layout-approval-rti
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Layout Approval RTI — DTCP / TCP / building plan sanction (2026)
Layout / building plan approval is delayed by DTCP / TCP / Town Planning Authority.
Why this RTI works
Layout / building plan approval is delayed by DTCP / TCP / Town Planning Authority.
Legal framework
- RTI Act, 2005 §6, §7(1), §4.
- State Town & Country Planning Act.
- State Building Bye-Laws + Master Plan.
RTI template — copy & file
To: The Public Information Officer (PIO), [Office name + address]. Subject: RTI under §6 — Layout Approval query Sir/Madam, Under the RTI Act, 2005, kindly provide: 1. Status of layout / building plan No. [NUMBER] dated [DATE] for property [ADDRESS]. 2. File noting from receipt to current stage. 3. List of objections raised + reply submitted + disposal. 4. Reason for delay beyond [STATE TIMELINE]. 5. Town Planner / Building Inspector contact. Rs. 10 IPO enclosed. Yours faithfully, [Name] [Address + phone + email] [Date]
Escalation timeline
- Day 31 First Appeal.
- Day 76 Second Appeal to SIC.
- Parallel State Real-Estate (Regulation) Authority (RERA) for builder; HC writ for chronic delay.
Case law anchors
- Various SIC orders on DTCP / TCP delay — Plan sanction file disclosable.
Common mistakes
- Filing to ULB instead of TCP.
- Forgetting plan number / file number.
Frequently asked questions
Difference between TCP and ULB?
TCP grants layout / master-plan approval; ULB grants building permit + Occupancy Certificate.
Related reading
Sources
- RTI Act, 2005 — full text.
- Citation chain in body.
- Citizen Charter of the relevant authority.
- Case-law database at /cases/search.
Last reviewed: 23 April 2026.
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