring certificates by
any Empanelled Professional shall attract appropriate action under the
applicable Acts, Rules, Regulations and Building Bye-Laws, including
suspension or cancellation of empanelment.
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Table:4 Monitoring Powers of EPs at Different Construction Stages
Sl.
No
Stage of
Construction
Monitoring Power of EP
1
Before
commencement
Verification of plot details including boundary and site
condition setbacks and building line in accordance
with approved plan.
2
Foundation Level
Ensure that excavation, reinforcement; concreting,
backfilling, and documentation are executed strictly
as per the approved drawings, soil report, and
structural standards.
3
Plinth level
Certification of plinth location, levels, and setbacks.
4
Structural frame
Verification of columns, beams, and slabs as per the
structural design.
5
Floor-wise
progress
Certification of floor area, height, and usage.
6
Final stage
Confirmation of total height, FAR, and compliance
with the approved plan.
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Completion
Submission of the Completion Certificate to the ULB.
Table: 5 Monitoring powers of EPs at different stages of development of
layouts:
Sl.No
Stage
Monitoring function of EP
1.
Before
approval
of
layout
Inspection of the site to verify the location (geo-
referenced coordinates); reporting to the Planning
Authority on the existing physical features of the
site along with details of the approach road; and
verification of the plot boundaries with reference
to the survey sketch
2.
Demarcation of
layout plan
The provisional layout plan demarcated on the
ground shall be verified for compliance with the
approved plan and reported to the Planning
Authority.
Note: Demarcation to be done jointly by Revenue
surveyor, PoR and EP.
3.
Inspection and
certification of
completion of Civil
works
i.
Water supply works
ii.
UGD works including STP
iii.
Roads and drains
iv.
Development of parks and open spaces and
Civic amenity site
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4.
Inspection and
certification of
completion of
electrical works
Installation of transformers, electric lines and
street lighting.
(6.6). The monitoring powers of Empanelled Professionals (EPs) shall not
restrict the authority of the Urban Local Body to carry out independent
inspections at any stage of construction. The Competent Authority may
conduct random or risk-based inspections of any building, including those
monitored by EPs.
(6.7). For high-risk and special category buildings, monitoring by EPs shall
be in addition to, and not in substitution of, inspections carried out by the
Competent Authority or other statutory agencies.
(6.8).
Empanelled
Professionals
shall
maintain
inspection
records,
photographs, and certificates for a minimum period of five years and shall
produce the same whenever required by the Competent Authority.
(7) Fees, Fine/ Penalty: While exercising their jurisdiction under the Self-
Certification Scheme, Empanelled professionals shall strictly follow the
Building Bye-laws of the respective Local Bodies/Authorities. In case of any
violation, Penalty specified under clause-B.(10) shall be applicable.
(8) Fee Structure for Empanelled Professionals (EPs): The fee structure is
specified to ensure transparency, accountability, and uniformity in
professional charges, while maintaining affordability for citizens and
promoting quality construction practices.
(8.1) Registration and Renewal Fees: the registration and renewal fee shall
be as specified in the table below.-
Table-6
Sl.
No.
Category /
Level
Registration
Fee (Rs)
Renewal Fee (Every
5 Years) (Rs)
Security Deposit
(Refundable) (Rs)
1
Level 1
5,000
3,000
10,000
2
Level 2
10,000
5,000
25,000
3
Level 3
15,000
7,500
40,000
4
Level 4
25,000
10,000
75,000
Note:
The security deposit may be partially or fully forfeited in cases of professional
misconduct, false certification, or violation of statutory provisions.
The security deposit shall be deposited with the Local Authority. The principal
amount only shall be refundable, without interest.
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(8.2) Scrutiny and Building Plan Approval Fees Payable to Empanelled
Professionals: The fee to be paid by the applicant to the Empanelled
Professionals for scrutiny and building approvals as the case may be shall be
levied as specified in the Table below.-
Table-7
Building site area (no. of floors) /
extent of plot for development of
layouts
Fee per Sqm of
built up area
in Rs
Fee per Sqm –
Layout (Rs)
(Corporations)
(Corporations)
Level 1
Up to 115 sq.m (G+2)/1hectare
70
10
Level 2
up to 225 sq.m (G+3)/ 2hectares
50
8
Level 3
up to 500 sq.m (G+5) )/
5hectares
40
6
Level 4
Above 500 sq.m (G+6) )/ 10
hectares
30
5
Note: The above fee includes:
(a) Site verification and scrutiny of plan;
(b) Coordination with Local Authority.
(8.3). Stage-wise Inspection Fees: The fee shall be collected at various
stages of construction as specified in Table below:-
Table-8
Construction Stage
Fee (% of Total Professional Fee)
Foundation Inspection
15%
Plinth Level Inspection
15%
Structural Framework
25%
Final Inspection / Completion
25%
Occupancy Certification
Assistance
20%
(9) Fixed Roster for Selection of Empanelled Professional: The Authority
shall maintain a category-wise roster of Empanelled Professionals (EPs),
which shall be publicly viewable on the municipal Corporation website. The
roster shall be managed exclusively through the designated software/online
portal, and no manual intervention or override shall be permitted in the
assignment of projects. EPs shall be arranged sequentially based on the date
of empanelment. Projects shall be assigned in rotational order, and once a
project is assigned, the concerned EP shall be moved to the bottom of the
roster list. In case where the Empanelled professional is also the professional
on Record for the project, he/she shall not be assigned to be the Empanelled
professional for that project.
