Lalitpur Metropolis Introduces Reforms in Building Standards and Land Protection

Kathmandu. Lalitpur Metropolitan City has brought significant reform programs in building construction standards, map passing process, and land protection arrangements for organized and eco-friendly urbanization. The metropolitan city's upcoming fiscal year 2083/084 policy and program aims to make the urban area environmentally friendly and promote groundwater recharge by tightening building completion standards.

Eco-friendly Infrastructure Mandatory, Emphasis on Digital Map Passing System The metropolitan city has continued its policy of requiring new buildings to meet environmental standards to make the city eco-friendly. In old urban areas where possible, and in new areas, building completion certificates will be issued only after septic tanks, soak pits, ground recharge pits, fire control equipment, and planting at least two trees are fulfilled. Furthermore, programs will be conducted to raise public awareness about building construction standards and building codes. To make the map passing process more efficient and hassle-free, the metropolitan city has stated that it will continue the paperless technology through digital signatures by improving the 'e-BPS' system currently in use.