{"id":36166,"date":"2025-07-26T13:29:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T07:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=36166"},"modified":"2025-07-26T13:29:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T07:59:51","slug":"puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Puducherry One-Time Regularisation Scheme 2025: Eligibility, Fees, OBPS Process &#038; Exam-Focused Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Puducherry_One-Time_Regularisation_Scheme_2025_explained_eligibility_window_OBPS_application_process_fees_exclusions_and_key_exam_takeaways_for_UPSCPCSSSC\" >Puducherry One-Time Regularisation Scheme 2025 explained: eligibility window, OBPS application process, fees, exclusions, and key exam takeaways for UPSC\/PCS\/SSC.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Puducherrys_One-Time_Regularisation_Scheme_2025\" >Puducherry\u2019s One-Time Regularisation Scheme 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Puducherry_Unveils_One-Time_Regularisation_Scheme_to_Legalise_Unauthorized_Constructions\" >Puducherry Unveils One-Time Regularisation Scheme to Legalise Unauthorized Constructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Who_Can_Benefit_Scope_and_Eligibility\" >Who Can Benefit: Scope and Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Application_Process_via_OBPS_Portal\" >Application Process via OBPS Portal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Fee_and_Scrutiny_Structure\" >Fee and Scrutiny Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Safety_Compliance_Requirements\" >Safety &amp; Compliance Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Implementation_Notices_and_Infrastructure_Benefits\" >Implementation, Notices, and Infrastructure Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#B_Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >B) Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Legal_Clarity_and_Citizen_Relief\" >Legal Clarity and Citizen Relief<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Urban_Governance_and_Planning_Efficiency\" >Urban Governance and Planning Efficiency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Revenue_Generation_for_the_State\" >Revenue Generation for the State<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Exam-Relevant_Reforms\" >Exam-Relevant Reforms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#C_Historical_Context_Evolution_of_Regularisation_Schemes_in_India\" >C) Historical Context: Evolution of Regularisation Schemes in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#D_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CPuducherry_One%E2%80%91Time_Regularisation_Scheme_2025%E2%80%9D\" >D) Key Takeaways from \u201cPuducherry One\u2011Time Regularisation Scheme 2025\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/puducherry\/puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puducherry_One-Time_Regularisation_Scheme_2025_explained_eligibility_window_OBPS_application_process_fees_exclusions_and_key_exam_takeaways_for_UPSCPCSSSC\"><\/span><strong>Puducherry One-Time Regularisation Scheme 2025<\/strong> explained: eligibility window, OBPS application process, fees, exclusions, and key exam takeaways for UPSC\/PCS\/SSC.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puducherrys_One-Time_Regularisation_Scheme_2025\"><\/span>Puducherry\u2019s One-Time Regularisation Scheme 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puducherry_Unveils_One-Time_Regularisation_Scheme_to_Legalise_Unauthorized_Constructions\"><\/span><strong>Puducherry Unveils One-Time Regularisation Scheme to Legalise Unauthorized Constructions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>July 22, 2025<\/strong>, the Government of Puducherry launched the <strong>One\u2011Time Regularisation Scheme 2025<\/strong>, a landmark initiative aimed at legalizing thousands of <strong>unauthorised constructions<\/strong> built between <strong>May 1, 1987<\/strong>, and <strong>July 16, 2025<\/strong>This scheme acknowledges decades of informal building activities and seeks to regularize them under a structured legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Benefit_Scope_and_Eligibility\"><\/span><strong>Who Can Benefit: Scope and Eligibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme covers residential, mixed\u2011use, commercial, and multi\u2011storey buildings constructed or modified without official clearance. However, it excludes constructions on <strong>encroached government land<\/strong>, plots lacking <strong>legal ownership<\/strong>, and <strong>government buildings<\/strong>, which are exempt from fee requirements Government\u2011aided schools are eligible for <strong>50% concession<\/strong> on applicable regularisation fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Process_via_OBPS_Portal\"><\/span><strong>Application Process via OBPS Portal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must apply <strong>online<\/strong> via the <strong>Online Building Permission System (OBPS)<\/strong> developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC)  The application window is open for one year from notification (issued on <strong>July 16, 2025<\/strong>). Required documents include verified building plans, ownership proofs, and compliance certificates as per Puducherry Building Bye\u2011laws and Zoning Regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fee_and_Scrutiny_Structure\"><\/span><strong>Fee and Scrutiny Structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application fees<\/strong>: \u20b9\u202f5,000 for residential buildings; \u20b9\u202f10,000 for other structures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scrutiny charges<\/strong>: \u20b9\u202f20 per sq.m for residential; \u20b9\u202f50 per sq.m for non\u2011residential buildings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regularisation charges<\/strong>: \u20b9\u202f500 per sq.m for residential, \u20b9\u202f750\u202f for mixed or special use, and \u20b9\u202f1,000 per sq.m for multi\u2011storey buildings.