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(9.1)An EP who declines or fails to respond to two consecutively assigned
eligible projects without a valid reason shall be penalized by skipping the next
turn in the roster. Skipping due to category-level ineligibility, active conflict
of interest, or ongoing suspension shall not be treated as a penalty-triggering
skip.
(10) Penalty Structure for Professional Negligence / Misconduct by
EPs: Penalties shall be imposed by the Local Authority/TAC after due inquiry,
providing the professional an opportunity to be heard and the Penalty shall
be levied as specified in the Table below:
Table-9
Violation
Penalty
Amount (Rs.)
Additional Action
Procedural lapse
Not less than
10,000
Written Notice
Failure to report deviations
Not less than
25,000
Temporary suspension
recommended
False certification /
Misrepresentation
1,00,000 –
2,00,000
Suspension or
cancellation of
empanelment
Unauthorized sanction
beyond permitted category
Up to 2,00,000
Cancellation +
Blacklisting
Repeated violations
Up to 2,00,000
Permanent Blacklisting
(11) Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC):The Authority shall constitute
a TAC comprising the following members:
(i) Commissioner of the Corporation (Chairman);
(ii) Head of Engineering Section of the Corporation;
(iii) Head of Town Planning Section of Authority/ Assistant Director
(Member Secretary); and
(iv) Superintendent Engineer / Executive Engineer of PWD having
jurisdiction.
The TAC shall scrutinize the applications for empanelment of Professionals
and submit its findings to the Local Authority. The TAC shall take necessary
actions against against professionals (both PoR and EP) suspension or
cancellation of registration, after conducting inquiry either Suo-Moto or
based on complaint received, after hearing the Professional and recording the
proceedings and decision taken.
(12) Restriction on Change of Empanelled Professional: No Empanelled
Professional (EP) shall be substituted during the course of construction
without prior written approval of the Corporation Commissioner. Any change
effected without such approval shall render all certifications issued thereafter
invalid.
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(12.1) Permissible Grounds for Change: A change of EP shall be
permitted only where one of the following grounds is established, with the
burden of proof lying on the applicant seeking the substitution. The
permissible grounds are,-
(a) Death or permanent incapacity;
(b) Resignation with recorded reasons;
(c) Proven conflict of interest;
(d) Suspension, cancellation, or blacklisting by the Authority;
(e) Persistent non-performance established after notice; and
(f) Mutual consent, subject to technical audit and Authority approval,
mutual consent shall not constitute extraordinary circumstances for
the purpose of a second substitution.
(13) Mandatory Procedure for Substitution:
(13.1) Application for Change: The Owner or Promoter shall submit a
formal written application to the Corporation commissioner before
effecting any change. The application shall state the grounds for
substitution and shall be accompanied by a stage-wise construction status
report, copies of all certifications issued by the outgoing EP, an
undertaking by the Owner/Promoter accepting responsibility for any
disclosed deviations, and the written consent of the incoming EP. Where
the outgoing EP fails to cooperate in the handover process, the Authority
shall issue a notice and proceed further after according the EP a
reasonable opportunity of being heard.
(13.2) Technical Audit: Before granting approval for substitution, the
Authority shall either conduct a site inspection or appoint an independent
EP to carry out a technical audit. The audit shall record the structural
integrity of the completed works, the extent of construction carried out,
any deviations from the sanctioned plan, and overall compliance with
safety requirements. Approval for substitution shall be granted only after
the audit findings have been recorded in writing and any required remedial
actions have been addressed.
(14) Fixation of Liability:
(14.1) Liability of Outgoing EP: The outgoing EP shall remain fully liable
for all certifications issued during his or her tenure including liability for
structural and statutory compliance up to the last certified stage, for
failure to report discernible deviations, and for any negligent or false
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certification. This liability survives substitution and may extend to
disciplinary, civil, or criminal proceedings as the circumstances warrant.
(14.2) Liability of Incoming EP: Before issuing any certification, the
incoming EP shall conduct an independent verification of all works
executed up to the date of appointment and shall submit a structural
stability certificate to the Authority. Any visible violations or deviations
shall be reported to the Authority in writing 'within a period to be specified
in the substitution approval order, subject to a minimum of 7 and a
maximum of 30 working days, based on the stage of construction. The
incoming EP shall be liable for all certifications issued after the date of
approval of the substitution and for failure to report violations that a
diligent professional ought to have identified.
(14.3) Joint Liability: Joint and several liabilities shall arise where both
the outgoing and incoming EPs fail to detect or report material deviations,
where a Completion Certificate is issued without due diligence by either
party, or where a structural defect is attributable to an overlapping period
of supervision. In such cases the Authority shall proceed against both
professionals.
(15) Substitution at Completion / Occupancy Stage: No change of EP
shall be permitted after submission of the Completion Certificate, except in
cases of fraud, proven misrepresentation, or suspension of the EP by the
Authority. Where substitution is permitted at this stage, a mandatory
structural audit shall be conducted, a fresh compliance report shall be
submitted by the incoming EP, and the Occupancy Certificate shall be issued
only after independent verification by the Authority.
