KARACHI BUILDING & TOWN PLANNING REGULATIONS-2002 CHAPTER 5 – PUBLIC SALE PROJECTS THE SINDH GOVT. GAZETTE APRIL 04, 2002 439 5-Public Sale Projects

KARACHI BUILDING & TOWN PLANNING REGULATIONS-2002
-- CHAPTER 5 -- PUBLIC SALE PROJECTS

--THE SINDH GOVT. GAZETTE -- APRIL 04, 2002 --
5-Public Sale Projects

5-1. NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATES FOR SALE OF UNITS IN BUILDINGS 

All buildings having 3 or more units (residential, commercial, amenities) to be constructed for onward transfer of title in piece meal (in form of sub lease) transfer of title in piece meal (in form of sub lease etc.) are bound to obtain NOC for sale from the authority in accordance with these regulations. 

5-1.1. Application for NOC A Developer applying for NOC to the Authority shall furnish the requisite documents and particulars in Form (DNP-1) as appended to these Regulations, duly signed by all concerned. 

5-1.2. Contractor All Risk Insurance Policy 

The Developer shall also submit Contractor All Risk Insurance Policy ("CAR Insurance Policy") from the Insurance Companies approved by the Authority in respect of the project under clause 12(7) of Ordinance. The said "CAR Insurance Policy" shall also cover the losses arising out of defects in design or due to earthquake and shall be valid up to 12 months of maintenance period after issuance of Occupancy Certificate or physical handing over of possession whichever is later. 

5-1.3. Undertaking of the Developer/Builder/Professional The Developers, his builder and his Architect/Engineers shall submit the undertaking along with the Form DNP-1. The undertaking of the Developer shall be on stamp paper in accordance with format specified in Form DNP-1, Annexure (I) while the builder shall submit undertaking in accordance with the format specified in Form DNP-1, Annexure-2. 

The undertaking of Architect/Engineer shall be in accordance with the format as provided in ZP-2 form. 

5-1.4. Determination of Price and Cost Estimate. 

A developer shall submit the Selling Price of various units for registration purposes with details specification and work program for the project as specified in Form DNP-I Annexure (3) & (4) respectively. Bill of Quantities shall not be required to be submitted. 

This price shall be quoted in all the advertisement and promotion literature published by the developer, no escalation in the cost shall be allowed except where inflation (as defined by the Ministry of Finance) is above double digit for particular year in such case excess over the double digits shall be the percentage of price increase. In this case the developer shall simply inform the Authority along with relevant inflation figure. No escalation shall be granted to the developer who has failed to complete the project in time.

5-1.5. Fee for NOC A Developer shall pay to the Authority a fee for the “NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE FOR SALE” as per the provision of Ordinance. Authority to publish a notice on the salient features of each public sale project (name of project, address, builder, office address architect/engineers, no. of floors, no. and sizes of shops/flats/offices, compulsory open spaces, date of completion model agreement, etc.) within seven days of issuance of "NOC for Sale." 

5-1.6. Security Deposit. 

5-1.6.1. The Builder shall deposit a security, in the form of a bank guarantee / cash deposit equaling 1% of the cost of construction to be held in a separate account which shall be utilized as defined in Clause 5-1.6.3. In addition, in case of delay in completion of the project, where such delay has not been condoned as per clause 5-1.18., deduction from the security deposit shall be made in proportion to the extent of the delay. This amount or lesser amount shall be refunded on the successful completion of the project and after approval of completion plan, obtaining the Occupancy Certificate and the expiry of the maintenance period as enunciated in the NOC granted by the Authority. 

5-1.6.2. The 1% security deposit will be paid in two (2) equal installments as under: 

i) At the time of collection of the NOC for sale. 

ii) On the approval but before collection of plinth certificate. 

