STEPS INVLOVED IN SITE ISPECTION
CMDA issued this official guidance for recording site inspections connected with reclassification and PP/PC applications for layouts, subdivisions, site approval and buildings. It explains how officials plan visits, complete inspection details, request site clearance, upload photographs and inspection sheets, and capture the location through geo-tagging.
What the guidance covers
The CMDA site inspection guidance describes the digital workflow used by officials when inspecting land for reclassification and PP/PC applications involving layouts, subdivisions, site approval and buildings. The main steps are completing the Site Inspection Form, uploading a site photograph and capturing the geographic location.
The guidance affects applicants because officials may record the physical condition, access, surroundings and development status of the property. An applicant may also receive a Site Visit Compliance notice if the land is not properly demarcated or is unsuitable for inspection.
Planning and completing the visit
CMDA officials can plan a site visit by selecting an available inspection date. During the process, they can update the actual date on which the inspection took place.
Officials record the following information:
- Whether the site is vacant, has an existing structure, has construction underway or completed, or is planned for demolition.
- The stage and occupation of construction, including foundation, plinth, ground or stilt floor roof level, excavation, partial occupation or full occupation.
- Whether an old building exists or an existing building is under demolition.
- Passage details, site level and amenities available at the property.
Roads and nearby features
CMDA officials can add road details and identify whether a road is public, private or not known. Available road descriptions include mud, tar, concrete, metal and gravel roads, cart tracks, exclusive passages, common passages, roads not yet formed and other types.
Officials must also update whether the proposed site has the required distance from:
- A quarry or crusher.
- A burial ground or water body.
- Railways or a Metro Rail alignment.
- An EB tower.
- Heritage locations or an ASI site.
If the proposed site falls within a CRZ area, the relevant CRZ details must be entered.
Photographs and location evidence
CMDA officials must update the site photograph at the time of the visit. The completed inspection sheet must be scanned and uploaded through the available facility. The system also provides geo-tagging to capture the site's location details.
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Common questions
Can an applicant be asked to clear or mark the site before inspection?
Yes. If the site is not properly demarcated or is unsuitable for inspection, the officer can send a Site Visit Compliance notice asking the applicant to clear the site.
Does the inspection record whether construction has already started?
Yes. Officials can record whether construction has not commenced, excavation is underway, or work has reached the foundation, plinth, or ground or stilt floor roof level.
Will road access to the property be recorded?
Yes. Officials can record the road's status and type, along with passage details for the site.
Are photographs and geo-tagging required during the inspection process?
The guidance says the site photograph should be updated at the time of the visit, the inspection sheet should be scanned and uploaded, and site location details can be captured through geo-tagging.
