OC Amnesty Scheme for Pre-2016 Mumbai Buildings Approved
MUMBAI: The BMC standing committee has approved an amnesty scheme to issue occupation certificates (OCs) for buildings where families reside but lack these documents. Just under two weeks ago, the committee members requested a review of the scheme. On June 25, the committee called for clearer guidelines, accountability for developers and architects, and the inclusion of corporators’ feedback prior to endorsing the proposal. The proposal, originally presented in April, faced delays due to concerns over a clause limiting eligibility to housing units up to 80 sq m (860 sq ft). BJP Leader of the House Ganesh Khankar highlighted that ordinary…