5-1.6.3 Authority shall have the right to utilize the Security Deposit to remedy any fault/defect in the construction of the building after receiving complaints / notice and if the developer fails to rectify the same by himself or violation of any condition of the NOC granted by the Authority that come to light at the time of the completion of the project or in case the builder / developer fails to comply with any of the following:- 

a) To construct the building in accordance with the design specifications agreed with the purchaser and approved by the Authority; 

b) To complete the building on time as per terms of agreement with the purchaser and/or as provided in these Regulations or Ordinance amended up-to-date; 

c) To provide services as per agreement with purchaser; 

d) To obtain Occupancy Certificate from the Authority.

e) If Developer is found to be indulging in or involved in any un-lawful activities pertaining to the project. 

f) To rectify defects after occupation, if the Developer fails to act, as per Clause 

5-1.6.4, (provided the Authority is satisfied that the Developer is at fault) and that such a matter has not arisen due to misuse, mischief of the allottees and is subject to normal wear & tear. 5-1.6.4 Any such defect or violation shall have to be made good by the Developer at their own cost and risk and the cash security deposit, shall not absolve the Builder/Developer of his responsibility to the project as per condition of NOC and the agreement made with the allottee or as enunciated in clause No.5-1.7.4. 

5-1.6.5 This security deposit shall not, in any way, prejudice the Authority’s rights under these Regulations to initiate any other proceedings or action in the event of violation of any of these Regulations. 

5-1.6.6 The deposit shall be released to the Builder after one year of obtaining Occupancy Certificate and after handing over maintenance of project to the Residents Cooperative Society of the Project duly registered under Sindh Cooperative Societies Act 1925. 

5-1.7. Application Form for Allotment 

After the receipt of No Objection Certificate from the Authority the Developer shall get filled an application form specified as Form DNP-1 Annexure-5, from a person intending to book a unit in the project. 

5-1.8. Execution of Sub-lease 

A unit shall be offered for sale on cash/cash-cum-loan basis as per Schedule of Payment described in Form DNP-1 Annexure–6. Sub-lease shall be executed as per sale and allotment conditions, in favor of allottee, before delivering the possession of the unit. The allottee shall own the building structure of his unit and shall proportionately share the price/rent of land of the unit with other allottee of the project. 

5-1.9. Confirmation of Allotment 

The allocation of the unit shall be confirmed by the Developer through an Allotment letter to the allottees as specified in Form DNP-1 Annexure-7, within 15 days of booking. The allotment letter shall specify the unit number, floor, floor area of the unit, general facilities, fittings and fixtures with their make and material, the total price of the unit and details of other charges together with the key plan of unit in line with key plan approved by the Authority at the time of NOC. 

5-1.10. Agreement with Allottee 

Within 30 days of booking of the unit and before issuance of Allocation letter by the Builder, both the Builder and the allottee will execute an agreement as specified in Form DNP-3 in pursuance of Section 12 (4) of SBCO. The agreement will be got countersigned / witnessed by the authorized officer of the Authority within 15 days otherwise Builder will not be allowed to collect further payment / installments as per the approved schedule of payment.
In case of non-execution of Agreement between Builder and Allottee, KBCA will not act as an Arbitrator in any dispute between the Builder and Allottee

5-1.11. Payment of Installment

5-1.11.1. The payment of installments shall be made by the allottee strictly according to the schedule of payment approved by KBCA (Form DNP-I Annexure 6) attached to Agreement.

In case of default in more than one instalment builder will issue a 30 days’ notice by registered A/D or registered Courier Service on the last given address of the allottee and if the allottee fails to make payment within the said period final notice shall be issued extending the period up to another 15 days. Copy of Final Notice should be endorsed to the Authority if the allottee fails to respond to the final notice and does not approach to the Authority within 15 days’ time, the Authority will allow the builder to issue Cancellation Notice to the allottee with copy endorsed to the Authority and shall also publish the Cancellation Notice in the weekend edition two leading newspapers (Urdu & English) in the classified advertisement section in a bold format under the heading of cancellation of unit. However builder will not rebook the unit up to 30 days of publication of Public Notice.

5-1.11.2. In response to the above cancellation notice, if the allottee intends to continue the booking, the Developer shall restore the allotment, after receipt of pending payment and charging the mark-up on the prevailing Bank rate for the period of delay on unpaid instalment.

5-1.11.3.If no response to the Authority is received from the allottee during the said period, the cancellation of the unit shall be confirmed by the Authority and intimated to the Builder. In case the cancellation is made before the execution of agreement, the developer shall refund the total amount paid till date by the allottee within 30 days. However, if the agreement has been executed, 4% of the paid amount shall be retained by the builder and rest will be refunded within 30 days.

