Guwahati, Dec 3: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), on Wednesday, unveiled a set of measures aimed at streamlining urban development procedures and addressing public concerns over delays in building-related clearances.

As part of the reforms, GMC will run a special approval camp till December 31 to fast-track pending building permissions, occupancy certificates, and regulatory cases.

Mayor Mrigen Sarania said widespread confusion persists among residents about the construction approval process, particularly the assumption that a planning permit issued by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is the final go-ahead for building.

“The planning permit is not the final go-ahead. GMDA issues the planning permit after collecting documents. Those documents are then forw

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