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  FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q.1 How far the details furnished by me during the on-line process is secured?
Ans: Fully secured as nobody can access the inserted information other than you.
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Q.2 Can anybody else other than me view the details regarding my plan sanction?
Ans: You and your chosen technical persons can only view the information regarding plan sanction.
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Q.3 What are the formalities required for on-line application?
Ans: In order to obtain the building permit the applicant(s) and the engaged technical person(s) need to enroll himself/herself first to furnish the details, eventually the personal code will be issued by the authority, thereafter the applicant(s) and the technical person(s) will be allowed to open the concerned file for required submission with all relevant data and information as warranted in the Rules and Regulations for building operation.
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Q.4 Are the formats very complicated for on-line application?
Ans: Not at all. All are clearly and explicitly defined on the Rules and Regulations.
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Q.5 Can I view the Building Rules and Regulations on-line?
Ans: Yes. From the web-site.
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Q.6 Can I download the Rules and Regulations?
Ans: Yes.From the web-site.
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Q.7 What are the drawings that I should include in my application?
Ans: The applicant does not require to include any drawing during his log-in process. Once an applicant completes the log-in process of his file, the file of that particular premises starts functioning.
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Q.8 Are the engagements of Architect, Structural Engineer and Technical Persons mandatory for the sanction of my application?
Ans: Yes. Please refer Rule 17.
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Q.9 How do I select the Consultants/Technical Persons?
Ans: Selection of Technical Persons should be made complying Rule17.
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Q.10 What happens if I change/reject one of my consultants?
Ans: Changes in Technical Person may be made complying sub Rule(1) of Rule17.
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Q.11 Do I need to submit all the details regarding my application at a time?
Ans: Yes. Furnishing of all relevant data enhance the process of sanction.
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Q.12 How do I know the progress on an application?
Ans: An applicant and the concerned technical person can view the status of his/her project any time after accessing his/her system confidential code only. For any particular premise, the applicant alongwith concerned technical persons shall log-in first and comply with all the documents as per the on-line format.
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Q.13 Can I view the progress of my work on-line?
Ans: Yes.
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Q.14 Are on-line application checked for viruses?
Ans: Yes.They are checked for viruses.
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Q.15 How do I submit my application on-line?
Ans: To submit an application for building operation on-line, an applicant. Once the applicant completes the enrollment process, a confidential code will be issued to the individual on-line. With that code the person may access the log-in process, as and when required for completing the applicaton process. For any particular premises the applicant alongwith concerned technical persons shall log-in first and comply with all documents as per the on-line format.
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Q.16 How do I know the cost involvement of my application for sanction of building plans?
Ans: Rule5 enumerates the fees for sanction of building plans.
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Q.17 What will be the sanction fees against my application?
Ans: Rule5 enumerates the fees structure for sanction of building plans.
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Q.18 Do I need to pay V.A.T. on building sanction fees?
Ans: Not needed.
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Q.19 Can I make an electronic payment of the sanction fees?
Ans: Yes. Please see the guidelines for payment section.
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Q.20 How long does it take to get a decision on an application?
Ans: On furnishing an relevant information the decision is available within few minutes.
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Q.21 Can work begin on retrospective decision?
Ans: No. With the launching of the on-line processing system applications should be processed in the on-line format.
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Q.22 Within what period do I need to finish construction of the building against my application?
Ans: Validity of the sanctioned application is to confirm the provisions of the Rules and Regulations. (Please consult Rule11).
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Q.23 Is it possible to submit objections to plan applications on-line?
Ans: Yes.
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Q.24 How can I know if a neighbour has complained about my application?
Ans: Ordinarily no such provision is available.However, NKDA will respond to complaints depending on the nature of complain on a case-to-case basis depending on the relevance and implications on the prevalent Rules and Regulations.
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Q.25

Do I need to follow any specific instruction to prepare the AutoCAD drawing for online submission?

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Yes. The instruction sheet is attached here.

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Q.26

Am I eligible to enroll myself both as Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer and as an Architect at the same time?

Ans:

Yes, you are eligible. But, you need to procure separate code to enroll yourself against each of the technical fields as listed in the Clause no. 17 of The New Town Kolkata(Building) Rules,2009,which is available at the website.

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Q.27

If I have existing enrollment code issued by HIDCO/NKDA, will it be necessary to procure a new Enrollment Code for on-line plan submission?

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No. It won’t be necessary to procure a new Enrollment Code. You need not to apply fresh. Enrollment code already issued to you by HIDCO/NKDA is valid. So you can directly access on-line and enroll now to issue your confidential password.

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Q.28

How long will it take to get final sanction after submission of necessary documents on-line?

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As soon as you submit all the information in the prescribed format, a feedback report will be generated and will reach your inbox instantly. Later, if all information as provided by you found in order and correct, a demand notice will be issued. After making necessary payment, final sanction will be issued in a short period of time.

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Q.29

Where should I get the Format for Declaration of Geo-Technical Engineer ?

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Format for Declaration of Geo-Technical Engineer is attached here.

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