5-1.11.4. In spite of failure to make payment of instalments in time, if the Developer does not resort to cancellation as provided in these Regulations, the Developer may or may not charge markup on the unpaid instalments at the prevailing bank rate and the allottee shall be informed accordingly.

5-1.12. Loan Component

5-1.12.1. The Developer may arrange the availability of loan, if the project proposed contains a loan component as mentioned in the Schedule of Payment (Form Annexure-6).

 If the loan is refused or reduced due to any reason whatsoever by the loan giving agency, the allottee shall pay the loan amount from his own resources. However extra time of at least six months shall be given to allottee to pay the loan component to the developer.

5-1.12.2. The allottee must complete all documentation for lease and loan within 120 days of booking as written in the agreement and a reminder shall be issued by the Developer. The repayment of the loan instalments shall be made by the allottee/borrower to the loaning agency as and when it falls due as per rules of the relevant agency. The allottee/ borrower will abide by the arrangements of loan and will follow rules and regulations and orders and instructions of the loaning agency. 

5-1.13. Documentation and Connection & Meter Charges 

Documentation charges for sub-lease and loan, and external service connection charges for gas, electricity, sewage and water shall be paid in proportion to the unit area in accordance with the actual payment made to these agencies plus 15% as service charges for their respective services. This amount should be paid at the time of deposit of challan. In case any allottee fails to make this payment he shall pay mark up on the amount at the prevailing Bank rate. 

5-1.14. Minor Changes. 

The building shall be constructed by the Developer strictly according to the approved building plans and specifications. However minor changes, if any, within the unit in plan or specification may be made by mutual arrangement between Developer and allottee subject to the conditions that these do not contravene any of the Regulations and provided that Such changes do not affect the structural stability of the building and do not usurp the right of the other allottees. 

5-1.15. Clearance of Dues for Execution of Sub-lease 

The sub-lease of the unit shall be executed in favor of the allottee before handing over the possession of the unit, provided the allottee has made payment of outstanding amount up to that time. 

5-1.16. Timely Completion of the Project 

The Developer shall maintain steady progress of work irrespective of the situation of payment by the individual allottees and availability of loan by the loan-giving agency. The Developer shall, if needed, fulfill the obligation of the timely completion of the project by arranging the deficit finances from his own resources. The Developer shall inform the allottees every three months regarding progress of the project. 

5-1.17. Withdrawal of Allotment 

The allottee if he/she so wishes can withdraw his/her allotment of the unit by surrendering the original letter of allocation / allotment to the company and in this event the Developer will refund to the allottee the amount deposited till that time. In case the cancellation is made before allotment the Developer shall refund total amount paid by the allottee till cancellation within 30 days. However, after the allotment of unit 4% of the amount paid that far, for the unit, shall be retained by the Developer and the rest of the amount shall be refunded within 30 days.

5-1.18. Extension in Date of Completion 

Extension in Date of Completion shall be allowed to a developer if he produces documentary proof that more than 50% of his clients have defaulted in payments of 2 or more instalments for over 6 months period. The developer shall also submit consent of at-least 50% of the allottees while applying for the extension in time prescribed in form DNP (5). 

5-1.19. Sublet & Transfers of Allotment 

Before the approval of the completion plan and occupancy certificate by KBCA, the allottee can sublet, transfer or sell his unit to any one with prior written permission of the builder who shall allow such transfer on receipt of all outstanding dues up to that time and a transfer fee of 0.5% of the total price of the unit. After obtaining occupancy certificate from KBCA and handing over possession to the allottee, sale purchase of the unit will be made through registered Sale Deed thereafter the purchaser will obtain NOC from the Authority for transfer / mutation of the unit through the concerned land controlling agencies such as Revenue Group of Offices, CDGK. 

5-1.20. Physical Possession and Care-taking Charges 

5-1.20.1. The Developer shall, after obtaining Occupancy Certificate from the Authority, which shall include the provision of electric, gas, water and sewerage services, issue intimation letters to the allottees. The allottee shall take over possession of the unit within 30 days of receipt of such letter from the builder. In case of delay the Developer shall charge per month as specified in the agreement from the allottee for care taking of the unit in good condition. 

