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Occupancy Certificate (OC) delayed — RTI to Municipal Commissioner
Direct answer. File RTI to Municipal Commissioner with project details. Ask OC application status, inspection-report date, deficiency notices, projected issuance.
Legal framework
- Municipal Acts — OC mandate.
- Model Building Bye-Laws 2016 — uniform OC criteria.
- RERA 2016 §11 — promoter must obtain OC.
5 questions to ask
- OC application status.
- Inspection date.
- Deficiencies.
- Reason for delay.
- Projected issuance.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Municipal Commissioner / Town Planning Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — OC application status My building [..] OC application No. [..] is pending. Please furnish: (1) status, (2) inspection report, (3) deficiencies, (4) reason for delay, (5) projected issuance. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Buyer assuming builder will pursue — file your own RTI.
- Skipping collateral NOC verification.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoUD/A/2018/000567 — OC status disclosable.
- DDA v. Skipper Construction (1996) — public-trust principle.
Pro tips
- Pair with RERA complaint for builder pressure.
- Reference OBPS portal ID.
FAQ
- Q: Sold without OC — buyer protected? Buyer can file RERA complaint + RTI for refund/penalty.
- Q: Partial OC — valid? Some states allow; check local rules.
Related reading
Sources
- Municipal Acts. Model Building Bye-Laws 2016. RERA 2016.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.