All excavating agencies shall carry out road digging activities after giving prior intimation through the CBUD App. To download the CBUD app Please click here

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The Sugama Portal is an online system created by the Kerala State IT Mission (KSITM) for the Government of Kerala. It allows users to apply for road cutting and public utility shifting permissions. Road cutting applications go to authorities like PWD, NHAI, and local government bodies, while utility shifting requests are handled by service providers such as Kerala Water Authority and KSEB.

Call Before u Dig(CBUD)

All digging agencies are mandated to undertake digging activities only after giving prior intimation through the “Call before u Dig” app at least 48 hours before the commencement of work. To download the CBUD app Please click here

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Sugama Portal is an online single window system developed by KSITM for Government of Kerala to apply for road cutting and public utility shifting permissions. Applications for Road Cutting Permission are submitted to Road Authorities like PWD, NHAI, KSTP, Local Self Government Institutions, Kerala Forest Department, Harbour Engineering Dept, etc. While Utility shifting applications are submitted by Road Authorities to Public utility service providers like Kerala Water Authority, KSEB, etc.

Telecom Service Providers, Kerala Water Authority, Private Builders, KSEB, State Departments or Missions, Individual House Holders, Any department or agency, private or public that needs road cutting permissions.

Yes, After application submission a site inspection will be conducted by Road Authorities or a joint inspection along with the applicant. Based on that, an estimate will be prepared by concerned road authority and submit as a demand note which includes restoration charges, supervision charges, etc. Restoration charges as well as other charges has to be remitted to Road Authority using eTreasury Payment gateway for PWD Roads and Bank Payment gateway for LSGD roads.

You can register in the portal as an individual house holder. Attach documents for Proof of Identity, Building Plan, Land Tax and Building permit details. Once approved, Username and password will be sent to the registered email address.

You can register in the portal as a Private Builder. Attach documents for Proof of Identity, Building Plan, Land Tax and Building permit details. Once approved, Username and password will be sent to the registered email address.