Carpet Area, Super built up area, Plinth Area of a building

and some more

Carpet Area, Saleable area, super built-up area and the list never ends. It is the first time end
users who often have questions regarding these terms and rightly so! With the abundant usage of
words like these throughout the purchase agreement, buyers need to be fully aware of these
terminologies to ensure that they are getting what they are promised in the agreement.
Let us have a look at some of the basic terminologies that buyers often encounter in agreement
documents as well as advertisements.
Carpet Area: This term stands for what it literally means. Carpet area includes the area over
which carpet can be laid and takes the complete area inside the apartment into account. A buyer
has exclusive rights over the carpet area. Often a misnomer exists that areas like bathroom and
kitchen are excluded from this measurement. However, buyers should note that these areas are
also taken into consideration. Any common areas outside the apartment like staircase, lift,
security room, etc. are excluded from this calculation. Carpet area also does not include any area
occupied by the walls of the house. However, some builders include balcony in the carpet area
while some do not. It might be a good idea to measure the carpet area and confirm the same with
the measurements given by the builder.
In order to measure the carpet area, measure the area of each individual room like bathroom,
bedroom, dining room, etc. and add these up.
Plinth Area: The plinth Area includes the total area that is owned by an apartment owner and
includes Carpet area as well as wall thickness. This includes both the internal and the external
walls.
Super Built up Area: This area is the total area that a buyer pays for and includes the carpet
area, wall thickness (plinth area-carpet area) and any common area including but not limited to
the security room, lift, staircase, club house, gymnasium, etc.
Note that a bigger built-up/sale area does not mean a bigger carpet area. Some builders use
methods to calculate the super built-up area which leads to a buyer paying more for a small piece
of carpet area while receiving a lot of other area that the buyer does not care for. If a building
does not have many amenities, a larger proportion of the super built-up area will be held by the
carpet area which means that the buyer gets larger personal area to use.

In modern multi-storeyed projects with premium amenities, the carpet area can be as much as
50% to 70% of the super built-up area.
Per square foot rate: This is quoted by the developer and takes into account the super built-up
area for calculation. This is the reason super built-up area is often also known as the saleable area
of the flat. Comparing the square feet area of different apartments is not the best thing to do as
the super built-up area includes plinth area and common area. Dependent on whether an
apartment gives more or less amenities, the plinth area and the super area might have a higher or
lower difference. If the amenities are basically the same, then comparing the price per square
foot might be a good way to compared different projects. If the difference between plinth area
and the carpet area is higher than 10% to 12%, then it might indicate poor architectural planning.
In such situations, buyers should confirm with the builder why such huge a difference exists.
Floor Space Index: This is the ratio between total built-up area and the plot area available.
Premium FSI refers to a larger plinth area allowed due to a higher premium paid.

Plot Coverage and Set Back Rules

Written By Sambasivarao on Monday, January 7, 2013 | Monday, January 07, 2013

The normal permissible FSI (Floor Space Index) for a special buildings, whether it is intended
for residential or commercial use, is 1.5 which means that the maximum extent of

construction in any plot cannot exceed one and half times the area of the plot. The factors
that are related to achieving the prescribed FSI are governed normally by the extent of Plot
Coverage and Set Back Rules.

Plot coverage is the extent of plot covered by the building(s) or structure and this is
expressed in terms of percentage. It is actually a ratio of the built-up area over plot area. As
per the rules of CMDA (Chennai Metro), for special buildings, the normal permissible Plot
Coverage is 65 percent. It means that the plinth area of the construction proposed should not
exceed 65 percent of the plot area. By this, it is implied that at least 35 percent of the plot
area is to be left open to the sky permanently. The concept behind imposing a ceiling on the
footprint of the proposed construction is to ensure that every plot gets sufficient sunlight, air,
privacy and rainwater. Rain water harvesting will facilitate recharge of aquifer and help in
promoting greenery around. The plot coverage is computed by taking into account all the
projections at upper levels. Broadly speaking, it is the area of the shadow of the proposed
building at noon, which is expressed in percentage of the plot area. It is to be noted that the
plot coverage restriction has no bearing on the profile of a building.
For a

