Overview

DUAC simplifies the process for getting the sanction for construction of new buildings. Its role is to consolidate the listing of the relevant documents. It stipulates the responsibilities and competence of different professionals and the owner. It makes byelaws clear, concise and simple so that professionals and the owner can easily follow them.

What is Completion Certificate and What is Its Importance?

Acompletion certificate for residential buildingsis a legal document given to a newly built home by a local authority. This certificate validates the property by certifying that it complies with all the safety norms, regulations and sanctioned layout plan. It legalises the property and attests that the building construction follows all safety norms and regulations of the Building Act 2024. It is required for residential, industrial and commercial constructions.

What to Do if You Do Not Have a Completion Certificate?

If you do not have a completion certificate, get in touch with municipal authorities. It will help you accelerate the process of getting a completing certificate. With this document, you can get your loan approved quickly and you can also initiate the process for the transfer of property ownership.

How to Get a Building Completion Certificate?

The documents for building completion certificate include the following:
• Duly filled application form
• Structural Engineer’s letter
• NOC from the Property Tax department
• Building Completion certificate from a Licensed Architect/Engineer
• NOC from the Garden Department
• NOC for elevator operation
• NOC from the Fire Department
• Part Completion Affidavit
• Sewage treatment
• Solar system installation documents
• Vermi composting NOC
• NOC from the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board
•Completion Affidavit

What is Occupancy Certificate and What is Its Importance?

An occupancy certificate is issued by the authorities of local government, which notifies that the building has cleared new building approval processand is constructed in accordance with the plans that were approved by the concerned authorities. Remember that this certificated is issued when a building is ready to be occupied.
When it comes to the importance of occupancy certificate,it proves that your building is equipped with civic needs, such as electricity, water and sanitation. This is very important document and the buyer will ask for this when you sell your property.
In case you do not get occupation certificate from the concerned department, then it means that your building is not equipped with the civic amenities and not constructed as per the plans approved by the concerned departments.

What are the Documents Required for Getting an Occupation Certificate?

The occupancy certificate requirements include the following:
• Dully filled application form
• Copy of the sanctioned plan
• Completion certificate
• Photographs of the completed construction
• A certificate of structural stability obtained from a structural engineer
• No objection certificate from the fire department