Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has completed its notice campaign against buildings in the city that do not have an Occupancy Certificate (OC). The civic body’s Town Planning Department has issued notices to around 3,000 builders, housing societies and homeowners, directing them to submit approved building plans and other required documents.
After responses to the notices are received, the NMC is preparing to take action against those found violating rules.
Campaign conducted from September 17 to October 26
The NMC launched the campaign on September 17 and had initially set October 2 as the deadline for issuing notices to all concerned. However, the campaign was delayed due to the increasing workload on staff and their deployment for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and other government duties. As a result, the notice process continued until October 26.
Under the campaign, notices were issued to around 3,000 builders, housing societies and homeowners. They were asked to submit approved building plans and documents related to the OC.
Delay in submitting documents after notices
Despite the notices being issued, the submission of documents is not progressing at the expected pace. According to departmental sources, some builders and homeowners are approaching the offices of elected representatives with their problems instead of submitting the required documents. There has also been discussion about attempts to exert pressure on the department in such cases.
Further action to follow commissioner’s directions
With the notice campaign complete, the Town Planning Department now faces the challenge of scrutinising the documents and ensuring compliance with the rules. Cases involving buildings without OCs will be reviewed following directions from NMC Commissioner Dr. Vipin. Based on the review, a plan for further action against the concerned builders, housing societies and homeowners will be prepared.
For now, the department is focused on receiving responses to the notices and collecting the required documents. It remains to be seen how many building owners submit the prescribed documents and in how many cases action will be required for violations.
According to Town Planning Department official Vidyut Dhengale, notices have been issued to around 3,000 builders and homeowners. Further action in the concerned cases will be taken following the guidance and directions of senior officials.
The notice campaign against buildings without OCs has been completed, but the NMC’s next steps will now be closely watched. The extent of action against rule violations after the documents are scrutinised remains to be seen.
