Jharkhand - Obtain a Occupancy Certificate

ProcedureEdit

The local administrative department will certify the construction of a building after verifying whether it complies with the local laws and constructed as per permissible plans.
Apply In-Person :

Applicant must apply in prescribed application form along with required documents to the respective Municipal Commissioner/Executive Officer within their jurisdiction where the building is constructed.
Link for contact: link Please select the menu option Districts to get drop down list of districts. Please select the district and then select “Who’s who” menu for the new page. Here select the menu option “DIRECTOR Y > PUBLIC UTILITIES > Municipalities” for contact details.
Please go to the respective office.
Applicant shall obtain the form from the respective office (please pay for the form if required) Or a written application on A4 plain sheet as advised shall be used OR use the following link to download form. Link : link please refer page 141
Submit the completed application along with required documents and fees (as per requirement).
Authorities after checking the attached documents and application submitted will make entries and provide you record number for reference.
This application will be processed internally.
Respective authorities will conduct a physical inspection of the building on the notified date. They will check whether building is constructed according to the approved plan.
If there is any deviation is found then, Authority will levy a penalty. This amount should be paid at the cash counter of the respective office. Applicant shall make the payment and submit the receipt to get the certificate as notified.
If there is no deviation, certificate will be issued as per notification.

Apply Through CSC

To Obtain a Occupancy Certificate, the applicant has to approach respective “CSC” centre link
- NOTE: The applicant has to select state, district and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centres.
Please visit the centre and consult with the centre operator for your requirement.
If the operator issues an application form, then collect it and pay the requisite fee. Please complete the application form.
Now, submit the completed application along with the required documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
The operator will process the application online. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
Applicant has to make necessary payment as centre operator quotes and don’t forget to take the receipt.
This application will be forwarded to the respective department for further processing.
”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority (supply officer) will verify the submitted documents and inspect the area of the applicant to clarify the applicant’s details.
Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will decide on the issuance of the Certificate.
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.

Required DocumentsEdit

Application form. Link : link please refer page 141
Commencement certificate
Completion certificate
Built plan along with elevation, site, and section plan
Building completion certificate by structural engineer on record
Building completion certificate by construction engineer on record
No objection certificate from fire force
Building completion certificate by architect on record
Area calculation sheet of floor signed by an architect
Tax assessment with tax paid receipt
Structural inspection report
Lift Inspector’s Report / Certificate (if applicable)
Photographs of completed building
Photographs of rainwater harvesting and solar panels
Copy of the sanctioned plan
Calculation sheet of the floor area duly signed by an architect.
Latest tax paid receipt with the tax assessment.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) for fire and pollution.
The Road side drain along with the Road is to be constructed at the cost of the builder connecting main outlet of the area.
Clearance from state Ground Water Control & Regulation Authority to be obtained for boring for extraction of water.
Aadhaar card

Note:

If any of these above documents requires any applicable authorities report, please furnish as asked by local authorities while applying.
All original and copy of original with self attestation as advised by respective authorities to be submitted as per requirement.
Apart from the above documents authorities may ask you to submit additional information or documents. Please provide them for processing.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Urban Development & Housing Department
4th floor Project Building, Dhurwa,
Ranchi, Jharkhand 834004.
Ph: 0651 244 6640

Directorate of Municipal Administration, Jharkhand,
FFP Building, 3rd Floor, Dhurwa,
HEC Admin, Ranchi - 834004,
Jharkhand, India.
Ph : +91 0651-2401955
e-mail: [email protected]
Contact Link:link1 & link2

EligibilityEdit

Applicant must be a resident of the state
Citizen of India
Those who constructed a new building after respective approval

FeesEdit

Authorities will provide fee details.
During online payment fee details will be displayed (If applicable)

ValidityEdit

Valid till the building is reconstructed.

Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

FORM OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION

From: ………………………………………….. Dated ……………………….

……………………………………… Office Ref. No and date,

(Name and Address of the applicant) If any …………………….

To

Respective authority,

Concerned department

Subject: Notice of completion

Building Particulars:

Premises No. and Street.:__________________

Ward No _______________

Borough No_____________

Sir,

I/ We hereby give notice that the erection/ re-erection/addition to/alteration of the building on premises

No.………………… Street: …………………Ward No: ………… Borough No………………. has been completed according

to the plans sanctioned vide Building Permit No …………… dated …………….

I/ We have to request you to arrange for the inspection and for the issue of an occupancy certificate.

Yours faithfully,

………………………………………………..

Signature of the Applicant (s)

Countersigned

………………………………………

(Signature of the Architect/Licensed Building Surveyor/ other technical personnel)

.........................................................................................................

(Name, address and License No. of the Architect/Licensed Building Surveyor/ other technical personnel)

Processing TimeEdit

8 days (7 days Inspection and 1 day for issuing the certificate)

InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

In order to access civic connection and infrastructure requirement, one need to obtain this certificate.
This certificate is required, while reselling the building.
This certificate serves as a final certificate of a building.
It is required to confirm that the construction has met all the norms and local laws.

Information which might helpEdit

A building is considered unauthorised, if the occupancy certificate was not obtained.
One can not occupy the buiding without occupancy certificate

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