How do we obtain a Building NOC?

How do we obtain a Building NOC?

No Objection Certificate is a statement of permission given to a person or a company to proceed with the purchase or construction of a property. While constructing an apartment, a bungalow, or any other structure, applicants must obtain a NOC for building construction from the appropriate government authorities. NOC is a compulsory document required without which the concerned property is bound to face legal hardships.

Advantages of Building NOC
  1. Ensures the protection of the persons living in the building.
  2. Avoids higher penalties and imprisonment.
  3. Protects the owner from legal formalities and losses.
  4. Building NOC provides the right to construct a building legally.
  5. Building NOC is a pre-requisite to get the other licenses and NOCs.
  6. NOC works as proof that the authority has no objection, and the individual can construct a building.

Documents required for Obtaining a Building NOC

To apply for a Building NOC, it is essential to submit requisite information in the application with all necessary documents. Below is the list of documents required for building permission-
Copy of Building plans through Building Authority that shall consist of-
• The site plan,
• Building plan,
• Layout Plan,
• Analysis Report
The building plan shall comply with the prescribed bye-laws.
Checklist filled in a questionnaire.
Id and Address Proof of the applicant.
Images of the Establishment Building taken from outside.
Blueprint of the building.
Layout Certified by the architect.
Building Security Certificate.

Procedure to obtain Building NOC

A person needs to procure a building NOC which is a requisite to commence the construction of the building. The Construction of a building requires various approvals. The builder is required to obtain various approvals and the absence of such required approvals may result in penalties and fines against the builder. The procedure for obtaining these approvals is explained here-
  1. Step-1:- The very first step is to procure all the required documents.
  1. Step 2:- Online application with Pre-DCR drawing to get Pre-approval. Also, various approvals are required before constructing the building. The checklist of approval is mentioned below-



Land Title

At the very outset, a builder needs to find a clear land title or site. The Land title ensures that the land is clear, attractive and follows any costs or deductions made to that property and its current condition. The builder should buy the land first and then start the project.

Land Clearance

In the event of urbanization, it is the responsibility of builder to obtain the consent of the relevant authorities regarding the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural land. The same approval from the local body and the Ministry of Urban Development (UD) is required.

Zonal Clearance

Once the builder has obtained land titles and Land clearance approvals, they are expected to obtain a permit from the Zonal authorities. As per the Local Government Regulations, it is the responsibility of the finance department to issue a building ownership certificate.

Building Approval And Building Plan

The next section requires approval from the authorities to approve building licenses under the Building Byelaws, Master plan, and Local Body Act.

Building Plan

The Building plans state how the building will look after the development and ensures that the building complies with building codes.

Layout Approval

Before commencing the construction of residential or commercial buildings, the builder needs to obtain approval for the design plan of the relevant professionals.

Imitation Of Disapproval

The imitation of the disapproval means the criteria that must be followed at different stages of the Ground Construction Project. The imitation of the prohibition in certain areas is also known as the Building Permit. These situations are often divided into 3 categories:-
1. Immediately before the start of the development work
2. During construction
3. After construction is complete

Completion Certificate

Once the construction gets completed, the Completion Certificate must be acquired before selling the property. A certificate of completion is issued after the investigation process. Certificate of Completion ensures that the builder has built the building following the approved plan.

Installation Of Services And Utilities

The builder must obtain permission from the relevant authorities for non-perishable and non-renewable energy. The building must comply with the building codes for approval or approval of basic services. The builder needs to obtain the NOC in the region.

Occupancy Certificate

An Occupancy Certificate is required from the local body before the control of a building or part of a building for any reason. The local body submits recommendations to various concerned professionals in the city as per the requirement to issue a NOC approval before obtaining an Occupancy certificate.

  1. Step 3:- Submission of file through offline mode
  1. Step 4:- Report of a site visit and order by Building Inspector
  1. Step 5:- Payment of fees and challans
  1. Step 6:- Final stamp on blueprint and
  1. Step-7:- Obtaining Commencement Certificate

List of Required NOC for Building Construction
  • Fire NOC: The buildings defined in meters in height need to obtain Fire No objection certificate. The fire department services first ensure if the building has all fire safety compliances after the Chief Fire Officers will approve Fire department NOC, which will be valid for 3 or 5 years depending upon the type of building.
  • Heritage NOC: The department of Archaeology has an authority to grant or reject permissions for building constructions if their lands are nearby to areas of historical monuments. The department will see if the project fits into the written by-laws according to the AMASR act 2010 and then provide the NOC within 30 days.
  • Aviation NOC: The ones with domes, chimneys, billboards, and other top elements that can prove disturbing in the path and surrounding area of any spacecraft are checked. The NOC required to certify that the proposed building is away and the airspace if safeguard. The Civil Aviation department approves the plan of construction for any building.
  • Forest NOC: Forests are an important part of our lives and cannot be destroyed for new construction. However, NOC for building construction is required if destructible to the forests. Hence, NOC is granted by the forest department as per the environmental regulations and Acts.
  • Garden NOC: The Garden department says that if the owner decides to cut the trees that are now present on his land for new construction, then it is necessary to plant the trees three times to the cutting ratio. This is the most important NOC for building construction required as per Environmental Laws.
  • Road NOC: The buildings near highways, expressways, and traffic roads will be certain to maintain a defined distance for everyone’s safety. This no objection certificate will be approved if the given distance from roads’ and buildings centre is maintained.
  • PWD NOC: The Public Works Department is responsible for approving the PWD NOC. They take care of non-residential buildings other than the ones for Railways, Communications, etc. This defines that there will be no harm to these governmental buildings. This NOC for building construction will be required.
  • Irrigation NOC: The building must not disturb the Water channels around it. In the case of destruction, the owner will be responsible for repairing them. Hence, required NOC from the irrigation department and ensured no harm caused water channels.
  • MOU/Development Agreement NOC: The memorandum of understanding agreement is the document shared between the owner and the builder who undertakes the whole work of construction. This will be a statement of benefits in accordance with market and construction revenue bills.
Penalties imposed in case of Non-Compliance in obtaining a Building NOC

It means there is no specification given in terms of amount (Penalty) and imprisonment. However, non-compliance can result in higher penalties depending on the authority and place of the building.



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