I am about to buy a flat in Pune which comes under Gram Panchayat. When asked for the Occupancy Certificate (OC), builder says it is not given in Pune. 1. Is it true? Can it be skipped? 2. Property doesn't come under PMC so how/from where can OC be retrieved? 3. Will it cause problem ahead say when it comes under PMC? 4. Should we call off the deal for this?
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you should always buy flat which falls within jurisdiction of municipal corporation
2) in such a case you would have OC issued by PMC and you can be satisfied that flat has been completed a per sanctioned plans
3) ask builder to obtain completion certificate from panchayat that building has been completed as per the plans approved by panchayat
4) we are not aware whether for gram panchayat land OC is required or not . local lawyer can guide you in this regard
1. OC is issued by the builder and hence the same it has no binding effect.
2. The Completion Certificate or OC is issued by Municipal authority and if it falls under Panchayat land then there is no such requirement.
3. When it comes under PMC then that would be on subsequent date and hence it will of no consequence.
4. For this reason alone I would not ask to call off the deal.
Thanks for the replies. Is Collector's sign/stamp required on the blueprint? Is there a way to validate the legality of the building floor (considering floor is among the top floors)? Which more documents can be verified from my end for the flat?
1) gram panchayat has to sanction the plans. obtain certified copy of sanction plans
2) building completion certificate to be issued by panchayat that building has been completed as per regulations and is meeting all the safety norms
3) check whether title of builder is clear and marketable .
4) contact a local lawyer