(15.1). Limitation on Number of Changes: No project shall ordinarily be
permitted more than one substitution of EP during construction, except
under extraordinary circumstances recorded in writing by the Authority.
(15.2). Financial Consequences: Where substitution arises due to
professional misconduct, the Authority may forfeit the EP's Security
Deposit in whole or in part, impose a monetary penalty of up to rupees two
lakhs, and simultaneously proceed to suspend or cancel the empanelment.
Where the substitution is without fault on the part of the outgoing EP, the
Security Deposit shall not be adversely affected.
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(16) Protection against Evasion of Liability: A change of EP shall not
regularize unauthorized construction, extinguish the liability of the outgoing
EP for works certified during tenure, validate unreported deviations, or
interfere with ongoing disciplinary proceedings. Any attempt to use the
substitution mechanism as a device to evade liability shall be treated as
aggravating conduct and shall attract the maximum penalty available under
the applicable municipal laws.
(17) Opportunity of Hearing: No penalty, suspension, or cancellation of
empanelment shall be imposed without issuing a show-cause notice to the
professional, providing a reasonable opportunity of reply and hearing, and
passing a speaking order recording findings and reasons in writing.
(18) Appeal: Any person aggrieved by an order under these regulations may
prefer an appeal in Form-VII(D) before the Deputy Commissioner within thirty
days from the date of receipt of the order.
(19) Savings: Nothing in these regulations shall limit the powers of the
Authority to act under the Building Bye-Laws, Development Control
Regulations, environmental laws, or any other applicable statute. The powers
conferred herein are in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other power
available to the Authority under law.
(20) Disciplinary Proceedings Framework for Professional on Record /
Empanelled Professionals:
(20.1) Grounds for Initiation of Disciplinary Proceedings:
Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated on any of the following
grounds:
(a) False certification or misrepresentation.
(b) Gross negligence in inspection or supervision.
(c) Undertaking, certifying, or inspecting projects beyond the
level or category of empanelment.
(d) Failure to report deviations.
(e) Professional misconduct.
(f) Submission of forged or fabricated documents.
(g) Repeated violations.
(h) Violation of code of conduct.
(i) Conflict of interest.
(j) Criminal conviction involving moral turpitude.
(k) Refusal or failure to accept an assigned project without
valid reason, as defined under Clause B(9.1).
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(20.2)
Authority
Competent
to
Initiate
Proceedings:
The
Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation having jurisdiction shall be
the Disciplinary Authority. Where necessary, a Preliminary Scrutiny
Committee may be constituted, comprising the Corporation Engineer as
Chairperson along with the Town Planning Officer, Legal Officer, and an
external technical expert if required.
(21) Procedure for Disciplinary Action:
(21.1) Preliminary Scrutiny: Upon receipt of a complaint or detection of
a violation, a preliminary technical verification shall be carried out and a
report submitted to the Disciplinary Authority within fifteen days. Where
a prima facie case is found to exist, formal disciplinary proceedings shall
be initiated.
(21.2) Issue of Show Cause Notice: The Show Cause Notice specified in
Form-VIIA shall clearly specify the allegations against the PoR/ EP,
enclose the supporting documents, and provide fifteen to thirty days for
the PoR/EP to submit a written reply. Failure to respond within the
stipulated time shall entitle the Authority to proceed ex-parte.
(21.3) Suspension Pending Inquiry (If Required): Where the alleged
violation involves a risk to public safety, false structural certification, or
a major structural violation, the Disciplinary Authority may order an
interim suspension in Form-VIIB of the PoR/EP pending inquiry. Such an
order shall be reasoned, time-bound, and subject to review within ninety
days.
(21.4) Conduct of Inquiry: The TAC Committee shall provide the PoR/EP
a full opportunity of hearing, permit the production of evidence and cross-
examination where appropriate, and record all proceedings in writing. The
inquiry shall be completed within ninety days unless extended with
recorded reasons.
(22) Classification of Penalties:
(22.1) Minor Penalties: Minor penalties include a written warning, a monetary
penalty as notified, mandatory retraining, and a temporary restriction on
the size or category of projects the PoR/EP may handle.
(22.2) Major Penalties: Major penalties include suspension of
empanelment for up to one year, forfeiture of the Security Deposit,
cancellation of empanelment, blacklisting for a period of three to five
years, and in the most serious cases of fraud or repeated gross
misconduct, permanent debarment from empanelment.
(23) Order of the Disciplinary Authority: The final order in Form-VIIC shall
be in writing and shall record the findings of fact, the evidence relied upon,
the penalty imposed and the reasons therefore, the recovery mechanism if
applicable, and the right of the PoR/EP to prefer an appeal in FORM VIID The
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order shall be communicated to the PoR/EP, the Municipal Records Section,
and the State Nodal Department where required.
(24) Effect of Suspension / Cancellation: Upon suspension or cancellation,
the PoR/EP shall forthwith cease to undertake new projects, all ongoing
projects shall be transferred per the Change of PoR/EP procedure, all portal
login credentials shall be deactivated, and the EP's name along with the
nature of the order shall be published on the Authority's official website.
(25) Liability Fixation: The PoR/EP's liability for works certified during
tenure shall survive cancellation for a minimum period of five years. Civil and
criminal liability under applicable law shall remain wholly unaffected by the
cancellation.”
