Himachal Government has tabled an amendment bill to regulate the pace of development and construction of apartments and colonies and check the malpractices and unauthorized constructions in the State.
With the amendment bill to the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Act, 1977, State Government has ensured registration of all promoters and estate agents, regulation of construction, sale, transfer, and management of colonies, apartment and plots under the Act.
Further the Government has proposed that provisions of TCP act should apply to the areas proposed for development of apartments and colonies outside the boundaries of planning areas notified under this act.
Any construction in 2500 square meter and above would be considered as colony and constructor would be considered as promoter and he has to register himself with the TCP department, under this act.
Amendment proposed in the bill would ensure adoption of hill architecture features in constructions including sloping roof and façade control.