STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FORUM OF INDIA [SEFI]

altafbatliwala · ... Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Posts: 56

Renewal fees are too much...
Bcz Architects want to remove Engineers from MCGM....
Why is there no fees for renewal from Architect...

altafbatliwala · ... Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Posts: 56

MCGM collects license fees thru License dept also...
Is there 10% increase every year in those fess too...
Wake up...
Engineers are being looted..
Licensed Surveyors...
Site Supervisors...
Structural Engineers...

abhy_vivek · Silver Sponsor Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Posts: 688

Dear Varmap ,

SAC/Activity Description	Fees
BUILDING PROPOSAL COMPOSITION FEES	2935.00
BUILDING PROPOSAL RENEWAL FEES	5870.00

So Total =INR Rs. 8805/- for Yr. 2021-22

This year I am trying to renew but system continuously shows SAP error message !!

abhy_vivek · Silver Sponsor Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Posts: 688

Dear Mr. Altaf Batliwala,

The fees in past years were as below :-
* Yr. 2016 - Fees was Rs. 750/- for one yr (and 2250/- for 3yrs)
* Yr. 2020 - Fees was Rs. 5330/- for one yr.
* Yr. 2021 - Fees became Rs. 8805/- for one yr
* Yr. 2022 - not aware because MCGM portal showing SAP error.

Such Sudden and large, increase is license fees is really worrying matter. But if you have gone through the list of licensed SEs (available on MCGM portal) then you will be surprised to note that 90% out of them are 'none-functional' / 'inactive' licenses (many people acquire licenses only out of enthusiasm but do not practice it); several of my senior junior colleagues (who have no education in structural engineering neither any remote knowledge of structures / analysis / codes / buildings) are seen in the list having 'infinite tall buildings license'. In past, such professionals kept on renewing their dormant licenses only out of curiosity, pride and affordable fees (imagine if the building designed by such professionals collapses!). Many teaching professionals also took these licenses but never designed a single beam or a slab !

I think due to sudden increase in fees, all dormant / none-practicing holders dropped out significant numbers. And those who are really practicing upto 10lakh (min) to 2cr per year will renew the license. But off course this is only a side effect - and can not justify sudden surge in the fees.

ISSE, IIBE, SEFI, ACCE, ACI (Maharashtra chapter), InSDAG, IEI should jointly have a meeting with MCGM governing council towards easing the situation and financial burden on 'realPRACTICING(and not just enthusiastic none-practicing) S.E. Community'

Reg
Vivek Abhyankar

abhy_vivek · Silver Sponsor Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Posts: 688

Enclosed Image shows a circular which was pasted outside MCGM clerks cabin in Wadala (Mumbai) Office in May Yr. 2021.

Anyone aware weather this still works or any changes ?

va · E-Conference Moderator Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Posts: 89

abhy_vivek · Silver Sponsor Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Posts: 688

Fees for Yr. 2022-23 is INR Rs. 6460.00 + 10rs convenience fees + GST.

varmap · SEFI Member Joined: 08 May 2009 Posts: 18

Thanks for the information.

There is also a Survival/Alive Certificate requirement for renewal. Any body knows how to get this ?

satishkemkar · General Sponsor Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Posts: 38

You need to upload your Existing renewal license certificate on portal.

Thanks

varmap · SEFI Member Joined: 08 May 2009 Posts: 18

Life Certificate is different. This step comes after the renewal application with necessary documents have been uploaded and the application approved by the EE.
I think this is is required to prove that the applicant is "Alive" !! . May be a Family Doctor may be able to give such a certificate.
Any body else gone thorough this step please enlighten.

Thanks
Pranay Varma