Society Regularisation Success Case Studies: From Illegal Status to Redevelopment Wins As a resident of a housing society in India, you have likely heard of buildings operating without a valid Occupancy Certificate (OC). Perhaps your own society is in this position, existing in a legal grey area due to unapproved construction or outdated paperwork. This…

Using Indemnity Bonds Use Regularisation Applications and Surety Instruments As a property owner or managing committee member, you know that securing an Occupancy Certificate (OC) or regularising an older building is complex. Even if you have the required plans and documents, what happens when a critical record is missing or a minor deviation needs legal…

Demolition vs Rectification Regularisation: When to Choose Each Route As an owner in a housing society, you’ve heard the stories: a building receives a final notice from the municipal body to demolish an illegal structure or risk total demolition. For many societies, the path to obtaining a legal Occupancy Certificate (OC) is not through regularisation…

How to Regularise Phased Construction India Legally and Practically Have you ever seen a building project that seems to grow over time, with new floors or extensions added years after the initial construction? This “phased” or “incremental” building approach is common in India, especially for family-owned properties. While it offers flexibility, it often leads to…

The Critical Role of Geo-Surveys Site Measurements Regularisation Compliance Imagine you have invested in an apartment, but the original developer is missing, and the building lacks an Occupancy Certificate (OC) due to unapproved changes. You have a legal team, but how do you prove the exact extent of the deviations to the authorities? The answer…

The Definitive Guide to Mixed-Use Building Regularisation India: Special Considerations Picture this: You own a property that blends residential apartments with commercial shops, perhaps inherited decades ago or bought as a smart investment. It generates strong rental returns, but when you apply for redevelopment approvals or try to sell, the local authority demands mixed-use building…