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West Bengal Issues 3-Page SOP for Builders’ Construction Audit

KOLKATA: On Monday, the state government issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for builders, requiring them to complete a three-page application form detailing project sanctions, permit numbers, and essential personnel involved. Major developers in Kolkata have welcomed this decentralized approach, as they now need to submit forms to relevant borough offices rather than the civic headquarters. Projects located in Salt Lake, New Town, and Rajarhat will submit their documentation to the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation. In contrast, those in Howrah and Bally will direct theirs to the Howrah Municipal Corporation. Additionally, projects in municipalities like Pujali, Baruipur, Budge Budge, Maheshtala, and…

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Buyers Can’t Legalize Illegal Construction, Says Calcutta HC

KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court has upheld the demolition of the fourth floor of a building under Howrah Municipal Corporation, stating that flat owners cannot demand the legalization of unauthorized construction solely based on their financial investment in that floor. The case was brought forth by the owners of a flat on the top floor, who petitioned the division bench of Justices Debangsu Basak and Reetobroto Kumar Mitra for urgent consideration on Sunday. The division bench noted that landowners were notified by the Howrah Municipal Corporation, which conducted an evaluation of the legality of the structure. “There is no evidence…