Thiruvananthapuram: Local self-govt minister MB Rajesh has announced that licences for commercial establishments operating in buildings constructed before the implementation of building construction regulations will continue to be renewed. This directive was issued during a local adalat held in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, where the minister addressed various complaints. The decision came in response to a complaint from Ashwathi BS of Attingal, who reported difficulties in obtaining a commercial licence for an establishment operating in a building constructed before the regulations came into effect.
She explained that the K-Smart system does not allow applications for commercial licences in such buildings, as they cannot be reclassified under current rules. The minister's directive aims to resolve this issue by maintaining the status quo for licences in these older buildings, providing a permanent solution for those facing similar challenges. Minister Rajesh also mentioned that a general order will be issued to apply this directive to all similar cases.
Additionally, the K-Smart system will be updated to reflect these changes. He stressed that all legally resolvable pending applications in local bodies will be addressed through district-level local adalats. These adalats offer an opportunity to understand and resolve the people's concerns.
To ensure efficient and timely resolution of applications, permanent adalat committees have been established. These committees meet ev.