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Completion Certificate (CC) delay — RTI to Town Planning
Direct answer. File RTI to Town Planning Officer with project number. Ask CC application status, inspection report, deficiency notices, projected issuance.
Legal framework
- Municipal Acts — CC framework.
- Model Building Bye-Laws 2016 — uniform CC criteria.
- RERA 2016 — CC and OC distinct.
5 questions to ask
- CC application status.
- Inspection report.
- Deficiencies.
- Reason for delay.
- Projected issuance.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Town Planning Officer Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — CC application My CC application No. [..] is pending. Please furnish: (1) status, (2) inspection, (3) deficiencies, (4) reason for delay, (5) projected issuance. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Confusing CC with OC — CC certifies physical completion; OC certifies habitability.
- Skipping plan-sanction reference.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoUD/A/2018/000678 — CC status disclosable.
Pro tips
- Use OBPS portal for status.
- RERA complaint parallels.
FAQ
- Q: CC needed for utility connections? Yes typically — discom asks for CC/OC.
- Q: Builder won't apply — owner can? Some states allow; check.
Related reading
Sources
- Municipal Acts. Model Building Bye-Laws 2016. RERA 2016.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.