Registering Property in India, Calcutta

BUILDING A WAREHOUSE
Data as of: January 2006
City: Calcutta

Registration Requirements:
Procedure 1Obtain land use permission from Kolkata metropolitan development authority
Time to complete:60 days
Cost to complete:INR 10000
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Procedure 2Apply for building permit and pay initial fee
Time to complete:5 days
Cost to complete:INR 8000
Comment:The company must submit the application to Kolkata Municipal Corporation along with the following documents: a) Copy of document showing exclusive right to construct; b) No dues certificate from municipality; c) Particulars of the architect; d) Certified
Procedure 3Obtain approval of plans (building permit) and pay final fees
Time to complete:45 days
Cost to complete:INR 472,000
Comment:Application will be scrutinized. If the application is fit to be approved, a demand will be sent to you by the local authority for payment of license fee and development charges if any. The rate will depend on the proposed uses and the floor area.
Procedure 4Notify the Municipal Corporation of Kolkata about commencement of earth work for foundation
Time to complete:35 days
Cost to complete:INR 5,000 (fee for all inspections)
Comment:Kolkata Municipal Corporation undertakes inspection of the site phase-wise as per the application submitted by the Licensed Building Surveyor appointed by the owner or developer.
Procedure 5Receive foundation inspection and commencement certificate
Time to complete:1 day (included in previous procedure)
Cost to complete:no charge
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Procedure 6Notify the Municipal Corporation of Kolkata before the start of foundation concreting
Time to complete:33 days
Cost to complete:no charge
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Procedure 7Receive foundation concreting inspection
Time to complete:1 day (included in previous procedure)
Cost to complete:no charge
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Procedure 8Notify the Municipal Corporation of Kolkata before the start of laying the roof and basement floor work
Time to complete:31 days
Cost to complete:no charge
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Procedure 9Receive roof inspection
Time to complete:1 day (included in previous procedure)
Cost to complete:no charge
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Procedure 10Notify the Municipal Corporation of Kolkata Authority about of completion finishing work
Time to complete:29 days
Cost to complete:no charge
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Procedure 11Receive finishing work inspection
Time to complete:1 day (included in previous procedure)
Cost to complete:no charge
Comment:
Procedure 12Obtain no objection certificate from fire department
Time to complete:30 days
Cost to complete:INR 2000
Comment:
Procedure 13*Receive inspection from fire department
Time to complete:1 day (included in previous procedure)
Cost to complete:no charge
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Procedure 14Apply for the use and uplift of underground water with the West Bengal State pollution control board
Time to complete:15 days
Cost to complete:INR 5000
Comment:
Procedure 15Receive inspection from West Bengal State pollution control board
Time to complete:1 day (included in previous procedure)
Cost to complete:no charge
Comment:
Procedure 16Obtain no objections certificate from Public Health Department
Time to complete:15 days
Cost to complete:INR 3500
Comment:
Procedure 17*Apply for sanction of power connection with West Bengal State Electricity Board
Time to complete:60 days
Cost to complete:INR 67,500 (INR 35,000-100,000)
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Procedure 18*Receive inspection from West Bengal State Electricity Board
Time to complete:1 day (included in previous procedure)
Cost to complete:no charge
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Procedure 19Obtain water and sewage connection from Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Time to complete:30 days
Cost to complete:IINR 7500
Comment:
Procedure 20*Obtain phone connection
Time to complete:15 days
Cost to complete:INR 2500
Comment:
Procedure 21Obtain completion certificate
Time to complete:40 days
Cost to complete:INR 50300
Comment:
Procedure 22*Receive final inspection
Time to complete:1 day (included in previous procedure)
Cost to complete:no charge
Comment:
Procedure 23Obtain occupancy permit
Time to complete:15 days
Cost to complete:INR 2500
Comment:In most of the cities we study in India, there are both completion permit and occupancy permit. The completion permit applies only to commercial buildings. For residential buildings only the occupancy permit is relevant.
Procedure 24*Receive inspection for obtaining occupancy permit
Time to complete:1 day (included in previous procedure)
Cost to complete:no charge
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Note: Procedures sometimes take place simultaneously. Instances of this are marked with an asterisk (*).