Checklist for Filing Completion Certificate Applications (CCA) for Special Buildings, Group Development, Multi Storeyed Buildings and Institutional Buildings
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Enforcement Cell issued these application forms, declarations and filing checklist for obtaining a completion certificate for special buildings, group developments, multi storeyed buildings and institutional buildings. The document has no order number or issue date, but states that from 1 August 2015 applications are admitted only during the valid planning permission period, with one month of grace time.
What the document covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Enforcement Cell provides a three part completion certificate application and a checklist of supporting records. It applies to owners or GPA holders seeking completion certificates for special buildings, group developments, multi storeyed buildings and institutional buildings.
The checklist states that, from 1 August 2015, a completion certificate application will be admitted only within the valid planning permission period, with a grace time of one month.
Information required in the forms
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority forms require:
- Applicant, planning permit, channel file and site details.
- Whether the application covers part or all of the building.
- Nature of construction, additions and security deposit details.
- Numbers of dwelling units, floors, blocks and parking spaces constructed.
- Differences from the approved plan, including changes in use, parking, balconies and structural design.
- Details of setbacks, building dimensions, floor space index, coverage, height, usage, landscaping, open space reservation, rainwater harvesting and solar photovoltaic panels.
- Structures in setback spaces, including pump rooms, security rooms, transformers, septic tanks and sewage treatment plants.
The licensed surveyor, architect or structural engineer must personally verify the construction and recommend whether a completion certificate should be issued. For group development, distances between blocks and block wise setbacks must be shown.
Documents to file
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority checklist calls for:
- Parts I, II and III, signed by the owner or GPA and the registered architect or licensed surveyor.
- A notarised copy of the building permit issued by the local body.
- As built drawings signed by the owner and the professional who signed the planning permission application or plans.
- Photographs showing specified completed features, including the terrace, solar panel, rainwater harvesting, setbacks, elevations, compound wall and gate.
- Required no objection certificates or clearances imposed as planning permission conditions.
- CC-1, CC-2 and CC-3 forms, signed by the applicant and concerned professionals and notarised on stamp paper worth Rs.20.
- Proof of professional licence validity, with self attestation.
- Dates, email addresses and mobile numbers with all signatures.
For multi storeyed buildings, a structural stability certificate and fire compliance certificate or fire licence must be supplied.
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Common questions
Can I file after my planning permission has expired?
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority checklist says applications are admitted only during the valid planning permission period, with a grace time of one month.
Do I need to submit photographs of the completed building?
Yes. Required photographs include the terrace, weathering course, lift machine room, overhead tank, solar photovoltaic panel, rainwater harvesting, setbacks, elevations, display board, compound wall and gate.
What if a required no objection certificate is not available when I apply?
The checklist allows an undertaking on stamp paper worth Rs.20 stating that the required certificate will be provided within two weeks. Final approval will be considered only after the relevant certificate or clearance is submitted.
Are fire documents compulsory for every building?
A compliance certificate from the Directorate of Fire and Rescue Service is mandatory for multi storeyed buildings. For a special building, it is required when imposed as a condition of planning permission.
