Government of Puducherry has launched the “One-Time Regularisation Scheme 2025” to address unauthorised constructions and plan violations. This amnesty scheme allows regularisation of buildings constructed between May 1, 1987, and July 16, 2025 across all regions of the Union Territory.
Key Features of the Scheme
- Objective: To regularise buildings with unauthorised constructions and deviations from approved plans.
- Eligibility: Buildings constructed and roofed/floored between 1 May 1987 and 16 July 2025.
- Mode: Online only via the Online Building Permission System (OBPS).
- Time Window: Applications must be submitted within one year from the publication of the official notification.
- Mode of Application: Online only through the Online Building Permission System (OBPS).
- Software Support: OBPS developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Puducherry.
- Required Documents: Checklist includes building plan, permits/certificates, ownership proof, etc.
Fee Structure
| Type | Application Fee | Scrutiny Fee (per sq.m) | Regularisation Charges (per sq.m) |
| Residential | ₹5000 | ₹20 | ₹500 |
| Other than residential | ₹10,000 | ₹50 | ₹750 (Mixed/Special); ₹1000 (Multi-storey) |
| Govt Aided Schools | – | – | 50% of above rates |
| Government Buildings | Exempted | Exempted | Exempted |
Exclusions from Scheme
- Properties without title deeds.
- Properties constructed on encroached government land.
- Buildings located in areas earmarked for development projects.
Online Access
Details and guidelines available on:
- Puducherry Town and Country Planning Department website
- Puducherry Planning Authority portal
- OBPS platform allows for digital processing, tracking, and timely approvals.
Significance
- Prevents disconnection of electricity, water, sewage for violative structures.
- Offers legal relief to thousands of property owners and ensures urban planning compliance.
- Encourages digital governance through NIC-developed OBPS platform.
- Reduces the threat of sealing/demolition of properties with deviations.
Key Facts
| Topic | Details |
| Puducherry (UT) | Formed in 1962; capital – Puducherry |
| Lt. Governor | Tamilisai Soundararajan (as of 2025) |
| Chief Minister | N. Rangasamy |
| Key Districts | Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam |
| Official Languages | Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, French, English |
| NIC | National Informatics Centre – under MeitY; provides e-governance support to central and state governments. |
| OBPS | Online Building Permission System – promotes transparent real-time building plan approvals. Used in multiple Indian states/UTs. |
| Town and Country Planning Department | Regulatory body for spatial planning and urban development in Puducherry. |