Standing Order No. 398/2026 of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Gujarat dated 28th January, 2026 on the ownership of a building [C12-H5X]

Standing Order No. 398/2026

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 28th January, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Municipal Commissioners,

Subject: The ownership of a building by owners of a building under the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act, 1976, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act, 1976 (Gujarat Act 27 of 1976), the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the ownership of a building by owners of a building.

2. The matter has been examined. Every owner of a building carrying on the ownership of a building shall make an application in Form C to the Standing Committee within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees.

3. The Municipal Commissioner shall ensure that building plan is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Standing Committee within fifteen days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)