Karnataka unveils online building plan approval facility
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):
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Online submission through Citizen Portal;
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Computer verification of CAD drawing file ;
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Integration of Documents from Kaveri, PTIS, Mojini, Bhoomi etc;
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Joint scheduling and inspection with information sharing through work portal ;
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Online payment ;
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Movement of files and approvals within stipulated timelines;
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Status shared online, email, and through SMS to applicant;
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Computer generated certificate with digital signature. Verifiable by Third Parties;
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Moving towards improved monitoring of Projects for RERA Compliance;
Benefits to citizens:
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No need to visit office to submit application;
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One time document verification;
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CAD Drawing can be checked for compliance with byelaws before submitting;
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Therefore, reduced chances of revised submissions;
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Convenience of online payment to the services;
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Can track the status of application online;
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In case of endorsements, re-submit on portal itself;
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No waiting time in queues;
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No telephonic follow up with officials needed.
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Husband has to equally participate in household chores as he is not marrying a maid: SC
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday said a husband has to equally participate in household chores like cooking, cleaning and washing as he is not marrying a maid but a life partner.
The observations came from a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta which was hearing a petition filed by a man challenging an order of the Karnataka High Court.
The high court had set aside a trial court order granting divorce to the man on the ground of cruelty.
During the hearing before the apex court, the counsel appearing for the man said the mediation between the parties had failed.
He said the marriage between the parties took place in May 2017 and since 2019, the couple is separated.
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"I (man) want a divorce. The trial court granted a divorce on the ground of cruelty," the counsel said.
The bench asked what the cruelty was as alleged in the matter.
The counsel appearing for the man said the woman had indulged in improper behaviour and was not cooking food.
"You have to equally participate in all these. Cooking, cleaning, washing, everything. Today's times are different," Justice Nath observed, adding the high court was right that it might not be a ground for cruelty.
"You are not marrying a maid. You are marrying a life partner," Justice Mehta observed.
The bench was told that both of them were working in a government school.
"Call both parties physically. We would like to speak to them," the bench said.
It posted the matter for hearing on April 27 and asked both parties to remain present before it.
