Registering Property in India, Calcutta
BUILDING A WAREHOUSEData as of: January 2006
City: Calcutta
Registration Requirements:
| Procedure 1 | Obtain land use permission from Kolkata metropolitan development authority |
| Time to complete: | 60 days |
| Cost to complete: | INR 10000 |
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| Procedure 2 | Apply 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 3 | Obtain 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 4 | Notify 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 5 | Receive foundation inspection and commencement certificate |
| Time to complete: | 1 day (included in previous procedure) |
| Cost to complete: | no charge |
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| Procedure 6 | Notify 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 7 | Receive foundation concreting inspection |
| Time to complete: | 1 day (included in previous procedure) |
| Cost to complete: | no charge |
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| Procedure 8 | Notify 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 9 | Receive roof inspection |
| Time to complete: | 1 day (included in previous procedure) |
| Cost to complete: | no charge |
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| Procedure 10 | Notify 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 11 | Receive finishing work inspection |
| Time to complete: | 1 day (included in previous procedure) |
| Cost to complete: | no charge |
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| Procedure 12 | Obtain no objection certificate from fire department |
| Time to complete: | 30 days |
| Cost to complete: | INR 2000 |
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| 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 14 | Apply 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 |
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| Procedure 15 | Receive inspection from West Bengal State pollution control board |
| Time to complete: | 1 day (included in previous procedure) |
| Cost to complete: | no charge |
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| Procedure 16 | Obtain no objections certificate from Public Health Department |
| Time to complete: | 15 days |
| Cost to complete: | INR 3500 |
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| 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 19 | Obtain water and sewage connection from Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
| Time to complete: | 30 days |
| Cost to complete: | IINR 7500 |
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| Procedure 20* | Obtain phone connection |
| Time to complete: | 15 days |
| Cost to complete: | INR 2500 |
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| Procedure 21 | Obtain completion certificate |
| Time to complete: | 40 days |
| Cost to complete: | INR 50300 |
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| Procedure 22* | Receive final inspection |
| Time to complete: | 1 day (included in previous procedure) |
| Cost to complete: | no charge |
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| Procedure 23 | Obtain 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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