• Roof right

Hi... We constructed 2 floors on terrace of dda flat with 45% percent coverage only. At the time of construction nobody opposed and after the construction got completed the first and the second floor owners started harassment for money... We didn't give and now they have put up a case in civil court for demolition of the 2 rooms.. Kindly suggest wat can we do now as they are harassing us a lot making our life hell.
Asked 8 years ago in Property Law
Religion: Hindu

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6 Answers

were building plans for construction on terrace sanctioned by muncipal corporation ?

2) did you obtain NOC from first and second floor owners for carrying on construction on terrace ?

3) if construction has been carried on without obtaining sanction from muncipial corporation then it is liable to be demolished

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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8143 Consultations

1.Any construction of rooms of permanent nature has to be made in compliance of duly sanctioned building plan issued by the local Municipality.

2.SO if you have such approval then itis alright.

3.if not then apply for approval of it now .The municipal authority may approve late such constrcutionson payment of penalty.

4.Contest the suit in civil court in the meantime.

Devajyoti Barman
Advocate, Kolkata
23647 Answers
537 Consultations

If you have the roof rights with you , then you can construct the rooms..for better clearification you can obtain dda for the better understanding Of roof rights.. If they restrict additional construction then it's better to settle the matter amicably

Hemant Chaudhary
Advocate, Gurgaon
4632 Answers
67 Consultations

You will have to file a counter in the case that they have filed and will have to get an order in the favor, nothing new can be done now since the matter is sub judice.

Regards

Anilesh Tewari
Advocate, New Delhi
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377 Consultations

1. Roof terraces are common spaces or common area to be enjoyed by all the flat occupants and no construction can take place on the terrace.

2. The DDA handbook does not allows of usurping the space on the roof terraces because the same is an INCREASE IN THE PLINTH AREA of the top floor allottee. THE PLINTH AREA (as recorded in the title/sale/lease/registry deed as thats what one has paid for.) CANNOT BE INCREASED.

Vibhanshu Srivastava
Advocate, Lucknow
9763 Answers
323 Consultations

Do you have roof rights in the fat or what is the authority for constructing 2 floors on the terrace?

Do you have plans sanctioned for this construction?

If the neighbors are harassing for money, you may negotiate and settle them with the money that you can afford otherwise, just ignore them and wait for the legal action by the civic authorities in the even of this complaint getting developed into a complicated issue.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
89957 Answers
2490 Consultations

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