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…

How to Prove Habitability Without Drawings Regularisation When Structural Drawings Are Missing When it comes to real estate in India, especially for NRIs managing property from afar, documentation is everything. But what happens when you’re faced with a property that lacks structural drawings? Can you still prove that it’s habitable and safe? Is regularisation even…

How to Manage Expectations Regularisation Timelines Costs Effectively As a managing committee member of a housing society, leading a regularisation drive can feel like a thankless job. You are the bridge between complex bureaucracy and your fellow residents, who often have high expectations and little patience. A common challenge is managing the inevitable questions: “When…