No-objection certificates
The common man may think he is the most vulnerable in the corruption chain. But Mumbai’s construction industry-although one of the most powerful and influential lobbies around-is one of the worst affected by the cancer. The city’s builders are not exactly pillars of rectitude, but even those among them who do not deviate from rules [...] Continue Reading »
During construction of a building, the builder is supposed to get water supply, road and drainage No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the corporation, stating that these basic amenities have been taken care of while constructing the building. After completion of a project, the builder also has to get an occupancy certificate from the concerned authority [...] Continue Reading »
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in its order observed that DLF, which has market dominance, had abused its powers, building Belaire without getting no-objection certificates (NOCs) or seeking clearance from the state for changes that were made to its original plans. The director general, who conducted a thorough probe of allegations, had found that [...] Continue Reading »
