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USER MANUAL
FOR
DEVELOPER/ OWNER
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REGISTERED
PROFESSIONALS

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 Table of Contents
1. PREFACE..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTENDED AUDIENCE............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 ACCESSIBILITY TO CMDA AND PLANNING PERMISSION ................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 STRUCTURE OF DOCUMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 CMDA PLANNING PERMISSION HOME PAGE ............................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 ICONS PRESENT ON CMDA PLANNING PERMISSION HOME PAGE .................................................................................................. 3
2.3 APPLICANT’S REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 ARCHITECT / REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.4.1 Registration ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.4.2 Viewing / Editing Details ..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4.3 Renewal of Registration ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3. APPLICANT’S LOGIN TO CMDA ONLINE PLANNING PERMISSION APPLICATION..................................................................... 7
3.1 INVITING ARCHITECT FOR PROPOSAL-FILE CREATION ................................................................................................................... 9
4. ARCHITECT’S LOGIN TO CMDA ONLINE PLANNING PERMISSION APPLICATION ................................................................... 11
4.1 PLANNING PERMISSION FOR BUILDING PROPOSAL TYPE ............................................................................................................. 13
4.1.1 Type of Application ........................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.1(A)Type of Application (Nature of Building – Additional Construction)................................................................ 13
4.1.2 Site Details ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.1.3 Building Details ................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.1.4 Document History ............................................................................................................................................. 17
4.1.5 Drawing Details ................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.1.6 Other Details ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.7 Architect / LS Details ......................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.8 Enclosures ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.9 NOC Details ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2 COMPLETION CERTIFICATES .................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.2.1 Applicant Login ................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.2.2 Architect’s Login................................................................................................................................................ 28
4.3 PLANNING PERMISSION FOR LAYOUT PROPOSAL TYPE................................................................................................................ 39
4.3.1 Type of Application ........................................................................................................................................... 39
4.3.2 Site Details ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
4.3.3 Document History ............................................................................................................................................. 42
4.3.4 Other Details ..................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.3.5 Architect / LS Details ......................................................................................................................................... 45
4.3.6 Enclosures ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
4.3.7 NOC Details ....................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.4 PAYMENT & FEES BEFORE SUBMISSION (PAYING SCRUTINY FEES) ................................................................................................ 48
4.4.1 Proposal-Flow before Submission..................................................................................................................... 51
4.4.2 Report (Application Form for Layout Proposal Type) ....................................................................................... 51
4.4.3 Report (Application Form for Building Proposal Type) ..................................................................................... 52
4.5 SENDING PROPOSAL-FILE TO THE CMDA ................................................................................................................................ 53
4.5.1 Proposal-Flow after Submission ....................................................................................................................... 53
4.5.2 Report (Acknowledgement Letter) ................................................................................................................... 54
4.6 SITE INSPECTION COMPLIANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 55
4.6.1 Report (Site Visit Report) .................................................................................................................................. 56
4.7 CALL FOR PARTICULARS ........................................................................................................................................................ 57
4.7.1 Attaching the Particulars for Compliance check ............................................................................................... 57

