Bengaluru, Jun 13: Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Thursday launched 118 websites that would enable citizens get building plan approvals, diversion of land use change and other related permissions through online submissions, avoiding middlemen and delays.

"We have simplified the process of getting building plan sanction and land use change. It will bring greater transparency and end corruption and save people's time and money," Kumaraswamy told reporters.

Urban Development Minister U T Khader said the initiative of his department will save people from running from pillar to post to get approvals.

It will also remove middlemen from the system, he told reporters here.

These websites and softwares integrate 14 departments and forms can be submitted online. The status of their applications will be shared through SMS to the applicants.

The features of Land and Building Plan Approval System(LBPAS):

  • Online submission through Citizen Portal;

  • Computer verification of CAD drawing file ;

  • Integration of Documents from Kaveri, PTIS, Mojini, Bhoomi etc;

  • Joint scheduling and inspection with information sharing through work portal ;

  • Online payment ;

  • Movement of files and approvals within stipulated timelines;

  • Status shared online, email, and through SMS to applicant;

  • Computer generated certificate with digital signature. Verifiable by Third Parties;

  • Moving towards improved monitoring of Projects for RERA Compliance;

Benefits to citizens:

  • No need to visit office to submit application;

  • One time document verification;

  • CAD Drawing can be checked for compliance with byelaws before submitting;

  • Therefore, reduced chances of revised submissions;

  • Convenience of online payment to the services;

  • Can track the status of application online;

  • In case of endorsements, re-submit on portal itself;

  • No waiting time in queues;

  • No telephonic follow up with officials needed.

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Mangaluru: Iqra Arabic School Mangalore recorded 100% results in the SSLC examination results announced on Thursday in Karnataka.

A total of 20 students appeared for the SSLC examination from the school of which, two students secured distinction while 13 students managed to secure first class result.

Hafiz Shadin Ahmed s/o Mohammed Shahid topped in the school with 87.36% while Hafiza Zainab Khalifa d/o Dawood Ahmed Khalifa bagged the second spot with 86.72% results.

Bibi Maryam d/o Aslam Bhalli and Safiya Zunab d/o GM Shareef secured the third and fourth spot with 81.60% and 81.28% respectively.

The management of the school and teachers congratulated the students on their success and performance in the SSLC exams.