Offering the possession without OC is a breach of the law and punishable. Any building that has not received the OC from the authorities is considered under-construction projects. ... Consumer Court: State laws give the consumer forums the authority to take the matters of real estate and provide relief to the homebuyer.
Can I take possession before OC?
The Possession Letter is issued by the developer in favour of the buyer, stating the date of possession of the property. The original copy of this document needs to be produced for securing a home loan. A Possession Letter alone would not suffice for legal possession of the property, unless the OC has been obtained.
What happens if a builder doesn't give the OC?
In case your developer is also ignoring your demand for an OC and registry is getting delayed, here are some steps you can take:
- Ask the builder to give you OC.
- File a RERA complaint.
- File RTI to know why OC has not been issued for the project.
- Issue a legal notice directing the builder to obtain an OC.
