Mangaluru: State Minister for Urban Development and Housing U T Khader on August 4, informed that the Urban Development Department is introducing “Janarabali MUDA” programme from September 2018 in the city to remedy issues pertaining to single site approval and other issues in the Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Addressing a press meet at MUDA office after holding MUDA Adalat for the first to time in the history, Khader said, “To rid the system of single-site approval from the grip of middlemen and to sort out other problems faced by the people for accessing MUDA’s services, the department will introduce ‘Janarabali MUDA’ programme. Every Saturday, MUDA commissioner along with MUDA officials will visit Bajpe, Mulki, Surathkal and Ullal on a rotation where people can file their applications for the services of the Authority. The MUDA will issue single site approval with three days after filing application and fees.”

Moreover, the Urban Development Department will hold a MUDA Adalat once every six months to oversee the effectiveness of the “Janarabali MUDA” programme in reaching out to the people. “MUDA has already taken up process automatization. It will take some time to implement effectively,” the minister added.

Khader said Muda Adalat is a unique initiative of the Department of Urban Development in the entire state. “We have received 116 applications. Out of the 77 applications we have examined, 40 have been recommended for speedy disposal after sorting out the minor problems,” he said.

MLC Ivan D’Souza, MLA D Vedavyas Kamath among others were present during the press meet.