4.2 Application for Building Permit

4.2.1 An owner of a plot who intends to erect a building or carry out additions and alterations to a building shall make an application in writing to the Implementing Authority in a prescribed form (Annex 1). The application for building permit shall be signed only by the legal owner of the plot or authorised signatory.

4.2.2 The applicant shall submit signed drawings,prepared by registered architects/engineers/planners or engineering/architectural firms,along with the application as per the guidelines(Annex 4).The architects/engineers/planners or engineering/architectural firms,with preparing the drawings, shall complay with all requirements of the Building Rules,urban development plan,architectural guidelines and other requirements of the municipal authorities so that the drawings are complete in all respects for approved by the municipal authorities.

4.2.3 Drawings shall be prepared in International system of units (S.I units) only.

4.2.4 Respective Municipal Corporations shall respond to the application for building permit within 30 days and give final approval within 90 days.