special building,

there

are

mandatory

regulations in terms of the spaces to be left

between

the

proposed

construction

and

the

boundary of the plot. They are known as Set Back

Rules. The setback spaces ensure sufficient light, air
and privacy not only for the occupants of the proposed
building but also to the immediate neighbours. They
also facilitate movement of vehicles around the building including fire tenders in case of an
emergency. Besides, they provide spaces for parking vehicles. In some cases, they promote
landscaping around the building. In addition, sewer lines with necessary inspection chambers
are normally laid out in the open spaces around the building.

As

per

Development

Control rules of CMDA the

set backs are classified as

Front Set Backs, Rear Set

Backs

Backs.

and

Side

Set

Side Set Backs are spaces to be left at the sides of a building and are governed by the height
of a building proposed. The rules stipulate that they shall be a minimum of one-third the
height of the building subject to a minimum of 3.5m. The Side Set Back need not be
necessarily the same on both sides. CMDA permits a minimum of 3.5m on any one side
provided the remainder of the total two-third of the building is left on the other side.
Ex: For a building of 15m height, the side Set Back can be 3.5m on one side and 6.5m on the
other side. By this option, a developer would be able to accommodate vehicles parking on the
side having more width.

Set Back space is computed by taking into account the space left between the outer surface
of the building proposed and the edge of the plot boundary. However, unsupported sunshades
and wardrobes up to 0.6m and non-continuous balconies up to 1.0m projection are permitted
in the Set Backs.
Structures in set backspaces
Unless or otherwise specifically provided for elsewhere in these regulations, no structure shall
be constructed within the minimum prescribed set back spaces except the following:
In cases of non-multistoreyed buildings (including ordinary buildings) A.Unsupported sunshade, wardrobes, balconies, and other projections from the main
walls, stated below so long as such structures do not fall within minimum prescribed
set-back spaces more than what is prescribed below

Sun-shades 0.60m

Non continuous wardrobes or built- in cub boards above ground floor 0.60m

Open non-continuous balconies (above ground floor) 1.20m

Open service verandah to kitchen (above ground floor) 1.20m

Architectural projections above ground floor 1.00m

Staircase open landing projections (not affecting driveway) 1.00m

Cantilevered portico so long as it does not fall within 1.5m from the street alignment
or boundary of the site whichever is closer.

The points 3-5 above shall be permitted in the setback spaces provided a minimum clearance
of 0.5m for an ordinary building and 1.50m for a special building / group development and for
any other non-MSB from the property boundary or street alignment whichever closer is made
available.
B.Motor room of area not exceeding 2 sq.m. each and height not exceeding 1.8m,
without affecting parking and driveway requirements.
C.In case of ordinary buildings, open single flight or spiral staircase or open double
flight staircase so long as such structure do not fall within 0.50 m from the side
boundary or 1 m from the rear or front boundary of the site or street alignment. In
case of residential buildings, structures like toilet, change room, garbage etc. not
intended for human habitation and servant quarters are permissible provided it doesn't
occupy more than one third of the plot width, 6m from rear boundary and 4 metres in
height from ground level.
D.A compound wall of height not exceeding 2.0m.
E.Watchman booth not exceeding 2.5m. x2.5m. in size at each gate and height not
exceeding 3 m.
F.Gate pillars without or with arches with a min. headroom clearance of 5.50m at
least to a width of 3.5m.
G.Meter rooms for meter boxes / electrical panels along the boundary wall or external
walls of the building with the projections not
exceeding 0.60m from the abutting walls and
the open Transformer without affecting parking
and driveway, subject to the safety measures
stipulated by TNEB.
The concept of premium FSI was introduced in the
second master plan by CMDA, and is meant only for

specific areas. The master plan permits a premium FSI of 0.5 over and above the normally
permitted FSI would be given to special buildings (ground-plus-three floors or stilt-plus-four
floors). For multi-storeyed buildings, the premium FSI was fixed at 1.