3. Insertion of new Forms: (1) After Form VII, the following Forms VII-A,
VII-B, VII-C and VII-D shall be inserted, namely:-
“FORM VII-A
[See Appendix 1A clause (21.2)]
SHOW CAUSE NOTICE TO EMPANELLED PROFESSIONAL
Ref. No.: _________________ Date: _________________
To,
(Name of EP)
Empanelment Registration
Number: ____________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Sub: Show Cause Notice under Disciplinary Proceedings Rules
Sir / Madam,
It has come to the notice of this Authority that you have committed the following violation
in the discharge of your responsibilities as an Empanelled Professional in connection with the
project/building specified hereunder. You are hereby directed to show cause in writing within
________ days from the date of receipt of this Notice why disciplinary action should not be taken
against you. Failure to respond within the stipulated period shall result in ex-parte proceedings.
Project Reference / Building License
No.: ____________________________________________________________
Details of alleged
violation: ____________________________________________________________
(Signature) Disciplinary Authority
Failure to respond shall result in ex-parte action.
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FORM VII- B
[See Appendix - 1A clause (21.3)]
ORDER OF INTERIM SUSPENSION OF EMPANELLED PROFESSIONAL
Ref. No.: _________________ Date: _________________
Name and Empanelment Registration Number of
EP: ____________________________________________________________
Whereas prima facie evidence indicates a serious violation involving public safety risk /
false certification / major structural defect, and whereas it is necessary in the public interest to
act pending inquiry — the empanelment of the above-named EP is hereby suspended with
immediate effect.
Effective Date: ____________________________________________________________
Duration of Suspension (subject to review within 90
days): ____________________________________________________________
The EP shall forthwith cease to undertake any empanelled functions under these Bye-Laws
during the period of suspension.
(Signature)
Disciplinary Authority / Technical Appraisal Committee
FORM VII-C
[See Appendix - 1A clause 23]
FINAL ORDER OF THE DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY
Ref. No.: _________________ Date: _________________
In the matter of disciplinary proceedings against: (Name and Empanelment Registration
Number)
This Authority, having examined the Show Cause Notice, the reply if any submitted by the
EP, the Committee report, and the evidence produced during proceedings, hereby records the
following findings and imposes the penalty specified below.
Findings: ____________________________________________________________
Penalty imposed: ____________________________________________________________
The above penalty shall take effect from the date of communication of this order. The EP is
informed that the right to prefer an appeal against this order lies before the Commissioner /
Appellate Authority within thirty days of receipt.
(Signature)
Disciplinary Authority
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FORM VII-D
[See Appendix - 1A clause 18]
APPEAL MEMORENDUM – EMPANELLED PROFESSIONAL
Before the Commissioner / Appellate Authority designated under the Bye-Laws
Name of Empanelled
Professional: ____________________________________________________________
Empanelment Registration
Number: ____________________________________________________________
Address for
Communication: ____________________________________________________________
Reference Number and Date of Order
Challenged: ____________________________________________________________
Nature of Penalty
Imposed: ____________________________________________________________
Grounds of Appeal:
(State herein the specific findings of fact or conclusions of law in the impugned order that
are being challenged, and the reasons for which the appellant contends that the order is erroneous
and liable to be set aside or modified.)
Relief Sought:
The appellant respectfully prays that the Appellate Authority be pleased to set aside / modify
the impugned order and pass such other orders as may be just and proper.
Supporting documents
enclosed: ____________________________________________________________
Signature of Appellant: _______________________ Date: _______________”
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(2) After Form X , the following Forms X- A, X-B, X-C , X-D and X-D shall be
inserted, namely:-
“FORM X-A
INSPECTION BEFORE COMMENCEMENT BY EMPANELLED PROFESSIONALS
PART A: APPLICANT & PROFESSIONAL DETAILS
1. Name & Address of Applicant
2. Phone No. / Email
3. Name & Address of PoR
4.PoR Registration No
5. Name & Address of EP
6.EP Empanelment Reg. No. & Level
PART B: PARTICULARS OF PLOT & BUILDING
Parameter
Sanctioned
Plan
As Built /
Inspected
Remarks/ Deviation/Violation
(+/-)
Building Licence No. &
Date
Plot / Survey No. &
Address
Ward No. / Zone
Khata No.
Plot Area (sq.m)
Road / Street Width (m)
Road Widening (if any)
PART C : CHECKLIST — BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK
Sl.
Parameter / Item
Observations w.r.t
parameter
Deviation/ Violation
(Yes/No)
Remarks
1
Approved plan, building license&
NOCs available at site
2
Plot boundaries verified against
survey records & sanctioned site
plan
3
Building line verified as per
Master Plan / Zonal Regulations
4
Approach road width
verified (mention road width in m)
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5
Road widening / relinquishment
verified
6
Buffer zones: water bodies / HT
lines ,Railway, Highways
7
Geo-referenced coordinates of plot
documented (with GPS photos)
8
Soil investigation / geotechnical
report available
9 Commencement intimation submitted
to Authority
PART D : DEVIATIONS/VIOLATIONS, DISCREPANCY REPORT
Drawings / Components having discrepancy (specify each separately):
Sl. Drawing / Component
As per Sanctioned Plan
As Inspected on Site
1
2
3
4
Details of rectification proposed, if any:
Action Recommended:
☐ Work may proceed to next stage
☐ Rectification required before proceeding
☐ Stop-work notice recommended.
