> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.digit.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.digit.org/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/online-building-plan-approval-system-obpas/obpas-user-manual/obpas-citizen-user-manual.md).

# Residential Construction Permit System Citizen User Manual

Learn how to register new stakeholders, make payments, apply for building permits and occupancy certificates

## **Citizens** <a href="#citizens" id="citizens"></a>

Citizens represent individuals, groups, and communities who are the building owners or occupants. The Residential Construction Permit module provides the citizens with the scope to view building permit applications submitted by the stakeholders or architects. They can request the stakeholders to make any changes in the application if required. Citizens approve the applications and make the payment.

**The citizen can -**

1. [​Register stakeholders](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/online-building-plan-approval-system-obpas/obpas-user-manual/obpas-citizen-user-manual/register-stakeholders.md)​
2. [​View application status](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/online-building-plan-approval-system-obpas/obpas-user-manual/obpas-citizen-user-manual/view-application-status.md)​
3. [​Request edits](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/online-building-plan-approval-system-obpas/obpas-user-manual/obpas-citizen-user-manual/request-edits-and-approve-applications.md)​
4. [​Approve application](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/online-building-plan-approval-system-obpas/obpas-user-manual/obpas-citizen-user-manual/request-edits-and-approve-applications.md)​
5. ​[Make payment](/local-governance/access/local-governance-stack/online-building-plan-approval-system-obpas/obpas-user-manual/obpas-citizen-user-manual/make-payment.md)​


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