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Approvals & Rules

Map approval, certificates, NOCs and building bye-laws.

171 guides 7 topics Written by practising architects

9 articles

15 Sep 20266 min read

Who issues a building completion certificate in Delhi, Haryana and Noida, the documents and steps involved, common delays and what to do…

12 Sep 20268 min read

What an occupancy certificate is, why you should never occupy or buy without one, and how the OC process works in Delhi,…

11 Sep 20266 min read

What DTCP Haryana does, the approvals and licences it grants, how it differs from HSVP and HRERA, and how to check whether…

09 Sep 20267 min read

A practical guide to fire NOC in Delhi and Haryana: which buildings need one, required fire systems, documents, the application process and…

29 Jan 20264 min read

A clear guide to building approvals in Delhi, covering permits, required documents, the MCD sanction process and common approval delays.

20 Jan 20264 min read

A practical guide to building approvals in Gurgaon, explaining the DTCP and HSVP process, required documents, fees and common delays.

11 Jan 20264 min read

A step-by-step guide to building approvals in Noida, covering the Noida Authority map approval process, documents, fees and timelines.

04 Nov 20253 min read

A 2026 explainer on FAR and building bylaws in Delhi NCR, covering ground coverage, setbacks, height limits and how they shape what…

06 Jul 20255 min read

A clear explainer of green building certifications in India, comparing IGBC, GRIHA and LEED, their requirements, benefits and costs.

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