PART E: CERTIFICATION BY EMPANELLED PROFESSIONAL
I have personally inspected the site before commencement on ________________ date. I certify that
plot boundaries conform to the approved plan and no violation in building line or buffer zone is
observed and required NOCs are obtained from the concerned departments.
Empanelled Professional (EP)
Signature: ____________________
Name:
Empanelment Reg. No.:
Date:
Seal:
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Acceptance of Report by PoR and Applicant
Professional on Record (PoR)
Signature: ____________________
Name:
PoR Reg. No.:
Date:
Seal:
Applicant / Owner
Signature: ____________________
Name:
Contact No.:
Date:
Date of Submission of Report to ULB
PART F: RECEIPT OF REPORT BY URBAN LOCAL BODY:
1 Signature of Receiving Officer
2 Report Received on
3
Entered in Record / File No. /Building license No.
4
Remarks by Competent Authority (Accepted/Rejected/Modifications suggested)
FORM X-B
INSPECTION DURING FOUNDATION STAGE
PART A: APPLICANT & PROFESSIONAL DETAILS
1. Name & Address of Applicant
2.Phone No. / Email
3. Name & Address of PoR
4.PoR Registration No
5. Name & Address of EP
6.EP Empanelment Reg. No. & Level
PART B: PARTICULARS OF PLOT & BUILDING
Parameter
Sanctioned
Plan
As Built /
Inspected
Remarks/ Deviation/Violation
(+/-)
Building License No.
&Date
Plot / Survey No. &
Address
Ward No. / Zone
Khata No.
Plot Area (sq.m)
Road / Street Width (m)
Road Widening (if any)
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PART C : CHECKLIST — FOUNDATION LEVEL
Sl.
Parameter / Item
Observations w.r.t
parameter
Deviation/Violation
(Yes/No)
Remarks
1
Excavation depth & dimensions
as per approved structural
drawings
2
Foundation type matches
approved structural design
3
Reinforcement and concrete
grade specifications as per
Design
4
Foundation layout matches plan
(column/wall positions)
5
Soil bearing capacity verified
against GER report
PART D : DEVIATIONS/VIOLATIONS, DISCREPANCY REPORT
Drawings / Components having discrepancy (specify each separately):
Sl.
Drawing / Component
As per Sanctioned Plan
As Inspected on Site
1
2
3
4
Details of rectification proposed, if any:
Action Recommended:
☐ Work may proceed to next stage
☐ Rectification required before proceeding
☐ Stop-work notice recommended.
PART E: FEE PAYMENT STRUCTURE
Sl.
No
Stage of
inspection
Total Professional Fee
for Project (Rs.)
Fee for present
stage : (%) (Rs.)
Cumulative Fee
Paid in Rs.
1
Foundation
Inspection
2
3
38
PART F : CERTIFICATION BY EMPANELLED PROFESSIONAL
I have personally inspected the site before commencement and after foundation works on
________________ date. I certify that excavation, reinforcement, concreting, backfilling, and
documentation are executed at the foundation stage as per approved structural drawings and
applicable standards. Construction may have proceeded.
Empanelled Professional (EP)
Signature: ____________________
Name:
Empanelment Reg. No.:
Date:
Seal:
Acceptance of Report by PoR and Applicant
Professional on Record (PoR)
Signature: ____________________
Name:
PoR Reg. No.:
Date:
Seal:
Applicant / Owner
Signature: ____________________
Name:
Contact No.:
Date:
Date of Submission of Report to ULB
PART G : RECEIPT OF REPORT BY URBAN LOCAL BODY :
1
Signature of Receiving Officer
2
Report Received on
3
Entered in Record / File No. /Building license No.
4
Remarks by Competent Authority (Accepted/Rejected/Modifications
suggested)
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FORM X- C
INSPECTION DURING PLINTH LEVEL
PART A: APPLICANT & PROFESSIONAL DETAILS
1. Name & Address of Applicant
2.Phone No. / Email
3. Name & Address of PoR
4. PoR Registration No
5. Name & Address of EP
6.EP Empanelment Reg. No. & Level
PART B : CHECKLIST — PLINTH LEVEL
Sl.
Parameter / Item
Observations w.r.t
parameter
Deviation/ Violation
(Yes/No)
Remarks
1
Plinth height above natural
ground level as per approved
plan
2
Plinth dimensions match
sanctioned plan
3
Front setback at plinth level
4
Rear setback at plinth level
verified
5
Left & right side setbacks
verified
6
Column positions at plinth
match approved structural plan
PART C:DEVIATIONS. /VIOLATIONS, DISCREPANCY & ACTION
☐ No deviation/ Violations found at this stage.
☐ Deviation/Violations found — details recorded in checklist and noted below.
If Deviation/Violation s Found:
Drawings / Components having discrepancy (specify each separately):
Sl. Drawing / Component
As per Sanctioned Plan
As Inspected on Site
1
2
3
4
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Details of discrepancy in each drawing / component:
Details of rectification proposed, if any:
Action Recommended:
☐ Work may proceed to next stage
☐ Rectification required before proceeding
☐ Stop-work notice recommended
☐ Report to Disciplinary Authority
PART D: FEE PAYMENT STRUCTURE
Sl.
