Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Bhopal's Building Permit Reissue Sparks Controversy Over Rules
In Bhopal, a building permit is causing controversy.
The city reissued a permit to build near a water pipeline, power lines, and land meant for recreation.
Construction is restricted in such areas due to safety and environmental concerns.
The original permit was canceled because it was issued to a dead person.
The BMC says the new permit corrects the error.
There is also a land dispute and it is under the National Green Tribunal's purview.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) reissued a building permit near Karbala despite legal and environmental constraints.
The land is near an underground water pipeline and high-tension power line, where construction is prohibited.
The land was originally designated for recreational purposes under Town and Country Planning (T&CP) norms.
The initial permit was revoked due to being issued in the name of a deceased person.
BMC's City Planner cited an NGT order and stated new permission was a correction.
- Who
- The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC).
- What
- The Bhopal Municipal Corporation reissued a building permit, sparking controversy.
- When
- The original permit was granted on July 8, 2022 and the recent permit was reissued after cancellation.
- Where
- Near Karbala in the Kohefiza area of Bhopal.
- Why
- The permit was reissued despite legal and environmental constraints.
Those Against the Permit
Bhopal Municipal Corporation
Permit legality
Those Against the Permit
The permit violates laws by allowing construction near pipelines and power lines, and on recreational land.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation
BMC's City Planner, citing NGT, stated that the new permit was merely a correction.
- Location
- Kohefiza area near Karbala, Bhopal
- Khasra Number
- 92
- Original Permit Date
- July 8, 2022
- Water Pipeline
- 5 MGD laid in 1965 and 600mm line laid in 2015
- T&CP area
- 5,812 sq ft
- Land Use
- Recreational as per T&CP