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 List of Figures
FIGURE 1: ACCESSIBILITY TO THE CMDA AND PLANNING PERMISSION ................................................................................................................ 1
FIGURE 2: CMDA PLANNING PERMISSION HOME PAGE .................................................................................................................................. 3
FIGURE 3: APPLICANT’S REGISTRATION FORM ................................................................................................................................................ 4
FIGURE 4: ARCHITECT REGISTRATION FORM................................................................................................................................................... 5
FIGURE 5: VIEWING / EDITING DETAILS......................................................................................................................................................... 6
FIGURE 6: RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION......................................................................................................................................................... 6
FIGURE 7: APPLICANT’S LOGIN .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
FIGURE 8: PROPOSAL-FILE LIST IN DRAFT APPLICATION SECTION ........................................................................................................................ 7
FIGURE 9: INVITING ARCHITECT ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
FIGURE 10: INVITED APPLICATIONS LIST ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
FIGURE 11: SELECTING PROPOSAL-FILE FROM NEW APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 12
FIGURE 12: TYPE OF APPLICATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
FIGURE 13: TYPE OF APPLICATION (NATURE OF BUILDING – ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION)................................................................................... 13
FIGURE 14: SITE DETAILS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
FIGURE 15: ATTACHING ROAD WIDTH SKETCH............................................................................................................................................. 15
FIGURE 16: ADDING BUILDING DETAILS ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 17: BUILDING DETAILS RECORD SAVED SUCCESSFULLY .......................................................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 18: ATTACHING DOCUMENTS......................................................................................................................................................... 17
FIGURE 19: ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION TYPE ................................................................................................... 18
FIGURE 20: ATTACHING DRAWING............................................................................................................................................................. 19
FIGURE 21: DRAWING SCRUTINY PASSED IN AUTODCR RULES ........................................................................................................................ 20
FIGURE 22: DRAWING SCRUTINY FAILED IN AUTODCR RULES ......................................................................................................................... 20
FIGURE 23: FILLING OTHER DETAILS ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
FIGURE 24: ARCHITECT / LS DETAILS .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
FIGURE 25: ENCLOSURES (FORM B & FORM C)............................................................................................................................................ 24
FIGURE 26: NOC DETAILS........................................................................................................................................................................ 25
FIGURE 27: INVITING ARCHITECT (FOR COMPLETION CERTIFICATE) ................................................................................................................... 27
FIGURE 28: TYPE OF APPLICATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 29
FIGURE 29: SITE DETAILS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 30
FIGURE 30: PART I DETAILS....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
FIGURE 31: PART II DETAILS...................................................................................................................................................................... 32
FIGURE 32: PART III DETAILS .................................................................................................................................................................... 34
FIGURE 33: DOCUMENT HISTORY .............................................................................................................................................................. 35
FIGURE 34: ARCHITECT / LS DETAILS .......................................................................................................................................................... 36
FIGURE 35: ENCLOSURES IN CC ................................................................................................................................................................. 37
FIGURE 36: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER.................................................................................................................................................... 38
FIGURE 37: TYPE OF APPLICATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
FIGURE 38: SITE DETAILS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 40
FIGURE 39: ATTACHING ROAD WIDTH SKETCH............................................................................................................................................. 41
FIGURE 40: ATTACHING DOCUMENTS......................................................................................................................................................... 42
FIGURE 41: SAVING ATTACHED DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................................................... 43
FIGURE 42: FILLING OTHER DETAILS ........................................................................................................................................................... 44
FIGURE 43: ARCHITECT / LS DETAILS .......................................................................................................................................................... 45
FIGURE 44: ENCLOSURE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 46
FIGURE 45: NOC DETAILS........................................................................................................................................................................ 47
FIGURE 46: FEES STATUS BEFORE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL-FILE .................................................................................................................... 48
FIGURE 47: PAYMENT & FEES ................................................................................................................................................................... 50

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FIGURE 48: PROPOSAL-FLOW BEFORE SUBMISSION....................................................................................................................................... 51
FIGURE 49: APPLICATION FORM FOR LAYOUT PROPOSAL TYPE ........................................................................................................................ 51
FIGURE 50: APPLICATION FORM FOR BUILDING PROPOSAL TYPE ...................................................................................................................... 52
FIGURE 51: PROPOSAL-FLOW AFTER SUBMISSION......................................................................................................................................... 53
FIGURE 52: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER FOR PLANNING PERMISSION ............................................................................................................. 54
FIGURE 53: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER FOR COMPLETION CERTIFICATE.......................................................................................................... 54
FIGURE 54: PROPOSAL-FILES IN SITE INSPECTION COMPLIANCE LIST.................................................................................................................. 55
FIGURE 55: PARTICULARS IN SITE INSPECTION COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................................... 55
FIGURE 56: SITE INTIMATION REPORT ........................................................................................................................................................ 56
FIGURE 57: SITE VISIT REPORT .................................................................................................................................................................. 56
FIGURE 58: SENDING DRAWING FOR PRE-CHECKING (CALL FOR PARTICULARS )..................................................................................................... 57
FIGURE 59: ATTACHING THE PARTICULARS FOR COMPLIANCE CHECK................................................................................................................. 57
FIGURE 60: CREATING SCRUTINY FEES ........................................................................................................................................................ 58
FIGURE 61: PAYING FEES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 58
FIGURE 62: RE-SUBMITTING THE FILE TO CMDA .......................................................................................................................................... 59
FIGURE 63: CALL FOR PARTICULARS (REPORT) ............................................................................................................................................. 59