As per CMDA norms, the builders will have to pay guideline value of the virtual land to enjoy
premium FSI. In simpler terms, if a builder gets normal FSI of 1.5 on a 100 sqft piece of land
and if he wants to enjoy premium FSI of 0.5, he will have to pay the guideline value (fixed by
the registration department) of 33.33 sqft of virtual land to construct the additional built-up
area of 50 sqft

G. SHYAM SUNDAR on how it is crucial to pay close attention to the construction

agreement

While the Real Estate Regulatory Act (RERA) is expected to provide more clarity to apartment
buyers, it is important that you be wary of the following clauses in a construction agreement:
Penalty clauses
In case of any payment defaults by the buyer, the agreement usually states a penalty between 18
and 24 per cent per annum. However, should there be a delay from the builders side, the liability
would be mentioned only as 2 per cent per annum.
In certain agreements, the non-availability of raw materials like cement, steel etc., also get
included as a force majeure clause (an act of God). This should not be accepted. Also, ensure
that payments made to the builder are always linked to the construction work in progress.
Terrace rights
The right to the terrace of the building always vests with the buyer and the common resident
association. Any clauses to then contrary should be avoided in the construction agreement.
Club house membership
In certain multi-storied buildings, club house facilities are provided by the builder and a fixed
sum for access to this gets in the Agreement. This agreement, however, usually remains
ambiguous about annual usage fees and other miscellaneous charges to the club.

It also sometimes does not mention details regarding refunds in case someone wishes to
surrender their membership rights. Transfer of life membership rights to a new buyer at a later
date might also not be highlighted.
Annual maintenance
Many builders ensure that they maintain the constructed building for the first few years. They
also ensure that the annual maintenance fees for 1-3 years (depending upon their maintenance
period) get paid in full before the handing over of the unit. However, it should be clearly
mentioned in the Agreement that the builder should produce the books of accounts to the
apartment residents association as and when demanded, and should also transfer all the excess
amount (after meeting out all the expenses) to the association formed at the end of the
maintenance period.
Undivided share of land
The Undivided Share (UDS) of land in any project should be conveyed in full to all the buyers in
proportion to their extent of their apartment. This should be clearly mentioned in the agreement.
Certain builders, however, claim that UDS is only the foot rest of the building/tower constructed.
This is a wrong method of conveying UDS and many buyers and bankers are ignorant about the
calculation method.
Tamil Nadu, Gujarat ,and Maharashtra follow the concept of Floor Space index (FSI) and many
other States follow the concept of Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for building construction. The normal
permitted FSI in Tamil Nadu for buildings is 1.5. This means that for every 2,400 sq.ft. of land
area, up to 3,600 sq.ft. of plinth area can be constructed (car parking area is separate).
The approved building plan drawings (with seal) will clearly reflect the extent of permitted FSI
for that property. If a builder intends to construct 1,000 sq.ft. of plinth area of an apartment with
an FSI of say 1.4, then the proportionate UDS to be conveyed shall be 1000/1.4 which is equal to
714 sq.ft. of UDS. For a premium FSI building, special building, and multi-storey building, the
extent of UDS would vary depending upon the extent of FSI achieved.
The writer is a Chennai-based advocate and author of Property Registration, Land Records and
Building Approval Procedures Followed in
Various States in India

CHENNAI: Getting approval from Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) to

construct a building is a Herculean task for builders as the process takes nearly six months.

