Circular, On-line submission of planning permission applications including automated scrutiny of building drawings (e-der)
The Office of the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning issued Circular Roc.No.26410/2013-B1, dated 28 April 2017, launching an integrated online system on a trial basis for planning permission applications and automated scrutiny of building drawings. Applications for layout approval, building plan approval and change of land use in Master Plan and Detailed Development Plan areas must be submitted online, and no application may be accepted without proof of online submission. Separate access to the earlier e-der website was discontinued.
What the circular changes
Circular Roc.No.26410/2013-B1 of the Office of the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning, dated 28 April 2017, introduces an integrated online application system for planning permissions. The system was launched for immediate trial use by officials and the public through http//:www.tn.gov.in/tcp.
The integrated system includes e-der, the automated process for scrutinising building drawings. Separate access to e-der through http//:www.dtcp.tn.gov.in was discontinued.
Applications covered
The compulsory online process applies to applications concerning:
- Layout approval.
- Building plan approval.
- Change of land use in Master Plan areas.
- Change of land use in Detailed Development Plan areas.
No planning permission application may be entertained unless the applicant provides proof that it was submitted online.
What applicants must do
The online application process requires applicants to:
- Enter all details required by the system.
- Submit the application online.
- Print the completed online application.
- Attach the required documents and details according to the existing checklist.
- Physically submit the printout, supporting documents and building drawings to the relevant planning authority or regional office.
The user manual published on the website provides further information about using the system.
How field offices process applications
The Office of the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning directs the relevant field office to begin processing once it receives an online application containing the minimum details, including copies of the patta and encumbrance certificate. The field office must also begin action for a site inspection at that stage.
After the applicant supplies the physical copies of the documents and details, the field office must continue the follow-up action required for granting permission. Field offices must handle the printing of building plans through e-der according to the earlier departmental instructions referred to in the circular.
Who is affected
The online requirement affects members of the public seeking the listed planning permissions, licensed building surveyors, planning authorities, regional offices and subordinate field offices. Field officers were instructed to publicise the online system and create awareness among licensed building surveyors in their respective areas.
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Common questions
Can I submit a layout or building plan approval application only on paper?
No. Circular Roc.No.26410/2013-B1 requires online submission, and no planning permission application may be entertained without proof of that submission. Printed applications, supporting documents and building drawings must also be physically submitted to the relevant office.
Does the online process cover change of land use applications?
Yes. It covers change of land use applications in Master Plan and Detailed Development Plan areas.
When can the field office begin processing my application?
The field office can begin processing and initiate action for a site inspection after receiving the online application with the minimum details, including copies of the patta and encumbrance certificate.
Can I continue using the separate e-der website?
No. Separate access through `http//:www.dtcp.tn.gov.in` was discontinued because e-der was included in the integrated system at `http//:www.tn.gov.in/tcp`.
