obpswbidc.wb.gov.in : WBIDC OBPAS Online Building Plan Approval System West Bengal

Organisation : West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC)
Facility Name : Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPAS)
Applicable State/UT : West Bengal
Website : https://obpswbidc.wb.gov.in/services_idcs.php

What is WBIDC Online Building Plan Approval System?

The Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPAS) has been envisaged by the Development Corporation Authorities namely WBIDC, an undertaking of Industry, Commerce and Enterprises Department, Government of West Bengalrespectively, to utilize the benefits of Information Technology to have a Single Window System (SWS) for various processes involved in issuance of construction permits of buildings as per the requirements of SBRAP & DBRAP 2020-21 for compliance under Ease-of-Doing-Business (EODB) in order to improve the Accountability, Transparency & Effectiveness in Government administration.

How to Register at WBIDC Online Building Plan Approval System?

Any citizen desirous of undertaking a construction activity (new/modifications) in any area owned by Development Authority is required to obtain prior written permission from the concerned Development Authority . The Architects/ Licensed Engineers empanelled with the concerned Development Authority are authorized for applying for Building/layout permissions and occupancy certificate.

OBPAS integrates the critical processes such as electronic submission of applications, auto- scrutiny of architectural drawings, online payments for providing automated approvals to citizens. Applicants are continuously notified with SMS/email alerts vis-à-vis their application status.

** Online Application: Applicants can fill and submit the application online with required documents
** Simplied Process: Applicants can obtain NOC from all the line departments using single Common Application Form
** Safe & Secure: All transactions made on the website are encrypted and hence secure
** 3-Step Process: Applicants can obtain permissions in 3 easy steps- applying, uploading and paying
** User Friendly: Applicants can access services through Internet

The services delivered to the citizen’s would be as follows:
1. Applicant registration
2. Provision to initate an application
3. Provision of Online Search and Application Tracking after login
4. Online submission of building construction proposal (New) / including re-submissions for corrected building drawings and/or any missing documents for issue of construction permits. Hence submission of application for Building Plan Sanction or a combination thereof
5. Provision for Building Permit Renewal and Revalidation
6. Provision for Alteration and Extension of Building
7. E-intimation of commencement of construction
8. E-intimation of plinth level construction
9. Online common completion request form cum occupancy certificate application (Full / Partial / Block) with online payment
10. Online issuance of digitally signed Building Permit (Approval /Refusal), Completion Certificate for Construction upto Plinth Level (Approval / Refusal), Occupancy Certificate (Full / Partial / Blockwise).
11. Intimation of finalised fees for online payment is sent on the Applicant SMS and Email
12. Intimation of Application Status is sent on the Applicant SMS and Email
13. 3rd Party Verification

The services delivered to the consultant would be as follows:
1. Empanelled Consultant Registration and Renewal on the Portal
2. Intimation of username / password validity expiry
3. Intimation of License validity expiry
4. Submission /Resubmission of Application from the application initiated by the Applicant
5. All the services delivered to the Citizen above.

Additional Simplified Procedure

Registering on the WBIDC Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPAS)

There are two main roles that can register on the OBPAS:
1. Citizen: If you’re an individual applying for building plan approval, you’ll register as a citizen.
2. Consultant: If you’re an architect, engineer, or other professional submitting plans on behalf of a client, you’ll register as a consultant.

Here’s the registration process for both roles:
Citizen:
1. Go to the OBPAS portal: You can access the portal for Citizen registration through these options:
** Single Window System for Online Building Plan Approval: https://obpsudma.wb.gov.in/
** WBIDC OBPAS: https://obpswbidc.wb.gov.in/eodb_wbidc.php

2. Click on “Citizen Registration”: You’ll find this option on the homepage or under the “Register” section.

3. Fill out the application form: Provide your personal details, contact information, and a password.

4. Verify your email address: You’ll receive a verification link on the email address you provided. Click on the link to complete the registration.

5. Login and proceed: Once registered, use your email address and password to access your OBPAS Citizen account.

Consultant:
** Go to the OBPAS portal: Use the same links as listed above for Citizen registration.
** Click on “Consultant Registration”: Similar to Citizen registration, you’ll find this option on the homepage or under the “Register” section.
** Fill out the application form: This form usually involves more details than the Citizen form, including professional qualifications, experience, and relevant documents.
** Submit the application: After completing the form, upload any required documents and submit your application.
** Wait for approval: Your application will be reviewed by the OBPAS authorities. Once approved, you’ll receive a notification and can log in to your OBPAS Consultant account.

Additional Notes:
** Make sure you have all the necessary documents before starting the registration process. The required documents may vary depending on your project and location.
** You can find user manuals and tutorials for both citizens and consultants on the OBPAS website.
** If you encounter any issues during registration, you can contact the OBPAS helpdesk or visit their office for assistance.