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1. Preface
1.1 Intended Audience
This document is intended for the following audience:

• Practicing Architect / Licensed Engineer / Licensed Surveyor / Registered Professional under CMDA
• Applicant/ Owner/ Developer

1.2 Accessibility to CMDA and Planning Permission

• Visit the website https://onlineppacmda.tn.gov.in/ for Planning Permission Application (PPA) in
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority.
• For more information, visit the website http://www.cmdachennai.gov.in/.

Figure 1: Accessibility to the CMDA and Planning Permission

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1.3 Structure of Document
This manual is organized into following categories:

Preface: Details about the Intended Audience, accessibility to the CMDA and Planning
Permission and structure of the document.
Getting Started: Details about the CMDA Home page, Applicant’s as well as Architect’s
Registration and its renewal.
Applicant’s Login: Details about the Architect invitation for Proposal-file creation in CMDA.

Architect’s Login: Details about filling the proposal-file details and sending to the next level
authority for approval.

Planning Permission: Details about the planning permission for layout, building and additional
construction proposal types.

Completion Certificates: Details about the steps to be followed for the process of Completion Certificate.

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2. Getting Started
The Online Planning Permission Application is a new initiative by Chennai Metropolitan Development
Authority (CMDA) aimed at providing better and quality citizen services and faster approvals. It enables
Architects/ Engineers to get the required Online Planning Permission during submission of application.
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) was constituted as an ad-hoc body in 1972 and
become statutory body in 1974 vide the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act 1971. It was
established under the sub-section 1 of the section 9 – A (2) of the Act.

2.1 CMDA Planning Permission Home Page

Figure 2: CMDA Planning Permission Home Page

2.2 Icons Present on CMDA Planning Permission Home Page

Click to fill the New Applicant Registration form. After submission,
applicant can login with the username (Login ID) and password. Applicant
can invite the architect for the planning permission.

Click to redirect the new pop-up window consisting of options like

Registration, View/Edit details and Renewal. Here, architect can Register,
edit/view details or renew the registration details.

Click to see the sample filled application of proposal-file from applicant

login to submitting application.

Click to pay the online payment of proposal-file.

Click to see the status (count) of all proposal-files.

Click to search and see the status of any proposal-file.

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2.3 Applicant’s Registration
• Any applicant or developer wish to invite (hire) a licensed architect for filling as well as submitting a
proposal-file of project plan in a CMDA Online Planning Permission System.
• So, it is essential to have the Login ID and Password details for Login. If you have these details
already, you can proceed with Login directly. If not, follow the below process:
(i) Click button, it redirects to the applicant’s registration form.
(ii) Fill all the details mentioned in a registration form.
(iii) Accept the declaration and Submit the details.

 Note: Asterisk (*) mark fields are mandatory to fill for applicant.

Figure 3: Applicant’s Registration Form

• Now the applicant can able to generate his Login credentials to invite the architect.

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2.4 Architect / Registered Professional

• Any architect or any licensed engineer holding valid registration from Council of Architecture is
eligible to do the Login process. For that, architect will require the prescribed format of application
along with a scanned copy of registration certificate.
(i) Click button, the pop-up window appears displaying three options such as
Registration, View / Edit Details and Renewal.

2.4.1 Registration
• Architect needs to register himself at CMDA through registration process.
(i) Click Registration label shown in above the pop-up window, it moves to the Registration
page.
 Note: Asterisk (*) mark fields are mandatory to fill for architect.

Figure 4: Architect Registration Form

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2.4.2 Viewing / Editing Details

• An architect can check/view the status of profile or can edit the profile.
(i) Click View / Edit Details label shown in above window, the following pop-up appears.
(ii) Enter your Registration Number, Mobile Number and Check The Status or Edit Your Profile.

Figure 5: Viewing / Editing Details

2.4.3 Renewal of Registration

• Here, an architect can renew his registration.

