c t n to a m or s b I ’ b e in accord a n c e w h i t ’ h b u i l d i n g rules

(1) Any building' constructed within the municipal area s h a l l be in accordance with the building rules framed by the Government for this purpose. While framing such building rules, the Government shall have due regard to the land use, the density of population, development schemes to be carriec out in such areas, environmental situation d such other factors as the Goverun~er.t may consider relevant. (2) If a,iy person intends to construct or reconstruct a buildir,~, he shall s a d to the Comrnissiorier- (a) an apnlication In writing for approval of the site together with a &e-phi1 of the laqa, and (b) an application in writing for permission to execute the work, to- gether with a ground plan, elevatiolis and sections of the building and a specifi. octtion of the work. (3) Every document furnished under sub-section (2) shall contain such particulars and be prepared in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Commissioner shall not grant permission to coristruct or recons- trucl a building unless and until he has appro7reit the site on an application made und er sub-sections (2) and (3) and in accordance with the previsions eontained in the Tamil Nadu Town and Country l'lanning Act, 1971. (5) The construction or reconstruction of a buil5ing shzll not begun unlex and until the Commissioner has granted permission for the execution of the work. (6) On receipt of an application the Co~nmissioner sl~all a.lter verifying tbe earrectness of the particulars furnishe~t il, La, ~p -!icatior a!:(' satisfy;:q; him- self that the pronosea builainp construction is in acccdancc with tl-e pro^ isions ef ahis Act and the rules ma& thereunder, grant the yerniission within thirty darlys from the date of rcceip: of the application. (7) Where the Commissioner is of the opinion that the application recei-~ea is hmmplete or does not contain necessary particulars required ui :der the nr Ies, lee may return the apl?lication for furnishing the requireu particul~ro as required fr. the netice oF return b:l the Commissioner. (8) Where no ermissioo has been granted and where the application b.c ot been returned fcr rectifyins the defects for furnishing any other particulars, rhc applicant may q e a copy of the building ap~lication together with the detailr to the Council w~thln one month from the date of expiry of the time limit for grad of permission referred to in sub-section (6). (9) Applications ao received by the Council shall be taken into consideration a4 the regular meeting of the Council and the Council shall ceuse the Commissioner 1, urn appropriate orders on merits within the time limit specified by the Council, (10) Any person objecting to an order passed by the Commissioner undm a h t i o n (9) may, within a period of forty-five days from the date of rewpt of order prefer an appeal to the Government in such form and 8baU be am& ~ b ~ I I K J L f m w m y b e ~ b o d : Provided that the Government may, if it is satisfied that the petiti~ltzr had sd%cient cause for not preferring the a w e d petition within such period admit the appeal petition preferred after expiration of the said period. (11) The Government may after considering the grounds of appeal either confirm or set aside, cancel or in anyway modify the order of the commissioner : Provided that no order prejudicial to the appellant shall be passed without giving him an oppurtunity of being heard.