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I think what the OP went through is pretty much re-zoning of an agricultural land to commercial/industrial land which probably will run into similar roadblocks in Western world too? Of course, not saying it will take this long but have heard about similar bureaucracy. Small town governments in USA at least are very strict with their zoning codes and based on things what I have heard, changing the zone sometimes requi…
Even cities in the US. I live in a "historic District" in cambridge ma in a big ugly brick building with 35 units. 3 of us wanted to change windows, as they're original 1940s and terrible. So we go to get a permit. The permit department sees "exterior change" looks at the address, and sends it to the historical commission. They won't sign off, we have to attend a hearing. They don't like replacement windows,[1] so we fill out the permit and go to the meeting.
We please our case to the four commissioners and no problem. We get the permit, everything was handled professionally, but its a 2 month delay and kind of a pain. I know its encouraging people to do changes without permits. Some of my neighbors (bless their hearts) seem to love to complain about any change, to anything so they're not helping. I can't imagine trying to build something new. (Some renovations were shot down in the meeting and they're invited to work with the commissioners to come up with a compromise.)
https://www.cambridgema.gov/historic/permitsApplications
I know restaurants that have had to wait a few months for inspections which delay openings. Its a balance, but sometimes it tips too far.
cambridge on windows. [1]https://www.cambridgema.gov/historic/aboutchc/~/media/FF5F4A...
As a famous Brazilian writer said: "Underdevelopment is not improvised; it takes centuries to perfect."
Now, I wonder who exactly were the people involved who lobbied for and paid money for these things to happen.
Author of the article here. Do ask me if you have any questions.
Did you think of setting up the same in Gujarat since you had to runaround so much in Sangli?
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Earlier quoted context omitted.
The World Bank (which calculates the annual EoDB rankings has acknowledged that in India, "on the ground" experiences of entrepreneurs differ from what their index shows. As a result they are incorporating survey data/inputs from entrepreneurs who try to do business in India. I think it might be worth trying to contact them. The Indian gov't is typically reactive. However, EoBB is a huge priority for the current admi…
You are right. I see that the central government is fully committed to EoDB. Also they have done wonderful work in Gujarat by making this process completely online. And land is a stage subject. Therefore, this write-up is not targeted at the current central government but at the wrong doings of past 70 years and why India still lags.
Author of the article here. Do ask me if you have any questions.
I agree that this process should in be a lot simpler but I wonder what the outcome would've been if you were willing to hire a broker and pay some bribes to get it done. Of course for you the actual manufacturing might be a secondary goal with the primary one being changing the process itself, but if someone just wants to start doing business, do you know how much it'd cost in terms of broker fees, bribes etc. to get everything setup?
Author of the article here. Do ask me if you have any questions.
- forcing their hand with public shaming
- forcing their hand with legal measures (looks like you're doing that)
- changing things by getting officials into office that _want_ to change things
P.S respect for hanging there this long already!
I think what the OP went through is pretty much re-zoning of an agricultural land to commercial/industrial land which probably will run into similar roadblocks in Western world too? Of course, not saying it will take this long but have heard about similar bureaucracy. Small town governments in USA at least are very strict with their zoning codes and based on things what I have heard, changing the zone sometimes requi…
I can almost guarantee this land was purchased for significantly less because it is agricultural land as well.
States have plenty of reasonable concerns about re-zoning agricultural land into commercial land. The most obvious being that if there are spills or other environmental issues it could destroy much of the agricultural land around it. Needing to know past owners is to make sure a previous bad actor did not create a new shell company to sell to hide the real owner. The previous owner could have already been banned from commercial development due to the above or other issues.
The fact that the author is intentionally misleading this article shows that they are a dishonest actor and is part of why we ended up needing all this procedure.
This is such an amazing writeup. You are an extremely patient person. I hope this gets some press coverage in India. It is shameful that the whole process is so stuck in bureaucracy