Comeback of Building Penalisation Scheme (BPS) and Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS)
OVERVIEW: SCHEMES MAKING A COMEBACK Building Penalisation Scheme (BPS) and Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) are expected to be re-launched by the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments. These schemes aim to regularize unauthorized constructions and illegal layouts. HISTORICAL CONTEXT & SUCCESS (2007–2008) Origin: Introduced in 2007–2008 by the YSR-led Congress government following High Court orders to demolish unauthorized constructions. Success Metrics: Over 1 lakh constructions were regularized. Simple procedures with a flat penalty fee (based on square feet). Municipal corporations acted as a one-stop clearance system. Significant revenue generation (GHMC alone collected over ₹700 crore). WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU (LEGALIZING A 3-STORY BUILDING) Target Period: Likely focus on constructions built between 2008 and 2013. If your building falls in this period, you are a primary beneficiary. Scope: Telangana: Focus on plots where land is re...