(i) Click the Renewal label.
(ii) Enter your valid Registration Number and click GO.

Figure 6: Renewal of Registration

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3. Applicant’s Login to CMDA Online Planning Permission
Application
• Here, applicant needs to do the login to invite the architect for planning permit of proposal-file.
(i) Enter your (applicant’s) login details, provide the given captcha and click .
OR
(ii) You can login with your respective Mobile No., for that, enter the Mobile Number, provide
the captcha and Click . The OTP will send to your registered mobile number. Enter
that OTP and verify to do the Login process.

Figure 7: Applicant’s Login

(iii) After Applicant’s Login, following page comes into sight.

Figure 8: Proposal-file list in Draft Application Section

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Tabs present on above window (Refer Figure 8):

Draft Applications Applications present in this section before submission.

Submitted Applications Applications present in this section after submission.

Call for Particulars / Revised Applications present in this section on the basis of technical or
Plan documental shortfalls.

Approved Files Applications present in this section after approval from concern
authority.

Payment Pending Applications present in this section whose payment is pending.

Permit Issued Applications present in this section whose permission is issued.

Refused / Rejected Applications present in this section which are permanently

rejected by concern officers.

Failed in AutoDCR / Violation Applications present in this section which are failed in AutoDCR
of Rules rules.

Invited Application Applications present in this section which are hired (invited) by
applicant.

Returned Applications present in this section which are returned from

the concern authority.

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3.1 Inviting Architect for Proposal-File Creation
• To invite the Architect / Licensed Surveyor:
(i) Go to Invited Application section and click .

• Applicant can search and select the registered / licensed architect from the available list of options.
(ii) Select the architect from the list. It then displays the architect’s details along with
registration number.

(iii) Select the Type of Permission and Proposal Type from the available list options. Provide the
Project Name.
(iv) Click to proceed, now the pop-up appears displaying Architect Invited Successfully.
Click OK on pop-up window.

Figure 9: Inviting Architect

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 • Now this application moves to the New Applications section of Architect/ Registered Professional’s
console and it will show in Invited Applications section of applicant’s console.

Figure 10: Invited Applications list

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4. Architect’s Login to CMDA Online Planning Permission
Application
(i) Go to the New Application section, find and open your proposal-file (application) from the
list.

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 • After selecting your application, following pages come into sight along with all the details on the
basis of the proposal type which the applicant has selected.

Note:
If the applicant has selected the Building Proposal Type, architect needs to attach the
PreDCR drawing in the Drawing tab.
If the applicant has selected the Layout Proposal Type, it does not include the land use
details for drawing.

• If the applicant has selected the Layout proposal type, the following page appears.

• If the applicant has selected the Building proposal type, the following page appears.

Figure 11: Selecting Proposal-file from New Applications

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4.1 Planning Permission for Building Proposal Type
4.1.1 Type of Application
In this tab, the Type of Application is already filled by applicant. So, this filled is unchangeable.

(i) Select Type of Applicant, Proposal Type, Nature of Building and Status of Site.
Note: (a) Asterisk Mark (*) fields are mandatory to fill.
(b) If height of the building is more than 18.30 m means it comes under HRB.

(ii) Save the details and click Save & Next to move on next tab.

Figure 12: Type of Application

4.1.1(A) Type of Application (Nature of Building – Additional Construction)

Here, user can select the Nature of Building as Additional Construction.
(i) Enter the Previous Planning Permit File No., & search it.
(ii) Click Save and Save & Next after filling all the details.

Figure 13: Type of Application (Nature of Building – Additional Construction)

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4.1.2 Site Details

4.1.2.1 Site Address & Revenue Survey Details

• This tab consists of three sections such as Site Address, Revenue Survey No. Details and Abutting
Road Details.
(i) Fill the details under Site and Revenue Survey sections. Then click button, it will
redirect to the next pop-up window displaying that Revenue Survey Details are saved
successfully. Click OK.

Figure 14: Site Details

• After Saving the Revenue survey details, it displays the list along with revenue details.

Here, clicking the icon shows details about the Land use card. Architect can delete this record
with the help of icon.

