'Each flat must have a parking place'

GHMC commissioner Somesh Kumar has instructed the builders in GHMC area to provide one parking place for each flat.

The commissioner held a meeting with builders, architects and engineers, who are on the GHMC panel,  to give clarity on the items mentioned in the checklist before submission of building permit applications.

Somesh Kumar said the GHMC is going to integrate property tax with issue of occupancy certificates, but will not insist on having water and electricity connections for the same. However, he suggested that laying of electricity and water lines be completed before submitting the application for occupancy certificate.Speaking to reporters after the Prajavani programme,  the commissioner said the GHMC is planning to open two training centres for women in cab running by December 31.

Metropolis Congress:

Somesh Kumar, along with MAUD special secretary Pargaien and West Zone commissioner Aleem Basha visited Barcelona in Spain for a discussion on the arrangements for the ensuing Metropolis World Congress scheduled to be held here from October 7 to 10, 2014.

The GHMC will come up with an action plan within 15 days on the venue, conference organiser and budget allocation, he said.

Footpaths and roads in Barcelona are maintained well, and the GHMC would try to implement those best practices here too, he added.

Metropolis secretary general Alain Le Saux, along with a high-power delegation, will be visiting Hyderabad next January to review the arrangements for the World Congress, he said.

The commissioner directed that birth and death certificates be issued at the GHMC Citizen Service Centre as well as Mee Seva and eSeva centres.