How can I know in which areas you provide general land user permission order and in which areas use T1 ACT 75(I)/(II) rule?

If the criteria of land use in certain area matches to the criteria and standards set by the Master plan of 1959 for that area, a direct land use permission can be given. However, for any kind of deviation or mismatch to the Master plan the application have to be proceed through the TI Act.

Which documents must be submitted to get the land use order and what is the fee?

For a normal land use clearance of buildings up to six storied heights nothing is required except the government fees. The fees structure is,

For Residential Building up to 6 storied height: Tk.400

For Residential cum Commercial Building up to 6 storied height: Tk.400

For Commercial/Warehouse/Industry up to 6 storied height: Tk.500

However, when building’s height exceeds 6 storied the fees structure changes in addition to few prior clearance certificates. The fees structure is,

For Residential Building/Residential cum commercial Building more than 6 storied height: Tk.500.

Prior clearance certificates are required from the following organizations:

1. Directorate of Environment

2. Dhaka Electric Supply Authority (DESA)

3. Water and Sewerage Supply Authority (WASA)

4. TITAS Gas

5. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Traffic

6. Dhaka City Corporation (DCC)

7. Civil Aviation Authority Bangladesh (CAAB)

How long does it take to get a land use order?

It takes more or less 3 weeks to get a landuse order.

Is there any requirement for Land use order from RAJUK if one buys a plot from a private Housing company?

If the housing project of the private housing company has it’s approval from RAJUK the landuse order is no more required. Because it already has it’s approval for the whole project.

Which housing projects are authorized by RAJUK?

A list....

Is Land use order required to authorize a plane for RAJUK plot?

No further landuse order is required for a RAJUK plot. Only the plan has to be certified from the Authorized section of RAJUK.

Is it possible to authorize a commercial or non-residential building design in residential plot? Is there any law?

The authorization of commercial or, non-residential building on a residential plot varies from place to place. It depends on the type of landuse of the adjacent area. if there is a government gazette for such change it is permitted at once. Otherwise, it has to be done by the town Improvement Act.

Which documents are required to authorize a design?

The following documents are required to authorize a design.

1. Deed  

2. Duplicate Carbon Receipt (DCR)

3. Land Rent receipt

4. Mutation

5. Draft Publication From

6. 7 copies of the plan (for building up to 6 storied)

7. If the building has more than 6 stories, a structural design is required along with the prior clearance certificates from the 9 organizations as mentioned in the 2nd answer.

How long does it take to authorize a design?

It is done by the Authorized Section of RAJUK. The Authorize section is bound  the give the clearance within 3 weeks. However, it varies with the frequency of their meeting.

How is a design plan approved when land is in place surrounded by 10/12 buildings of each having 3 / 4 floors and which is beside a road which is actually 8′-10′ in width and having no in the road?

No plan is approved without minimum 10’ wide access and minimum 12’ wide road. If a lot fulfills none of these requirements but has ample land for building private roads can pply under the TI Act. However, such type of permission is very rare and exceptional.

What actions does RAJUK take incase of illegal/unauthorized buildings? How these accusations are settled?

The building inspectors of RAJUK are charged with continuous monitoring of all the uildings within the RAJUK jurisdiction area. If they find any kind of deviation or, if any eighbor complains against his neighbor regarding illegal construction, building inspectors repares a notice to the violators. This notice is a 2C type notice and asks to show the uthorization documents of the deviators within certain time period. Such notice is send 3 imes. If the owner fails to show the required documents in time RAJUK is empowered to emolish his structure.

What is the law of approval of a plan when it is rejected?

If a plan is rejected the owner can appeal in the appealed division of the BC committee. his committee examines the plan again. If they find it satisfactory can approve it. However, they can also reject it.

Is there any law for approving a design after a building is built without prior permission?

Yes, there is a law enacted since 1987. Under this law it is said that if a building is constructed without RAJUK’s approval but following all the regulations and set backs of RAJUK then it is possible. But the owner will have to pay a 10 times increased fees along with a minimum Tk. 5,000 fine (it can be more).