Mon Mar 10 05:40:00 UTC 2025: **GHMC’s Lax Approach to Regularization of Unauthorized Layouts**
Hyderabad, [Date]: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is facing criticism for its slow pace in processing applications under the Layout Regularization Scheme (LRS). Despite a government announcement two weeks ago offering a 25% discount on LRS fees for payments made before the end of March, the GHMC appears to be dragging its feet. The deadline is fast approaching (within three weeks), yet the corporation shows little urgency. There has been no high-level review by the Commissioner and Chief City Planner regarding the progress of application processing.
Officials attribute delays to software issues impacting the processing of applications within both GHMC and HMDA jurisdictions. Applicants are also expressing concerns about not receiving receipts despite having paid the fees. The lack of timely processing and communication is causing significant anxiety among those seeking to regularize their properties.
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