• When you click the recently created list entry, it displays all the details that you filled. Now you can
Update and modify these details if needed.

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4.1.2.2 Abutting Road Details

• Architect can enter Abutting Road name, its width and attach the Road width sketch in this section.
So to attach the sketch:
(i) Click button.
(ii) Enter the Road details and click Attach File label to attach the road width sketch.

Figure 15: Attaching Road Width Sketch

(iii) Click Save, then click Save & Next.

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4.1.3 Building Details

• Here, architect can add the building details along with building status, building height and its name.
So to add these details:
(i) Select the Proposed Building Usage.

(ii) Enter the Commercial Area.

(iii) Click Add to provide the building block name, building block status and building block
Height. Save the details.

Figure 16: Adding Building Details

(iv) After saving the building details, click icon to add the respective floor details.

(v) Click Save & Next. The pop-up window appears displaying that building record saved
successfully. Click OK.

Figure 17: Building details record saved successfully

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4.1.4 Document History
• Here, architect needs to provide the necessary details and needs to attach the mandatory
documents.

• To attach the documents:

(i) Click , it redirects to the new pop-up window displaying to select the files to attach.

Note: Attach PDF or JPG files only.

Figure 18: Attaching Documents

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 (ii) Enter the details and agree the conditions.
(iii) Click to add the survey details.
(iv) Now, fill the mentioned details and attach the file. User can delete this record with the help
of button.

(v) Now, Save the details and click Save & Next.

Additional Documents for Additional Construction Type

When user selects the Additional Construction type for Nature of Building, user needs to attach some
additional documents such as DC Letter, Receipt of Payment, & Earlier Approval Letter. Refer following
Figure 19.

Figure 19: Additional Documents for Additional Construction Type

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4.1.5 Drawing Details

• Architect needs to attach the drawing for checking the pre scrutiny.

Note: Attach only PreDCR converted DWG format of file for drawing.

(i) Click to attach the drawing.

Figure 20: Attaching Drawing

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 • After attaching the drawing, the drawing list record is updated with its status. Now, architect can
send this drawing for pre-checking. Architect can also download and remove the uploaded drawing.
(ii) Now, click Send Pre-check to send the drawing for checking in Scrutiny Cell. The pop-up
message appears displaying drawing file sent successfully. Click OK.

4.1.5.1 Case 1: Drawing Scrutiny Passed in AutoDCR Rules

• After Scrutiny completion, Architect will receive SMS and email regarding scrutiny status of his
drawing. If the drawing is passed in AutoDCR rules, then only architect can able to submit the
proposal-file. Here, architect can view the scrutiny report.

Figure 21: Drawing Scrutiny Passed in AutoDCR Rules

4.1.5.2 Case 2: Drawing Scrutiny Failed in AutoDCR Rules

• If the drawing is failed in AutoDCR rules, then architect cannot be able to submit the proposal-file.

Figure 22: Drawing Scrutiny Failed in AutoDCR Rules

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 • Now, the architect can attach the corrected drawing and can resend the drawing for Pre-checking.
(Refer Following Figure)

(iii) Click to move to the next page.

Note:

(i) Passed drawings are available in Draft Applications section.

(ii) Failed drawings are available in Failed in AutoDCR / Violation of Rules section.

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4.1.6 Other Details

• Architect can fill Land/ Plot Details, Form B and Form C Details.

(i) Fill all the necessary details and attach the mandatory files.

(ii) Click Save and Save & Next.

Figure 23: Filling Other Details

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4.1.7 Architect / LS Details

• This page consists of five sections such as Architect Information, Applicant Information, Structural
Engineer Information, Geographical Engineer Information and Site engineer Information.
Architect’s Information is already filled based on architect registration, so the fields under Architect
are disabled.
(i) Fill the details in all the sections & Click Save.
(ii) Now click Save & Next to move to the next page.

Figure 24: Architect / LS Details

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4.1.8 Enclosures

• Architect can see the Enclosures of Form B & C – Annexure which are auto generated based on the
details filled.

Figure 25: Enclosures (Form B & Form C)

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4.1.9 NOC Details

• In this tab, architect needs to provide the NOC details, for that, it is essential to select the values
against the questions asked in the list.