<br>These structured fee slabs ensure consistency and transparency <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_Compliance_Requirements\"><\/span><strong>Safety &amp; Compliance Requirements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All constructions must meet <strong>minimum safety norms<\/strong>, including adequate <strong>road width<\/strong>, <strong>parking<\/strong>, <strong>fire safety<\/strong>, <strong>lifts<\/strong>, <strong>facilities for persons with disabilities<\/strong>, and <strong>solar\u2011assisted systems<\/strong>. Only buildings that comply will be regularised into the legal fold <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implementation_Notices_and_Infrastructure_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Implementation, Notices, and Infrastructure Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within <strong>six months<\/strong> of notification, notices will be sent to eligible but non-compliant property owners. The collected fees will constitute a <strong>corpus fund<\/strong> to finance urban infrastructure and civic improvements in Puducherry Authorities expect the scheme to resolve long-standing legal ambiguities, boost property values, and strengthen urban planning effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Puducherry-one-time-regularisation-scheme\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gktoday.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/financial-assistance-of-rs-4957-crore-provided-to-17-5-million-building-other-construction-workers.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Puducherry one-time regularisation scheme\" title=\"Puducherry one-time regularisation scheme\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Puducherry one-time regularisation scheme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>B) Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Clarity_and_Citizen_Relief\"><\/span><strong>Legal Clarity and Citizen Relief<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme offers a <strong>one-time legal recourse<\/strong> for owners of structures built without formal approvals. Such regularisation ends years of legal uncertainty, allows access to <strong>loans, insurance, and sale<\/strong>, and safeguards against future penalties or demolition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Urban_Governance_and_Planning_Efficiency\"><\/span><strong>Urban Governance and Planning Efficiency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bringing unregulated buildings into the legal framework enables <strong>better enforcement of zoning norms<\/strong>, safer infrastructure planning, and regulated growth. The scheme helps government agencies track, monitor, and plan utilities and civic amenities more effectively\u2014a key governance element in exams covering public administration and urban policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Revenue_Generation_for_the_State\"><\/span><strong>Revenue Generation for the State<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through fees and scrutiny charges, Puducherry will generate significant revenue, which will be reinvested in <strong>infrastructure development<\/strong>. This aligns with fiscal policy questions in competitive exams concerning self-sustaining governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam-Relevant_Reforms\"><\/span><strong>Exam-Relevant Reforms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates preparing for exams like UPSC, state PCS, SSC, or Bank PO can directly cite this scheme under sections on <strong>urban development<\/strong>, <strong>housing regulations<\/strong>, and <strong>state-level policy measures<\/strong>. It also provides a contemporary example of balancing citizen welfare with regulatory norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Historical_Context_Evolution_of_Regularisation_Schemes_in_India\"><\/span>C) Historical Context: Evolution of Regularisation Schemes in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the early 2000s, several Indian states and Union Territories have periodically introduced <strong>regularisation schemes<\/strong> for unauthorized constructions (e.g., Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra). These schemes often emerge to legalise large numbers of non-compliant homes and commercial spaces, especially in rapidly urbanizing areas. While they help integrate informal settlements, critics argue they create moral hazards\u2014encouraging future violations. In <strong>Andhra Pradesh<\/strong>, for instance, the government plans to reintroduce its <strong>Building Penalisation Scheme (BPS)<\/strong> and <strong>Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS)<\/strong> from 2014\u201119, citing similar challenges of unauthorised layouts and revenue loss  However, courts have at times cautioned against frequent use of such schemes. Puducherry&#8217;s 2025 scheme follows this nationwide trend, while incorporating structured checks to mitigate repeat infringements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CPuducherry_One%E2%80%91Time_Regularisation_Scheme_2025%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>D) Key Takeaways from \u201cPuducherry One\u2011Time Regularisation Scheme 2025\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Sl. