Uttar Pradesh Right of Way Single Window Clearance System

Introduction:

The Uttar Pradesh Right of way Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) was introduced by the Uttar Pradesh Government to streamline the process of obtaining No Objection Certificates required for Over-ground and Underground telegraph Infrastructure & 5G. Developed and implemented by OTPL, the concept was to create a central, digital platform to reduce the complexities Telecom service Providers faced while seeking permissions for the telegraph Infrastructure. However, the implementation of such a system presented various challenges, both in terms of implementation hurdles and technological integration.

Objective:

To Develop a Single Window Clearance System for

Obtaining NOC for the Overground & Underground Telegraph Infrastructure
Obtaining NOC for the 5G Related Services

A dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU) of 4 personnel was deployed for efficient and smooth coordination, implementation and functioning of the SWCS. The portal was made live in January 2025.

Training and orientation of district level officials across all 75 districts of the state.
Implementation of New portal of UPROW as per the Govt. order dated
Revised timelines and Major Changes proposed in Sept 2024 ROW act while execution of Application process at departmental and applicant level.
90% Refund of the Rejected Applicants.
Coordination between departments, DOT regarding the implementations which are not clarified at the moment.
Nomination of District and Department Officers (DIOs) as Nodal Officers for UP Right of way on behalf of UP Electronics Corporation Limited.
District officers are not aware of the new system and URL against which challenges are arisen.
Disposal of ROW pending applications dated on or before 31st Dec 2024.
Coordinating with district concerned officers where pendency’s are not cleared.

Post implementation and deployment of new portal of UP right of way, the coordination became smooth as departments and district administrations were aware about the system.
Only Intimations to be generated for the Private Applications which are only subject to Acknowledgement from department officers.
Integration with Nivesh Mitra & Gati Shakti meant constant monitoring from a centralized point regarding delays, technical issues, pendency and approvals.
Pending applications are cleared maximum and only 24 pendency which are of regularization are left.
Nomination of DIOs as Nodal Officers at district level resulted in smoother coordination between UP Electronics Corporation and all 75 districts.

UP Right of Way SWCS in Numbers: (As of March 2025)

Total Online Approved Applications Issued: 350+
Total Applications Received: 724
Highly Satisfied Users: 94% (through feedback on Nivesh Mitra)
Most permission/intimations are issued within 7 days of application, which shows the efficiency of the SWCS and Officials.

Uttar Pradesh Right of Way Single Window Clearance System

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