"The mechanism creates a single window approval system that eliminates man to man interaction and thereby reduces corruption. Because of the single window approval system online, people need not come to Delhi for the clearance of individual projects," Naidu said on the occasion.
The bye-laws empower urban local bodies, the "third tier of governance system", he said, adding, the time limit for all kind of approvals is proposed to be a maximum of 30 days, else it will deemed to be approved.
The MBBL provides for integration of various types of environmental considerations. "Once implemented, there will be no requirement for any separate environmental clearance or permission," he said.
It provides for three categories of buildings based on the built-up area - 5,000 to 20,000 sqm; 20,000 to 50,000 sqm and 50,000 to 150,000 sqm - and different set of environmental conditions are provided for each category.
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The MBBL also provides for mandatory provisions for rain water harvesting for various types of buildings which will be monitored by a special cell in each urban local body.
For the first time, a risk based matrix for different types of buildings has been introduced in the bye-laws.
"The objective of this analysis is that small buildings with low risk criteria should be approved on a fast track and the high risk buildings like mall, multi-story or big complexes should be examined in the required detail," Naidu said.
The Urban Development Ministry had ealier issued Model Building Bye-Laws in 2004.