What is this service?
Sanction of construction drawings by the competent authority before building.
Construction needs a sanctioned building plan from the competent authority - the city municipal authority, BDA or the local planning authority depending on jurisdiction. Licensed architects and engineers prepare and certify the drawings; this service coordinates documentation, application and follow-up.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- Building without a sanctioned plan risks demolition, penalties and an unsellable property.
- Who needs it
- Owners planning construction, extension or alteration.
- When
- Before any construction begins.
Required documents
- Title documents and Khatha
- Site plan and survey records
- Proposed drawings by a licensed architect or engineer
- Identity proof of the owner
- NOCs where the location requires them
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Confirm the competent authority for the site
- Prepare drawings through a licensed professional
- Apply with the full document set and prescribed fees
- Respond to objections raised in scrutiny
- Obtain the sanctioned plan before starting work
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Applicable municipal and planning laws
- Building bye-laws of the competent authority
Common rejection reasons
- Setback, FAR or height violations in the proposal
- Title or jurisdiction not established
- Drawings not certified by licensed professionals
Important cautions
Do not start construction before sanction
Deviations from the sanctioned plan create occupancy and resale problems
Jurisdiction decides the authority - confirm it first
FAQs
Which authority sanctions my plan?
It depends on the property's jurisdiction - city municipal authority, BDA or a local planning authority. Confirm before applying.
Can I regularise later?
Regularisation schemes are limited and time-bound. Never build assuming regularisation will be available.
Who prepares the drawings?
Licensed architects and engineers. SRCHN coordinates; the licensed professional certifies.