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Scheme launched on <strong>July 22, 2025<\/strong>, covers unauthorised constructions built between <strong>1 May 1987 and 16 July 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Residential, commercial, mixed-use, and multi-storey<\/strong> buildings eligible; excluding encroachments, unauthorised layouts, and government-owned properties <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Fee structure<\/strong>: \u20b9\u202f5,000 application (residential), \u20b9\u202f10,000 (others); Scrutiny at \u20b9\u202f20\u2013\u20b9\u202f50\/sq.m; Regularisation \u20b9\u202f500\u2013\u20b9\u202f1,000\/sq.m depending on type <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Online portal <strong>OBPS (National Informatics Centre)<\/strong> used for submissions; compliance with safety norms mandatory for regularisation <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Fees form a corpus fund<\/strong> for infrastructure; non-compliance may attract penalties, demolition or disconnection notices within six months <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Puducherry one-time regularisation scheme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why is this important for competitive exams?<\/strong><br>It links to <strong>urban governance, land-use planning, fiscal policy, e-governance (OBPS), federal\/UT administration<\/strong>, and <strong>regularisation vs. deterrence<\/strong> debates\u2014highly relevant for <strong>UPSC\/PCS\/SSC\/Banking<\/strong> current affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is the Puducherry One-Time Regularisation Scheme 2025?<\/strong><br>It\u2019s a one-year window to legalise unauthorised constructions made between <strong>May 1, 1987 and July 16, 2025<\/strong>, subject to payment of fees and compliance with safety\/by-law norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who launched the scheme and when was it notified?<\/strong><br>The <strong>Government of Puducherry<\/strong> notified it on <strong>July 16, 2025<\/strong> (launch reported on July 22, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which types of buildings are eligible?<\/strong><br>Residential, commercial, mixed-use and multi-storey buildings, provided they meet minimum safety and planning norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is explicitly not eligible?<\/strong><br>Constructions on encroached government land, buildings without clear title\/ownership, and violations that cannot be regularised under planning norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are government buildings covered?<\/strong><br>Government buildings are generally outside the fee ambit; government-aided schools can get <strong>50% concession<\/strong> on fees (as reported).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where and how can applicants apply?<\/strong><br>Through the <strong>Online Building Permission System (OBPS)<\/strong> portal developed by <strong>NIC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What documents are typically required?<\/strong><br>Ownership\/title proof, as\u2011built\/verified plans, structural safety certificate, fire NOC (where applicable), and compliance statement with Building Bye\u2011laws\/Zoning Regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long will the application window remain open?<\/strong><br><strong>One year<\/strong> from the date of notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the application fees?<\/strong><br>Indicatively, \u20b95,000 for residential and \u20b910,000 for other categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the scrutiny charges?<\/strong><br>Around <strong>\u20b920\/sq.m for residential<\/strong> and <strong>\u20b950\/sq.m for non-residential<\/strong> constructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the regularisation charges?<\/strong><br>Typically <strong>\u20b9500\/sq.m (residential)<\/strong>, <strong>\u20b9750\/sq.m (mixed\/special use)<\/strong>, and <strong>\u20b91,000\/sq.m (multi\u2011storey)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Will every non-compliant building be regularised automatically?<\/strong><br>No. Only those satisfying <strong>minimum safety, fire, accessibility, road width, parking, lift (if required), and solar provisions<\/strong> will qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens if an owner doesn\u2019t apply?<\/strong><br>Authorities may issue <strong>notices within six months<\/strong>, and non-compliant buildings could face <strong>penalties, disconnection, or demolition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How will the government use the collected fees?<\/strong><br>They will be pooled into a <strong>corpus fund<\/strong> to improve <strong>urban infrastructure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does regularisation grant immunity from all past violations?<\/strong><br>Only for violations covered by the scheme. Criminal liabilities, environmental violations, or litigation orders may still stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is there any appeal process if an application is rejected?<\/strong><br>Generally, schemes provide an <strong>appeal\/review mechanism<\/strong>\u2014candidates should check the notification\/OBPS guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is this regularisation the same as compounding of offences?<\/strong><br>No. <strong>Compounding<\/strong> is penalty for minor deviations; <strong>regularisation<\/strong> converts unauthorised construction into a legally compliant one under a special window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button 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