Old Buildings In Maharashtra Need Stability Certificate, Permits For New Utility Connections
Mumbai: Owners of old buildings in Maharashtra seeking new water, drainage or other utility connections will now have to furnish valid structural stability certificates and construction permits, besides making provisions for rainwater harvesting and bio-sludge management. Safety Documents Made Mandatory The Urban Development Department issued a government resolution on Monday introducing a…
Owners of old buildings in Maharashtra are now required to provide structural stability certificates and construction permits for new water, drainage, or other utility connections. This new requirement is part of the Urban Development Department's initiative to simplify doing business and improve living conditions under the “ease of doing business and ease of living” framework.
The Urban Development Department introduced a uniform procedure for granting utility connections across municipal corporations, municipalities and nagar panchayats in the state. To obtain new utility connections, applicants must submit the building's original construction permit and a valid structural stability certificate, which will be reviewed by an engineer before approval.
The assessment will ensure sufficient space for installing rainwater harvesting systems and bio-sludge management facilities, while evaluating any potential risks to the building or neighboring structures. This new procedure aims to maintain structural safety and environmental compliance across all urban local bodies in Maharashtra.
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