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Real estate developers in Ranchi are currently encountering major project hold-ups due to a backlog of 327 building plan approvals pending with the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) since earlier this year. The principal cause of the delays was the prolonged vacancy of the legal officer position, essential for final approval of plans. Although a legal officer has been appointed recently following a Jharkhand High Court directive, the accumulated backlog continues to impact builders, stalling construction, and tying up investments. The RMC is gradually working through the approvals, but concerns remain over the financial strain and operational disruptions faced by developers.
A backlog of 327 building plan approvals that has been unresolved with the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) since earlier this year has put real estate developers in Ranchi in a challenging situation. This prolonged delay has severely impacted project timelines and caused financial challenges for many developers in the city. Advertisement
The root cause of this standstill has been attributed largely to the absence of a legal officer, a crucial role responsible for providing the final nod on building plans. The legal officer's position had remained vacant for several months, leading to a significant pile-up of pending cases. Following a directive from the Jharkhand High Court, a legal officer was appointed recently, marking the beginning of efforts to clear the accumulated approvals.
Despite this recent appointment, internal data from the RMC indicates that the backlog is extensive, and while other departments such as the scrutiny cell and the town planning office also have some pending cases, their volume and delays are comparatively less severe. The legal officer's role, being the final clearance stage, has been the main bottleneck.
Builders have voiced concerns that these delays have brought construction activities to a near halt, with investments locked up and project completion dates pushed indefinitely. Many developers feel the stalled approvals are obstructing the pace of development, leading to operational difficulties and increased financial burden.
The Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries has not yet received formal complaints regarding these delays but has expressed readiness to intervene should grievances be formally brought forward.
The RMC is now prioritising clearing the pending building plans, but the experience underscores the importance of ensuring that key administrative positions remain filled promptly to avoid such bottlenecks. The current situation serves as a reminder of the need for more streamlined and efficient governance processes to support Ranchi's real estate sector growth.
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