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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…

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No New Rooftop Construction on Residential Buildings: WB Government

Representative AI image KOLKATA: The state’s urban development and municipal affairs department announced on Friday a ban on new rooftop constructions on residential buildings throughout the state. Existing rooftop setups in residential structures must be dismantled, and the rooftops restored for communal use by the residents, according to a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) released by the department. Current commercial rooftop establishments in non-residential buildings may continue operations, provided they occupy no more than half of the rooftop area, with the remaining space reserved as an emergency refuge. Additionally, buildings featuring rooftop establishments must maintain two unobstructed access points. This SOP…