TS-bPASS helps GHMC coffers swell

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Building Permission Approval and Self Certification System (TS-bPASS) initiative, aimed to ensure quick processing of applications for building permissions, is proving to be mutually beneficial for both Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and thousands of small and big builders in the State’s Capital.

Launched in 2020 by IT and MA&UD Minister K T Rama Rao, the TS-bPASS has enabled authorities to issue 23,012 building permits under GHMC limits, enabling the Town Planning wing to generate Rs 1,144.08 crore in 2021-2022, a significant jump when compared to Rs 661 crore that was generated in 2020-21. This financial year till August 31, 2022, the revenue generated by the GHMC’s Town Planning wing was Rs 650 crore which was around Rs 250 crore more than the previous year’s revenue during the same period.