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Building plan approval stuck — RTI to Town Planning

File RTI to **Town Planning Officer** AND **Municipal Commissioner**. Ask plan-scrutiny status, FAR/FSI compliance check, NOC status from collateral departments

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 +====== Building plan approval stuck — RTI to Town Planning ======
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 +<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** File RTI to **Town Planning Officer** AND **Municipal Commissioner**. Ask plan-scrutiny status, FAR/FSI compliance check, NOC status from collateral departments, reason for delay.</WRAP>
 +
 +<WRAP collapse>
 +===== Legal framework =====
 +  * **State Town & Country Planning Acts** — sanctioning framework.
 +  * **Model Building Bye-Laws 2016** — uniform standards.
 +  * **Real Estate (Regulation) Act 2016** — RERA approval timelines.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== 5 questions to ask =====
 +  - Plan-scrutiny status.
 +  - FAR/FSI compliance check.
 +  - NOC status (fire, pollution, airport).
 +  - Reason for delay.
 +  - Projected sanction.
 +
 +===== Template =====
 +<code>
 +To: The Public Information Officer, Town Planning Officer / Municipal Commissioner
 +Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Building plan sanction
 +
 +My building plan No. [..] is pending. Please furnish: (1) scrutiny status, (2) FAR check, (3) collateral NOCs, (4) reason for delay, (5) projected sanction.
 +
 +Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
 +</code>
 +
 +===== Common mistakes =====
 +  * Filing without **drawing reference number**.
 +  * Skipping **collateral NOC tracker** ask.
 +
 +===== Case law anchors =====
 +  * **CIC/MoUD/A/2017/000345** — plan-sanction status disclosable.
 +  * **Friends Colony v. UoI (SC 1998)** — unauthorised construction framework.
 +
 +===== Pro tips =====
 +  * Use **OBPS portals** — reference drawing number.
 +  * Pair with **RERA grievance**.
 +
 +===== FAQ =====
 +  * **Q: Compoundable deviation?** Most municipalities allow 5-10% compounding with fee.
 +  * **Q: Demolition notice — stay?** RTI for inspection report; appeal to Tribunal.
 +
 +===== Related reading =====
 +  * [[:rti-for-occupancy-certificate|OC RTI]]
 +  * [[:rti-for-completion-certificate|CC RTI]]
 +  * [[:file-rti-online-india|How to file an RTI]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  - State T&CP Acts. Model Building Bye-Laws 2016. RERA 2016.
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>rti for building plan approval citizen-rti rti-template}}