How to check if builder has applied for OC?

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how to check OC certificate online

, many municipal corporations in India provide online services where you can check the status of building permits, including applications for OC. 

How to Check OC of Building?

• Visit the website of the local municipal corporation where the property is located.

• Look for the section related to building approvals, permits, or property services on the municipal corporation's website. Use the property identification details such as the property address, survey number, or building identification number to search for the property in the database.

• Once you have located the property, check for the status of the OC application. It may be listed as "Applied," "In Process," "Under Review," or something similar.

• If you're unable to find the information online or if the website does not provide such services, you can directly contact the municipal corporation's building department. You can inquire about the status of the OC application for the specific property by providing the necessary details.

• You can also directly inquire with the builder or developer regarding the status of the OC application. They should be able to provide you with information on whether they have applied for the OC and the current status of the application.

If you have concerns about the legitimacy of the OC application or need legal advice regarding the property, consider consulting legal experts or property lawyers who can guide you through the check OC status process and ensure compliance with regulations.

This is how to check the OC certificate online.

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An Occupancy Certificate is a very important certificate. Before purchasing your apartment from the buyer you should always ask whether they have obtained the Occupancy Certificate or not. Legally speaking if a builder has not obtained OC then the property is considered legally disputed. Before telling you how to check if builder has applied for OC, I will share with you the definition of Occupancy Certificate (OC).

Occupancy Certificate or OC states that the construction of the building is in compliance with the approved plans. The Occupancy Certificate is issued by the local municipal authorities or building proposal departments after the construction of the building is completed and it is ready to be occupied. 

How to check the builder has applied for OC?

If you have a temporary OC, you should ask your builder for a permanent one. Regularly follow up on the timelines provided by the builder. 

If your builder is not responding you can go to the court and file a complaint. You can reach out to your State’s RERA consumer court. 

You can visit the RERA website and see if the builder has obtained OC for the previous project that has been completed. Sharing with you the process of checking OC status in Bangalore.

1. Go to the Karnataka RERA website at:

1. Navigate to the ‘Services tab’ and tap on ‘Project Status’

2. Enter the firm and project and hit on ‘Search’.

3. Tap on the project name and you will be redirected to a new page.

4. Tap on the ‘Completion Details’.

5. You can check out the Occupancy Certificate option and download the PDF.

If you are not able to find the ‘Completion details’ you can assume that the project has not been granted OC.

Whether GST is payable if builder applied for OC?

If you have booked an under construction flat you are not liable to pay GST after getting the OC.

I hope you understand how to check if builder has applied for OC.

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