No
Stage of
inspection
Total Professional Fee
for Project (Rs.)
Fee for present
stage : (%) (Rs.)
Cumulative Fee
Paid in Rs.
1
Foundation
Inspection
2
Plinth Inspection
3
PART E : CERTIFICATION BY EMPANELLED PROFESSIONAL
I have personally inspected the construction at plinth level on ________________ date and certify
that the plinth location, levels, setbacks, and dimensions confirm to the approved plan and
applicable Building Bye-Laws. Construction may proceed to the superstructure.
Empanelled Professional (EP)
Signature: ____________________
Name:
Empanelment Reg. No.:
Date:
Seal:
Acceptance of Report by PoR and Applicant
Professional on Record (PoR)
Signature: ____________________
Name:
PoR Reg. No.:
Date:
Seal:
Applicant / Owner
Signature: ____________________
Name:
Contact No.:
Date:
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Date of Submission of Report to ULB
PART G: RECEIPT OF REPORT BY URBAN LOCAL BODY:
1
Signature of Receiving Officer
2
Report Received on
3
Entered in Record / File No. /Building license No.
4
Remarks by Competent Authority (Accepted/Rejected/Modifications
suggested)
FORM X-D
STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK & FLOOR-WISE INSPECTION
PART A: APPLICANT & PROFESSIONAL DETAILS
1. Name & Address of Applicant
2. Phone No. / Email
3. Name & Address of PoR
4. PoR Registration No
5. Name & Address of EP
6. EP Empanelment Reg. No. & Level
PART B: INSPECTION DETAILS
Date of Inspection
Time of site visit (from– to )
Noting of Site Inspection (observations by EP):
PART C : CHECKLIST — STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK
Sl.
Parameter / Item
Observations
w.r.t parameter
Deviation/ Violation
(Yes/No)
Remarks
1
Column
sizes,
positions,
reinforcement
as
per
structural
drawings
2
Beam sizes, spans, reinforcement as
per structural drawings
3
Slab thickness and reinforcement as
per structural drawings
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4
Concrete grade matches structural
design specifications
5
Shear walls / structural walls as per
plan (where applicable)
6
Staircase structural members as per
approved design
7
Lift core / service shaft provisions
verified
8
Cantilever
projections
within
approved limits
9
Material test results
10
Structural
Design
&
Safety
Certificate verified
11
Relevant GPS photos at each Floor
PART D: FLOOR-WISE PROGRESS
Floor
Floor
Area
Floor
Height
Openings /
Vent/Projections
Deviation/Violation Remarks
Stilt/Ground
First
Second
Third
…..Until top
floor
PART E: DEVIATION/VIOLATIONS, DISCREPANCY & ACTION
☐ No deviation/violations found at this stage.
☐ Deviation/Violations found — details recorded in checklist and noted below.
If Deviations Found:
Drawings / Components having discrepancy (specify each separately):
Sl. Drawing / Component
As per Sanctioned Plan
As Inspected on Site
1
2
3
4
Details of discrepancy in each drawing / component:
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Details of rectification proposed, if any:
Action Recommended:
☐ Work may proceed to next stage
☐ Rectification required before proceeding
☐ Stop-work notice recommended
☐ Report to Disciplinary Authority
PART F: FEE PAYMENT STRUCTURE
Sl.
No
Stage of inspection
Total Professional
Fee for Project
(Rs.)
Fee for
present stage
: (%) (Rs.)
Cumulative
Fee Paid in Rs.
1
FoundationInspection
2
Plinth Inspection
3
Floor 1
4
Floor 2
5
…..Until top floor
PART G: CERTIFICATION BY EMPANELLED PROFESSIONAL (certification at each
floor should be submitted)
I have inspected the structural framework and floor-wise construction on ________________
date. I certify that columns, beams, slabs, and floor layouts are executed as per approved structural
and architectural drawings. Material test certificates and structural safety certificates have been
verified. Construction may proceed.
Empanelled Professional (EP)
Signature: ____________________
Name:
Empanelment Reg. No.:
Date:
Seal:
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ACCEPTANCE of REPORT by PoR and Applicant
Professional on Record (PoR)
Signature: ____________________
Name:
PoR Reg. No.:
Date:
Seal:
Applicant / Owner
Signature: ____________________
Name:
Contact No.:
Date:
Date of Submission of Report to ULB
PART H : RECEIPT OF REPORT BY URBAN LOCAL BODY :
1
Signature of Receiving Officer
2
Report Received on
3
Entered in Record / File No. /Building license No.
4
Remarks by Competent Authority (Accepted/Rejected/Modifications suggested)
FORM X-E
FINAL INSPECTION AND COMPLETION /OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
PART A: APPLICANT & PROFESSIONAL DETAILS
1. Name & Address of Applicant
2. Phone No. / Email
3. Name & Address of PoR
4. PoR Registration No
5. Name & Address of EP
6. EP Empanelment Reg. No. & Level
PART – B Site Inspection Report:
1.
Location of Building site:
2.
Existing Road/ Street width in Meters
3.
Road/ Street widening as per Master Plan;
Relinquishment of area for road widening to the Urban Local
Authority
4.
Buffers in case of Building site abutting water bodies/ HT lines;
5.
