REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

A. Identity & Ownership

• Aadhaar Card (Owner)
• Property Tax Receipt (latest)
• Ownership Proof:
  • Sale Deed / Title Deed
  • Possession Certificate
• Building Number Certificate (from Municipality)

B. Building & Technical Documents

• Approved Building Plan
• Completion Certificate (if building completed)
• Location Sketch / Site Plan
• Plumbing Layout Plan (sewer line connection)

C. NOCs (if required)

• Road Cutting Permission (if pipeline crosses road)
• Consent from neighboring property (rare cases)
• Environmental clearance (for commercial/large buildings)

D. Utility & Supporting Documents

• Previous Water Connection Details (if any)
• Septic Tank Details (if converting to sewer line)
• Applicant Photograph
• Mobile Number & Email ID

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2. APPLICATION FORM FORMAT 

SEWERAGE CONNECTION APPLICATION FORM

To:
The Secretary
Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation

Applicant Details:

• Name:
• Address:
• Mobile Number:
• Email ID:

Property Details:

• Ward Number:
• Door/Building Number:
• Survey Number:
• Property Tax Number:

Connection Details:

• Type of Building: Residential / Commercial
• Number of Floors:
• Water Source: KWA / Well / Borewell
• Existing Septic Tank: Yes / No

Technical Details:

• Distance to Main Sewer Line:
• Proposed Pipe Size:
• Plumbing Contractor Name & License No:

Declaration:
I hereby declare that the above information is true and agree to follow all municipal sewerage rules.

Place:
Date:
Signature of Applicant

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3. STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS

METHOD 1: ONLINE (Kerala – Sanchaya / e-Governance Portal)

Step 1: Visit Portal

• Go to Municipal service portal (e.g., Sanchaya / Local Self Government portal)

Step 2: Login / Register

• Create account using:
  • Mobile number
  • OTP verification

Step 3: Select Service

• Choose:
  “Sewerage Connection / Drainage Connection”

Step 4: Fill Application

Enter:

• Applicant details
• Property details
• Technical details

Step 5: Upload Documents

Upload scanned copies:

• Aadhaar
• Tax receipt
• Building plan
• Plumbing layout

Step 6: Pay Fees

• Application fee
• Connection charges
• Road cutting charges (if applicable)

Step 7: Submit Application

• Note Application Number for tracking

Step 8: Inspection

• Municipal engineer/site inspector visits property

Step 9: Approval

• After verification, approval is granted

Step 10: Connection Work

• Authorized team connects property to sewer line

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METHOD 2: OFFLINE (Municipal Office)

Step 1: Visit Office

Go to:

• Engineering Section / Public Health Section

Step 2: Collect Form

• Ask for:
  Sewerage Connection Application Form

Step 3: Fill Form

• Complete all required details

Step 4: Attach Documents

• Submit all required documents (self-attested)

Step 5: Pay Fees

• Pay at municipal counter
• Collect receipt

Step 6: Submit Application

• Get acknowledgment receipt

Step 7: Site Inspection

• Engineer inspects location

Step 8: Approval & Work Order

• Permission issued
• Connection scheduled

Step 9: Installation

• Sewer line connected to main drainage system

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4. FEES (APPROXIMATE)

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5. PROCESS TIME

• Application Review: 3–7 days
• Inspection: 3–5 days
• Approval: 7–15 days total

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6. IMPORTANT RULES

• Do NOT connect illegally to sewer line
• Septic tank must be properly closed (if converting)
• Follow municipal pipe size standards
• Only licensed plumbers allowed
• Penalty for violations may apply

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7. COMMON REASONS FOR REJECTION

• Incomplete documents
• Unauthorized building
• No nearby sewer line
• Incorrect technical details