Now Delhiites can get their properties converted from leasehold to freehold even without a sanctioned building plan. The same can now be achieved through a copy of house tax assessment order or proof of permanent electricity connection.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Wednesday passed this order in a bid to clear around 1,000 such pending cases. As per the current norms a sanctioned building plan or ‘form D’ is essential for getting property converted in to freehold. However, with the new order those who do not have the same can adopt a number of procedures to get the property converted.
“A copy of the building plan from a registered architect in conformity with the building bye-laws must be submitted. A copy of the house tax assessment order or grant of permanent connection from the concerned electricity authority shall be submitted as collateral evidence of construction of building. In future, if it is discovered that false certificate/information/undertaking has been furnished by the Registered Architect/applicant then DDA will be at liberty not only to cancel the conveyance deed without any notice but also initiate proceedings for cancellation of registration of concerned architect,” said a DDA official.
The building plan to be submitted shall consist of all the necessary information which is required for sanction of building plan including FAR, number of permissible floors, number of actual floors, actual plinth area constructed at the site, etc. Photographs of the building should also be attached.