Mumbai: BMC General Body Approves OC Amnesty Scheme For Buildings Without Occupation Certificates
Mumbai, August 18, 2026: The BMC General Body on Tuesday late night approved the OC Amnesty Scheme, aimed at regularising buildings already occupied by flat owners but lacking an Occupation Certificate (OC). While the Opposition warned that the move could end up benefiting developers who failed to secure OCs, the BJP–Mahayuti alliance defended it as a much-needed relief for thousands of…
On Tuesday night, the Mumbai Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) General Body voted to approve an OC Amnesty Scheme, designed to regularise buildings that lack Occupation Certificates (OC). While the Opposition expressed concerns that this move could favor developers who did not secure OCs, the BJP-Mahayuti alliance defended the policy as crucial relief for thousands of Mumbai residents affected by developers' mistakes.
The OC Amnesty Scheme, approved by the BMC Standing Committee in July, was brought before the General Body for final approval. Despite some corporators raising policy concerns and questioning certain conditions, the majority supported the proposal. The scheme will cover buildings up to 80 sq m (816 sq ft) constructed between 1991 and November 2016, including schools and hospitals, as per directions from the State Urban Development Department.
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