Verification of Sanctioned Plan; As Built Plan; and as inspected:
Setbacks:
Sanctioned plan
As built Plan
As Inspected
Front
Rear
Left
Right
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FAR as
perSanctioned plan
FAR as per as
built Plan
FAR as
Inspected
Permissible
FAR
Premium
FAR
TDR
Sanctioned
plan
As built
Plan
As
Inspected
Plinth Area
Total Built up Area
Number of floors
Height of the Building
Number of Parking
Slots
6.
Details of Services installed in the Building/ Building site:
a.
Plumbing and Sanitation:
OHT
Sump
RWH
Dual Plumbing system wherever applicable
Solar Water Heating
STP wherever applicable
b.
Electricity:
Solar system wherever applicable
Lifts and Generators as applicable
Electric vehicle charging Points
Compliance of ECBC code
Transformer yard wherever applicable
7.
Provisions for Differently abled
8.
Provisions for Solid waste Management as applicable.
Segregation of waste
Composting
Organic waste convertor
9.
Remarks and Recommendations of the Designated officer(s):
10.
Date of Inspection:
Signature of the Officer(s)
11.
Name and Designation of the Officer(s)
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PART – C Scrutiny Check-list for issue of Occupancy/ Completion Certificate.
I.
General information:
1
Applicant Name and Address
2
Site Location and Address
3
Plan sanction No. & Date
4
Building Use ( Floor wise)
5
No. of Floors
6
Road/ Street Width
i)
Road/ Street widening if any
ii) Relinquishment deed particulars
7
Date of issue of Building licence
8
Particulars of Partial Occupancy Certificate if issued
9
Date of Inspection
10
Photographs of the completed building / Solar installation
/ Rain Water Harvesting / STP
II.
Building Information
As per sanctioned Plan As per submitted As built plan
11
Site Area (In Sq.m.)
12
Total Built up area (in sq.m)
13
Plinth area (in sq.m)
14
Floor area considered for FAR (in
sq.m)
15
Height of Building
16
No. of Units
17
Vehicle Parking
18
Percentage of deviation within
permissible limits.
Coverage
FAR
20
NOC details submitted at the
time of Plan Sanction wherever
applicable.
i.
Fire Force Department
ii.
Airport Authority of India
iii.
KSPCB
iv.
SEIAA
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v.
BWSSB/KUWSDB
vi.
ESCom
vii.
RERA and other concerned
departments.
Whether all the condition
imposed at the time of plan
sanction & CC are complied
Details of Special Condition &
Compliance
i.
Clearance from Fire Force
Department
ii.
Consent for Operation
(CFO) From KSPCB
Provision for Solar Heating
21
Rain Water Harvesting
i.
Rain water Harvesting
ii.
Re-charge pits
22
Solid Waste Management
i.
Segregation
ii.
Composting
iii.
Provision for organic
Convertor - Capacity based
on No. of Household
23
Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
24
Transformer
Yard
and
other
installations.
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III.
Comparison of As-built plan with Sanctioned plan:-
Particulars
As
per
ZR
As per
Sanctio
ned
Plan
As
per
As-
built
Plan
Difference
(+/-)
%
age
of
Deviati
on
(whethe
r it is
within
permiss
ible
limits)
Remarks
25.
Setback
i.
Front
ii.
Rear
iii.
Right
iv.
Left
26.
Coverage
27.
FAR
28.
No.
of
Floors
29.
Height of
the
Building
30.
No.
of
Units
31.
Vehicle
Parking
PART D: DEVIATION/VIOLATIONS, DISCREPANCY & ACTION
☐ No deviations/ Violation found at this stage.
☐ Deviations/ Violation found — details recorded in checklist and noted below.
If Deviation/Violations Found:
Drawings / Components having discrepancy (specify each separately):
Sl.
Drawing / Component
As per Sanctioned
Plan
As Inspected on Site
1
2
3
4
Details of discrepancy in each drawing / component:
49
Details of rectification proposed, if any :
Action Recommended:
☐ Work may proceed to next stage
☐ Rectification required before proceeding
☐ Stop-work notice recommended
☐ Report to Disciplinary Authority
PART E: FEE PAYMENT STRUCTURE
Sl.
No
Stage of inspection
Total Professional
Fee for Project (Rs.)
Fee for present
stage : (%)
(Rs.)
Cumulative Fee
Paid in Rs.
1
Foundation Inspection
2
Plinth Inspection
3
Floor 1
4
Floor 2
5
…..Until top floor
6
After Completion of all
works
7
Assistance for
Completion/Occupancy
PART F: CERTIFICATION BY EMPANELLED PROFESSIONAL
I have verified that all stage-wise certifications are completed, all license conditions and NOCs are
complied with, all deviations have been rectified, and the building is completed as per the
sanctioned plan / is fit for occupation. I recommend issuance of the Certificate of completion /
Occupancy Certificate by the Competent Authority.
Empanelled Professional (EP)
Signature: ____________________
Name:
Empanelment Reg. No.:
Date:
Seal:
ACCEPTANCE of REPORT by PoR and Applicant
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Professional on Record (PoR)
Signature: ____________________
Name:
PoR Reg. No.:
Date:
Seal:
Applicant / Owner
Signature: ____________________
Name:
Contact No.:
Date:
Date of Submission of Report to ULB
PART G: RECEIPT OF REPORT BY URBAN LOCAL BODY :
1
Signature of Receiving Officer
2
Report Received on
3
Entered in Record / File No. /Building license No.
