TS-bPASS: Here's how you can apply for instant building permission in Telangana

HYDERABAD: Applying for building permission has never been easier in the state of Telangana, as the Telangana State Building Permit and Self-Certification System (TSbPASS) is set to provide instant approval for housing projects in the state.

The Telangana State Government has introduced the TS -bPASS Act 2020 to simplify the approval of building plans across the state. TS -bPASS provides instant building permissions for plots up to 75 square metres, which is done in four easy steps: register, apply, self-register, pay fee and download permit.

The system allows instant permission for residential buildings up to 75 square metres and 7 metres in height, permits for 75-600 square metres and 10 metres in height, and single-window building permissions above 500 square metres and building height of up to 10 metres.

How to apply for Instant building permission?

• The applicant must click on ‘Apply Now’ and then select the building permissions.
• Now pick ‘Instant Registration’, if the individual residential plot size is up to 75 sq yds and the height is up to 7 metres.
• If the applicant is applying for the first time, he or she must register by providing personal information such as a mobile number, name, and other details before proceeding to the following step.
• If the application is already registered, he or she must log in using the registered mobile number and password.
• Now the applicant has to fill personal details, plot details attaching the required documents, and building plan details.
• The applicant can review the application details and proceed further checking out the self-certification/self-declaration in the next section.
• Now select agree and continue for submitting the application.
• The applicant will get an instant building permission.

Checklist for instant registration of application for building permissions

Mandatory

• Site photograph (Front Side)
• Ownership documents (sale deed and link documents)

Optional Documents

• Additional photographs
• Checklist for instant approval

Mandatory

• Site photograph (Front Side)
• Ownership documents (Sale deed and Link documents)

Conditional Mandatory

• If property tax is paid up to date – Property tax receipt
• If vacant land tax ( VLT) is paid for last 3 years – VLT receipt
• If work is commenced on site – Site photographs
• If sub-registrar office (SRO) data is not available – market value certificate
• If the site is in unapproved layout – Ownership document/ Link document registered prior to 28-10-2015
• If it is open plot or piece of land - Ownership document/ Link document registered prior to 28-10-2015
• If approved layout – Layout approval document
• If Building Plan approved – Building Plan approval document
• If construction is prior to 1-1-1985 – Property Tax receipt/ Water Connection/ Electricity Bill (prior to 1985)
• If the site is located at Gramakantam/Abadi – Ownership Certificate from Grama Panchayat/Under Local Bady (ULB) or Assessment Registration Certificate and property tax receipt
• If approved under BRS (building regularisation scheme) – BRS approval document

Optional documents

• Building Plan (Note : uploading of development control regulations (DCR) drawings is mandatory if applicant requires the digitally-signed building plans)
• Additional photographs

After submission of the mandatory documents, heave a sigh of relief and have your document on hand. Stick to the plan submitted and go ahead with construction.