The Development Plan and Building Plan (DPBP) Committee of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has denied permission to a commercial complex in Rudrapur mouza in absence of a proper drainage plan.
The DPBP denied giving permission for a building for the first time while following the strict approval mechanism of the BDA and the BMC vis-à-vis containing water-logging and urban flooding in the city.
The basement+ground+ three (B+G+3) storey commercial structures in Rudrapur mouza of the Kesab Madhab Infrastructure Private limited was proposed to be developed over an area of 1.030 acres with a total built up area of 10,191.24 square metres.
Meanwhile, during a field visit to Gauri Nagar lane-1, the BMC team on Friday sought issuance of ‘Stop Construction’ notice to the developer of a duplex apartment complex as it was blocking storm water of the nearby areas. The notice would be effective till the drainage problem is solved, permanently.
The Enforcement Cell of BDA would also be asked to visit the spot and take measurements for identifying the deviations of structures in the Gouri Nagar area, resulting in blockage of the flow of storm water.
In the wake of severe water-logging in many low-lying areas including the ecologically sensitive zones (ESZ), the BDA has come forward with a proposal to stop development activities in the areas if the project lacks proper drainage system in place.
As many as 13 nodal officers of BMC are touring across the city to take stock of drainage issues that creates waterlogging at different places like Info City, XIMB area, Vani Vihar, Kuakhai, Khandagiri, Iskcon area, OUAT, Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar Smart District, Sachivalaya Marg, Cuttack Road area, Kalpana area and lingaraj area.
During review meetings the BMC-BDA officials have been asked to zero in on every encroachment over drains and drainage channels and take immediate action under the provisions of Odisha Municipal Corporation Act, 2003.