The Hindu 06.10.2010
Only 350 files pending disposal at LPA office, says Bansal
Special Correspondent
| Processing of applications to be made online soon |
Coimbatore: Through sustained measures and periodical follow up such as public hearing the pendency of files at the Local Planning Authority (LPA) office has come down drastically, said Director of Town and Country Planning Pankaj Kumar Bansal here on Tuesday.
Mr. Bansal said that a few months ago around 1,500 files were pending disposal. It has come down to 350 after periodical public hearing of applicants, he told reporters here.
At a public hearing held at LPA office here, Mr. Bansal sought explanations from officials regarding grievances of people. In the afternoon, Mr. Bansal attended a hearing of petitioners at the Town Planning Authority office on Dr.Nanjappa Road.
Mr. Bansal said that the entire works of LPA office would be made online soon.
This would help reduce complaints, irregularities and ensure transparency. Applications would be disposed within 30 days once the online facility was introduced.
Mr. Bansal said the proposal to create a Coimbatore Urban Development Authority was under consideration of the government.
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam councillors in the Coimbatore Corporation led by the party floor leader P. Rajkumar met Mr. Bansal and submitted a petition.
They said that the Coimbatore Master Plan was yet to take shape. The councillors said that there was rampant violation of building rules.
They wanted the LPA to identify a place outside the city limits for a common central bus stand.
The Omni Bus stand on Sathyamangalam Road too should be shifted to a place outside the city. The councillors said that reserve sites were being used for other purposes.
The councillors wanted the LPA to ascertain whether the modifications and renovation/reconstruction of the Mayor's official bungalow was being done with approval.