On an average, the CMDA receives around 1,000 applications for approval a year and a green
light is given to 500 of them. It is believed that the planning permission could be given within 15
days but because of the shortage of planning assistant and assistant planners who play a key role
in scrutinising applications, the process can be delayed by nearly six months.
The clearance for low-rises, (stilt plus two floors with six dwelling units, can be given by local
bodies but anything beyond second floor with more than six dwelling units could be directly
referred to CMDA.
However, special buildings (institution as well as commercial) plan has to be routed through the
local body to the CMDA. In the case of multi-storied buildings, applications are directly
submitted to CMDA.
Sources say that once the application is submitted at the CMDA counter, it is acknowldeged and
the application is numbered.
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After this, the file goes to the land use classification department, which will scrutinise it to
ascertain whether there are any master-plan violations. Then an assistant planner is asked to
inspect the site to ascertain whether the site is vacant or not and whether the road width and plot
measurement tally with the plan. Based on the inspection, a report is prepared. After that all the
documents, including pattas of the site and soil test reports, as reported by the architect is
studied. The planning assistant also studies whether the plan satisfies development regulations.
In case any particulars are missing, the plan is sent back to the developer with queries.
Once everything is in place, the plan is then submitted before the deputy planner for approval.
Once the deputy planner clears the plan,then the development charges are fixed.
After this the plan is sealed and a copy of the plan is sent to the enforcement wing of the CMDA,
as well as to the local body and income tax department. Once the enforcement wing receives the
plan, they have to seek the progress report of the construction from the developer. This is as per
the conditional approval. However, this is never followed. If this was done, then the
TrustHeight project would not have happened, a former planner with the CMDA stated.
And it doesnt stop there. Usually the place is infested with brokers who charge for everything
starting with the preparation of the plan, he says. Do you know on an average the square foot
cost of your building could be cheaper by `200, had it not been for the builder paying this
amount to various officials in order to get the plan approval and no objection certificate, the
former planner tells us.
Completion Certificate for building construction in Chennai: CMDA and local bodies

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The rise in population, spending capabilities of people and their desire to own a house, has
resulted in a significant increase in building construction in Chennai. Building construction is on
the boom in Chennai and you can see a significant change in the citys landscape. Though there
exists a competitive environment among builders to complete quality construction work within a
stipulated time, there are certain regulations that need to be adhered to during and after
construction.
What is a Completion Certificate?

A completion certificate is provided by the local authority after inspecting the completed
building. During building construction, a builder has to obtain no-objection certificates from
local development authorities to state that the building construction is in accordance with the law
and is not violating any norms in the area. After construction is completed, the local authority
will evaluate the building based on the building plan and if satisfied, will provide the completion
certificate.
Completion certificate issued by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is a
must for newly constructed special buildings and multi-storeyed buildings in Chennai, to obtain
connection of basic services such as electricity connection and water. However, according to a
recent judgement at Madras High Court dated 18th November 2013 between A.Sunil Kothari and
Chairman, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO),
completion certificate from CMDA is not a mandatory requirement for ordinary buildings in
order to obtain electricity connection. This ruling was made in a case where the building was
constructed as per the approved construction plan and an application for electricity connection
was made along with the payment of necessary charges. Based on the clarification from CMDA,
it was ruled that buildings classified as ordinary buildings do not require completion certificate
from CMDA to obtain services connection. It was further added that local bodies do not always
offer completion certificate for ordinary buildings and hence, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
(TNEB) should not demand for the completion certificate for providing utility connections to
ordinary buildings.
What is a Provisional Completion Certificate?

A provisional completion certificate is obtained before the actual completion of the building.
This enables builders to hand over the possession of apartments to buyers, in a newly constructed
building. The developer can continue to complete the pending works such as painting and
landscaping, in the mean time. However, this certificate is valid for only six months. The builder
has to apply for the final completion certificate after the expiry of the provisional completion
certificate.
Why is Complete Certification Necessary?

A completion certification for a newly constructed building is necessary to ensure the supply of
basic amenities, such as water, electricity and drainage system. According to a recent ruling of
Chennai high court, electricity connection cannot be provided to a building without a completion
certificate from CMDA. The completion certificate also ensures that the builder has constructed
the building as per the approved building plan and no violations are made. Only after obtaining
the completion certificate, the builder can hand over the possession of the house to the buyer.