4
Remarks by Competent Authority (Accepted/Rejected/Modifications
suggested)
(3) After Form XVI, the following Forms XVII and XVIII shall be inserted,
namely:-
“FORM– XVII
[See Appendix - IA]
AFFIDAVIT
Letter of Consent / Declaration by Professional on Record/ Empanelled professional
(FOR URBAN LOCAL BODY)
I,
Mr./Ms.
_____________________________________,
S/o
/
D/o
/
C/o
___________________________________, residing at ___________________, holding
Aadhaar No. (enter last 4 digit of Aadhar) __ __ __ __, I do hereby solemnly affirm and declare
as follows:
1. I am ____________________________________ (Diploma/degree holder). I am registered
with
the
body
________________________________________ having Empanelment/Registration
No. ___________________ and qualified to practice professionally. I am applying for
registration as a PoR/EP in ______________________________________(Name of Urban
Local Body) and is qualified to practice professionally.
2. I am fully aware of the Building Byelaws, Zonal Regulations, Master Plan provisions, Acts,
Codes, Guidelines, Circulars, and Orders applicable to building construction in the said area,
and I undertake to ensure that the design and plans submitted are in compliance with the same.
3. I will be responsible for any lawsuits arising out of non-compliance in the drawings prepared
by me/construction supervised by me and any such role limited to the role and scope of my
services with the requirements under the Building Regulations, Master Plan Zoning
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Regulations and all other Acts, Rules and Regulations applicable to the construction of
buildings.
4. I will fully cooperate with ______________________________________(Name of Urban
Local Body) and other concerned authorities in all matters relating to the project, including
inspections, site visits and other matters.
5. I will act professionally and ethically in all my businesses / transactions and will not engage
in any illegal activities.
I understand that violation of any Act/Rule/Order/Condition may result in
cancellation/disqualification. All the information I have provided is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Declarer
Date: (Name)
Place:
(Signature)
FORM - XVIII
[See Appendix - IA ]
AFFIDAVIT
DECLARATION / UNDERTAKING BY PROFESSIONAL ON RECORD (PoR) /
Empanelled Professional
(For Building License Application)
I, Mr./Ms. <Full Name>, S/o / D/o / C/o <Father’s / Guardian’s Name>, residing at <Full
Address>, holding Aadhaar No. <….......>, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:
1. Professional Credentials: I am a duly qualified and registered Architect / Civil Engineer /
Structural Engineer / Supervisor, enrolled under the provisions of the <Relevant Local Body
Name> in accordance with the applicable Acts, Rules, Regulations, and Circulars in force. I
hold valid registration/empanelment with the said Urban Local Body (ULB) to provide
professional services within its jurisdiction.
2. Scope of Engagement: I have been engaged as the Empanelled Professional
(EP)/Professional on Record (PoR) for the building project pertaining to Application No.
<_________>, situated at <Project Address> within the limits of <City Corporation >,
<District>. My role at this stage is limited to design, preparation, and submission of the
building plan in conformity with applicable building rules, byelaws, and zoning regulations.
3. Awareness of Legal Framework: I am fully aware of the Building Byelaws, Zonal
Regulations, Master Plan provisions, Acts, Codes, Guidelines, Circulars, and Orders
applicable to building construction in the said area, and I undertake to ensure that the design
and plans submitted are in compliance with the same.
4. Responsibility and Limitation of Liability: My professional responsibility, at the time of
this declaration in Form-XVIII, is limited to the design and documentation phase. I shall not
be held responsible for any deviation or non-compliance during execution of the work on-site,
which shall remain the sole responsibility of the Applicant / Owner and the EP/PoR for
Supervision (if separately appointed).
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5. Cooperation with Authority: I shall fully cooperate with the Urban Local Body and other
competent authorities during inspections, site visits, clarifications, or any matter connected
with this project.
6. Professional Conduct: I undertake to act professionally, ethically, and lawfully in all
dealings related to this project. I shall not engage in any activity that constitutes professional
misconduct or violation of statutory provisions.
7. Accountability: I accept that any false declaration, misrepresentation, or failure to comply
with the applicable Rules, Regulations, or professional ethics may result in suspension,
cancellation, or blacklisting of my registration and disqualification from practice as a EP/PoR,
in addition to any legal action as may be applicable.
8. Truthfulness and Voluntary Declaration: I affirm that the particulars furnished above are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that this affidavit is executed
voluntarily, without coercion, for the purpose of record and submission before the competent
authority.
Signed and executed on this ____ day of __________, 20___ at __________.
Place: ____________________ Date: ____________________
Signature of the Deponent / Declarant
(Name in Full)
(Designation: Architect / Engineer / Supervisor etc)
(Registration No. and Authority)
(Address)
WITNESSES:
1. ____________________________ (Signature & Name)
2. ____________________________ (Signature & Name)
Sworn and signed before me at ___________ on this ____ day of ___________, 20___, after
the contents were read over and explained to the deponent who admitted the same to be true
and correct.
(Name and Signature of Advocate / Notary Public)
Seal / Stamp”
By order and in the name of the
Governor of Karnataka
(NAGESH K.)
Under Secretary to Government
Urban Development Department
(Corporations – 2)
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