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Organization : Government of Andhra Pradesh, Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department
Service Name : Building Penalization Scheme Application 2016
Applicable State: Andhra Pradesh
Application Last Date : 31-01-2016

Website : https://www.bps.ap.gov.in/BPS/Views/Login.aspx

What is Building Penalization Scheme?

The Andhra Pradesh Regulation and Penalization of unauthorizedly constructed buildings and buildings constructed in deviation of the Sanctioned Plan Rules, 2015. The scheme is applicable in all 110 Urban Local Bodies including 13 corporations, Urban Development Authorities and Capital Region Development Authority (except Notified Capital City Area villages) of the state.

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FAQ On Building Penalization Scheme

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Building Penalization Scheme

Q1. What are the advantages of Penalization of Unauthorised Constructions?:
A. The constructed building will get formal orders of regulation which will remove the uncertainty and threat of demolition and will get the occupancy certificate which is mandatory as per Municipal Laws.

Q2. Is it compulsory to apply for penalization of Unauthorised Constructions?:
A: Yes.

Q3. What are the consequences if I do not apply?:
A: Action will be taken against such unauthorised construction as per the provisions of the Municipal Laws for levy of exemplary fines including demolition of the unauthorised constructions.

Q4. Unauthorised construction made before 1.1.1985 can be penalized if applied?:
A: Persons who have made unauthorised constructions before 1.1.1985 need not apply. However, if persons apply under this scheme, it will be considered in conformity with Master Plan Land use and Zoning Regulations (if applicable) subject to verification of structural stability and heritage angle.

Q5. Whether the time prescribed for filing the applications for penalization of unauthorised constructions Scheme will be extended?:
A: No

Q6. My neighbour has complained against me on building setbacks violation and a case is pending in the court. Can I apply for building regularization?:
A: Yes, provided there are no specific court orders/directions in this matter.

Q7. Whether unauthorised construction made in a parking area which was in excess of the required parking area, can be penalized under these rules?:
A: No. The said area has to be utilized for parking only.

Q8. Permission has been obtained for one use (e.g. residential use) and constructed as per plan but the use of the building is changed (e.g. for commercial use), can it be penalized?:
A: Yes, subject to payment of double the penalization charges, at the rate prescribed for commercial use on the total built up area which has been converted into commercial use and in conformity with Master Plan Land use and Zoning Regulations (if applicable).

Q9. Sanction for construction of the building is obtained but the sanctioned copy is not available. How the penalization charges will be levied?:
A: The concerned Urban Local Body / UDA / CRDA shall assist the applicant to trace out the copy of sanctioned plan from the Municipal records. If it is found that there is no sanction for the said construction, the entire building will be treated as unauthorized and penalization charges will be levied accordingly.

Q10. Permission is obtained for 3 floors but constructed 4 floors. What penalization charges will be levied?:
A: If the permitted 3 floors are constructed as per plan no penalization charges will be collected for the 3 floors. If there are deviations in the permitted floors, the penalization charges will be collected as per that rate. But the entire 4th floor will be treated as unauthorized construction and penalization charges will be collected as per that category.

Q11. Permission was obtained for individual residential building but converted in to Apartment Complex. Whether such apartments are eligible for penalization?:
A: Yes, Penalization charges will be levied as applicable in the case of apartment complexes.

Features of Building Penalization Scheme

Here are the features of the Building Penalization Scheme (BPS) in Andhra Pradesh:
** The BPS is a one-time opportunity for owners of unauthorized buildings to regularize their properties.
** The BPS is applicable to buildings that were constructed between 1985 and 2014.
** The BPS requires owners to pay a penalty fee, which is based on the size and location of the building.
** The BPS also requires owners to obtain a no-objection certificate from the local municipality.
** Once a building has been regularized under the BPS, it will be considered a legal structure and will be eligible for all government benefits, such as water, sewerage, and electricity connections.