If the builder is unable to obtain the completion certificate due to violation of norms or any other
reason, there may be a delay in handing over the possession of the building to the buyer.
Buyers and tenants of newly constructed buildings should be aware of the importance of
completion certificate. It is essential for buyers to ensure that the building has been inspected
based on the approved building plan and completion certificate has been issued. This prevents
builders from violating norms, mainly in the construction of commercial buildings and multistoreyed buildings.
Many buyers are increasingly aware of the necessity of completion certificate and insist on
obtaining it before taking possession. In case of commercial buildings, companies insist on
obtaining completion certificate or completion certificate before signing the lease for the
building.

If the builder is not able to obtain the certificate, the residents/buyers of the newly constructed
building can form a Residents Welfare Association (RWA) and apply for the completion
certificate at the local authority office. Generally, the authority should respond to the application
within 40-50 days of applying. If the local authority does not issue completion certificate, buyers
can approach the court for further action.
When should a Builder apply for Completion Certificate?

A builder can apply for completion certificate after the following works are complete:

Terrace floor with weathering course and parapet wall

Lift machine room and Over Head Tank(OHT)

Staircase head room

Electrical installations

Sanitary and water supply installations

Water storage

Outer plastering of the building

Frames for joinery

Removal of dowel rods that are left out for vertical or horizontal expansion

Kitchen and inner partition walls in case of residential buildings

If the building is not completed as per the above requirements, the builder will be asked to
complete the pending works and then inform CMDA.
How to apply for Completion Certificate?

The builder has to submit an application for completion certificate along with the following
documents:

Declaration by the applicant and licensed surveyor/architect in the prescribed

format

Declaration from Class-I licensed surveyor/architect if the building is multistoreyed

On site plan with details of the dimensions and set back spaces available in
the building and other utility services attested by the applicant and licensed
surveyor/architect

Copy of the following documents attested by notary public

Building plan approved by CMDA

CMDA issued planning permit attested by notary public

Building permit issued by the local body/Corporation of Chennai

Remittance receipt towards infrastructure and amenities charge

Receipt of remittance for security deposit

Bank guarantee and high court order (in case of bank guarantee)

If the construction is in a town panchayat or panchayat union area, the following additional
details should be furnished.

Copy of the building permit issued by the local body of authority

Structural stability certificate issued by a certified structural engineer

Details of design calculations and drawings for all the structural members

Declaration from the civil engineer that he/she was associated with the entire
construction

Declaration that all building materials including reinforcement, cement

aggregate, mix ratio, the size of the structural members, and foundation have
been used as per the design specifications provided by the authorized
structural engineer

Undertaking to provide solar water heating system to the building

Undertaking that road widening portion is handed over to the local body or
would be handed over to the local body by the building owners

Parameters considered for issuing Completion Certificate

The following parameters are considered by CMDA for issuing completion certificate:

Building dimension

Set backs/distance between blocks

Height of the building

Floor Space Index (FSI) tolerance limit

Architectural projection and service ducts

Over Head Tank (OHT)

Inter connection between two flats

Change in column positions or introduction of new columns

Non FSI area

Variation between document dimension and site dimension

Entrance arch/pillar

Unsupported entrance portico

Pergola

Landscaping

Rain water harvesting

Compound wall

Fire license

OSR land

Structures permitted in the set back area and the terrace floor

Association room

The builder also has to pay a security deposit while applying for completion certificate. Security
deposit acts a deterrent to violations by builders in construction of special buildings and multistoreyed buildings. At present, CMDA is planning to increase the security deposit amount
fourfold. After evaluation of the building, if there are no violations found, the security deposit
will be refunded to the builder.
Types of Buildings

According to the member secretary of CMDA, buildings approved as ordinary buildings by the
local body do not mandatorily require completion certificate from CMDA, to obtain service
connections such as water and electricity. However, completion certificate should be obtained for
special buildings, group development, multi-storeyed buildings, and industrial buildings
irrespective of whether their height exceeds 15.25 meters or not.
Special Buildings

As per CMDA, the basement floor and stilt floor are not included while calculating number of
floors. The building profile should be checked to ensure that none of the building part exceeds
ground floor and first floor or stilt floor and two floors. Special buildings include:

