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GHMC Sets Norms to Grant OCs for Non-High-Rise Buildings With Lapsed Permits

The policy standardizes belated OC processing with time-based fees to restore access to utilities and financing.

Overview

  • Guidelines cover structures that had building permission but no occupancy certificate and were completed as per the sanctioned plan.
  • The scope is limited to non-high-rise buildings, with high-rise projects excluded from the relief.
  • Applications filed within two years of permit lapse will be processed after payment of pending permit fees and charges such as link road and CRMP fees.
  • Applications submitted after two years will attract all applicable charges recalculated at rates in force on the date of the OC application.
  • Deviations in mandatory setbacks are allowed up to 10%, with no relaxation for the front setback, addressing issues that have blocked water and power connections and bank loans.