Setup

Architectural wing is headed by Chief Architect and Planner who looks after co-ordination supervision and control of Architectural Functions in the Authority. A seperate section headed by architect looks after the architectural functions of Regional Boards.

Functions and Duties
  • Study /Interpretation of D. C. Regulations and formulate proposals of modification for Govt. approvals from time to time.
  • Study and processing of schemes viz. Slum Redevelopment Reconstruction, Urban Renewal Schemes, Redevelopment of Transit Camps, Redevelopment of Housing Colonies, New Housing Schemes, Area Development Schemes, Plotted Development Schemes etc.
  • Finalisation of panel of Architects /Consultants for Mumbai Boards and appointment of Architects for approval of various layouts and projects.
  • Guidance to various Consultants for Housing Schemes.
  • Liaison with Local Authority for obtaining approval of project.
  • Preparation and Co-ordinating work regarding updating of old layouts for proper utilisation of land.
  • Preparation of preliminary layout plans and Building plans for planning approval to various Housing Schemes.
  • Getting Municipal drawings and working drawings prepared liaison with other technical staff for preparation of proposal of Administrative approval for various housing schemes and other schemes.
  • Processing Reconstruction proposals of building in old layouts.
  • Processing offer letters and NOC's at various stages for Reconstruction of old buildings in Housing colonies.
  • Scrutinizing proposals of Tit-Bit/NTBNIB areas and R.G / P.G./Garden/Plot allotment.
  • Processing permissible unutilised Built Up Area distribution proposals in old colonies.
  • Processing from planning point of view proposals for approval regarding change of user of tenements and plots.
  • Updating of old records of various drawings.
  • Keeping proper record of drawing of layouts and of building plans and others.
  • Using Computers for proper records of drawings. This is proposed to be taken up by using appropriate computer planning software & Scanner Machine.
  • Preparation of reply to questions raised in Audit Paras related to planning issues.
  • Processing Item Notes for Authority /Board's meetings.
  • Assisting in Court cases for issues relating to Architecture and planning.
  • Processing proposals for Joint Venture Projects.
  • Planning and preparation of working drawings, Architectural drawings, Layout plans of projects prepared in-house.
  • Processing replies to watch references, LAQ's and other Government and Assembly related questions.
  • Issuing remarks for various proposal /cases as per D. P. Reservations. layout Reservation etc.
  • Preparing and drawing area certificate of various plots.
  • Preparation of reply for " Right to Information" of this office relating to APC & as per available records.