Residential or commercial buildings with more than two floors

Residential buildings with more than six residential units

Commercial buildings that exceed a floor area of 300 square meters

Multi-storeyed Buildings

Multi-storeyed buildings have:

More than four floors

Height of 15.25 meters or more

With the increasing number of new residential and commercial constructions, the CMDA has
issued a record number of completion certificates in the period from January to September 2013.
The CMDA has issued completion certificates to about 260 major projects in this period and the
number is expected to rise in the current year.
Adhering to CMDA norms and rules during construction enables builders to get the necessary
clearances/certificates without much ado. This ensures smooth transition process, saves a lot of
trouble for buyers and makes buying and owning a home an enriching experience.
For list of completion certificate that have been issued by CMDA, you can visit this site CMDA
Completion Certificate Issues List
Some of the norms for obtaining Completion Certificate are listed below in the link norms for
obtaining Completion Certificate.
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Completion Certificate- deviations, importance and everything

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Construction of a building requires various approvals and no objection certificates (NOC) from
various authorities. The required approvals and certificates should be obtained during various
phases of construction right from the planning stage to the completion stage. Let us look at the
important factors and deviations allowed while obtaining completion certificate for newly
constructed buildings.
What is a completion certificate?

A completion certificate is one of the mandatory certificates to be obtained after the completion
of construction of building. It is provided by the respective local authority after inspection of the
completed building. Though a completion certificate is a must for owners of new buildings in
order to acquire approvals for electricity connection, water supply, and drainage system, certain
deviations are allowed for obtaining it. The parameters evaluated by the Chennai Metropolitan
Development Authority (CMDA) to provide completion certificates vary for multi-storeyed
buildings, commercial and special buildings.
Types of buildings

Knowing the different types of buildings will help in understanding more about the criteria used
for obtaining completion certificates. Let us look at the types of buildings.
Multi-storeyed buildings are buildings that have more than 4 floors or have a height of 15.25
meters or more.
Special buildings are:

Residential or commercial buildings that have more than two floors

Residential buildings that have more than four residential units

Commercial buildings that have a floor area more than 300 square meters

As per CMDA regulations, the number of floors is calculated without including the basement
floor and stilt floor.
Factors considered in issuing completion certificate for commercial/special buildings

The following factors are evaluated by CMDA to issue completion certificate for commercial or
special buildings. These items should have been completed properly to obtain the certificate

Terrace floor with weathering course including parapet wall

Lift machine room

OHT (Over Head Tank)

Stair-case head room

Electrical installations

Sanitary installations

Water supply installations

Sump for water storage

Outer plastering of the building

Frames for joinery

No dowel rods left out in the building for vertical or horizontal expansion

The deviations allowed for obtaining completion certificate for commercial buildings are:

Switch boxes and fixtures are not mandatory for electrical installations

Fixtures are not mandatory for sanitary and water supply installations

Flooring and partition

Interior completion works

Factors considered in issuing completion certificate for multi-storeyed buildings

The following items should be completed mandatorily to obtain completion certificates for multistoreyed buildings:

Terrace Floor with weathering course including parapet wall

Lift machine room

OHT (Over Head Tank)

Stair-case head room

Electrical installations

Sanitary and water supply installations

Sump for water storage

Outer plastering of the building

Frames for Joinery

Kitchen (Provision on Modular Kitchen is allowed if provision for water supply

and drainage is made)

Internal partition walls

No dowel rods left out in the building for vertical or horizontal expansion

Similar to commercial buildings, the following items are not essential to obtain completion
certificates for multi-storeyed buildings.