Description values:

Select if you want to apply for NOC.

Select if you have the NOC certificate already.

Select if the NOC is not applicable for your building construction.

(i) Select the values as per requirements and Save the NOC checklist details.

Figure 26: NOC Details

• Architect can delete the draft application with the help of available option.

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4.2 Completion Certificates
4.2.1 Applicant Login

• Here, applicant needs to do the login to invite the architect for planning permit of proposal-file.
Note: For more information of applicant login, refer section 3.

4.2.1.1 Inviting Architect for Proposal-file Creation for Completion Certificate

• To invite the Architect / Licensed Surveyor:

(i) Go to Invited Application section and click .

• Applicant can search and select the registered / licensed architect from the available list of options.
(ii) Select the architect from the list. It then displays the architect’s details along with registration
number.

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(iii) Select the Type of Application as Completion Certificate and Proposal Type from the available
list options.
(iv) Provide the Project Name.

Figure 27: Inviting Architect (For completion certificate)

(v) Click to proceed, now the pop-up appears displaying Architect Invited Successfully. Click
OK on pop-up window.

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4.2.2 Architect’s Login
(i) Go to the New Application section, find and open your proposal-file (application) from the
list.

• After selecting your application, following page comes into sight along with details.

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4.2.2.1 Type of Application

In this tab, the Type of Application is already filled by applicant. So, this filled is unchangeable.

(i) Select Type of Applicant, Proposal Type, and Type of Building.

Note: Asterisk Mark (*) fields are mandatory to fill.

(ii) Click Save to save the details and click Save & Next to move on next tab.

Figure 28: Type of Application

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4.2.2.2 Site Details

• This tab consists of three sections such as Site Address, Revenue Survey No. Details and Abutting
Road Details.
(ii) Fill the details under Site, Revenue Survey and Abutting Road Details sections.

Note: For more information, the Site Details are explained in section 4.1.2.

Figure 29: Site Details

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4.2.2.3 Part I

• Here, architect needs to fill the details regarding permit. So to fill the information details:
(i) Read the description and enter the values.
(ii) Select the dates for planning and building permits.
(iii) Select the use of construction.
(iv) Save all the details and click to move further.

Figure 30: Part I details

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4.2.2.4 Part II

(i) Read the description and enter the values.

(ii) Save all the details and click to move further.

Figure 31: Part II details

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4.2.2.5 Part III

• Here, architect needs to fill the block details such as setback details, dimensions of buildings and
structures on setback spaces.
(i) Enter the Name of Block and click . It now displays the pop-up window saying that
block name (Here Ex. Floor 1) is added.

• You can delete the record with the help of button.

• When you add the Block Name, then only four tabs enable which are Setback Details, Dimension of
the Building, Other Details, and Structures on Setback Spaces.
(ii) In Setback Details:
a. Enter F.S.B, R.S.B, S.S.B (1) & (2) as per the Approved Plans & As on Site against block.
b. Enter the Remarks.
c. Save the details.

(iii) In Dimensions of the Building:

a. Enter Length & Breadth as per the Approved Plans & As on Site against block.
b. Enter the Remarks.
c. Save the details.

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 (iv) Fill the Other Details and Save the information.

(v) Fill the Setback details and Save.

Figure 32: Part III Details

Note: For further process of submitting the proposal file, refer sections 4.1 and 4.2

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4.2.2.6 Document History
• Here, architect needs to provide the necessary details and needs to attach the mandatory
documents.

Note: For more information, the Site Details are explained in section 4.1.2.

Figure 33: Document History

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4.2.2.7 Architect / LS Details

• This page consists of five sections such as Architect Information, Applicant Information, Structural
Engineer Information, Geographical Engineer Information and Site engineer Information.
Architect’s Information is already filled, so the fields under Architect are disabled.
(i) Fill the details in all the sections & Click Save.
(ii) Now click Save & Next to move to the next page.

Figure 34: Architect / LS Details

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4.2.2.8 Enclosures

• Architect can see the certificate of Form A – Annexure which is auto generated as per the details
filled.

Figure 35: Enclosures in CC

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4.2.2.9 Reports

• Architect can see all the building information along with the applicant details in Acknowledgement
Letter.

