The Jharkhand government on Thursday launched a website to simplify the process of legalising unauthorised residential buildings across urban areas of the state, in line with the Jharkhand Unauthorised Constructed Building Regularisation Rules, 2026. The portal, available at https://jhbpams.jharkhand.gov.in, aims to streamline the approval process for residents who constructed homes in violation of municipal norms, often due to lack of awareness, delays in approvals, or changes in construction plans.
Eligibility and Scope
Only residential buildings up to G+2 height and built on plots below 300 square metres will be eligible under the scheme, officials stated. This move is expected to reduce long-standing uncertainty over penalties, demolition notices, and property transactions linked to irregular constructions, particularly for middle-class and lower-income families.
Government's Perspective
Urban Development Minister Sudivya Kumar said, "The initiative is intended as a relief measure rather than a relaxation of future construction norms. This is a chance for people who constructed houses without sanctioned maps to bring them under the legal framework. The idea is not to promote violations but to resolve existing cases practically and humanely."
Department Principal Secretary Sunil Kumar added, "The regularisation process aims to bring existing unauthorised residential constructions into the legal framework in a time-bound manner. People will get a one-time opportunity to regularise eligible houses through a simplified online process. Applications will be accepted for two months, and cases are expected to be disposed of within six months. Regularisation fees can be paid in three instalments."
Impact on Residents
For many families, this initiative offers a chance to secure legal status for their homes, enabling smoother property transactions and reducing the risk of demolition. The online portal is designed to make the application process accessible and transparent, minimising bureaucratic hurdles.
