Standing Order No. 2907/2025 of the Housing Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 22nd October, 2025 on the certification of construction [C1N-HNH]

Standing Order No. 2907/2025

GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA

Housing Department, Government of Maharashtra

Mumbai, dated the 22nd October, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Estate Officers,

Subject: The certification of construction by architect certifying a projects under the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971 (Maharashtra Act 28 of 1971), the Housing Department, Government of Maharashtra 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 certification of construction by architect certifying a projects.

2. The matter has been examined. Every architect certifying a project carrying on the certification of construction shall make an application in Form B to the Appellate Tribunal within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees.

3. The Estate Officer shall ensure that occupancy certificate is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Appellate Tribunal within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)