The new Telangana Municipal Act empowers the citizens to submit an online self-certification in municipal records for new constructions but the individual concerned will have the responsibility of furnishing correct information. If 10% of violation of permissible setbacks with respect to floors permitted in sanctioned plan is found, penalty will be 25% of property tax. Penalty will be 50% of property tax for more than 10% violation and 100% if there are unauthorised floors over the floors permitted in a sanctioned plan. Cent per cent penalty will also be collected for violation of usage of building like residential to commercial and so on. Any unauthorised development will attract imprisonment up to three years and even 25% penalty of the value of land.

Source: The Hindu July 21, 2019 18:22 UTC