5-1.20.2. In case of occupancy/completion certificate is issued by the Authority on the basis of clause No.3-2.15.3. The operation and maintenance of generator will be in a manner that 30% will be borne by the builder and 60% by the occupied units and 10% by the unoccupied units this arrangement is seized after the commissioning the utilities by the utilities agencies. 

5-1.21. Delay in Completion and Compensation for Period of Delay 

The Builder/Developer shall complete the project and hand over physical possession of the unit complete in all respect to the allottee by the time specified by the Authority. In case of delay in handing over possession, the Developer shall pay mark-up to the allottee at the rate of prevailing banks rate on the total amount paid, for the period of delay calculated from the completion time specified by the Authority or extension made thereof. 

5-1.22. Abandonment of the Project 

If, for any reason, the project is abandoned by the Builder, the Builder will refund the total amount received from the purchaser with mark up at the present bank rate on the same, for the whole period of retention of the money, along with an additional compensatory amount equal to 10% of the amount received from the allottee up-to-date against the booked unit, within 60 days of the publishing of the public notice A5 size in leading Urdu and English newspapers in accordance with the specimen approved by the Authority.

5-1.23. Defect Liability 

The Developer shall assume Defect Liability of the unit for a period of 12 months in respect of structure and six months in respect of fixture from the date of offering possession of the unit after obtaining Occupancy Certificate, and all defects shall be rectified to the satisfaction of the as per provisions of the Ordinance amended as amended from time to time. 

5-1.24. Sale or Transfer of the Project 

No Developer shall sell or transfer the whole project to any one for sale, or transfer the units of the project to the general public, unless prior intimation to the Authority is given and No Objection from the 2/3rd majority of the allottees is obtained. The new Developer shall assume all responsibility and liabilities of the agreement made between outgoing Developer and allottees, in addition the new builder/developer must get the previous NOC issued by the Authority revised/revalidated in his favor. 

5-1.25. Formation of Co-operative Societies for Maintenance of Buildings 

5-1.25.1. The maintenance of the services and amenities at a public sale project will be finally looked after by the allottees/residents who shall form a Cooperative Society under the Sindh Co-op Societies Act 1925. Builder shall transfer the rights of easement, appurtenances and other common rights to the cooperative society on the closing day of one year of obtaining occupancy certificate from the Authority. 

5-1.25.2. The maintenance of the project up till one year after obtaining occupancy certificate will be the responsibility of the builder who can charge appropriate maintenance charges from the allottees/residents with mutual consent. 

5-1.25.3. The residents, Co-operative Society will maintain the project through a maintenance company having registration with the Authority. The maintenance contract will be signed on annual basis and will cover complete maintenance of the project including maintenance of lifts, generators, pumps/motors, face lifting, compound lights/ stair lights, security guards, cleaning / sweeping, white wash/paint and maintenance of amenities etc. 

5-1.25.4. The Authority on the request of the residents, co-operative society shall inspect the project to ascertain the maintenance work by the Regd. Maintenance Company and in case dissatisfaction may cancel the license/registration of the company. 

5-1.25.5. The license/registration of maintenance company will be renewed annually on the basis of their satisfactorily performance; to be ascertained by KBCA. 

5-1.26. Settlement of Disputes 

All disputes of the Builder/Developer and allottee shall be referred to the Authority. Any appeal against the decision made by the authorized officer of the Authority may be filed before the Chief Controller of Buildings and thereafter any further appeal shall be made to an Appeal Committee consisting of the Chief Executive of the Authority, Chairman PEC or his representative, Chairman PCATP or his representative, one representative of Association of Builders & Developers(ABAD) and the representative of concerned Authority. The decision of this Committee shall be final and irrevocable.

5-1.27. Instructions of the Authority

Besides the above Regulations, the orders and instructions of the Authority in accordance with these Regulations issued from time to time in this regard shall be followed strictly.

5-2. NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE FOR SALE OF PLOTS IN PUBLIC SALE PROJECTS.

5-2.1. Application Form

 An Owner/Developer applying for NOC to the Authority shall furnish the requisite documents and particulars in Form (DNP-2) as appended to these Regulations duly signed by all concerned.

5-2.2. Undertakings of Developer/Builder and Professional
The Developers, his builder and his Architect/Engineers shall submit the undertaking along with the Form DNP-2. The undertaking of the Developer shall be on stamp paper in accordance with format specified in Form DNP-2, Annexure (8) while the builder shall submit undertaking in accordance with the format specified in Form DNP-1, Annexure-9.

