Application for development permission

(1) Any person or body intending to carry out any development of land for the purpose of layout or for sub-division into plots or for construction, reconstruction, addition or alteration of any building shall apply in writing to the Commissioner for development permission in such form and containing such particulars and accompanied by such plans, documents, ownership documents for the land or plot and on payment of fees and charges as may be prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Act in addition to statutory provisions made under the respective Acts of the Local bodies;