Archive · 31 Jan 2026
AP Clarifies BPS-2025 Norms, Sets March 11 Deadline
The Andhra Pradesh government has clarified the rules for the Building Penalisation Scheme (BPS)-2025.
This scheme helps people who have built houses or buildings without proper permission.
The government has set March 11, 2026, as the last day to apply for this scheme.
The rules apply to buildings built between January 1, 1985, and August 31, 2025.
People can apply through a licensed technical person or directly through an online portal.
The goal is to make sure all buildings follow the rules and to make the process easy and clear for everyone.
The Andhra Pradesh government has issued clarifications on the Building Penalisation Scheme (BPS)-2025, with a deadline of March 11, 2026, for applications.
The scheme applies to buildings constructed between January 1, 1985, and August 31, 2025, across all municipal areas except the APCRDA capital city area and industrial area local authorities.
Applications can be submitted through a licensed technical person or directly via the official BPS portal (bps.ap.gov.in).
The portal allows applicants to view applicable penal charges and make payments online.
The scheme aims to regulate unauthorised constructions and ensure transparency and ease of access for applicants.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government
- What
- Issued clarifications on BPS-2025 and set a deadline for applications
- When
- March 11, 2026 (deadline), November 12, 2025 (rules notified)
- Where
- All municipal corporations, municipalities, nagar panchayats, and gram panchayats under urban development authorities in Andhra Pradesh, excluding APCRDA capital city area and industrial area local authorities
- Why
- To bring unauthorised constructions into the regulatory framework and ensure transparency and ease of access for applicants
- Scheme Name
- Building Penalisation Scheme (BPS)-2025
- Application Deadline
- March 11, 2026
- Effective Date of Rules
- November 12, 2025
- Applicable Buildings
- Constructed between January 1, 1985, and August 31, 2025
- Application Methods
- Licensed technical person or direct application via BPS portal
- Portal URL
- bps.ap.gov.in