The undertaking of Architect/Engineer shall be in accordance with the format as provided in ZP-3 form.

5-2.3. Price and Work Program

A Developer shall also submit the selling price of various plots, clearly specifying the development cost of water supply sewerage and roads.

5-2.4. Fee for NOC

A Developer shall pay to the Authority a fee for the “NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE FOR SALE” as per procedure prescribed in the Ordinance. Authority to publish a notice on the salient features of each public sale project (name of project, address, builder, office address town planner no and sizes of various types of plot, date of completion, model agreement, etc.) within seven days of issuance of "NOC for Sale."

5-2.5. Security Deposit

5-2.5.1 Developer shall mortgage 15% of the plots in favor of Approving Authority under section 5 of SBCO as security deposit. In case of delay in completion of the project where such delay has not been condoned as per clause 5-2.16. These mortgage plots or part thereof shall be refunded on successful completion of the project and after obtaining occupancy certificate and expiry maintenance period as enunciated in the NOC granted by the Authority.

5-2.5.2 Deleted: (as Amendment vide Notification No.

CareTaker/DCO/CDGK/35/2005 dt.04.08.2005).

5-2.5.3 Authority shall have the right to utilize the Security Deposit to remedy any fault/defect in the development works or violation of any condition of the NOC granted by the Authority that come to light at the time of the completion of the project or in case the builder / developer fails to comply with any of the following:-
a) To develop the township in accordance with the design specifications agreed with the purchaser and approved by the Authority;

b) To complete the development on time as per terms of agreement with the purchaser and/or as provided in these Regulations or Ordinance amended up-to-date;
c) To provide services as per agreement with purchaser;

d) To obtain Occupancy Certificate from the Authority.

e) If Developer is found to be indulging in or involved in any un-lawful development/construction activities pertaining to the project.

f) To rectify defects after occupation if the Developer failed to act, as per Clause

5-2.5.4, provided the Authority is satisfied that the Developer is at fault and that such a matter has not arises due to misuse, mischief or subject to normal wear & tear.

5-2.5.4 Any such defect or violation shall have to be made good by the Developer at their own cost and risk and the cash security deposit, shall not absolve the Builder/Developer of his responsibility to the project as per condition of NOC and the agreement made with the allottee or as enunciated in clause No.5-2.5.4.

5-2.5.5 This security deposit shall not, in any way, prejudice the Authority’s rights under these Regulations to initiate any other proceedings including prosecution or any other action in the event of violation of any of these Regulations.

5-2.5.6 The deposit shall be released to the Developer after one year of obtaining Occupancy Certificate but after meeting all Developer’s liabilities as cleared by the Committee defined in Clause 5-2.26. 

5-2.6. Application Form for Allotment 

After the receipt of No Objection Certificate from the Authority, the Developer shall get filled an application form specified as Form DNP-2 Annexure-12, from a person intending to book a plot in the project. Together with the allotment letter, the allottee shall be provided not only the site plan of his allotted plot but also and invariably an approved layout plan of the entire scheme showing the location and area of his plot together with location and list of all amenity plots with their dimensions and area. 

5-2.7. Execution of Sub-Lease 

A plot shall be offered for sale as per schedule of payment described in Form DNP-2 Annexure–13 and by virtue of sale, lease shall be executed as per sale or lease conditions by the Developer in favour of allottee before delivering the possession of the plot. 

5-2.8. Price of the plot 

5-2.8.1 The price of the plot shall not be increased or escalated by the Developer without approval of the Authority under Clause 13(1) of the Ordinance. The Developer while fixing the price of plot shall take into account the escalation anticipated during the declared development period. The grant of any extension in the time of completion of the development by the Authority shall not entitle the builder to any escalation of cost over the initially fixed cost of the plot. 

5-2.8.2 If the allottee refuse to agree with the escalation in price granted by the Authority, the Developer shall refund the amount deposited along with the mark-up at the prevailing rate of profit of the average of three Scheduled Banks for the period extending for the date of first payment by the allottee to the date of refund by a Developer. This amount shall be paid within 60 days as per banking principle. 

