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- The Andhra Pradesh government has amended its 2017 building rules through G.O.Ms.
- No.161, notified by the MA&UD Department on July 29, to speed up construction approvals and attract investment.
- Key changes include reclassifying buildings of 24 metres or more as high-rises, phased fire clearances for high-rise projects, mandatory All Risks Insurance during construction, and allowing the City-Level Infrastructure Impact Fee to be paid in six instalments over three years.
- The rules also mandate EV charging infrastructure, require creches in major housing projects, exempt buildings used exclusively for public worship from permit fees, and permit revalidation of expired permissions.
- The government says the reforms will ensure faster, predictable approvals while strengthening structural safety, fire protection and environmental safeguards.
What to watch next
- How quickly Urban Local Bodies and Urban Development Authorities implement the new approval procedures.
- Whether the phased fire clearance system for high-rises is adopted without safety concerns being raised.
- Investor response to the instalment-based impact fee and revalidated building permissions.
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