Following the mandate by UP RERA requiring promoters to obtain an OC/CC before offering possession letters to all allottees, the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India NCR (CREDAI-NCR) has reiterated the critical importance of the long-standing regulation concerning the approval process for Occupation Certificates (OC) and Completion Certificates (CC) in the real estate industry.
According to this regulation, if a request for an OC or CC is not responded to by the relevant authority within a stipulated time- frame, the approval is automatically deemed to be granted. This allows developers to proceed with offering possession to their customers, thereby ensuring timely project delivery.
The deemed approval clause has been instrumental in mitigating delays traditionally associated with obtaining OC/CC approvals. This regulation helps avoid project hold-ups and alleviates financial strain on both developers and homebuyers. By ensuring a streamlined and predictable approval process, the deemed approval clause promotes efficiency and instils confidence among buyers in the reliability of developers.
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Commenting on the same, Manoj Gaur, President of CREDAI-NCR, said, “We emphasize the importance of this regulation and remain committed to adhering to it. It is imperative for us to understand every aspect of the authority’s guidelines, and this clause, where the OC/CC is ‘deemed to be accepted’ if not responded to within the specified period, is no exception.”
In Noida’s real estate industry, the practice of OC/CC approval has always been a significant aspect of project completion. Upon completion of construction and acquisition of requisite clearances encompassing fire safety, elevator safety, electricity, and water provisions, developers proceed with the application for OC/CC. In the event of no response from the authority within the specific period, the developer initiates the offer of possession of the project, ensuring timely project delivery.
Highlighted the importance of the deemed approval clause, Salil Kumar, Director, Sales & Marketing, CRC Group, said, “The deemed approval clause for the OC/CC is vital for regulation that ensures timely project delivery. Allowing developers to proceed with the offer of possession to its customers mitigates delays, instils confidence among homebuyers, and exemplifies developers’ commitment to transparency in the realty market.”
Yash Miglani, MD, Migsun Group, said, “This proactive approach for deemed approval clause for OC/CC within a stipulated time plays a huge role in maintaining the momentum in project completion. This regulation alleviates unnecessary delays, enabling developers to offer possession promptly and reliably. Hence, the clause is pivotal in maintaining the project timelines and upholding buyers’ trust.”
The emphasis on the deemed approval clause by CREDAI-NCR and leading developers highlights its significance in ensuring timely project completions, promoting transparency, and enhancing buyer confidence in the real estate market. This regulation is a cornerstone in fostering a reliable and efficient real estate development process, benefitting both developers and homebuyers.