867 applications processed in 3 months
Srinagar, Jun 24: Just three months after the digital transition, the Housing and Urban Development Department’s (H&UDD) Auto-Scrutiny Building Permission and Change of Land Use (CLU) Portal has witnessed a significant response from citizens and professionals with more than 860 applications submitted through the online system.
Official data available, accessed by Rising Kashmir, reveals that a total of 738 Building Permission (BP) applications and 129 Change of Land Use (CLU) applications have been received so far, reflecting growing public confidence in the government’s digital governance initiatives.
According to the data, 118 building permissions have been issued, while 31 applications stand approved, and 45 have been rejected. A substantial 442 applications are currently under process, whereas 102 cases are pending with applicants for submission of required documents or compliance with observations raised by authorities.
In the CLU category, 36 permissions have been issued, 13 applications approved, and 11 rejected. Another 24 cases are under process, while 45 applications remain pending with applicants.
The portal, launched by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on March 16, 2026, was introduced to streamline the approval process for building plans and land-use changes through an automated scrutiny mechanism. The system aims to reduce manual intervention, enhance transparency and accelerate service delivery in urban planning and development.
The data further shows that 239 Registered Technical Professionals (RTPs) have enrolled on the platform, indicating active participation by architects, engineers and other professionals associated with the construction sector.
Officials said the initiative forms part of the government’s broader push towards the digitisation of public services and ease of doing business. The portal enables online submission, tracking and processing of applications, reducing the need for physical visits to government offices.
While the volume of applications points to increasing adoption of the system, the large number of pending cases under process highlights the need for timely disposal to ensure that the benefits of digital governance translate into faster approvals on the ground.