Note: Here for example, Acknowledgement letter is shown.

(i) Click the Report and select Acknowledgement Letter.

Figure 36: Acknowledgement Letter

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4.3 Planning Permission for Layout Proposal Type
4.3.1 Type of Application
In this tab, the Type of Application is already filled by applicant. So, this filled is unchangeable.

(i) Select Type of Applicant, Proposal Type, Total No. of Plots and Status of Site.

Note: (a) Asterisk Mark (*) fields are mandatory to fill.

(b) If total number of plots (proposed) entered is less than or equal to 8, then proposal
doesn’t come under Layout proposal type and it will not be to proceed further.
(ii) Save the details and click Save & Next to move on next tab.

Figure 37: Type of Application

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4.3.2 Site Details

4.3.2.1 Site Address & Revenue Survey Details

• This tab consists of three sections such as Site Address, Revenue Survey No. Details and Abutting
Road Details.
(i) Fill the details under Site and Revenue Survey sections. Then click button, it will
redirect to the next pop-up window displaying that Revenue Survey Details are saved
successfully. Click OK.

Figure 38: Site Details

• After Saving the Revenue survey details, it displays the list along with certain details.

Here, the icon details about the Land use card. Architect can delete this record with the help
of icon.

• When you click the recently created list entry, it displays all the details that you filled. Now you can
Update and modify these details.

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4.3.2.2 Abutting Road Details

• Architect can attach the sketch road details in this section. So to add the road details:
(i) Click button.
(ii) Enter the Road details and click Attach File label to attach the road width sketch.

Figure 39: Attaching Road Width Sketch

(iii) Click Save, then click Save & Next.

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4.3.3 Document History
• Here, architect needs to provide the necessary details and needs to attach the mandatory
documents.

• To attach the documents:

(i) Click , it redirects to the new pop-up window displaying to select the files to attach.

Note: Attach PDF files only and DWG format of drawing.

Figure 40: Attaching Documents

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 • After attaching the files, architect can view these attached files with the help of .
• Now, to add the survey details:
(ii) Click to enter the details, attach the files and click .

• After saving the details, you can delete the record from the list with button.
(iii) Now, enter the other details shown in following Figure 18.

Note: Asterisk Mark (*) fields are mandatory to fill.

(iv) Accept and agree the conditions, click ADD to provide any additional survey details and Save
these details.

Figure 41: Saving Attached Documents

(v) Verify the details and click Save & Next.

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4.3.4 Other Details

• Architect can fill layout plan details, adjoining land details as well as present & previous use of land.
(iii) Fill all the necessary details, click Save and Save & Next.

Figure 42: Filling Other Details

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4.3.5 Architect / LS Details

• This page consists of two sections such as Architect Information and Applicant Information.
Architect’s Information is already filled, so these fields are disabled.
(i) Fill the details in Applicant Information section & Click Save.
(ii) Now click Save & Next to move to the next page.

Figure 43: Architect / LS Details

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4.3.6 Enclosures

• Architect can see the certificate of Form A – Annexure which is auto generated as the details filled.

Figure 44: Enclosure

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4.3.7 NOC Details

• In this tab, architect needs to provide the NOC details, for that, it is essential to select the values
against the questions asked in the list.

Description values:

Select if you want to apply for NOC.

Select if you have the NOC certificate already.

Select if the NOC is not applicable for your building construction.

(i) Select the values as per requirements and Save the details.

Figure 45: NOC Details

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4.4 Payment & Fees before Submission (Paying Scrutiny Fees)
• Currently, there is no list of generated fees. If your drawing is passed in pre-check scrutiny, then
only you can submit the proposal-file. Once you submit the proposal-file, the scrutiny fees will be
generated and the list will be updated.

Figure 46: Fees Status before submission of proposal-file

Tap to submit the proposal-file (application).

Tap to delete the proposal-file (application).

Click to see the application form details that you have already filled.

Tap to move on previous page.

(i) Now, click Submit to submit the proposal-file (application), the new pop-up window appears
displaying that once you submit the application, it will not be editable.

(ii) Click OK.

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• Now, this proposal-file moves to the Payment Pending section.
(i) Go to the Payment Pending section.
(ii) Search and open your proposal-file.

