KMC to operate digital signature from July 16

Kathmandu - The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is bringing into operation digital signature to approve map of building construction from July 16, replacing the traditional manual system. With this, clients can apply for the registration of map of building construction online and they can monitor their progress from anywhere.

The registration process proceeds automatically if it meets set standards, said Ek Narayan Aryal, administrative chief officer at the KMC, adding that a client can get certificates of map of building construction approved within 30 days of registration.

Applicants are required to present at the office for only verification and get certificates and they are informed of the progress through SMS to their mobile phones.

Charges can be paid by depositing set amounts in KMC's bank account. For approval of map of building construction, it requires 14 different documents including a copy of landownership certificate and a copy of receipt for paying revenue for current fiscal year.