5-2.9. Confirmation of Allotment 

The allocation of the plot shall be confirmed by the developer through an Allotment Letter to the allottee as specified in Form DNP-2 Annexure-14, within 15 days of booking. The allotment letter shall specify the Plot Number, Sector or Block, general facilities, the total price of the plot and details of other charges If the allotment letter is not given within 15 days than the developer shall pay mark-up to the allottee at the prevailing bank rate. 

5-2.10.Agreement between Developer and Allottee 

Within 30 days of booking of the unit and before issuance of Allocation letter by the Developer, both the Developer and the allottee will execute an agreement as specified in Form DNP-4 in pursuance of Section 12 (4) of SBCO. The agreement will be got countersigned / witnessed by the authorized officer of the Authority within 15 days otherwise Developer will not be allowed to collect further payment / instalments as per the approved schedule of payment.
In case of non-execution of Agreement between Developer and Allottee, KBCA will not act as an Arbitrator in any dispute between the Builder and Allottee.

5-2.11.Payment of Installment

5-2.11.1. The payment of installments shall be made by the allottee strictly according to the schedule of payment approved by KBCA (Form DNP-I Annexure-6) attached to Agreement.

 In case of default in more than one installment developer will issue a 30 days’ notice by registered A/D or registered Courier Service on the last given address of the allottee and if the allottee fails to make payment within the said period final notice shall be issued extending the period up to another 15 days. Copy of Final Notice should be endorsed to the Authority if the allottee fails to respond to the final notice and does not approach to the Authority within 15 days’ time, the Authority will allow the developer to issue Cancellation Notice to the allottee with copy endorsed to the Authority and shall also publish the Cancellation Notice in the weekend edition two leading newspapers (Urdu & English) in the classified advertisement section in a bold format under the heading of cancellation of unit. However developer will not rebook the unit up to 30 days of publication of Public Notice.

5-2.11.2. If, in response to the above cancellation notice the allottee intends to continue the booking, the Developer shall restore the allotment, after receipt of pending payment and charging the mark-up on the prevailing Bank rate for the period of delay on unpaid installment.

5-2.11.3. If no response to the Authority is received from the allottee during the said period, the cancellation of the unit shall be confirmed by the Authority and intimated to the Developer. In case the cancellation is made before the execution of agreement, the developer shall refund the total amount paid till date by the allottee within 30 days. However, if the agreement has been executed, 4% of the paid amount shall be retained by the developer and rest will be refunded within 30 days.

5-2.12.Documentation, Connection and Meter Charges

Documentation charges for sub-lease and loan, and external service connection charges for sewage and water shall be paid in proportion to the area of the plot, in accordance with the actual payment made to these agencies plus 15% as service charges for their respective services. This amount is to be paid at the time of deposit of challan. In case allottee fails to make this payment he shall pay mark-up on it at the prevailing Bank rate, for the period of the delay.

5-2.13.Clearance of Dues for Execution of Sub-Lease

The sub-lease of the plot shall be executed in favour of the allottee before handing over the possession of the plot provided the allottee has made payment of all outstanding amounts due up to that time.

5-2.14.Timely Completion of the Project 

The Developer shall maintain steady progress of work irrespective of the situation of payment by the individual allottees and fulfil the obligation of the timely completion of the project, even by arranging the required funds from his own resources. 

5-2.15.Withdrawal of Allotment 

The allottee if he/she so wishes can withdraw his/her allotment of the plot by surrendering the original letter of allocation / allotment to the Developer and in this event the Developer will refund to the allottee the amount deposited till that time. In case the cancellation is made before allotment the Developer shall refund total amount paid by the allottee till cancellation within 30 days. However, after the allotment of plot, 4% of the amount paid that for, for the plot shall be retained by the Developer and the rest of the amount shall be refunded within 30 days. 

5-2.16.Extension in Date of Completion 

For extension in date of completion of the project, the Developer shall invite “No Objection” through display advertisement of two leading circulated newspapers in Urdu and English. A prescribed fee in this regard Shall be paid by the Developer (Schedule 4A), before extension is granted by the Authority. 