(iii) Go to the Payment & Fees tab, click Pay Now option will move to the next online payment
window. Select the payment mode (Internet Banking / Credit card / Debit card) and click Pay
to proceed further. (Refer Following Figure 47)

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 Figure 47: Payment & Fees
• Once you successfully pay the fees, the list will be updated as Paid against your memo. Now, you
can able to send the proposal to CMDA.

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4.4.1 Proposal-Flow before Submission

• Architect can see the proposal flow of holding authority before submitting the application.
(i) Click and see the flow.

Figure 48: Proposal-Flow before Submission

4.4.2 Report (Application Form for Layout Proposal Type)

• In application form, architect can see and verify the filled details along with application type.

(i) Click Report and select Application Form.

Figure 49: Application Form for Layout Proposal Type

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4.4.3 Report (Application Form for Building Proposal Type)

Figure 50: Application form for Building Proposal Type

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4.5 Sending Proposal-File to the CMDA
• Architect needs to send the proposal to the next level authority for approval. So, to send the
proposal to the CMDA:
(i) Click Send and select Send to CMDA.

• Proposal-file will be sent to the CMDA (next level officer). It will not be available in payment
Pending section. (Refer Following Figure)

• The proposal-file appears in the Submitted Applications section.

(i) Go to the Submitted Applications section and check your proposal-file.

4.5.1 Proposal-Flow after Submission

• Here, proposal-file is moved to the concerned next level authority.

Figure 51: Proposal-Flow after Submission

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4.5.2 Report (Acknowledgement Letter)

• Architect can see all the building information along with the applicant details in Acknowledgement
Letter.
(ii) Click the Report and select Acknowledgement Letter.

Figure 52: Acknowledgement Letter for Planning Permission

Figure 53: Acknowledgement Letter for Completion Certificate

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4.6 Site Inspection Compliance
• Site Visit rejection files are present in this section on the basis of technical issues.
(i) Go to the Site Inspection Compliance section.
(ii) Open any proposal-file to check the report and remarks.

Figure 54: Proposal-files in Site Inspection Compliance list

• Architect can see the site inspection report in which the list is available of technical particulars.
Architect can resolve these mentioned issues and can Re-submit the proposal-file again.
(i) Open the Site Inspection Compliance tab.
(ii) See the site inspection particulars (technical issues).
(iii) If possible, select Resolve Remark to solve these particulars and click Re-submit button to
send the proposal-file to the CMDA.

Figure 55: Particulars in Site Inspection Compliance

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4.6.1 Report (Site Visit Report)
(i) Go to the Report and select any Report or click to see the Site Inspection
Intimation Letter and Site Visit report.

Figure 56: Site Intimation Report

Figure 57: Site Visit Report

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4.7 Call for Particulars
After submitting the file, if drawing file or documents found with some defects, then these files move in the
Call for Particulars / Revised Plan section after called for particulars by the CMDA. User can resend the file
for pre-checking of scrutiny if a particular related to drawing is called for particulars.
(i) Click Application Form tab and select the Drawing sub-tab.
(ii) Click Select Files to attach the drawing.

Note: Drawing file should be in .DWG format.

(iii) Click Send Pre-check to send the file to the scrutiny.

Figure 58: Sending drawing for pre-checking (call for particulars)

4.7.1 Attaching the Particulars for Compliance check

(i) Go to the Particulars compliance check section.

(ii) Click to attach the files for the particulars.

(iii) Click to proceed further.

Figure 59: Attaching the Particulars for Compliance check

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After saving the particulars, architect needs to create the scrutiny fees.
(i) Click and select .

Figure 60: Creating Scrutiny Fees

(ii) To pay the regenerated scrutiny fees, click button, it redirects to the next payment
window. (Payment of Fees is explained in section 4.4)

Figure 61: Paying Fees

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 (iii) After paying the scrutiny fees, the architect needs to resubmit the file to CMDA.

Figure 62: Re-submitting the file to CMDA

(iv) User can also see the Call for Particular letter in Reports section. Refer following figure.

Figure 63: Call for Particulars (Report)

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Scan to open the PPA CMDA online

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