Checklist for Sanction of Building Plan under Section 393 & 393(A) of KMC Act, 1980

Getting a building plan sanctioned by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is a mandatory step before commencing construction. Under Section 393 & 393(A) of the KMC Act, 1980 (except under Rule 142 of the KMC Building Rules, 2009), applicants must submit several documents and undergo inspections for approval.

This blog provides a comprehensive checklist for building plan sanction, physical inspection, and completion certificate under KMC guidelines.

📑 A. Checklist for Sanction of Building Plan

Documents Required:
Besides the proposed plans, applicants must submit photocopies of:

• Copy of title deed with deed plan

• Current tax receipt

• Mutation certificate & Assessment Book copy

• NOC from Assessment Collection Department (No Outstanding Clearance Certificate)

• Survey Observation Report from Chief Valuer & Surveyor Department, KMC

• NOC from KIT (Kolkata Improvement Trust)

• Boundary declaration (if site boundary does not tally with deed plan)

• Undertakings / indemnity bonds / affidavits as per building rules

• Registered gift deed of land (if applicable)

• Power of Attorney (if submitted through C.A.)

• ULC Clearance Certificate (if land area exceeds 500 sqm)

• NOC from WBF&ES (for residential buildings above 15.5 m height and all non-residential buildings)

• NOC from BSNL Microwave Division (for buildings above 24 m height)

• NOC from Pollution Control Board (for constructed area above 20,000 sqm)

• Compliance with departmental Circular No. 10 of 2015–16 for buildings near airports

• NOC from Local Military Authority (if within 500 m of a military establishment)

• PMU Department observation (for heritage buildings and waterbody checks)

• Compliance with Section 405 (for corner plots)

• Compliance with Section 406 (if within 500 m of bridge or approach)

• Registered undertaking for common passage (u/s 364/365 of KMC Act, 1980)

• Soil investigation report

• Structural design calculations with structural drawings

• Undertaking for compliance with Rule 147 (use of solar energy) for buildings above 15.5 m

🏗️ B. Checklist for Physical Inspection (Sanction Stage)

During physical inspection, authorities will check:

• Boundary and surroundings of boundary walls with outline of existing structures

• Abutting road width (minimum 50 m on both sides of premises)

• Character of land, verified against KMC records and land documents

📜 C. Checklist for Completion Certificate

Documents Required:

• NOC from Assessment Department (No Outstanding Clearance)

• Internal house drainage sanction plan

• Valid sanction plan and/or Rule 26 plan and/or regularised plan

• Form ‘C’ for lift installation (where applicable)

• NOC from WBF&ES (for residential buildings above 15.5 m and all non-residential buildings)

• Consent to establish from Pollution Control Board (if area exceeds 20,000 sqm)

• Structural Stability Certificate

🏢 D. Checklist for Physical Inspection (Completion Stage)

Authorities will verify:

• Completed construction as per sanction / Rule 26 / regularised plan

• Mandatory open spaces and car parking provisions

• Facilities and apparatus as per sanctioned plan

• Plantation plan implementation

🔑 Conclusion

The process of building plan sanction and completion certification under KMC involves multiple document submissions and thorough inspections. Ensuring compliance with the KMC Act, 1980 and KMC Building Rules, 2009 is essential for smooth approval.

By following the above checklist and preparing documents in advance, applicants can significantly reduce delays and streamline the approval process.