NMMC urges residents of buildings without occupancy certificates to apply
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This information is accessible on www.nmmc.gov.in and at all eight ward offices, listing structures with construction commencement certificates but without occupancy certificates. NMMC urged occupants to secure OCs promptly to prevent enforcement actions.
Following the high court's directive dated Oct 25, 2024, authorities conducted comprehensive surveys to identify such buildings operating without occupancy certificates despite having construction commencement approvals.
The NMMC has now published details of properties in their records that are operational without the necessary occupancy certificates, despite possessing construction commencement authorisations.
The civic body highlighted that these buildings and societies are operating in violation of established protocols. This announcement serves as a crucial notice to inhabitants and proprietors of the 2,111 identified properties.
It stresses that acquiring an occupancy certificate is mandatory for all buildings within NMMC boundaries before occupation.
"The concerned parties are advised to submit their applications seeking occupancy certificates to the Town Planning Department promptly. The civic administration hereby notifies that failure to comply will result in enforcement actions under the Maharashtra Regional Planning and Town Planning Act, 1966, implemented through the designated officer," said NMMC Commissioner and Administrator Kailas Shinde.
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The municipal authority strongly encourages all involved parties to fulfil this regulatory requirement to ensure adherence to building safety and occupancy norms. This initiative aims to maintain proper records and compliance with building regulations within the municipal limits. "This is a sheer lapse on the part of the civic administration and the civic body has to fix the responsibility on the ward officers of respective wards for dereliction of duties," said an alert resident, Sameer Tupe.
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