How to Convert Property for Commercial Use in Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC)

Moving a residential property to a commercial purpose in BMC’s jurisdiction (Salt Lake and New Town areas of Kolkata) involves several key approvals and documentation under the Urban Development & Municipal Affairs guidelines. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

✅ Required Permissions

1. No Objection Certificate (NOC)
   From BMC’s Estate or Urban Development Department, allowing residential-to-commercial conversion. bmcwbgov.in+7udma.wb.gov.in+7bmcwbgov.in+7advocatechenoyceil.com+1advocatechenoyceil.com+1bmcwbgov.in+3advocatechenoyceil.com+3advocatechenoyceil.com+3

2. Trade License
   A valid license from BMC to operate your business commercially.

3. Additional Approvals
   Depending on business nature, you may require clearances from:

   • Fire Department (Fire NOC)

   • Pollution Control Board

   • Other relevant authorities

📄 Documents Required for NOC Application

• Sketch Map of the floor area you intend to convert (highlighting commercial space)

• Sanctioned Building Plan (attested copy)

• Building Clearance Certificate (attested)

• Mutation Order of the property (attested)

• Latest Property Tax Bill issued by BMC

• Electricity Bill (copy)

• Self-declaration confirming that BMC will collect commercial waste

• Declaratory Affidavit for provision of car parking

• E-Challan Receipt confirming payment of application fee (typically ₹500) wburbanservices.gov.inadvocatechenoyceil.comudma.wb.gov.in+1advocatechenoyceil.com+1

🔗 Where to Find the Forms

• BMC Estate Office (Salt Lake Poura Bhavan) – for NOC application forms

• Urban Development & Municipal Affairs (UDMA) Website – general forms library bmcwbgov.in+1proptax.bmcwbgov.in+1

• Shilpasathi-like UDMA Public Portal – PDF form downloads

🛠️ Step-by-Step Process

1. Collect NOC Application Form

   • Visit Estate Office at Salt Lake Poura Bhavan or download PDF from UDMA portal bmcwbgov.in+2udma.wb.gov.in+2bmcwbgov.in+2bmcwbgov.in+7udma.wb.gov.in+7Kaanoon+7bmcwbgov.in+1advocatechenoyceil.com+1

2. Prepare Documents

   • Attach all required papers as listed above

3. Pay Application Fee

   • Usually via e-challan or online portal

4. Submit Application

   • Hand over completed NOC form and supporting documents at the Estate Office or UDMA window

5. Inspection & Verification

   • BMC officials may inspect premises to verify building use, parking, and waste management

6. Receive NOC

   • If approved, you will get NOC, allowing you to proceed with trade license and business setup

📌 After NOC Approval

• Apply for a Trade License to run your business

• Secure additional permits as needed (e.g., Fire NOC, Pollution Consent)

• Update Property Tax slab from residential to commercial via BMC Property Tax Department

📝 Why This Matters

• Legal compliance under BMC’s urban regulations

• Proper classification avoids future penalties, sealing, or legal notices

• Formal commercial status helps with banking, GST, and vendor contracts

✅ Need Assistance?

We help clients transform residential properties into compliant commercial premises:

• Document preparation & form submission

• Site inspections coordination

• Tamil Nadu Urban Development/Public Portal guidance

• Post-NOC follow-up (Trade License, Fire NOC, tax updates)

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