Switch boxes and fixtures are not mandatory for electrical installations

Fixtures are not mandatory for sanitary and water supply installations

Flooring and partition

Interior completion works

A builder/developer can apply for completion certificate once the above mentioned works are
complete.
The attached table shows the revised norms proposed for issuing completion certificate for
obtaining power supply, water and sewer connections for the buildings approved as per
development control rule/development regulation.
Importance of a completion certificate

A completion certificate is mandatory for newly constructed buildings to get approval for basic
amenities, such as water, electricity and drainage system. According to a recent ruling of Chennai
High Court, new buildings cannot acquire an electricity connection from Tamilnadu Electricity
Board (TNEB) unless they have a completion certificate from CMDA.
The local body inspects the completed building to ensure that the building is constructed
according to the approved building plan and no violations are made and then issues the
completion certificate. If the building does not meet the specified requirements, the builder will
be asked to complete pending works and then notify CDMA. This prevents builders from
violating rules and regulations in the construction of commercial buildings and multi-storeyed
buildings. Any deviation from the approved construction plan or violation of the National

Building Code (NBC) may result in penalty, cancellation of approvals, and even demolition of
property.
The builder can hand over the possession of the building to the customers only after obtaining
the completion certificate. Any delay in obtaining the completion certificate will lead to delay in
handing over the building to the customer. Buyers should be aware of the importance of
completion certificate and ensure that the builder has obtained it before taking possession of the
property.
How to apply for completion certificate?

To obtain a completion certificate, the builder has to submit an application along with the
following documents:

Completion certificate application in the prescribed format

Declaration by the applicant and licensed surveyor/architect in the prescribed

format

Declaration from Class-I licensed surveyor/architect if the building is multistoreyed

On site plan with details of the dimensions and set back spaces available in
the building and other utility services attested by the applicant and licensed
surveyor/architect

Copy of the building plan approved by CMDA attested by notary public

Copy of CMDA issued planning permit attested by notary public

Copy of building permit issued by the local body/Corporation of Chennai

attested by notary public

Copy of remittance receipt towards infrastructure and amenities charge

attested by notary public

Copy of receipt of remittance for security deposit attested by notary public

Copy of bank guarantee and high court order (in case of bank guarantee)
attested by notary public

Details of the dimensions and the setback spaces available in the building
and other service utilities as per the site plan. This should be attested by
Licensed Surveyor/Architect and the applicant.

If the new building is located in a town panchayat or panchayat union area, the following
additional details should be submitted.

Copy of the building permit issued by the local body of authority

Structural stability certificate issued by a certified structural engineer

Details of design calculations and drawings for all the structural members

Certificate from the civil engineer declaring that he/she was associated with
the entire construction

Declaration that all building materials including reinforcement, cement

aggregate, mix ratio, the size of the structural members, and foundation have
been used as per the design specifications provided by the authorized
structural engineer

Undertaking to provide solar water heating system to the building

Undertaking that road widening portion is handed over to the local body or
would be handed over to the local body by the building owners

CMDA will issue the completion certificate within 21 days after receiving the application from
the builder and after the final inspection.
With the significant increase in new construction projects in Chennai, the CMDA has issued
completion certificates to about 260 major projects during the period of January September
2013. CMDA has eased the process of obtaining completion certificates to and the number of
certificates issued is expected to rise in the current year.

Allowable Premium FSI in Tamil Nadu Chennai

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The premium FSI, based on the government order, is capped at 1 and is based on the width of the
road leading to the apartment. The amount to be paid by for the additional FSI will be
proportional to the cost of the additional extent of land gained based on the guideline value of
registration.The applicant needs to remit the fee for premium FSI before getting permission from
planning committee.

However, premium FSI is not allowed in the red hill catchment areas which is restricted for
development and those water bodies that are maintained by Chennai Metropolitan Water supply
and Sewerage Board which are restricted for drinking water purposes. Additionally, the person
availing premium FSI will also be able to get increased land extent for construction of building.
For example, in case the normal permissible or allowed FSI is 1.50 for a particular area, then for
an increase of 1 square meter, proportional area of 0.66 m (2/3) will be required. Similarly, in
case of those plots that have a normally allowed FSI of 2.0 or 2.5, every additional increase of 1
square meter will require a proportionate land of 0.50 sq.m. (1/2) to 0.40 sq.m.(2/5), respectively.