Tag: Occupancy Certificate

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Bhubaneswar: Dhauli Heights Allotment Nears End After Decade

BHUBANESWAR: Cooperation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta announced that the allotment process for Dhauli Heights is nearing completion, bringing hope to allottees who have been waiting for almost a decade to occupy their homes in the project. In response to a question from legislator Dhruba Charan Sahoo regarding the status of house handovers, Samanta mentioned that the final arrangements are being made for the project managed by Odisha Cooperative Housing Corporation (OCHC) Limited. Launched in 2014, the Dhauli Heights housing project in Badaraghunathpur, Tamando, faced delays due to contractor issues and financial constraints. Currently, Samanta stated that the allotment process is…

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SC calls Bhubaneswar development body on certificate issuance

BHUBANESWAR: The Supreme Court has summoned the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) to explain the controversial occupancy certificate (OC) issued for Odisha’s first public-private partnership (PPP) real estate project. The project, initiated by the Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB), is currently facing legal and regulatory issues that raise serious questions about compliance and governance in the state’s real estate landscape. As per the case details, the project has been embroiled in a lengthy legal battle due to alleged fraudulent activities and regulatory failures. A timeline of events shows numerous missteps and disputes. In 2018, the builder started handing over possession without…

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No Occupancy Certificate Required for Buildings Over 1,200 Sq Ft

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: The Karnataka Cabinet has announced that buildings on plots exceeding 1,200 sq ft within Bengaluru’s jurisdiction will no longer require an Occupancy Certificate (OC). This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that mandated OCs for power connections, impacting more than 330,000 completed structures in the state that were left without electricity due to the absence of approved plans and OCs. With numerous applications still pending in Bengaluru, the Cabinet aims to offer a one-time relief by drafting a special law to facilitate electricity connections for these buildings. However, the Advocate General noted…