The demolition in Ulhasnagar, Delhi and (proposed demolitions)
in Mumbai have brought the need to verify before buying any
property. Here is what you must verify:
Vilasrao Deshmukh, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra has
advised that, "Having the Right to Information Act 2005
as your tool to go behind your civic chiefs. Keep questioning
their actions and do not relent."
This is where you can seek for information while buying
a property (depending on the area of residence):
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) - 22620251
Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) - 0251 2720136
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) - 25336522/1747
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) - 27691131
Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation (KDMC) - 95251 2203621
Mira road - Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC) - 28192828
Make sure you have the right set of documents
Insist on getting a copy of the following documents from
the society or builder:
• A copy of the approved plan of the project by the
local administration.
• Occupation Certificate
• Title deed
• Title certificate
• Conveyance certificate
• Finally, also issue an advertisement in the newspaper
inviting objections