5-2.17.Sublet & Transfer of Allotment 

Before the approval of the completion plan and occupancy certificate by KBCA, the allottee can sublet, transfer or sell his unit to any one with prior written permission of the developer who shall allow such transfer on receipt of all outstanding dues up to that time and a transfer fee of 0.5% of the total price of the unit. After obtaining occupancy certificate from KBCA and handing over possession to the allottee, sale purchase of the unit will be made through registered Sale Deed thereafter the purchaser will obtain NOC from the Authority for transfer / mutation of the unit through the concerned land controlling agencies such as Revenue Group of Office of CDGK. 

5-2.18.Physical Possession & Caretaking Charges 

The Developer, after obtaining Completion Certificate from the Authority, which shall include the provision of Water and Sewerage Services, shall issue intimation to the allottee. The allottee shall take over possession of the plot within 15 days of receipt of such letter from the Developer. In case of delay the Developer shall charge an amount as specified in agreement per month from the allottee for caretaking of the plot in good condition. 

5-2.19.Delay in Completion and Compensation for period of delay 

The Developer shall complete the project and, after obtaining Completion Certificate, hand over physical possession of the plot complete in all respect to the allottee, by the time specified by the Authority. In case of delay in handing over the possession, the Developer shall pay mark-up to the allottee at prevailing Bank rate on the total amount paid, for the period of delay, from the time specified or extension made thereof by the.

5-2.20.Development of Scheme

The Developer shall develop the area by providing water supply system, sewage disposal system, storm water drainage system, roads and walkways, refuse collection depots, and parks and play grounds. The Developer shall initiate the process for the arrangement of bulk supply of electricity and gas for the concerned development scheme / area.

5-2.21.Abandonment of the Project

If, for any reason, the project is abandoned by the Developer, the Developer will refund the total amount received from the purchaser with mark up at the prevailing bank rate for the same, for the whole period of retention of the money, along with an additional compensatory amount equal to 5% of the amount received from the allottee up-to-date against the booked plot, within 60 days of the announcement to the effect of the abandonment of the project.

5-2.22.Defect Liability

The Developer shall assume Defect Liability of the plot and external services provided for a period of 12 months from the date of offering possession of the plot after obtaining Completion Certificate, and all defects shall be rectified to the satisfaction of the Authority as per provision of Ordinance as amended from time to time.

5-2.23.Use of Amenity Spaces

Amenity spaces in the project shall neither be converted nor mis-utilized, but will be used exclusively for the benefits of the residents of the project as per approved Master/Layout Plan.

5-2.23.1. The Developer shall ensure the development of all Amenity plots by the time 50% of the cost of the allotted plots have been received from the allottee before demanding any further payments from the allottee. Development of the amenity plot shall be certified by the Authority before allowing the developer to demand any further instalment/payment.

5-2.24. Formation of Association for Maintenance of Utilities & Environment.
The maintenance of the services and amenities at the project will be finally looked after by the allottees who would form an Association to handle the affairs of the project. The rights of easement, appurtenances and other common rights shall be transferred to such Association/Society.

5-2.25. Sale or Transfer of the Project

No Developer shall sell or transfer the whole project to any one for sale of transfer the plots of the project if any to the general public unless prior intimation to the Authority is given and No Objection from the 2/3rd of allottees is obtained. The new Developer shall obtain revised /revalidated NOC from the Authority in his favour before taking the work of development in hand or offering for sale the remaining numbers of plots to the general public. In addition, the new Developer shall assume all responsibility and liabilities of the agreement made between outgoing Developer and allottees. 

5-2.26. Settlement of Disputes 

All disputes of the Developer and allottee shall be referred to the Authority. Any appeal against the decision made by the authorized officer of the Authority may be filed before the Chief Controller of Buildings and thereafter any further appeal shall be made to an Appeal Committee consisting of the Chief Executive of the Authority, Chairman PEC or his representative, Chairman PCATP or his representative, one Representative of Association of Builders & Developers (ABAD) and the representative of the concerned Authority. The decision of this Committee shall be final and irrevocable. 

5-2.27.Instructions of the Authority

 Besides the above regulations, the orders and instructions of the Authority issued from time to time in this regard as per the Regulations shall be followed strictly. 

5-2.28. Developer seeking NOC for Sale and Advertisement for the housing scheme (open plots) outside planned schemes of KDA/MDA/LDA having no integrated utility infrastructure shall furnish NOC of utility agencies, the concerned agencies must assure the availability of the services before the completion date of the project.