Tag: Haryana Building Code 2017

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Haryana Delays Launch of New Occupation Certificates System

GURUGRAM: The proposed self-certification system has been postponed. All approvals for building plans and occupation certificates (OCs) will proceed under the current regulations for the time being. The state will maintain the existing approval process until the necessary digital infrastructure and administrative framework are established. The Haryana government has issued new implementation guidelines for amendments to the Haryana Building Code-2017, emphasizing that key provisions from the revised regulations notified on December 8, 2025, will be delayed. According to the directives from Additional Chief Secretary Anurag Aggarwal, the self-certification system for low-risk residential buildings and third-party certification for high-risk structures, including…

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Haryana’s OC Self-Certification Policy Faces Scrutiny After Probe

GURUGRAM: Haryana’s self-certification policy for issuing occupation certificates (OCs) in licensed colonies is facing criticism. A joint investigation by the CM’s Flying Squad and the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) uncovered several buildings that were granted OCs despite being incomplete. Inspections in licensed colonies revealed ongoing construction with buildings lacking basic finishing touches, yet they were marked as complete in official records. Following the findings, show-cause notices have been issued to multiple architects, and departmental action is underway. Investigations into additional suspected violations are ongoing. This inquiry has raised concerns about the framework established in November 2022, which…

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15 Architects Risk Blacklisting for Violations in Haryana

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has proposed the blacklisting of 15 architects due to alleged misconduct in issuing occupation certificates (OCs). The architects under scrutiny include Niharika Yadav, Yashpal, Jatin Lochab, Jivesh, Sudiksha Kaushik, Aman Sharma, Deepak Jayant, Ravinder, Ravi Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Gomati Prasad, Jyoti Sharma, Rosy Raghav, Jitender, and Somansh Singhal. According to department sources, new OC applications from these architects are currently on hold while further measures are evaluated. The department is also considering imposing financial penalties and additional disciplinary actions. This crackdown follows a comprehensive investigation by the chief minister’s flying squad…

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Haryana to Mandate EV Charging Points in Societies, Malls, Offices

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has proposed changes to the Haryana Building Code, 2017, mandating EV charging infrastructure in both residential and non-residential projects to enhance EV adoption in the state. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has announced a public notice requesting feedback from stakeholders within 30 days, with a deadline set for May 26. The draft amendments state that EV charging infrastructure will be excluded from Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations, a move anticipated to motivate developers to incorporate these facilities without affecting the built area. The proposal outlines clear guidelines for installing electric charging…