How to Fix Unauthorised Construction: Your Super Simple Guide to Unauthorised Construction Regularisation and Staying Legal
Hey, imagine you own a cool house in Mumbai (or anywhere in India). It’s your big win! But uh-oh one day you find out a room, a balcony, or even a whole floor was built without permission. That’s called unauthorised construction. It sounds scary, but don’t panic! You can fix it through unauthorised construction regularisation and make everything 100% legal. This guide is like your best friend holding your hand through every step. Let’s turn “oops” into “all good”.
What Does “Unauthorised Construction” Even Mean? | Understanding Unauthorised Construction Regularisation
It just means someone built something without asking the local government (like BMC in Mumbai) first. Examples:
- Adding an extra floor.
- Building closer to the road than allowed.
- Turning an open balcony into a closed room.
Why does this happen? Builders sometimes rush, or people don’t know the rules. Good news: You can fix it through unauthorised construction regularisation make it official and safe!
Why Fix It? (It’s a Big Deal!)
Skip this, and bad stuff can happen:
- Demolition: The government might knock down the illegal part. Bye-bye room!
- Money Loss: You can’t sell or rent it easily. The house value drops 20–30%.
- No Redevelopment: Want a shiny new building later? Nope, not with illegal parts.
- Headaches: Trouble passing it to family or getting bank loans.
Fix it, and your house becomes super valuable, safe, and ready for the future!
Your 5 Easy Steps to Fix It
Let’s walk through it like a game level by level. (We’ll use Mumbai’s BMC rules as an example, but it’s similar everywhere.)
Step 1: Check If You Can Fix It
- Hire a friendly architect and engineer. They draw what’s actually built (called “as-built” plans) and compare it to the original approved plan.
- Get a safety certificate they check if the building is strong and won’t fall.
- See if your mistake is “small enough” to fix under the rules (like DCPR 2034 in Mumbai). Big mistakes might need changes first.
Pro Tip: Not everything can be fixed. If it’s unsafe, repair it now!
Step 2: Gather Your Papers & Apply
Grab these like collecting items in a video game:
- Proof you own the house (sale deed, tax receipts).
- Old approved plan + new “as-built” drawings.
- Safety certificate.
- Form from the government + a promise letter.
- If you’re an NRI (living abroad), give Power of Attorney (PoA) to a trusted person in India. They handle everything for you!
Submit online if possible (BMC has a portal) and pay a small starting fee.
Step 3: Let Them Visit & Check
Government officers come to your house. They look around and match it to your drawings.
- Have your architect there to answer questions.
- Show fire safety stuff (like exits) and prove it’s strong.
Be nice and ready it speeds things up!
Step 4: Pay the Fix-It Fee
If they say “yes,” they calculate a fee. It’s like a penalty for the mistake.
- Depends on: How big the extra part is, where your house is, and current land rates.
- For an extra floor? Maybe 10–20% of that area’s value. You can pay in parts!
Pay fast, and you’re almost done.
Step 5: Get Your Official “All-Clear” Certificate
Boom! You get a regularisation certificate. It says: “This is now legal!”
Keep it safe. You’ll need it for:
- Final Occupancy Certificate (OC).
- Selling or renting.
- Future big upgrades.
Extra Stuff for Special Cases
- Land or Plots: Got empty land with wrong boundaries? Fix it with new survey maps and pay “betterment” charges for roads/water.
- Societies in Mumbai: Want to rebuild the whole building? Every flat must be legal first. Builders love clean societies it means faster work and more space (FSI) for everyone!
Busting Myths (Because Rumors Are Annoying)
- “Tiny changes don’t matter.” Wrong! Even a small balcony cover can stop you from selling.
- “Fixing lowers value.” Nope it raises value! Buyers love legal stuff.
- “NRIs must fly to India.” Nah PoA lets someone local do it all.
- “Rejected = Game Over.” Not always. Appeal or fix the problem.
FAQ
- Can NRIs fix this without coming to India?
Yes! Sign a PoA. Your helper files papers, attends visits, pays fees all online or in person.
- How long does it take?
3–6 months if papers are ready and the mistake is small. Pros can make it faster.
- How much money?
Varies, but think 10–20% of the illegal part’s value. Instalments are often okay.
- Is the certificate same as OC?
No. Regularisation fixes the illegal bits. OC says the whole building is ready to live in.
- Rules for plots?
Show ownership proof, new layout map, pay for public upgrades.
Conclusion
You’ve got this! Fixing unauthorised construction is like giving your house a superhero upgrade stronger, legal, and worth more. Grab an expert (like LawCrust Realty), collect your papers, and start today. Your future self (and your wallet) will thank you. Go make your property shine!
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