Short answer
Before building, a licensed engineer prepares the drawings and submits them to your municipality's building permit section for approval (नक्सा पास). Permission is given in stages: first to build the plinth, then the rest after inspection and finally a completion certificate when the house is done.
The details
Why it matters
Without an approved map, you can have trouble getting electricity and water connections, selling the house or using it as loan collateral.
What's usually needed
- The land ownership certificate and land tax receipt.
- Drawings and structural design by a licensed engineer.
- Neighbours' consent or notice, where the municipality requires it.
Real experiences
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Written from the sources above and last checked on 8 Oct 2026. Some details aren't confirmed against an official page yet, so check fees and documents with the office before you go.
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