Development Control Division

The overall mandate of the division is to ensure all the development activities within the Thromde Jurisdiction comply with the Development Control Regulations, Building rules and regulations/standards/codes/guidelines, and any circulars/notifications/decisions taken by the Ministry/Thromde Tshogde for provision of safe and comfortable living environment without compromising on traditional architectural /aesthetic values. The DCD is mandated to carry out the following activities:

• Promote planned development in accordance with appropriate land use/precinct plans, control of squatter/ illegal settlements/encroachment of State Land  and regulation of commercial activities;

• Issuance of construction/development permits/demolition permits in accordance with Traditional Architectural Guidelines, codes, standards, laws and rules.

• Site monitoring/inspections to verify compliance of approved drawings.

• Issue and renew occupancy at periodic intervals to ensure compliance to safety and other regulations;

• Compliance of State land on lease.

• Site verification for issuance of entertainment licenses and monitoring of entertainment places in line with the Rules Governing Places and Programmes of Entertainment, 2014.

• Issuance of time bound approval for entertainment activities.

• Verification of Site/Precinct Plan for issuance of Trade Licenses.

• Verification and approval of locations for display of banners/advertisement boards.

• Handling of queries and conflicts relating to Building Constructions and other Development within Thromde Area