The proposed amendments to building bylaws approved by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has come under flak from stakeholders, who fear portions of it are impractical and will encourage corruption.
The MCC on Tuesday approved 28 amendments to the building bylaws, and is awaiting government clearance before implementation.
There is a perception that some of the proposals like compulsorily creating facility for vehicle parking on a 30x40 ft plot and provisions for parking two vehicles on a 40x60 ft plot will give room for corruption.
A leading builder, on conditions of anonymity, told The Hindu that the clause assumes that all those who build a house on a 30x40 ft plot will compulsorily buy a vehicle and those constructing on 40x60 ft will have two vehicles. This will add up to the construction cost and put end-users in trouble, he said.
“This will encourage people to show the facility in the plan to secure the building licence, and later deviate from the plan during construction after paying the authorities to get it authorised, thus abetting corruption,” said the builder. “It is more prudent to insist on vehicle manufacturers to ascertain if a prospective buyer has parking facility at his home before agreeing to sell the vehicle,” he remarked.
Solid waste management
Other proposals, such as multi-storeyed buildings with more than 10 dwelling units required to have their own solid waste management and sewage treatment plan, have come in for criticism.
Ravindra Bhat, chairman, Builders’ Association of India (BAI) said that such a facility would be viable if there were scores of units in an integrated apartment project with built-in amenities.
“But to insist on such a facility for even a stand-alone complex with 12 or 13 units is not feasible, as the monthly operation and maintenance cost will be added to the building maintenance cost to be paid by the tenant and the owner,” he said.
Similarly, the proposed increase in the fee for building licence has come under flak. “There should be a graduated increase spread over a few years instead of effecting a steep hike at one go,” said Mr. Bhat.
Compulsory parking will encourage people to show the facility in the plan to secure licence, and later deviate from it during construction
